NR442-Community Health (Weeks One,
Two, & Three) First Test
What influenced the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act? ANS: Strongly influenced by the rising
numbers of uninsured & underinsured
What is the goal of Community and Public Health Nursing? ANS: To preserve the health of the
community and surrounding population including healing maintenance of individuals, families, and
groups within the community.
What is Public Health? ANS: A long term commitment to the community to focus on health promotion
and prevention.
*Population based
*Grounded in social justice
*Relies on science of epidemiology
Describe Nursing ANS: Relationship based care in an independent practice that is:
*Grounded in an ethic of caring
*Holistic
*Sensitivity to diversity
What are the goal of Public Health? ANS: *Preventing Disease
*Prolonging life
*Promoting Individual and Community Health
Describe Community-based nursing ANS: All nursing care provided outside of an acute care into the
community.
- Provision of personal care to individuals and families in the community.
,What are the roles of a Community Nurse? ANS: -Immunizations
-Communicable disease surveillance & control
-Teach & monitor blood borne pathogen control
-Advise on prevention of vector borne diseases
-Teach methods for responsible sexual behavior & screen for STDs
-Screen for TB, identify TB contacts, & deliver directly observed TB treatment.
What is Community-oriented nursing? ANS: All nursing care that is provided within in the overall focus
of the well beings of the community.
Describe a community ANS: People, place, social interactions/common characteristics
*Two types
-Geopolitical
-Phenomenological
Describe geopolitical ANS: A spatial designation; a geographic or geopolitical area or place.
Describe phenomenological ANS: Relationally-bound by similar characteristics, goals, and/or interests
but do not live in the same area (Military)
What are social determinants of health? ANS: The conditions in which people are born, grow, live, work,
and age, shaped by the distribution of money, power, and resources at global, national, and local levels
-Childhood experiences
-Housing
-Education
,-Social Support
-Family income
-Employment
-Communities
-Health Service access
Name some Health Disparities ANS: *Culture
*Literacy
*Language
*Geography
*Socio-economic
*Access
*Gender
*Religion
What are the two major causes of death amoungst all ethics? ANS: *Heart diseases and Cancer
What are some benefits of public health practices? ANS: *Improved life expectancy
*Population-based prevention programs
*Potential issues identified
*Fundings
What is the vision of public health in America? ANS: Healthy people in healthy communities
What is the mission of public health in America? ANS: To promote physical and mental health and
prevent diseases, injuries, and disabilities.
, What are the essentials of public health service? ANS: *Assessments, Policy developments, and
assurance
What are some major public health issues? ANS: *Alcohol, Tobacco, and Substance abuse
*Child and Adolescent growth & developmetal issues
*Chronic and noninfectious diseases
*Disabilities and decreased independence
*Environmental conditions
*Infectious diseases
*Mental Health issues
*Pregnancy & Birth defects
*Service delivery systems
*Unintended pregnancies
What are some public health interventions? ANS: *Surveillance
*Coalition buildings
*Disease & Health investigations
*Outreach programs
*Screenings
*Referrals & Follow-ups
*Case Management
*Delegated functions
*Consultations
*Collaborations
*Community organization
Two, & Three) First Test
What influenced the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act? ANS: Strongly influenced by the rising
numbers of uninsured & underinsured
What is the goal of Community and Public Health Nursing? ANS: To preserve the health of the
community and surrounding population including healing maintenance of individuals, families, and
groups within the community.
What is Public Health? ANS: A long term commitment to the community to focus on health promotion
and prevention.
*Population based
*Grounded in social justice
*Relies on science of epidemiology
Describe Nursing ANS: Relationship based care in an independent practice that is:
*Grounded in an ethic of caring
*Holistic
*Sensitivity to diversity
What are the goal of Public Health? ANS: *Preventing Disease
*Prolonging life
*Promoting Individual and Community Health
Describe Community-based nursing ANS: All nursing care provided outside of an acute care into the
community.
- Provision of personal care to individuals and families in the community.
,What are the roles of a Community Nurse? ANS: -Immunizations
-Communicable disease surveillance & control
-Teach & monitor blood borne pathogen control
-Advise on prevention of vector borne diseases
-Teach methods for responsible sexual behavior & screen for STDs
-Screen for TB, identify TB contacts, & deliver directly observed TB treatment.
What is Community-oriented nursing? ANS: All nursing care that is provided within in the overall focus
of the well beings of the community.
Describe a community ANS: People, place, social interactions/common characteristics
*Two types
-Geopolitical
-Phenomenological
Describe geopolitical ANS: A spatial designation; a geographic or geopolitical area or place.
Describe phenomenological ANS: Relationally-bound by similar characteristics, goals, and/or interests
but do not live in the same area (Military)
What are social determinants of health? ANS: The conditions in which people are born, grow, live, work,
and age, shaped by the distribution of money, power, and resources at global, national, and local levels
-Childhood experiences
-Housing
-Education
,-Social Support
-Family income
-Employment
-Communities
-Health Service access
Name some Health Disparities ANS: *Culture
*Literacy
*Language
*Geography
*Socio-economic
*Access
*Gender
*Religion
What are the two major causes of death amoungst all ethics? ANS: *Heart diseases and Cancer
What are some benefits of public health practices? ANS: *Improved life expectancy
*Population-based prevention programs
*Potential issues identified
*Fundings
What is the vision of public health in America? ANS: Healthy people in healthy communities
What is the mission of public health in America? ANS: To promote physical and mental health and
prevent diseases, injuries, and disabilities.
, What are the essentials of public health service? ANS: *Assessments, Policy developments, and
assurance
What are some major public health issues? ANS: *Alcohol, Tobacco, and Substance abuse
*Child and Adolescent growth & developmetal issues
*Chronic and noninfectious diseases
*Disabilities and decreased independence
*Environmental conditions
*Infectious diseases
*Mental Health issues
*Pregnancy & Birth defects
*Service delivery systems
*Unintended pregnancies
What are some public health interventions? ANS: *Surveillance
*Coalition buildings
*Disease & Health investigations
*Outreach programs
*Screenings
*Referrals & Follow-ups
*Case Management
*Delegated functions
*Consultations
*Collaborations
*Community organization
