BSNC 4000 - Public Health Exam
Questions & Answers (Grade A+)
6 major public health functions -
correct answer ✅- health protection
- health promotion
- population health assessment
- public health surveillance
- injury and disease prevention
- emergency preparedness and response
Public health definition -
correct answer ✅- an organized activity of society to promote,
protect, improve, and, when necessary, restore the health of
individuals, specified groups, or the entire population.
- a combination of sciences, skills, and values that function through
collective societal activities and involve programs, services, and
institutions aimed at protecting and improving the health of all
people.
Public health focus and scope -
correct answer ✅- population focused
- interventions occur at the community or population level
,BSNC 4000 - Public Health Exam
Questions & Answers (Grade A+)
- community is the context
- health and prevention focused
- concerns itself with health of all members of the population or
community, particularly vulnerable subpopulations
- considers the influence of the determinants on the health of
clients
Epidemiological transition -
correct answer ✅- the shift of the emphasis of public health from
management of communicable diseases to the prevention and
management of chronic diseases.
Information and communication technology (ICT) -
correct answer ✅- the set of technological tools used within
healthcare. A sub‐concept of nursing informatics.
Importance of CCHN Standards -
correct answer ✅- defines the scope and depth of PHN practice
- establish criteria and expectations for acceptable practice and safe
ethical care
- provide criteria for measuring performance
- support the ongoing development of CHNs
,BSNC 4000 - Public Health Exam
Questions & Answers (Grade A+)
- promote CHN specialty and provide a foundation for certification
as a clinical specialty with CAN
- inspire excellence in and commitment to CHN practice
- set a benchmark for new CHNs
8 Canadian health nursing standards of practice -
correct answer ✅- health promotion
- prevention and illness prevention
- health maintenance, restoration and palliation
- professional relationships
- capacity building
- access and equity
- evidence informed practice
- professional responsibility and accountability
CHNC Professional Practice Model -
correct answer ✅Includes:
- Community Health Nursing Standards
- Code of Ethics
, BSNC 4000 - Public Health Exam
Questions & Answers (Grade A+)
Population health promotion model -
correct answer ✅·"On WHAT should we take action?"
·"HOW should we take action?"
·"WITH WHOM should we act?"
Primary health care -
correct answer ✅- emphasizes health promotion, and includes
prenatal and well-baby care, nutrition counseling, and disease
control
- is based on a sustained partnership between client and provider
- e.g., office or clinic visits and scheduled school/work centered
screenings (vision, hearing, obesity)
Includes:
- first point of contact with the healthcare system
- five principles of primary health care
5 principles of primary health care -
correct answer ✅- Equitable distribution of essential health
services to all populations.
Questions & Answers (Grade A+)
6 major public health functions -
correct answer ✅- health protection
- health promotion
- population health assessment
- public health surveillance
- injury and disease prevention
- emergency preparedness and response
Public health definition -
correct answer ✅- an organized activity of society to promote,
protect, improve, and, when necessary, restore the health of
individuals, specified groups, or the entire population.
- a combination of sciences, skills, and values that function through
collective societal activities and involve programs, services, and
institutions aimed at protecting and improving the health of all
people.
Public health focus and scope -
correct answer ✅- population focused
- interventions occur at the community or population level
,BSNC 4000 - Public Health Exam
Questions & Answers (Grade A+)
- community is the context
- health and prevention focused
- concerns itself with health of all members of the population or
community, particularly vulnerable subpopulations
- considers the influence of the determinants on the health of
clients
Epidemiological transition -
correct answer ✅- the shift of the emphasis of public health from
management of communicable diseases to the prevention and
management of chronic diseases.
Information and communication technology (ICT) -
correct answer ✅- the set of technological tools used within
healthcare. A sub‐concept of nursing informatics.
Importance of CCHN Standards -
correct answer ✅- defines the scope and depth of PHN practice
- establish criteria and expectations for acceptable practice and safe
ethical care
- provide criteria for measuring performance
- support the ongoing development of CHNs
,BSNC 4000 - Public Health Exam
Questions & Answers (Grade A+)
- promote CHN specialty and provide a foundation for certification
as a clinical specialty with CAN
- inspire excellence in and commitment to CHN practice
- set a benchmark for new CHNs
8 Canadian health nursing standards of practice -
correct answer ✅- health promotion
- prevention and illness prevention
- health maintenance, restoration and palliation
- professional relationships
- capacity building
- access and equity
- evidence informed practice
- professional responsibility and accountability
CHNC Professional Practice Model -
correct answer ✅Includes:
- Community Health Nursing Standards
- Code of Ethics
, BSNC 4000 - Public Health Exam
Questions & Answers (Grade A+)
Population health promotion model -
correct answer ✅·"On WHAT should we take action?"
·"HOW should we take action?"
·"WITH WHOM should we act?"
Primary health care -
correct answer ✅- emphasizes health promotion, and includes
prenatal and well-baby care, nutrition counseling, and disease
control
- is based on a sustained partnership between client and provider
- e.g., office or clinic visits and scheduled school/work centered
screenings (vision, hearing, obesity)
Includes:
- first point of contact with the healthcare system
- five principles of primary health care
5 principles of primary health care -
correct answer ✅- Equitable distribution of essential health
services to all populations.
