NURS_V 301 Theoretical Perspectives in Nursing: Primary Health Care
NURS 301 MIDTERM 2025/2026 THE UNIVERSITY
OF BRITISH COLUMBIA VERIFIED EXAM SOLVED
*GRADED A
what are some concerns that surround home health nursing
- safety
- policies
- caregiver burden
- discharge pressure in the hospital - too early for home care but they're medical stable
future directions of home health nursing
need to optimize scope due to increased aging population - people have mx complex conditions and
massive demands for home care
reliance on home care is growing due to shorter hospitalizations d/t need for beds
palliative care
focus us on quality of life and symptoms management.
palliative care does not = end of life care. it is an ongoing process throughout life prolonging care as well
does palliative care stop at death?
no it continues through bereavement
palliative approach to care begins with
serious illness conversation: what do they know about their condition? what are their wishes?
, NURS_V 301 Theoretical Perspectives in Nursing: Primary Health Care
how can one be referred to palliative care
- internal referral/discussion - usually already on caseload
- external referral e.g. BCCA
- if no fixed address may be ambulatory clinic
name 3 factors impacting if palliative care can happen
cost
level of care needed
culture (not everyone wants to die in their home)
quaternary
most advanced care - an extension of tertiary care
surgeries
palliative care
what are the 5 elements of primary health care
1. Primary care: focus on the person's illness or disease
2. Health: focus on person's health and wellness e.g. SDOH
3. Care: providing quality health care in communities where people live and work
4. Health promotion: promote and protect health
5. Population health: health of pop'n
what are the 5 principles of primary health care
NURS 301 MIDTERM 2025/2026 THE UNIVERSITY
OF BRITISH COLUMBIA VERIFIED EXAM SOLVED
*GRADED A
what are some concerns that surround home health nursing
- safety
- policies
- caregiver burden
- discharge pressure in the hospital - too early for home care but they're medical stable
future directions of home health nursing
need to optimize scope due to increased aging population - people have mx complex conditions and
massive demands for home care
reliance on home care is growing due to shorter hospitalizations d/t need for beds
palliative care
focus us on quality of life and symptoms management.
palliative care does not = end of life care. it is an ongoing process throughout life prolonging care as well
does palliative care stop at death?
no it continues through bereavement
palliative approach to care begins with
serious illness conversation: what do they know about their condition? what are their wishes?
, NURS_V 301 Theoretical Perspectives in Nursing: Primary Health Care
how can one be referred to palliative care
- internal referral/discussion - usually already on caseload
- external referral e.g. BCCA
- if no fixed address may be ambulatory clinic
name 3 factors impacting if palliative care can happen
cost
level of care needed
culture (not everyone wants to die in their home)
quaternary
most advanced care - an extension of tertiary care
surgeries
palliative care
what are the 5 elements of primary health care
1. Primary care: focus on the person's illness or disease
2. Health: focus on person's health and wellness e.g. SDOH
3. Care: providing quality health care in communities where people live and work
4. Health promotion: promote and protect health
5. Population health: health of pop'n
what are the 5 principles of primary health care
