PNLE High-Yield Concepts in Community
Health Nursing Questions with Verified
Correct Answers
What is the definition of Community Health Nursing?
It is the synthesis of nursing practice and public health applied to promoting and preserving
the health of populations.
What is the primary focus of Community Health Nursing?
The community as a whole, with nursing care provided to individuals, families, and groups
within the context of promoting and preserving community health.
What are the four levels of clientele in Community Health Nursing?
Individuals, Family, Population, Community.
Name two subspecialties of Community Health Nursing.
School Nursing and Occupational Health Nursing.
What is the definition of Community-Based Nursing?
A philosophy of care where services are provided as clients and their families move among
various services outside of hospitals.
What is Public Health Nursing?
A special field of nursing that combines nursing skills, public health, and some phases of
social assistance.
What are the main functions of Public Health Nursing?
,Promotion of health, improvement of social and physical environment conditions, and
rehabilitation of illness and disability.
What is the role of a Public Health Nurse?
To work in local/national health departments or public schools, providing nursing care and
promoting health.
What are the qualifications required for Public Health Nurses?
Graduate of Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Registered Nurse, good physical and mental
health, and willingness to work in the community.
What is the role of a Public Health Nurse as a Planner/Programmer?
Identifies health needs, priorities, and problems of individuals, families, and communities.
What does a Public Health Nurse do as a Nursing Care Provider?
Provides nursing care to the sick and disabled in homes, clinics, schools, or workplaces.
What is the role of a Public Health Nurse as a Community Organizer?
Motivates and enhances community participation and initiates community development
activities.
What is the function of a Public Health Nurse as a Health Educator?
Conducts health teaching, training, and counseling, and acts as a resource speaker on health-
related services.
What is the purpose of the Philippine Health Care Delivery System?
To provide leadership in health policy formulation, monitoring, and evaluation of national
health programs.
, What is the vision of the Philippine Health Care Delivery System?
To have Filipinos among the healthiest people in Southeast Asia by 2022, and Asia by 2040.
What are the four elements of the FOURmula ONE for Health strategy?
Health Financing, Health Regulation, Health Service Delivery, Good Governance.
What is the objective of the Local Health System under RA 7160?
To establish local health systems and upgrade health care management and service
capabilities.
What is the underlying theme of Primary Health Care (PHC) adopted in the
Philippines?
Health in the Hands of the People by 2020.
What characterizes Primary Health Care (PHC)?
Partnership and empowerment of the people in the provision of essential health services that
are community-based, accessible, and sustainable.
What are the elements/components of Primary Health Care (PHC)?
Education for health, Locally Endemic and Communicable Disease Control and Treatment,
Expanded Program on Immunization, Maternal and Child Health and Family Planning,
Essential Drugs, Nutrition, Treatment (Medical and Emergency Care, Non-Communicable
Diseases and Mental Health), Sanitation of the Environment.
What are the four cornerstones/pillars of Primary Health Care?
Active community participation, Intra and inter-sectoral linkages, Use of appropriate
technology, Support mechanisms made available.
Health Nursing Questions with Verified
Correct Answers
What is the definition of Community Health Nursing?
It is the synthesis of nursing practice and public health applied to promoting and preserving
the health of populations.
What is the primary focus of Community Health Nursing?
The community as a whole, with nursing care provided to individuals, families, and groups
within the context of promoting and preserving community health.
What are the four levels of clientele in Community Health Nursing?
Individuals, Family, Population, Community.
Name two subspecialties of Community Health Nursing.
School Nursing and Occupational Health Nursing.
What is the definition of Community-Based Nursing?
A philosophy of care where services are provided as clients and their families move among
various services outside of hospitals.
What is Public Health Nursing?
A special field of nursing that combines nursing skills, public health, and some phases of
social assistance.
What are the main functions of Public Health Nursing?
,Promotion of health, improvement of social and physical environment conditions, and
rehabilitation of illness and disability.
What is the role of a Public Health Nurse?
To work in local/national health departments or public schools, providing nursing care and
promoting health.
What are the qualifications required for Public Health Nurses?
Graduate of Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Registered Nurse, good physical and mental
health, and willingness to work in the community.
What is the role of a Public Health Nurse as a Planner/Programmer?
Identifies health needs, priorities, and problems of individuals, families, and communities.
What does a Public Health Nurse do as a Nursing Care Provider?
Provides nursing care to the sick and disabled in homes, clinics, schools, or workplaces.
What is the role of a Public Health Nurse as a Community Organizer?
Motivates and enhances community participation and initiates community development
activities.
What is the function of a Public Health Nurse as a Health Educator?
Conducts health teaching, training, and counseling, and acts as a resource speaker on health-
related services.
What is the purpose of the Philippine Health Care Delivery System?
To provide leadership in health policy formulation, monitoring, and evaluation of national
health programs.
, What is the vision of the Philippine Health Care Delivery System?
To have Filipinos among the healthiest people in Southeast Asia by 2022, and Asia by 2040.
What are the four elements of the FOURmula ONE for Health strategy?
Health Financing, Health Regulation, Health Service Delivery, Good Governance.
What is the objective of the Local Health System under RA 7160?
To establish local health systems and upgrade health care management and service
capabilities.
What is the underlying theme of Primary Health Care (PHC) adopted in the
Philippines?
Health in the Hands of the People by 2020.
What characterizes Primary Health Care (PHC)?
Partnership and empowerment of the people in the provision of essential health services that
are community-based, accessible, and sustainable.
What are the elements/components of Primary Health Care (PHC)?
Education for health, Locally Endemic and Communicable Disease Control and Treatment,
Expanded Program on Immunization, Maternal and Child Health and Family Planning,
Essential Drugs, Nutrition, Treatment (Medical and Emergency Care, Non-Communicable
Diseases and Mental Health), Sanitation of the Environment.
What are the four cornerstones/pillars of Primary Health Care?
Active community participation, Intra and inter-sectoral linkages, Use of appropriate
technology, Support mechanisms made available.
