Community and Public Health Nursing: Key
Concepts and Practice
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, Community and Public Health Nursing Key Concepts and Practice
What are the three levels of prevention Primary Prevention, Secondary Prevention, Tertiary
in public health nursing? Prevention
What is the goal of Primary Prevent disease or injury before it occurs
Prevention?
Give an example of Primary Immunizations (e.g., childhood vaccines, flu shots)
Prevention.
What is the goal of Secondary Prevent the spread of disease through early detection
Prevention? and prompt treatment
Give an example of Secondary Health screenings (e.g., TB, HIV, STD testing)
Prevention.
What is the goal of Tertiary Reduce complications and disabilities through
Prevention? treatment and rehabilitation
Give an example of Tertiary Prevention. Rehabilitation programs (e.g., physical therapy)
What are health disparities? Preventable differences in health outcomes
experienced by socially disadvantaged populations
Name a population affected by health Groups based on race or ethnicity, socioeconomic
disparities. status, gender, etc.
, Community and Public Health Nursing Key Concepts and Practice
What are some specific factors linked Inadequate resources, poor patient-provider
to health disparities? communication, lack of culturally competent care
What is the role of nursing in Promote equal access to health care and provide
addressing health disparities? culturally appropriate services
What is the primary focus of public Population-focused practice emphasizing the
health nursing? collective health of communities
What are the core functions of public Assessment, Policy Development, Assurance
health nursing?
What does the assessment function in Monitoring health status and identifying community
public health nursing involve? health problems
What is the goal of community-based Manage acute and chronic conditions
nursing?
What is the goal of community- Prevent disease and promote health
oriented nursing?
What is the difference between public Public health nursing focuses on the community as a
health nursing and community health whole, while community health nursing focuses on
nursing? individuals and families.