NURS 288 Quiz 1 (Week 1+2) Questions with complete solutions

Community vs population Correct Answer-community: a group of people with shared common bond Population: typically, larger and more diverse group of people often (but not always) within a particular geographic location what is Community Health Nursing/Public Health Nursing? what are some focuses of CHN? Correct Answer-nursing practice specialized in promoting health of individuals, families, communities, and populations and promoting an environment that supports health o Work where we live, work, play, learn, worship o Partner and work WITH communities o Focus on needs of population o Focus on social justice o Strength-based approach o Work at various levels (individual, group, community, society) o Promote, protect, and restore health o CHN is a umbrella title and includes various different positions what are the different models of health Correct Answer-· Biomedical Model of Health: focus on physical and biological aspects of disease/illness/disability; "fix it" approach that focuses on diagnosis, treatment, and cure