Primary Health Care Principles Exam
Questions Answers
community health nursing - answer all nurses who work in the community (public health,
home health, occupational health), most visible field of practice, is a specialty, improve
health of all persons by addressing DOH and minimizing disparities, lifestyle choices
influence health, uses upstream thinking, evidence-informed practice and Ottawa
Charter for Health Promotion
accessibility - answer essential health care services should be equitably distributed to
all populations, vulnerable groups especially considered
health promotion - answer emphasizes services that are preventative and promotive
(health education, immunization), focus is on health maintenance rather than a curative
approach
public participation - answer individuals and communities should be involved in planning
and design of health services, communities need to be encouraged and supported to
participate in their own health management
intersectional collaboration - answer integration of health development with social and
economic development, involves different professionals across sectors to work
together and identify health programs
appropriate technology - answer appropriate use of health care resources (equipment,
technology), finding most cost-effective ways to provide health care
Questions Answers
community health nursing - answer all nurses who work in the community (public health,
home health, occupational health), most visible field of practice, is a specialty, improve
health of all persons by addressing DOH and minimizing disparities, lifestyle choices
influence health, uses upstream thinking, evidence-informed practice and Ottawa
Charter for Health Promotion
accessibility - answer essential health care services should be equitably distributed to
all populations, vulnerable groups especially considered
health promotion - answer emphasizes services that are preventative and promotive
(health education, immunization), focus is on health maintenance rather than a curative
approach
public participation - answer individuals and communities should be involved in planning
and design of health services, communities need to be encouraged and supported to
participate in their own health management
intersectional collaboration - answer integration of health development with social and
economic development, involves different professionals across sectors to work
together and identify health programs
appropriate technology - answer appropriate use of health care resources (equipment,
technology), finding most cost-effective ways to provide health care
