NR 442 WEEK 1 EXAM QUESTIONS &
ACCURATE CORRECT ANSWERS
what is community/public health nursing?
the synthesis of nursing practice and public health practice
what is community/public health nursing associated with?
health and identification of populations at risk rather than an episodic response to patient
demand
what kinda of focus does community/public health nursing have?
population focused that promotes health and welfare of patients throughout lifespan
what 3 things does public health focus on?
preventing disease
prolonging life
promoting health and efficiency through community efforts
what are examples of community efforts?
sanitation of environment
control of infections
, personal hygiene education
early diagnosis
prevention of disease
TRUE or FALSE: health promotion and disease prevention are used interchangeably?
TRUE
How does community health extend the realm of public health?
it includes organized health efforts at the community level through both government and
private efforts
what are social determinants of health?
education access
education quality
economic stability
health care access
health care quality
neighborhood environment
built environment
social context
community context
ACCURATE CORRECT ANSWERS
what is community/public health nursing?
the synthesis of nursing practice and public health practice
what is community/public health nursing associated with?
health and identification of populations at risk rather than an episodic response to patient
demand
what kinda of focus does community/public health nursing have?
population focused that promotes health and welfare of patients throughout lifespan
what 3 things does public health focus on?
preventing disease
prolonging life
promoting health and efficiency through community efforts
what are examples of community efforts?
sanitation of environment
control of infections
, personal hygiene education
early diagnosis
prevention of disease
TRUE or FALSE: health promotion and disease prevention are used interchangeably?
TRUE
How does community health extend the realm of public health?
it includes organized health efforts at the community level through both government and
private efforts
what are social determinants of health?
education access
education quality
economic stability
health care access
health care quality
neighborhood environment
built environment
social context
community context
