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1. What organization defines health as a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity?

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The World Health Organization (WHO) is the specialized agency of the United Nations responsible for international public health. It defines health in a holistic manner encompassing physical, mental, and social well-being.

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Community health nursing

2. What are the 2 major fields of nursing?

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Community Health Nursing and Hospital Nursing are two major fields of nursing that encompass a wide range of specializations and job opportunities within the healthcare industry.

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3. What are examples of specialties under Community Health Nursing?

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Community Health Nursing encompasses a variety of specialties, with Occupational Health Nursing and School Health Nursing being specific examples.

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4. What is the goal of Community Health Nursing?

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Community Health Nursing focuses on promoting and preserving the health of populations as a whole, not just treating individual patients or focusing solely on curing diseases. Preventative healthcare measures are an essential aspect of this nursing specialization.

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5. What comprises the knowledge base of Community Health Nursing?

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Community Health Nursing combines the principles of both Nursing and Public Health to promote and preserve the health of communities.

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6. What is the nature of Community Health Nursing?

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Community Health Nursing focuses on providing general, comprehensive care on an ongoing basis rather than specific, limited care for one-off situations. The correct answer emphasizes the consistent and continuous nature of this nursing practice.

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7. What are the different clienteles in Community Health Nursing?

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Community Health Nursing focuses on individuals, families, population groups, and the community as the key clienteles for promoting health and providing healthcare services.

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8. What is the term for nursing in the workplace?

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Occupational Health Nursing specifically focuses on promoting health and safety in the workplace, while Pediatric Nursing specializes in caring for children, Psychiatric Nursing deals with mental health issues, and Geriatric Nursing focuses on elderly care.

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9. What branch of Community Health Nursing emphasizes on optimizing health, preventing illness and injury, and reducing health hazards?

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Occupational Health Nursing specifically focuses on the health and well-being of workers in their workplaces, aiming to prevent work-related illnesses and injuries.

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10. What is the primary goal of Community Health Nursing?

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Community Health Nursing focuses on promoting and preserving the health of individuals, families, and communities through education, prevention, and support. Treatment of acute illnesses, diagnostic testing for diseases, and cosmetic surgeries are not primary goals of Community Health Nursing.

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11. Who defined a family as being composed of "two or more persons who are joined together by bonds of sharing and emotional closeness and who identify themselves as being part of the family"?

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Friedman's definition of a family emphasizes the relational and emotional aspects that bind individuals together in the family unit.

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12. Who defined Public Health Nursing as essential health care made universally accessible to individuals and families in the community by means acceptable to them through their full participation and at a cost that the community and country can afford at every stage of the development?

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The World Health Organization (WHO) defined Public Health Nursing as described in the question. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF), and American Medical Association (AMA) do not have this specific definition documented in their official statements.

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13. TRUE OR FALSE. Public Health Nursing deals with individuals sick or well.

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Public Health Nursing focuses on promoting and protecting the health of entire populations, not just individual patients. This includes both sick and well individuals within a community.

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14. What is the entry point of the community health nurse to the family?

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The correct answer is 'Individual' because community health nurses typically start their interactions with the family by focusing on the individual first. This allows them to provide personalized care and establish trust before addressing the broader family or community needs.

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15. What term describes a group of people who share common characteristics, developmental stage or common exposure to particular environmental factors, and consequently common health problems?

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The term 'population group / aggregate' specifically refers to a group of individuals with common health problems due to shared characteristics, developmental stage, or environmental factors. The other options do not fully capture this definition.

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16. What do the Magna Carta of Public Health Workers, Senior Citizens Act, and National Health Insurance Act pertain to?

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The Magna Carta of Public Health Workers, Senior Citizens Act, and National Health Insurance Act are all legislations related to healthcare policies that aim to protect public health workers, provide benefits for senior citizens, and ensure access to health insurance for the population.

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17. In depth occupational health nursing is discussed on which page in the white book?

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The correct page for in depth occupational health nursing in the white book is page 108.

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18. What are the 2 major functions of a family?

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The correct answer is socialization and reproduction. Families play a crucial role in socializing individuals and ensuring the continuation of the human species through reproduction.

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19. What is defined as a group of people who share common characteristics, developmental stage or common exposure to particular environmental factors, and consequently common health problems?

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A population is a group of individuals in a particular area or geographical region who share common characteristics, developmental stage, or exposure to environmental factors leading to similar health problems. It is a fundamental concept in public health and epidemiology.

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20. What initiative aimed for 'Health for all by year 2000'?

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The Declaration of Alma-Ata was a landmark document adopted at the International Conference on Primary Health Care held in Alma-Ata, Kazakhstan in 1978. It called for urgent and effective national and international action to develop and implement primary health care throughout the world.

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21. What term describes the death of a woman while pregnant or within 42 days of termination of pregnancy from any cause related to, or aggravated by the pregnancy or its management?

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Maternal Mortality specifically refers to the death of a woman during or shortly after pregnancy due to causes related to the pregnancy itself. Fetal mortality refers to the death of a fetus before birth, neonatal mortality refers to the death of a newborn within the first 28 days of life, and perinatal mortality refers to the death of a fetus or newborn within the first week of life.

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22. Where can you find information on in depth school health nursing?

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The correct answer is to refer to page 91 of the white book for information on in depth school health nursing. Consulting with a school counselor, checking the school's website, or asking the principal may not provide the specific information needed.

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What organization defines health as a state of complete physical,...
What are the 2 major fields of nursing?
What are examples of specialties under Community Health Nursing?
What is the goal of Community Health Nursing?
What comprises the knowledge base of Community Health Nursing?
What is the nature of Community Health Nursing?
What are the different clienteles in Community Health Nursing?
What is the term for nursing in the workplace?
What branch of Community Health Nursing emphasizes on optimizing...
What is the primary goal of Community Health Nursing?
Who defined a family as being composed of "two or more persons who are...
Who defined Public Health Nursing as essential health care made...
TRUE OR FALSE. Public Health Nursing deals with individuals sick or...
What is the entry point of the community health nurse to the family?
What term describes a group of people who share common...
What do the Magna Carta of Public Health Workers, Senior Citizens Act,...
In depth occupational health nursing is discussed on which page in the...
What are the 2 major functions of a family?
What is defined as a group of people who share common characteristics,...
What initiative aimed for 'Health for all by year 2000'?
What term describes the death of a woman while pregnant or within 42...
Where can you find information on in depth school health nursing?
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