definition of health correct answer- A state of complete well-being, physical, social,
and mental, and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity
The extent to which an individual or group is able, on one hand, to realize aspirations
and satisfy needs; and on the other hand, to change or cope with the environment.
public health nursing correct answer - promotes and protects the health of
populations. Uses knowledge from nursing, as well as social and public health sciences.
Is population focused, with the goal of promoting health and preventing disease and
disability for all people.
community health nursing correct answer - Synthesis of nursing practice and public
health to promote and preserve the health of populations. Care is directed to individuals,
families, groups. Contributes to health of total population.
similarities between public and community health nursing correct answer - Synthesis of
nursing practice and public health practice
Has the major goal to preserve the health of the community and surrounding
populations
Focuses on health promotion and health maintenance
Associated with health and identification of populations at risk rather than an episodic
response to patient demand
, community-based nursing correct answer - application of the nursing process in caring
for individuals, families, and groups where they live, work, or go to school or as they
move through the healthcare system
Setting specific
emphasis on acute and chronic care
public health correct answer - art and science of promoting disease, prolonging life, and
promoting health through organized community efforts to benefit each citizen
mission of public health correct answer - social justice
Entitles all people to basic necessities and accept collective burdens to make this
possible.
prevention versus cure correct answer - Prevention does a great deal to improve health
and decrease dollars spent on cure
Spending additional dollars on cure does little to improve the health of a population
core public health functions correct answer - Assessment, policy development,
assurance
Assessment in public health - correct answer Regular collection, analysis, and
information sharing about health conditions, risks, and resources in a community
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