Community - Answer--A group of people, as in a defined population, that share something in common, such as geographic location, interests, or values
-Is a concept rather than a specific place
-People living in the same place may describe their community differently
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NUR443 Quiz 3 Exam Questions and
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Community - Answer--A group of people, as in a defined population, that share
something in common, such as geographic location, interests, or values
-Is a concept rather than a specific place
-People living in the same place may describe their community differently
3 Common Factors in Community Definitions - Answer--People: the community
members or residents
-Place: geographic location or other shared space (i.e., Internet)
-Function: the aims and activities of the community
Community Assessment - 1st Step - Answer-Define:
1. The community and the geographic boundaries
2. The population within the boundaries
3. The purpose of the assessment
Purpose of Community Assessment - Answer--Conduct an assessment to learn more
about community needs or strengths
-Complete community assessments for regulatory or accreditation standard
-The PHN should place the assessment of community strengths as high on the list while
recognizing limitations as problems in developing an assessment plan
-It is essential to value strengths and problems in the assessment, planning,
implementation, and evaluation process
-This strength-based approach may be better received by communities and funders and
promotes the inclusion of critical informants and interested stakeholders, it can make
strategic planning a part of the process
Collaboration - Answer--Partnering with community members is a key element of a
thriving community health program or intervention
-Important to include police enforcement with collaboration of community members
, Coalitions - Answer-Formal partnerships where individuals and organizations serve in
defined capacities such as steering committees, advisory committees, and workgroups
Nurses Role in the Community - Answer--Establishing credibility and trust
-Partner with gatekeepers and community health workers
Parameters that a Nurse Can Assess - Answer--Recreation
-Physical (Built) Environment
-Education
-Safety and Transportation
-Government
-Economy
-Communication
-Health and Social Services
Needs Assessment - Answer-1. Expressed need
2. Normative need
3. Perceived need
4. Relative need
Expressed Need - Answer-The need expressed by the behavior of the people of interest
Normative Need - Answer-The lack, deficit, or inadequacy as determined by expert
health professionals
Perceived Need - Answer-Expressed by the people of interest
Relative Need - Answer-The gap showing health disparities between the advantaged
and disadvantaged populations
Types of Data - Answer--Primary: need to collect new data
-Secondary: existing data sources
-Qualitative vs Quantitative
-Data ARE
Secondary Data: Census Data - Answer--Helps nurse become familiar with an area and
see how it is changed over time
-Every 10 years US Census Bureau undertakes a massive survey of all families
Secondary Data: Vital Statistics - Answer--Official registration, records of birth, deaths,
marriages, divorces, and adoptions form the basis of data
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