NURS3007 Week 1 Questions with correct answers

Who do CHNs work with? correct answer- Systems and populations; communities and groups; individuals What is a community health nurse? correct answer- An umbrella term that refers to a range of nurses working in the community What are the seven essential functions of a community health nurse? correct answer- Public health, health protection, emergency preparedness and response, health promotion, disease and injury prevention, population health assessment, health surveillance What is public health? correct answer- The organized efforts of society to keep people healthy and prevent injury, illness and premature death. It is a combination of programs, services and policies that protect and promote the health of all Canadians Who is responsible for public health? correct answer- A shared responsibility of federal, provincial, and territorial govn't, municipalities and Indigenous people's Organizations What is the goal of public health? correct answer- To enhance and optimize the health status of communities and promote health equity What are the three P's of public health? correct answer- Protection, prevention and promotion What is the focus of a Community Health Nurse? correct answer- Three P's - promoting, protecting and preserving the health of populations What is the Canadian Public Health Association (CPHA)? correct answer- An Independent voice for public health in Canada with international links Which Community health organization is a non-governmental organization? correct answer- The Canadian Public Health Association (CPHA) What does the Canadian Public Health Association do? correct answer- Advises decision-makers about public health sy