1
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What is the purpose of the Family Assessment Tool?
A
To collect demographic, family, socioeconomic, cultural, environmental, and health data about family members.
2
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What information is required under Demographic Data?
A
Household Number, Length of residency, Place of Origin, Family Size, and Religion of husband and wife.
3
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Fill in the blank: Family Characteristics can include types of family structure such as Extended, Nuclear, Matriarchal, and __________.
A
Patriarchal
4
Q
What are the sources of income that should be listed in the socioeconomic data?
A
Up to 5 sources of income.
5
Q
What types of housing ownership are listed in the Environmental Factors section?
A
- Owned
- Rented
6
Q
What are the available cooking facilities mentioned in the assessment?
A
- Electric stove
- Gas stove
- Firewood/charcoal
7
Q
True or False: The presence of breeding sites of vectors of diseases is a factor in the community health assessment.
A
True
8
Q
Name two roles of Public Health Nurses in the Philippines.
A
- Implementing local government health programs
- Providing nursing services in health centers, schools, and homes
9
Q
What are the main aims of Community Health?
A
- Health promotion
- Health prevention
- Management of factors affecting health
10
Q
According to Dr. C.E. Wilson, what are the 3 P’s of Public Health?
A
- Prevention of disease
- Prolonging of life
- Promotion of health through organized community effort
11
Q
Fill in the blank: Community Health Nursing practice has evolved to respond to ________ of times.
A
challenges
12
Q
What are the two major fields of nursing in the Philippines?
A
- Community Health Nursing
- Hospital Nursing or Institutional Nursing
13
Q
What does Occupational Health Nursing aim to achieve?
A
To assist workers in coping with work-related stresses and maintain optimum physical and psychological functioning.
14
Q
What is one of the primary goals of School Nursing?
A
To promote the health of school personnel and students.
15
Q
List three characteristics of a Public Health Nurse.
A
- Good understanding of the health system
- Sensitive to political and social implications
- Adept in public relations
16
Q
What is the definition of Community Health according to the text?
A
Part of paramedical and medical intervention concerned with the health of the whole population.
17
Q
What is the significance of the Department of Health (DOH) in the Philippines?
A
It is the government agency mandated to protect and promote people’s health and is the largest employer of health workers.
18
Q
Fill in the blank: Community Health Nursing practice is comprehensive, general, continual, and not ________.
A
episodic
19
Q
What does the assessment of waste disposal methods include?
A
- Garbage collection
- Open burning
- Composting
- Open dumping
- Burial in pit
- Feeding to animals
20
Q
What types of toilet facilities are mentioned?
A
- Pit privy
- Water sealed
- Flush
- Flying saucer/wrap and throw
21
Q
True or False: Community Health Nursing focuses solely on individual health.
A
False
22
Q
What is the role of nurses in promoting health according to the definition of Community Health Nursing?
A
To promote health, prevent disease, and provide care for the sick at their respective homes.
23
Q
What are the goals of Community Health Nursing?
A
- Promotion of health
- Prevention of disease
24
Q
What are the primary responsibilities of nurses in community health?
A
Health and nutrition assessment, screening and case finding, treatment of common ailments, attending to emergency cases, counseling, health education, nursing procedures, supervision of health and safety, referrals in emergencies.
25
What is RA 9173 known as?
The Philippine Nursing Act of 2002.
26
What is the goal of the Philippine Nurses Association (PNA)?
To promote the holistic welfare of nurses and prepare them to be globally-competitive.
27
Who founded the Philippine Nurses Association and when?
Anastacia Giron Tupas in 1922.
28
What is the primary goal of Community Health Nursing (CHN)?
To help a community protect and preserve the health of its members.
29
Fill in the blank: The community is the ______ in Community Health Nursing.
patient
30
What are the four levels of clientele in Community Health Nursing?
* Individual
* Family
* Population group
* Community
31
What is the ultimate goal of Community Health Nursing?
Raise the level of health of citizenry.
32
Which organization promotes excellence in nursing education in the Philippines?
National League of Philippine Government Nurses (NLPGN).
33
What is the significance of human dignity in community health nursing?
It is the basis of human welfare and is inherent in every human being.
34
What are the basic principles of Community Health Nursing?
* The community is the patient
* The family is the unit of care
35
True or False: The client in Community Health Nursing is a passive recipient of care.
False
36
What does the acronym CHN stand for?
Community Health Nursing.
37
What is the role of health education in public health?
To facilitate the learning process and help individuals and communities make informed decisions in health issues.
38
What is the definition of epidemiology?
The study of how often diseases occur in different groups of people and why.
39
List the basic public health services.
* Environmental Sanitation
* Health Education
* Prevention of Communicable Diseases
* Medical Services
* Nursing Services
* Vital Statistics
* Public Health Laboratories
* Maternal and Child Health Services
40
What is the role of a community health nurse as a caregiver?
To support the client by attitudes and actions showing concern for client welfare.
41
What is meant by the term 'social justice' in community health nursing?
All people have the right to certain basics of life and health protection based on human rights and equality.
42
What are the missions of Community Health Nursing?
* Health Promotion
* Health Protection
* Health Balance
* Disease Prevention
* Social Justice
43
Fill in the blank: The primary goal of Community Health Nursing is to assist individuals, families, and communities in attaining their highest level of _______.
holistic health
44
What is the role of a case manager in community health nursing?
Plans, gives directions, develops staff, monitors operations, and represents both staff members and administrations.
45
What does the term 'change agent' refer to in community health nursing?
The nurse initiates changes and assists the client in modifying their lifestyle to promote health.
46
What historical figure started public health services during the Spanish regime?
Bro. Juan Climente.
47
What are the competencies needed by a community health nurse?
* Teaching
* Management
* Critical Thinking
* Physical Caregiving
* Application of the Nursing Process
* Application of the Epidemiological Process
* Documentation
48
What is the role of a community mobilizer in community health nursing?
Provides information on health issues and organizes awareness sessions.
49
What was introduced during the Spanish regime that contributed to public health?
Small pox vaccine.
50
What service was started through a dispensary in Intramuros?
Water sanitation
## Footnote
This initiative aimed to improve public health in the area.
51
What vaccine was introduced during the American regime?
Small pox vaccine
## Footnote
This vaccine was crucial in controlling smallpox outbreaks.
52
What was created in 1898 in relation to health?
Board of Health for Physicians
## Footnote
This board was established to oversee health matters in the Philippines.
53
Who was the first commissioner of health appointed in 1899?
First commissioner of health
## Footnote
This position was significant for developing public health policies.
54
What acts were created in 1901 related to health governance?
Act # 157 and Act # 309
## Footnote
These acts established the Board of Health of the Philippines and provincial and municipal boards of health.
55
In what year was the board of health abolished?
1906
## Footnote
After this, the Bureau of Health was created.
56
Where did the Public Health Nursing (PHN) program start in 1912?
Cebu
## Footnote
This program began with four graduate nurses focusing on maternal and child health services.
57
What year was the first Filipino Nurse Supervisor appointed?
1919
## Footnote
Carmen del Rosario was appointed under the Bureau of Health.
58
When was the first convention of nurses held?
1928
## Footnote
This event marked a significant gathering for nursing professionals.
59
What significant health department was created in 1940?
Department of Health and Welfare
## Footnote
This department was crucial for health governance in Manila.
60
Who became the first City Health Officer of Manila in 1941?
Dr. Mariano Icasiano
## Footnote
His appointment marked an important leadership role in public health.
61
What was created in 1947 in relation to the Department of Health?
DOH was divided into three bureaus
## Footnote
The bureaus were Hospital, Quarantine, and Health.
62
What was established by the DOH in 1950?
Rural Health Demonstration and Training Center
## Footnote
This center aimed to improve rural health services.
63
What act was passed on May 18, 1954?
RA 1082
## Footnote
This act provided for the employment of health personnel in rural health units.
64
What was the objective of the 1977 World Health Assembly?
Attainment of a level of health for productive life by the year 2000
## Footnote
This goal was part of the global health initiatives.
65
What was declared at the Alma Ata Conference in 1978?
Primary Health Care (PHC) as a strategy for community health development
## Footnote
This conference emphasized the importance of accessible health care.
66
What is the primary mission of Primary Health Care (PHC)?
To strengthen the health care system
## Footnote
This includes increasing opportunities for community-managed health care.
67
List the 4 A's of Primary Health Care (PHC).
* Accessibility
* Availability
* Affordability
* Acceptability
## Footnote
These principles guide the delivery of health services.
68
What are the objectives of Primary Health Care (PHC)?
* Improvement in health care
* Favorable population growth structure
* Reduction in preventable diseases
* Reduction in morbidity and mortality rates
* Extension of essential health services
* Improvement in basic sanitation
* Development of community self-reliance
## Footnote
These objectives aim to enhance overall community health.
69
What are the obstacles for PHC nursing?
* Role complexity
* Special responsibilities
* Role confusion
* Lack of skills training
## Footnote
These obstacles can hinder effective nursing practice in PHC.
70
What are the components of the Philippine Health Care Delivery System?
* Health Care System
* Local Health System
* Interlocal Health System
## Footnote
These components work together to provide comprehensive health care.
71
What does the Interlocal Health System aim to achieve?
Quality health care service at the local level
## Footnote
This system promotes collaboration among health care providers.
72
What type of facility is a Category A Primary Care Facility?
First contact of client offering basic services
## Footnote
These facilities include health care providers such as physicians and nurses.
73
What is the function of the health team?
* Promotive
* Preventive
* Curative
* Rehabilitative
## Footnote
These functions cover the spectrum of health care services.
74
What does RA 8423 pertain to?
Utilization of medicinal plants as alternatives to high-cost medications
## Footnote
This act promotes the use of local resources for health care.
75
What is a Lab Facility?
A facility such as an NBS lab.
76
What is a Radiologic Facility?
A facility such as a CT scan.
77
What is a Nuclear Medicine Facility?
A facility such as the Philippine Nuclear Research Institute.
78
What is a Specialized Outpatient Facility?
A facility that performs highly specialized procedures on an outpatient basis.
79
Give examples of Specialized Outpatient Facilities.
* Dialysis clinic
* Ambulatory surgical clinic
* Cancer chemotherapeutic center
* Rehabilitation center
80
What is a Health Care System?
An organized plan of health services.
81
What is Health Care Delivery?
Rendering health care services to the people.
82
How did Banta (1986) define the Health Care Delivery System?
The totality of societal services and activities designed to protect or restore health.
83
What policies affect the Health Care Delivery System?
* EO 51
* PD 856
84
List factors affecting health care delivery.
* ↑ Longevity
* Technologic advances
* Rising consumerism
* Changing health services
* Politics of health care
* Quality assurance
* Health care for homeless
85
What characterizes the Public Sector in health care?
Financed through a tax-based budgeting system and free of charge.
86
What are the levels of the Public Sector in health care?
* National Level (DOH, PGH)
* Regional
* Provincial and district
* City/municipal health centers, RHU & BHS
87
What characterizes the Private Sector in health care?
Includes for-profit and non-profit providers; market-oriented.
88
List components of the Major Players in health care.
* Department of Health (DOH)
* Millennium Development Goals (MDG)
* Medium-Term Philippine Development Plan (MTPDP)
* Health Sector Reform Agenda (HSRA)
* FOURmula One for Health (F1)
* National Objectives for Health
89
What is the vision of the Department of Health by 2030?
A global leader for attaining better health outcomes, competitive and responsive health care system, and equitable health financing.
90
What is the mission of the Department of Health?
To guarantee equitable, sustainable and quality health for all Filipinos, especially the poor.
91
What is RA 7160?
The Local Government Code.
92
What roles do Non-Government Organizations play in health care?
* Policy and Legislative Advocates
* Organizers
* Human Rights Advocates
* Research and Documentation
* Health Resource Development Personnel
* Relief and Disaster Management
* Networking
93
What are the three major functions of the Department of Health?
* Leadership in health
* Enabler and Capacity Builder
* Administrator of Specific Services
94
What does the Leadership function of the Department of Health entail?
* National policy formulation, monitoring, and evaluation
* Regulatory institution
* Advocates adoption of health policies, plans, and programs
95
What is included in the DOH Programs?
* Dental Health
* Operations for Environmental Sanitation
* Health Education and Community Organizing
* Prevention and Control of Communicable Diseases
* Reproductive Health
* Older Persons Health Services
* Guidelines for Nutrition
* Rehabilitation and Management of Non-communicable Diseases
* Alternative Health Care Practices
* Maternal and Child Health and IMCI
* Sentrong Sigla Movement
96
What are the types of health services according to the level of complexity?
* Primary
* Secondary
* Tertiary
97
What is the goal of the Millennium Development Goals?
* Eradicate extreme poverty and hunger
* Achieve universal primary education
* Promote gender equality and empower women
* Reduce child mortality
* Improve maternal health
* Combat HIV/AIDS, malaria, and other diseases
* Ensure environmental sustainability
* Develop a global partnership for development
98
What is the Medium-Term Philippine Development Plan (MTPDP) 2011-2016?
The Aquino Administration's development framework for translating the President's development agenda.
99
What are the key points of the Health Sector Reform Agenda (HSRA) 1999-2004?
* Provide fiscal autonomy to government hospitals
* Secure funding for priority public health programs
* Promote the development of local health systems
* Strengthen the capacities of health regulatory agencies
* Expand the coverage of the National Health Insurance Program
100
What is the Formula 1 for Health (F1)?
An implementation framework of the HSRA focused on better health outcomes, responsive health systems, and equitable health care financing.
101
What does the National Objectives for Health (NOH) 2011-2016 aim to achieve?
* Ensuring financial risk protection
* Access to quality health facilities
* Attainment of the health-related MDGs
102
What is the significance of the devolution of health services?
Health services were devolved according to RA 7160 to make the local health system more responsive.
103
What is the role of the Local Health Board?
* Propose annual budgetary allocations
* Serve as advisory body on health-related matters
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