I. CHN & PHC
Primary goal of CHN
Promote health &
prevent disease in populations.
Basic unit of care in CHN?
The family
Cornerstone of PHC (Alma-Ata)
Community participation
Elements of PHC include?
Education, nutrition, water/sanitation, MCH, immunization, control ofendemic diseases, essential drugs.
CHN bag technique purpose?
Prevent
cross-infection during home visits
First step in home visit?
Preparation & planning.
Last step in home visit?
Documentation & evaluation.
Best overall indicator of community health?
Infant mortality rate
Community diagnosis means?
Systematic assessment of community health needs.
Priority setting basis?
Magnitude, severity,
feasibility, community readiness.
Family health nursing process starts with?
Home visit assessment
Family coping pattern assessment tool example?
Family APGAR
Adaptation
Partnership
Growth
Affection
Resolve
Levels of prevention: immunization is?
Primary prevention.
Levels of prevention: screening is?
Secondary prevention.
Levels of prevention: rehab is?
Tertiary prevention.
Health program sustainability key?
Community ownership/empowerment
Intersectoral collaboration means?
Health works with LGUs/education/agriculture, etc.
Health promotion model centers on?
Enabling people to increase control over health.
Referral system upward flow starts at?
Barangay Health Station → RHU/CHC →
District/Provincialhospital.
HW primary role?
Household surveillance & health education link
Target client list (TCL) use?
Tracking program services per family.
Data sources for community diagnosis?
TCLs, FHSIS, surveys, FGDs.
Health education principle?
Use simple, culturally sensitive messages.
Networking with NGos helps?
Resource mobilization & reach.