CHN-1 Unit 1

What is the definition of illness?

• A state marked by feelings of deviation from the normal healthy state

• A disorder of structure or function in a human, animal, or plant

• A pathological condition resulting from various causes

• A subjective state in a human compared with the previous normal condition

What is the concept of community?

• A group of people who share important features of their lives

• A society in an urban area

• A state of acceptance or satisfaction with present condition

• A small town with fewer people and more land between homes

What is urbanization?

• A subjective state marked by feelings of deviation from the normal healthy state

• When a community becomes more of a city with public transportation and many businesses

• A pathological condition of an organism resulting from various causes

• An abnormal process in which aspects of a person's condition are diminished

What is a rural community?

• A state of acceptance or satisfaction with present condition

• An urban area with a large population

• A group of people who share important features of their lives

• A society in a rural area with fewer than 2500 residents

What is the philosophy of nursing?

• The love of wisdom

• The right of individuals to basic necessities

• The practice of promoting and protecting the health of populations

• The concept of community health nursing

What is the role of a community health nurse as a care provider?

• Works as a manager to plan, make goals, and evaluate the community health status

• Looks after and provides care to the sick, disabled, individuals, families, and groups of community people

• Provides education to the community against various communicable diseases

• Works as an advocator and tries to provide all facilities in the community

What is the implication of ethics in CHN practice?

• Telling the truth

• Maintaining confidentiality

• Equal access to health care approach

• Helping clients in making their own treatment choices

What is the main setting for community health nursing?

• Homes

• Residential institutions

• Schools

• Occupational health settings

What is the need for community health nursing in Pakistan?

• To promote and protect the health of populations

• To provide comprehensive health care to individuals, families, and groups

• To control and counteract physical and social environmental conditions that threaten health

• To increase the capacity of families, groups, and communities to cope with health and illness problems

What is the role of a hospital nurse?

• Identify problems and manage interactions within the community

• Provide basic nursing care as well as advice and assistance to patients

• Focus on the individuals, families, or small groups within the total population

• Provide bedside nursing care and carry out medical regimens