Question 1

A nurse is working on a project aimed at addressing the effects of poverty on a community's health.Which primary health care (PHC)value is being enacted in this scenario?

Accepted Answer

The nurse's project is aimed at addressing the effects of poverty on a community's health, which aligns with the primary health care value of social justice. Social justice recognizes the importance of equitable distribution of resources and opportunities to promote health and reduce health inequities in a community.

Question 2

Which approach used by community health nurses best exemplifies primary health care (PHC)values and principles in action?

Accepted Answer

Community development aligns with PHC values and principles by empowering communities to address their own health needs and promoting social justice and equity.

Question 3

Cathy Crowe is a well-known street nurse in Toronto.Her community health nursing practice has influenced many projects,including the Toronto Disaster Relief Committee.What is the purpose of that committee?

Accepted Answer

The purpose of the Toronto Disaster Relief Committee is to have homelessness declared a national disaster, which aligns with the option D. The committee advocates for government policies and funding to address the homelessness crisis in Toronto and beyond. Option A is too specific and does not reflect the committee's broader mandate. Option B may be a solution, but it is not the stated purpose of the committee. Option C is also not aligned with the committee's goal of advocating for government action.

Question 4

What must nurses involved with community development understand?

Accepted Answer

Knowing who the key players are and the community history is crucial for successful community development. Building relationships and understanding the nuances of a community can aid in creating effective health initiatives. Choice A is important as well, but building trust is just one aspect of community development. Choice B is incorrect as both professional and layperson experiences are valuable in community development. Choice D is incorrect as nurse practitioners should work collaboratively with other healthcare professionals and community members rather than being gatekeepers.

Question 5

Case 1 A nurse is working with a community coalition including health professionals,law enforcement,lawyers,and local government to tackle youth homelessness in a moderate-size city where youth addiction and mental health issues are epidemic.
(Refer to Case 1 above. )As a result of the youth homelessness task force,a safe injection site was established in the inner city.What is the purpose of this strategy?

Accepted Answer

The establishment of a safe injection site is a harm-reduction strategy aimed at reducing the negative consequences associated with drug use such as overdose, the spread of infectious diseases, and other related health problems. The purpose of the site is to provide a safe and supervised environment for drug use, where individuals can access clean needles, health education, and referral to essential health services. Therefore, the correct answer is D – to create a harm-reduction setting that allows for health promotion.

Question 6

A nurse works in a large urban hospital using telehealth to provide cardiac consultations to clients in rural settings.What principle of primary health care (PHC)is evident in this scenario?

Accepted Answer

The principle of accessibility is evident in this scenario, as the use of telehealth technology allows clients in rural areas to access cardiac consultations remotely, which they may not be able to access otherwise due to geographical or other barriers. This aligns with the PHC principle of ensuring that health services are accessible to all, regardless of geographic, economic, or social barriers.

Question 7

A nurse is involved in political action to reduce homelessness by increasing availability of affordable housing.Which primary health care (PHC)principles is the nurse utilizing?

Accepted Answer

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Question 8

Case 1 A nurse is working with a community coalition including health professionals,law enforcement,lawyers,and local government to tackle youth homelessness in a moderate-size city where youth addiction and mental health issues are epidemic.
(Refer to Case 1 above. )What principle of primary health care (PHC)is evident in this scenario?

Accepted Answer

Intersectoral co-operation is evident as different sectors such as health professionals, law enforcement, lawyers, and local government are working together to tackle youth homelessness in the community.

Question 9

Which primary health care (PHC)project best addresses inequities within society?

Accepted Answer

An intersectoral plan that focuses on lobbying for improvements in minimum wage can best address inequities within society because it directly addresses the economic factors that contribute to health disparities. Improving minimum wage would lead to better access to resources and higher quality of life, which are key factors in achieving health equity. The other options do not directly address economic factors that contribute to health disparities.

Question 10

A mother calls the provincial nurse hotline concerned about her toddler's flu symptoms.What principle of primary health care is evident in this situation?

Accepted Answer

The principle of appropriate technology is evident in this situation because the mother is seeking advice from a nurse hotline, which is an appropriate and accessible technology for addressing her toddler's flu symptoms.

Question 11

Case 1 A nurse is working with a community coalition including health professionals,law enforcement,lawyers,and local government to tackle youth homelessness in a moderate-size city where youth addiction and mental health issues are epidemic.
(Refer to Case 1 above. )What is an example of a meso-level health promotion intervention for youth homelessness?

Accepted Answer

Establishing a drop-in center for at-risk teens is an example of a meso-level health promotion intervention for youth homelessness as it involves collaboration between different sectors and aims to provide targeted support to a specific population. Electronic health records and individual counseling on nutritional cooking are individual-level interventions, while provincial/territorial policy change is a macro-level intervention.

Question 12

What are the steps in the process of achieving a healthy community?

Accepted Answer

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Question 13

What activity would a nurse who is involved in community development most likely do?

Accepted Answer

A nurse who is involved in community development would most likely act as a resource person for a community that has come together to generate solutions. This involves working collaboratively with community members to identify health issues, develop strategies and plans, and implement solutions. Developing handout materials, putting up displays and posters, and educating the community are all important activities, but they are more focused on health promotion and education rather than community development.

Question 14

What process exemplifies the primary health care values and philosophy?

Accepted Answer

Community development exemplifies the primary health care values and philosophy as it involves empowering communities to take control of their health and address the social determinants of health.

Question 15

What method is most likely to be used by a nurse working in population health?

Accepted Answer

Population health focuses on improving the health of entire populations, rather than just individual patients. Nurses working in this field may use strategies such as community health assessments, outreach programs, and preventative measures to address public health concerns.

Question 16

What are some of the elements of the empowerment holosphere?

Accepted Answer

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Question 17

Case 1 A nurse is working with a community coalition including health professionals,law enforcement,lawyers,and local government to tackle youth homelessness in a moderate-size city where youth addiction and mental health issues are epidemic.
(Refer to Case 1 above. )Through the community coalition and the involvement of the homeless youth,a health clinic was established on the first floor of a new housing complex specifically for at-risk youth.What program offered at the clinic is an example of one of the essential elements of primary health care,the provision of essential drugs?

Accepted Answer

A methadone-dispensing clinic is an example of the provision of essential drugs, which is one of the essential elements of primary health care. Methadone is a medication used to treat opioid addiction, which is a common issue among homeless youth in this scenario. Providing contraceptives, immunizing against hepatitis B, and lithium toxicity screening can also be important services, but they do not specifically relate to the provision of essential drugs.

Question 18

In reading the Alma Ata Declaration,an experienced nurse is likely to notice that some aspects in the document have not been well utilized.What message from Alma Ata has been overlooked by the developed world (e.g. ,in Canada)?

Accepted Answer

The Alma Ata Declaration emphasized the importance of addressing not just biomedical aspects of health but also the political and social determinants of health. However, the developed world, including Canada, have not fully embraced this message and continue to prioritize biomedical approaches to healthcare while neglecting the broader social and political factors that impact health outcomes.

Question 19

Case 1 A nurse is working with a community coalition including health professionals,law enforcement,lawyers,and local government to tackle youth homelessness in a moderate-size city where youth addiction and mental health issues are epidemic.
(Refer to Case 1 above. )The youth involved in the homelessness initiative identified that a health clinic was needed either in the housing complex or at the safe injection site.What principle of primary health care is evident in this situation?

Accepted Answer

The principle of public participation is evident as the youth involved in the homelessness initiative identified the need for a health clinic, indicating their active involvement in decision-making.

Question 20

Where was the Declaration of Alma Ata produced?

Accepted Answer

The Declaration of Alma Ata was produced at a conference organized by the World Health Organization (WHO) and the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) in Alma-Ata (now Almaty), a city in the former Soviet Union state of Kazakhstan, in September 1978.

Quiz 7: Primary Health Care

A nurse is working on a project aimed at addressing the effects of poverty on a community's health.Which primary health care (PHC) value is being enacted in this scenario?

Which approach used by community health nurses best exemplifies primary health care (PHC) values and principles in action?

Cathy Crowe is a well-known street nurse in Toronto.Her community health nursing practice has influenced many projects,including the Toronto Disaster Relief Committee.What is the purpose of that committee?

What must nurses involved with community development understand?

A nurse works in a large urban hospital using telehealth to provide cardiac consultations to clients in rural settings.What principle of primary health care (PHC) is evident in this scenario?

A nurse is involved in political action to reduce homelessness by increasing availability of affordable housing.Which primary health care (PHC) principles is the nurse utilizing?

Which primary health care (PHC) project best addresses inequities within society?