Introduction
Community Health Nursing is a vital subject in the BSc Nursing 5th Semester syllabus. It bridges the gap between clinical nursing and public health, equipping future nurses with the skills to address health issues at the community level. With exams approaching, having a precise and well-structured list of important questions helps students focus their studies effectively.
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In this blog post, we've compiled 100 most probable and high-yield questions, categorized unit-wise, and further divided into Long Answer Questions (LAQ) and Short Answer Questions (SAQ). These questions are designed in alignment with the latest INC and university syllabus ( ABVMU, KGMU, UPUMS, AMU, BHU, RUHS etc.), making this guide a must-have resource for all BSc Nursing students preparing for their theory exams.
Unit 1: Concepts of Community Health and Community Health Nursing
Long Answer Questions (LAQs):
- Define public health, community health, and community health nursing. Discuss the principles and scope of community health nursing.
- Explain the natural history of disease and the levels of prevention with examples.
Short Answer Questions (SAQs):
- Dimensions of health
- Determinants of health
- Major health problems in India
- Differences between individual and community health
- Disease and illness
- Wellness-illness continuum
- Goals of public health
- Importance of community diagnosis
Unit 2: Health Care Planning and Organization of Health Services
Long Answer Questions:
- Discuss the health care delivery system in India at various levels.
- Explain the recommendations of Bhore, Mudaliar, and Shrivastava Committees.
Short Answer Questions:
- Health planning steps
- Ayushman Bharat components
- Difference between PHC and CHC
- Objectives of National Health Policy 2017
- Role of MLHP/CHO
- CPHC definition
- District hospital role
- SDGs related to health
Unit 3: Environmental Science and Sanitation
Long Answer Questions:
- Causes, effects, and control of environmental pollution.
- Role of nurse in environmental sanitation.
Short Answer Questions:
- Ecosystem and biodiversity
- Types of environmental pollution
- Rainwater harvesting
- Sewage disposal
- Solid waste management
- Diseases from polluted water
- Water purification methods
Unit 4: Nutrition Assessment and Nutrition Education
Long Answer Questions:
- Methods of nutritional assessment in the community.
- Balanced diet plan for a lactating mother.
Short Answer Questions:
- Malnutrition and its types
- Objectives of National Nutrition Policy
- Common nutritional deficiency disorders
- Food poisoning
- Meal planning principles
- BMI calculation
- Exclusive breastfeeding
- Food safety practices
Unit 5: Communication and Health Education
Long Answer Questions:
- Define BCC and explain its steps with examples.
- Methods and media used for health education.
Short Answer Questions:
- Definition of health education
- SBCC
- Barriers to communication
- Communication techniques
- Audiovisual aids
- Interpersonal communication
- BCC methods
- Health promotion
Unit 6: Community Health Nursing Approaches and Home Visits
Long Answer Questions:
- Steps, principles, and techniques of home visits.
- Approaches to community health nursing.
Short Answer Questions:
- Bag technique
- Roles and responsibilities of community health nurse
- Qualities of a community health nurse
- Nursing process in community health
- Evidence-based nursing care
- Family folder
- Empowerment
- Home-based care
Unit 7: Provision of Comprehensive Primary Health Care
Long Answer Questions:
- Services at Health and Wellness Centres.
- Nurse’s role in common illness management.
Short Answer Questions:
- Standing orders
- Procedures at sub-centres
- Follow-up care
- Emergency signs
- Referral system
- Documentation tools
- Therapeutic care
- Drugs dispensed at sub-centres
Unit 8: Introduction to Epidemiology
Long Answer Questions:
- Define epidemiology and its methods.
- Steps of epidemic investigation.
Short Answer Questions:
- Incidence and prevalence
- Chain of infection
- Types of epidemiological studies
- Host, agent, and environment
- Morbidity rate
- Pandemic definition
- Use of epidemiology in nursing
- Spot map
Unit 9: Communicable Diseases and National Health Programs
Long Answer Questions:
- Epidemiology, prevention, and control of malaria and dengue.
- Nurse’s role in Revised National TB Control Program.
Short Answer Questions:
- IDSP
- Vaccine preventable diseases
- TB symptoms and transmission
- DOTS strategy
- COVID-19 symptoms
- Nurse’s role in outbreak management
- Helminthic diseases
- Measles symptoms
Unit 10: Non-Communicable Diseases and National Health Programs
Long Answer Questions:
- NPCDCS overview and objectives.
- Role of nurse in managing NCDs.
Short Answer Questions:
- Hypertension risk factors
- Stroke signs
- Oral cancer symptoms
- Palliative care
- Tobacco Control Program
- BMI significance
- Blindness control objectives
- Breast self-examination
Unit 11: School Health Services
Long Answer Questions:
- Define school health services and its components.
- Role of school nurse in health programs.
Short Answer Questions:
- Common health problems in school children
- School health record components
- Objectives of school health services
- Health education in schools
- Role of teacher in school health
- First aid box contents
- Health appraisal
- Health screening
Notes
Preparing for Community Health Nursing exams doesn't have to be overwhelming. This comprehensive list of 100 important questions ensures that you stay focused on the most relevant topics. Use these questions for self-assessment, group discussion, and revision before your exams.
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