Community Health & Ethics Flashcards

What is the primary role of a community health nurse in a school health programme?

Answer: Health screening, health promotion, and early referral of students with identified needs

School health nurses focus on preventive care: screening for developmental and health issues, promoting healthy lifestyles, and referring students requiring further assessment.

In the UAE, what is the legal obligation of a nurse who suspects child abuse in a patient?

Answer: Mandatory reporting to the relevant child protection authority (e.g., Ministry of Community Development)

UAE law and DHA professional guidelines require healthcare workers to mandatorily report suspected child abuse to the appropriate child protection authorities.

Which social determinant of health most strongly correlates with poor health outcomes in UAE migrant worker populations?

Answer: Crowded living conditions, limited healthcare access, and occupational hazards

UAE migrant workers often live in overcrowded labour camps with limited healthcare access and exposure to occupational hazards, which are well-documented social determinants of poor health.

What does 'non-maleficence' mean in healthcare ethics?

Answer: The obligation to avoid causing harm to the patient

Non-maleficence is the principle of 'do no harm,' requiring healthcare providers to avoid actions that may cause unnecessary harm, suffering, or risk to patients.

A nurse working in a UAE public health clinic is asked by an employer to falsify a patient's health record. What is the correct response?

Answer: Refuse and report the request through appropriate professional and legal channels

Falsifying health records is illegal and unethical; the nurse must refuse and report the request to the DHA or relevant professional body to protect patient safety and professional integrity.

Which of the following best describes the primary prevention strategy for type 2 diabetes in a UAE community programme?

Answer: Promoting healthy diet, physical activity, and weight management to prevent disease onset

Primary prevention of type 2 diabetes targets modifiable risk factors through lifestyle interventions—diet, exercise, and weight management—before the disease develops.