NSG 3130 Exam #1 Questions with Correct
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WHO Definition of Health
a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being and not merely the absence of
disease or infirmity
WHO Determinants of Heath
Social and Economic Environment
Physical Environment
Persons individual characteristics and behaviours
General Determinants of Health
Income and Social Status
Social Support
Education and literacy
Employment/Working Conditions
Housing
Transportation
Personal Health Practices
Coping Skills
Healthy child development
Biology
Genetic environment
Health services
Gender
,What is Public Health?
organized community efforts aimed at the prevention of disease and the promotion of health
Benefits from Public Health
Dramatic increase in life expectancy:
Decreased number of deaths from stroke, coronary heart disease, and cancer
Declines in death rates of adults and children
Population-focused PH approaches could help prevent up to 70% of early deaths in America,
compared to only 10% for medical treatment.
What does public health do?
Prevents epidemics and the spread of disease
Protects against environmental hazards
Prevents injuries
Promotes and encourages healthy behaviors
Responds to disasters and assists communities in recovery
Assures the quality and accessibility of health services
Levels of Health Care Services Pyramid
Tertiary
Secondary
Primary
, Clinical Preventive Services
Population Based Heath Care Services
functions of public health
assessment, policy development, assurance
Assessment
regular collection, analysis, and information sharing about health conditions, risks and
resources in a community
Policy Development
use of information gathered during assessment to develop local and state health policies and
to direct resources toward those policies
assurance
focuses on the availability of necessary health services throughout the community.
Body of Knowledge about population : Definition
Cause or Etiology
Groups at High Risk
Treatment Methods
Effectiveness of Treatment Methods
Body of Knowledge About Population : Sources
Community Health Nursing Research
Clinical research in nursing and medicine
Research in other fields
Information About the Community : Definition
Answers
WHO Definition of Health
a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being and not merely the absence of
disease or infirmity
WHO Determinants of Heath
Social and Economic Environment
Physical Environment
Persons individual characteristics and behaviours
General Determinants of Health
Income and Social Status
Social Support
Education and literacy
Employment/Working Conditions
Housing
Transportation
Personal Health Practices
Coping Skills
Healthy child development
Biology
Genetic environment
Health services
Gender
,What is Public Health?
organized community efforts aimed at the prevention of disease and the promotion of health
Benefits from Public Health
Dramatic increase in life expectancy:
Decreased number of deaths from stroke, coronary heart disease, and cancer
Declines in death rates of adults and children
Population-focused PH approaches could help prevent up to 70% of early deaths in America,
compared to only 10% for medical treatment.
What does public health do?
Prevents epidemics and the spread of disease
Protects against environmental hazards
Prevents injuries
Promotes and encourages healthy behaviors
Responds to disasters and assists communities in recovery
Assures the quality and accessibility of health services
Levels of Health Care Services Pyramid
Tertiary
Secondary
Primary
, Clinical Preventive Services
Population Based Heath Care Services
functions of public health
assessment, policy development, assurance
Assessment
regular collection, analysis, and information sharing about health conditions, risks and
resources in a community
Policy Development
use of information gathered during assessment to develop local and state health policies and
to direct resources toward those policies
assurance
focuses on the availability of necessary health services throughout the community.
Body of Knowledge about population : Definition
Cause or Etiology
Groups at High Risk
Treatment Methods
Effectiveness of Treatment Methods
Body of Knowledge About Population : Sources
Community Health Nursing Research
Clinical research in nursing and medicine
Research in other fields
Information About the Community : Definition
