CDU NUR329 EXAM QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
Definition for the burden of disease as referred to in the Australian health system -
Answer Burden of disease compares the total fatal and non-fatal health loss from
diseases and injuries in a population.
Outline 3 reasons why burden of disease is an important part of health policy
development in the allocation of health resources - Answer The burden of disease
concept allows for comparison of diseases, injuries and risk factors in causing
premature death, loss of health and disability in different populations.
The clinical pathway to ARF and RHD includes what factors - Answer Genetic and
environmental
The global burden of RDH is significant because? - Answer RDH is proven to be
preventable and controllable
The key to control and prevention of ARF and RHD is: - Answer Sustained political
and economic commitment
List the 5 main chronic diseases of which the National Chronic Disease Strategy focus -
Answer 1. Asthma
2. Cancer
3. Diabetes
4. Cardiovascular disease
5. Osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, osteoporosis
Outline of the aim of Close the Gap campaign - Answer Australian governments and
Indigenous peoples would work together to achieve equality in health status and life
, expectancy between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and non-Indigenous
Australians by the year 2030
By 2015 what percentage of the world's human death will be directly attributed to
cigarette smoking - Answer 10%
What are considered the 6 basic major requirements for healthy environment - Answer
1. Clean air
2. Safe and sufficient water
3. Adequate and safe food
4. safe and peaceful settlements
5. safe workplaces
6. stable global environment
Briefly describe health promotion - Answer The process of enabling people to
increase control over and to improve their health.
Strengthening skills and capabilities so individuals can take action and exert control
over determinants of their health.
Four main routes for health promotion - Answer 1. Health education
2. Legislative action
3. Community development
4. Healthy public policy
Persistent damage to the mitral and aortic valves is known as Rheumatic Fever T/F -
Answer F - Rheumatic heart disease
Primary prevention - Answer Maintaining health: seat belts, anti-smoking campaigns
and physical activity and nutrition programs
SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
Definition for the burden of disease as referred to in the Australian health system -
Answer Burden of disease compares the total fatal and non-fatal health loss from
diseases and injuries in a population.
Outline 3 reasons why burden of disease is an important part of health policy
development in the allocation of health resources - Answer The burden of disease
concept allows for comparison of diseases, injuries and risk factors in causing
premature death, loss of health and disability in different populations.
The clinical pathway to ARF and RHD includes what factors - Answer Genetic and
environmental
The global burden of RDH is significant because? - Answer RDH is proven to be
preventable and controllable
The key to control and prevention of ARF and RHD is: - Answer Sustained political
and economic commitment
List the 5 main chronic diseases of which the National Chronic Disease Strategy focus -
Answer 1. Asthma
2. Cancer
3. Diabetes
4. Cardiovascular disease
5. Osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, osteoporosis
Outline of the aim of Close the Gap campaign - Answer Australian governments and
Indigenous peoples would work together to achieve equality in health status and life
, expectancy between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and non-Indigenous
Australians by the year 2030
By 2015 what percentage of the world's human death will be directly attributed to
cigarette smoking - Answer 10%
What are considered the 6 basic major requirements for healthy environment - Answer
1. Clean air
2. Safe and sufficient water
3. Adequate and safe food
4. safe and peaceful settlements
5. safe workplaces
6. stable global environment
Briefly describe health promotion - Answer The process of enabling people to
increase control over and to improve their health.
Strengthening skills and capabilities so individuals can take action and exert control
over determinants of their health.
Four main routes for health promotion - Answer 1. Health education
2. Legislative action
3. Community development
4. Healthy public policy
Persistent damage to the mitral and aortic valves is known as Rheumatic Fever T/F -
Answer F - Rheumatic heart disease
Primary prevention - Answer Maintaining health: seat belts, anti-smoking campaigns
and physical activity and nutrition programs
