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What is a microaggression? - CORRECT ANSWERS-a statement, action, or incident
regarded as an instance of indirect, subtle, or unintentional discrimination against
members of a marginalized group such as a racial or ethnic minority.
What is performative ally ship? - CORRECT ANSWERS-An ally is someone from a non-
marginalized group who uses their privilege to advocate for a marginalized group.
Performative ally ship, on the other hand—also sometimes referred to as ally theater—
is when an individual from a majority or privileged group (white/straight/cis/abled)
professes their support of and/or solidarity with a marginalized group (identifies
themselves as an ally) in a way that either isn't helpful to that group, draws attention
away from that group, or actively harms that group.
What is the difference between stigma and discrimination? - CORRECT ANSWERS-
Stigma - negative stereotype
Discrimination - behavior that results from this negative stereotype
What is harm reduction? - CORRECT ANSWERS-- focuses on reducing potential harm
from high-risk activities while treating individuals with respect and dignity
- neutral, non-judgmental approach and philosophy
- supports and acknowledges a person within their individual health position
- addresses social factors and behavior
What are the commercial tobacco prevention methods? - CORRECT ANSWERS-
supports for tobacco use
legislation
smoke-free spaces
increased taxes
regulated sales to minors
industry de-normalization
no nutritive value
What is happening with the opioid crisis? - CORRECT ANSWERS-current factors that
drive the opioid crisis include:
- misunderstanding of the addictive risk of prescription opioids
- frequent opioid prescribing and high amounts being prescribes for pain relief
- lack of awareness of alternative treatments for pain
- theft of prescription opioids by friends and family members
,- lack of access to prescription opioids leading to illicit opioid use
- illegal drugs that are laced with other substances, such as fentanyl
- stigma towards substance use disorders, discouraging individuals from seeking help
- psychological, social, and biological risk factors
What are the drivers of problematic substance use? - CORRECT ANSWERS-stigma
and discrimination
poverty and the absence of social support
sisolation, rejection, abandonment
abuse, conflict
mental illness
Why is the opioid crisis a leading public health and safety concern? - CORRECT
ANSWERS-13.1% of Canadian adults used opioids in 2015, among these individuals,
2.2% reported using them for non-medical purposes
There are 3987 apparent deaths opioid-related deaths in 2017
What are the 4 components of the drug strategy? - CORRECT ANSWERS-1) prevent
2) harm reduction
3) treatment and recovery
4) community safety
What are examples of harm reduction practices? - CORRECT ANSWERS-1)
prescribing inhalant medication to open airways and reduce lung inflammation in
smokers does not "heal" nicotine addiction. It can save lives and improve the quality of
life.
2) quadruple bypass surgery in overstressed type A-business executives does not heal
"workaholism"
3) insulin does not cure people whose eating patterns and sedentary habits have
triggered diabetes
4) intestinal bypass surgery in relief of morbid obesity does not cure food addiction
Why and how is legalizing cannabis a harm reduction strategy? - CORRECT
ANSWERS-Treats cannabis use as a health issue as opposed to a legal one
destigmatization
cannabis act and youth
challenges with legalizing cannabis:
- inconsistent practice across provinces- public vs private sales- illegal sales- cannabis
business and industry- health risks are real -- require education regarding use- was the
public health system prepared?- driving under the influence, mental health, brain
development, lung health, etc- age of legalization
, What can nurses do regarding harm reduction practices? - CORRECT ANSWERS--
understand the issue- self-awareness- surveillance- research- monitoring prescription
use- education- community outreach- de-criminalization- advocacy
CNA, CANAC, and HRNA: what is harm reduction? - CORRECT ANSWERS-evidence-
based approach for reducing the adverse health, social, and economic consequences of
substance use without requiring abstinence- emphasizes human rights and the
importance of treating all people with respect, dignity, and compassion- accepts
persons as they are, including their right to make choices about their health and their
lives- aims to prevent death or disability by supporting safer substance use for the
health and safety of all individuals, families, and communities
CNA, CANAC, and HRNA: what are some structural and social determinants of health
limiting someone who uses substances from accessing health care? - CORRECT
ANSWERS-colonialism
systemic racism
criminalization
inadequate housing
poverty
unemployment
lack of social support
CNA, CANAC, and HRNA: what are some examples of harm reduction programs? -
CORRECT ANSWERS-1) providing needle exchanges, rapid access to substance use
care and safe spaces for consumption of substances
2) providing lower-risk drinking or lower-risk cannabis use
3) reducing second-hand smoke exposure
4) using seatbelts, helmets and condoms
What disease is the leading non-communicable cause of death globally? - CORRECT
ANSWERS-ischemic heart disease
The leading cause of death among the communicable diseases for all age groups in low
and middle-income countries is: - CORRECT ANSWERS-lower respiratory infections
https://quizlet.com/260404775/global-health-final-flash-cards/ - CORRECT ANSWERS-
What are the four cornerstones of public health? - CORRECT ANSWERS-prevention,
harm reduction, treatment & recovery, and community safety
The cornerstones of public health a. Focus on the health of the entire population b.
Reflect community priorities and needs c. Promote health through strategies driven by
epidemiological evidenced. - CORRECT ANSWERS-Cornerstones of public health
nursing practice focus on the health of the entire population, reflect community priorities
and needs, promote health strategies driven by epidemiological evidence, and are
grounded in social justice. Nursing is grounded in an ethic of caring