GLPH 271 Module 1 Questions and Verified
Answers
health Correct Answer: definition can vary based on differences in social, physical, and economic
backgrounds
health according to world health organization (WHO) Correct Answer: state of complete physical,
mental, and social well-being and not simply absence of disease or infirmity
evaluating health care globally Correct Answer: apply holistic lens
holistic Correct Answer: concerned with complete systems rather than analysis or treatment of
individual parts
holistic healthcare Correct Answer: consideration of whole person including body, mind, and spirit
holistic healthcare further extension Correct Answer: also considers emotional, social, and cultural status
of community
two-eyed seeing approach Correct Answer: framework origination from Mi'kmaq First Nations
combining strengths of Indigenous and Western knowledge and acknowledging no single perspective is
better
western knowledge Correct Answer: traditionally data driven and influenced by conventional scientific
approaches
indigenous knowledge Correct Answer: value love, honesty, humility, and respect to build trust,
relationships, and safe spaces
medicine wheel Correct Answer: remain centered while developing physical, mental, emotional, and
spiritual aspects of life equally
medicine wheel between communities Correct Answer: varies
health-promoting social conditions Correct Answer: availability of health services, adequate housing, safe
working conditions, nutritious foods
availability of health services Correct Answer: access to family doctor, emergency health services,
specialists, and necessary technologies in timely manner and without great financial burden
, adequate housing Correct Answer: access to safe and secure home and community to live in peace and
dignity
safe working conditions Correct Answer: access to thorough workplace training, protection against
hazards, and supportive work environment
indigenous canadians poor physical and mental health conditions Correct Answer: effects of colonization
and intergenerational trauma contribute continually
positive example of indigenous community reclaiming traditional way of life and health on reserves
Correct Answer: opaskwayak cree nation (OCN)
opaskwayak cree nation (OCN) Correct Answer: indigenous band northwest of winnipeg, near the pas
opaskwayak cree nation (OCN) action Correct Answer: in july 2020, signed declaration giving them
jurisdiction over child and family services and raised pride flag for first time
community health program Correct Answer: established by mohawks of the bay of quinte promoting
health and providing health services to community members independent of status and reserve
mohawks of the bay of quinte Correct Answer: indigenous community controlling tyendinaga mohawk
territory
status Correct Answer: legal status of individual registered as indigenous under indian act and may be
eligible for certain benefits, programs, and services provided by federal, provincial, or territorial
community health program services Correct Answer: weight, blood pressure, and blood sugar checks,
immunizations, prenatal classes, and numerous diabetic services
community health program staff Correct Answer: nurses, community health representatives, medical
transport coordinator, chiropodist, lactation consultant
community health program contribution Correct Answer: to canada prenatal nutrition program-first
nations and inuit component (CPNP-FNIC)
canada prenatal nutrition program-first nations and inuit component (CPNP-FNIC) Correct Answer:
improves maternal and infant nutritional health
indian act of 1876 Correct Answer: canada's efforts to assimilate indigenous people
Answers
health Correct Answer: definition can vary based on differences in social, physical, and economic
backgrounds
health according to world health organization (WHO) Correct Answer: state of complete physical,
mental, and social well-being and not simply absence of disease or infirmity
evaluating health care globally Correct Answer: apply holistic lens
holistic Correct Answer: concerned with complete systems rather than analysis or treatment of
individual parts
holistic healthcare Correct Answer: consideration of whole person including body, mind, and spirit
holistic healthcare further extension Correct Answer: also considers emotional, social, and cultural status
of community
two-eyed seeing approach Correct Answer: framework origination from Mi'kmaq First Nations
combining strengths of Indigenous and Western knowledge and acknowledging no single perspective is
better
western knowledge Correct Answer: traditionally data driven and influenced by conventional scientific
approaches
indigenous knowledge Correct Answer: value love, honesty, humility, and respect to build trust,
relationships, and safe spaces
medicine wheel Correct Answer: remain centered while developing physical, mental, emotional, and
spiritual aspects of life equally
medicine wheel between communities Correct Answer: varies
health-promoting social conditions Correct Answer: availability of health services, adequate housing, safe
working conditions, nutritious foods
availability of health services Correct Answer: access to family doctor, emergency health services,
specialists, and necessary technologies in timely manner and without great financial burden
, adequate housing Correct Answer: access to safe and secure home and community to live in peace and
dignity
safe working conditions Correct Answer: access to thorough workplace training, protection against
hazards, and supportive work environment
indigenous canadians poor physical and mental health conditions Correct Answer: effects of colonization
and intergenerational trauma contribute continually
positive example of indigenous community reclaiming traditional way of life and health on reserves
Correct Answer: opaskwayak cree nation (OCN)
opaskwayak cree nation (OCN) Correct Answer: indigenous band northwest of winnipeg, near the pas
opaskwayak cree nation (OCN) action Correct Answer: in july 2020, signed declaration giving them
jurisdiction over child and family services and raised pride flag for first time
community health program Correct Answer: established by mohawks of the bay of quinte promoting
health and providing health services to community members independent of status and reserve
mohawks of the bay of quinte Correct Answer: indigenous community controlling tyendinaga mohawk
territory
status Correct Answer: legal status of individual registered as indigenous under indian act and may be
eligible for certain benefits, programs, and services provided by federal, provincial, or territorial
community health program services Correct Answer: weight, blood pressure, and blood sugar checks,
immunizations, prenatal classes, and numerous diabetic services
community health program staff Correct Answer: nurses, community health representatives, medical
transport coordinator, chiropodist, lactation consultant
community health program contribution Correct Answer: to canada prenatal nutrition program-first
nations and inuit component (CPNP-FNIC)
canada prenatal nutrition program-first nations and inuit component (CPNP-FNIC) Correct Answer:
improves maternal and infant nutritional health
indian act of 1876 Correct Answer: canada's efforts to assimilate indigenous people
