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NUR 422 EXAM 1 Questions And Answers
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WHO definition of health
Definitions of Health
1958 - ANS "A state of complete well-being, physical, social, and mental, and not merely the
absence of disease or infirmity". The early, classic definition set a trend toward describing
health in social terms rather than in medical terms.
WHO definition of health
Definitions of Health
1986 - ANS "The extent to which an individual or group is able, on the one hand, to realize
aspirations and satisfy needs; and, on the other hand, to change or cope with the environment.
Health is, therefore, seen as a resource for everyday life, not the objective of living; it is a
positive concept emphasizing social and personal resources, and physical capacities".
Definition of Community - ANS "a collection of people who interact with one another and
whose common interests or characteristics form the basis for a sense of unity and belonging".
Definition of Community before 1996 - ANS focused on geographic boundaries combined
with social attributes of people
Community - ANS is seen as a group or collection of individuals interacting in social units and
sharing common interests, characteristics, values, and goals
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Geopolitical communities - ANS are defined or formed by natural and/or man-made
boundaries and include cities, counties, states, and nations
Phenomenological communities - ANS on the other hand, refer to relational, interactive
groups. The place or setting is more abstract, and people share a group perspective or identity
based on culture, values, history, interest, and goals. Examples are schools, colleges, and
churches
Aggregates - ANS Subgroups or sub population that have some common characteristics.
Example: pregnant teens within a school district
Population - ANS is typically used to denote a group a group of people having common
personal or environmental characteristics.
What is the mission of public health? - ANS is the Science and Art of ...
-Preventing disease
-Prolonging life
-Promoting health and efficiency through organized community effort
Core functions of Public Health - ANS *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. It includes maintaining the ability of both public health agencies and private
providers to manage day-to-day operations and the capacity to respond to critical situations
and emergencies
Essential Public Health Services - ANS
NUR 422 EXAM 1 Questions And Answers
100% Pass
WHO definition of health
Definitions of Health
1958 - ANS "A state of complete well-being, physical, social, and mental, and not merely the
absence of disease or infirmity". The early, classic definition set a trend toward describing
health in social terms rather than in medical terms.
WHO definition of health
Definitions of Health
1986 - ANS "The extent to which an individual or group is able, on the one hand, to realize
aspirations and satisfy needs; and, on the other hand, to change or cope with the environment.
Health is, therefore, seen as a resource for everyday life, not the objective of living; it is a
positive concept emphasizing social and personal resources, and physical capacities".
Definition of Community - ANS "a collection of people who interact with one another and
whose common interests or characteristics form the basis for a sense of unity and belonging".
Definition of Community before 1996 - ANS focused on geographic boundaries combined
with social attributes of people
Community - ANS is seen as a group or collection of individuals interacting in social units and
sharing common interests, characteristics, values, and goals
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Geopolitical communities - ANS are defined or formed by natural and/or man-made
boundaries and include cities, counties, states, and nations
Phenomenological communities - ANS on the other hand, refer to relational, interactive
groups. The place or setting is more abstract, and people share a group perspective or identity
based on culture, values, history, interest, and goals. Examples are schools, colleges, and
churches
Aggregates - ANS Subgroups or sub population that have some common characteristics.
Example: pregnant teens within a school district
Population - ANS is typically used to denote a group a group of people having common
personal or environmental characteristics.
What is the mission of public health? - ANS is the Science and Art of ...
-Preventing disease
-Prolonging life
-Promoting health and efficiency through organized community effort
Core functions of Public Health - ANS *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. It includes maintaining the ability of both public health agencies and private
providers to manage day-to-day operations and the capacity to respond to critical situations
and emergencies
Essential Public Health Services - ANS
