Exam Questions and CORRECT Answers
Public Health Service - CORRECT ANSWER - developed in 1798 to promote health,
monitor disease and collect statistics about the community
Systems Thinking - CORRECT ANSWER - studies how an individual interacts with other
systems/organizations. useful in examining cause and effect relationships
Upstream thinking - CORRECT ANSWER - Focuses on interventions that promote health
or prevent illness (as opposed to medical treatment models that focus on car after one becomes
ill)
Lillian Wald - CORRECT ANSWER - The Henry Street Settlement - set up clinic for
others to receive resources. First school nurses!
Florence Nightingale - CORRECT ANSWER - Environmental Theory: Relationship
between one's environment and health. Emphasizes preventative care
Health Belief Model - CORRECT ANSWER - Purpose to predict/explain health behaviors
Autonomy - CORRECT ANSWER - Individuals select those actions that fulfill their goals
EX: respecting client's right to self-determination; decision making
Nonmaleficence - CORRECT ANSWER - No harm is done
EX: developing plans of care hat include systems for monitoring and evaluating outcomes