NR 503 Final Exam.docx

In the article by Xue & Intrator (2016), how are vulnerable populations described? - correct answer Those individuals who are located in urban areas. Groups that are most susceptible to adverse outcomes Those who have less incidence of chronic disease. A group with lower health economic expenditures. The World Health Organization began in 1948. What day now celebrates this date? - correct answer World Health Day Green Day Emancipation Day World Cup Day HP2020 indicates that genetic tests have the potential to inform health care in which of the following ways? - correct answer Increased mortality Risk prediction Identification of social risk factors Participation in randomized controlled trials You are preparing for an interprofessional health mission to a developing region of the world. Which of the following would you research to understand the health status of the population? - correct answer Disease Patterns Availability of fire stations Locations of places of worship Availability of shopping malls.x The Epidemiological Triangle is a method used to explain causation. Where does genetics belong within the Triangle? - correct answer Susceptible host Causative agent Environment Nutritional agent Describe health advocacy actions for population health versus individual level health advocacy actions. - correct answer On population health nurses can participate in policy making. Education on health risk. Teaching on immunization. Considering data. For individual health level Nurse can utilize primary secondary and tertiary prevention. According to HP2020, which of the following are considered determinants of health? Choose all that apply. - correct answer Socioeonomic factors State level policies Voting systems Religious affiliation How might a nurse practitioner participate in local efforts to reduce infant mortality rates? - correct answer NP can provide education on pre-natal care, and preventing birth defects, car seat safety, SIDS Preterm birth prevention is crucial to lowering the U.S. infant mortality rate. Increasing providers will increase access of care, thus reducing infant mortality rates by working in clinics and providing education to parents on how to reduce SIDS, and increasing vaccination rates with proper education, car seat safety education lowers crash risk. Nurse practitioners in both acute and primary care must be aware of the relationship between determinants of health and the impact on their community of practice. How might a nurse practitioner apply determinants of health to practice? Choose all that apply. - correct answer Examining the issue of food deserts. Application is at the state level and not applicable to acute or primary care. Monitoring morbidity and mortality data. Implementing tertiary leveled interventions What is considered one of the primary objectives of epidemiological science? - correct answer The primary objective of epidemiology is to create randomized controlled trials. The primary objectives of epidemiology is to mandate interventions. The primary objective of epidemiology is to improve health outcomes. The primary objectives of epidemiology is to investigate chronic disease Why is the field of Genomics critical to population health? Select all that apply. - correct answer It can guide interventions. Genomics is useful for policy development. It is too early to predict its use. It is useful only on a case by case basis. When integrating the field of genomics into health care, the provider would: - correct answer Incorporate family health history. Assess for family history of automobile accidents. Review occupational exposures. Review health promotion strategies You are a nurse practitioner working in a family practice primary care office. Which information is most essential to screening for factors that influence genetic disease? - correct answer Familial disease history Social networks Population determinants Tobacco use Social determinants of health impact health outcomes, such as mortality and functional limitations. Which of the following would be considered social determinants? - correct answer Zip code Stress Medical bills All of the above In the article by Kurth (2017) what effect will urbanization have on health inequity? - correct answer Greater access to health care Increase in food deserts Poorer health outcomes More health care providers HP2020 defines health disparity as a health difference linked with social, economic, or environmental disadvantage. As a nurse practitioner how might you assess for these disadvantaged categories in your practice? - correct answer Office of Minority Health CDC Quick Health Data Online All of the above Which of the following interventions are included in the Action Model to Achieve Healthy People2020? Select all that apply. - correct answer Programs Policies Health equity Behavioral outcomes In the Curly textbook the Overarching Goals of the Action Model to Achieve Healthy People 2020 is presented. What components of the Model support the nurse practitioner's practice with vulnerable populations? Select all that apply. - correct answer It lists outcomes to consider. Determinants