NR503 Epidemiology Final Exam ( Version 1)

How might a nurse practitioner participate in local efforts to reduce infant mortality rates? Your Answer: Nurse practitioners can use primary prevention to reduce infant mortality rates. Education is key. Educating regarding prenatal care in the first trimester, increasing breastfeeding rates. Also, educating regarding tobacco and substance abuse during pregnancy, as well as ensuring infants are not left in cars. How does the ANA Code of Ethics relate to health policy? Establishes the commitments of the nurse. It is unrelated to health policy. Specifies policy interventions. Mandates specific language to use. How can you better advocate for minority groups who have poorer health outcomes? Your Answer: Nurse practitioners are in positioners were they can advocate for vulnerable populations, such as by educating and providing community resources to those groups, as well as participating in community assessments to see what the minority group needs to maintain health in the community. They can also advocate for cost-effective treatments and medications so it is affordable and attainable. Question 4 5 / 5 pts As a nurse practitioner you must understand the concept of “risk” and the ways it is expressed. Which term below are used to assess the strength of association between risk factor and outcome? Population-attributable Odds ratio Absolute risk Casual risk Why is the field of Genomics critical to population health? Select all that apply. It can guide interventions. It is useful only on a case by case basis. It is too early to predict its use. Genomics is useful for policy development. 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? Office of Minority Health CDC All of the listed Quick Health Data Online What strategies can the provider integrate into their practice to address racial and ethnic disparities? Select all that apply. Assessment of English proficiency All of the listed Assessment of health literacy Understanding of cultural barriers According to HP2020, which of the following are considered determinants of health? Choose all that apply. Socioeconomic factors Voting systems State level policies Religious affiliation Which of the following does HP2020 state as a genomic objective specifically related to risk assessment? Monitoring the incidence of melanoma. Surveillance of oral cancer rates. Increase in colorectal cancer screening. Health policy advocacy. You work in a practice providing care to migrant farm workers. In order to provide culturally congruent health care you: Ask co-workers their strategies for care. Seek out cultural brokers. Utilize standardized interventions. Implement assessments that are focused on age-based needs. ...............................................................................CONTINUED