NURS 4465 Mod 2 Study Notes
Epidemiology, and apply examples, - answer Epidemiology is the science that helps us
understand the strength of the association between exposures and health effects. Exp:
the assoc of learning disabilities and lead base paint dust, asthma exacerbation and air
pollution
Epidemiologist investigation - answer investigates the distribution or patterns of health
events in populations to characterize health outcomes in terms of what, who, where,
when, how and why. What is the outcome? Who is affected? Where are they? When do
the events occur?
Epidemiology - answerThe study of the occurrence and distribution of health-related
states or events in specified populations, including the study of the determinants
influencing such states and the application of this knowledge to control the health
problems
proportions - answera type of ratio in which the denominator includes the numerator
risk - answerrefers to the probability that an event will occur within a specified time
period
rates - answera measure of the frequency of a health event in a defined population,
usually in a specified period of time
Epidemiological Triangle, and apply examples - answerEpidemiologists understand that
disease results from complex relationships among casual agents, susceptible persons,
and environmental factors. These three elements-agent, host, environment-are
traditionally referred to as the epidemiologic triangle. Exp: agent: infectious agent
(bacteria, viruses, fungi, parasites) host genetic of lifestyle factors, environment-climate,
human population distribution, socioeconomic factors
toxicology - answerthe basic science that contributes to our health associated with
chemical exposures "study of poisons", only the negative effects are studied
List the environmental multidisciplinary team members and their role -
answerGeologists, meteorologists, physicists, chemists help explain how and when
humans maybe be exposed to hazardous chemicals
Food safety specialists, sanitarians, radiation specialist, industrial hygienists etc
Applying the Nursing Process to Environmental Health - answera. Assessment-
windshield studies, interviews, review web-based data, relate the disease and
environmental factors
Epidemiology, and apply examples, - answer Epidemiology is the science that helps us
understand the strength of the association between exposures and health effects. Exp:
the assoc of learning disabilities and lead base paint dust, asthma exacerbation and air
pollution
Epidemiologist investigation - answer investigates the distribution or patterns of health
events in populations to characterize health outcomes in terms of what, who, where,
when, how and why. What is the outcome? Who is affected? Where are they? When do
the events occur?
Epidemiology - answerThe study of the occurrence and distribution of health-related
states or events in specified populations, including the study of the determinants
influencing such states and the application of this knowledge to control the health
problems
proportions - answera type of ratio in which the denominator includes the numerator
risk - answerrefers to the probability that an event will occur within a specified time
period
rates - answera measure of the frequency of a health event in a defined population,
usually in a specified period of time
Epidemiological Triangle, and apply examples - answerEpidemiologists understand that
disease results from complex relationships among casual agents, susceptible persons,
and environmental factors. These three elements-agent, host, environment-are
traditionally referred to as the epidemiologic triangle. Exp: agent: infectious agent
(bacteria, viruses, fungi, parasites) host genetic of lifestyle factors, environment-climate,
human population distribution, socioeconomic factors
toxicology - answerthe basic science that contributes to our health associated with
chemical exposures "study of poisons", only the negative effects are studied
List the environmental multidisciplinary team members and their role -
answerGeologists, meteorologists, physicists, chemists help explain how and when
humans maybe be exposed to hazardous chemicals
Food safety specialists, sanitarians, radiation specialist, industrial hygienists etc
Applying the Nursing Process to Environmental Health - answera. Assessment-
windshield studies, interviews, review web-based data, relate the disease and
environmental factors
