NURS 288 - QUiz 1 MateRial eXaM WitH CORReCt aCtUal
QUeStiONS aND CORReCtlY Well DeFiNeD aNSWeRS lateSt
alReaDY GRaDeD a+
Community - aNSWeR-is a group of people, whether together geographically (towns,
neighbourhood) or within settings (workplaces, schools etc.) or by shared interest - whichever it
is there is a COMMON BOND
Ex. NW Calgary school age children
Population - aNSWeR-is usually larger, a more diverse group of people, often within a particular
geographical area but not always
Ex. School age children
Community health nursing/ Public health nursing - aNSWeR-nursing practice specializing in
promoting the health of individuals, families, communities and populations, and promoting an
environment that supports health
Ex. every community having sidewalks to prevent risk factors like obesity
Biomedical Model of Health - aNSWeR-Focuses on the physical and biological aspects of
disease, illness and disability
Focuses on diagnosis, treatment and cure and the return to pre-illness state ("fix it" approach)
Advantages of the Biomedical Model - aNSWeR-creates advances in technology, extended life
expectancy, improved QofL
Disadvantages of the Biomedical Model - aNSWeR-relies on health professionals and technology,
narrow view of health, not every condition can be treated
, Social Model of Health - aNSWeR-attempts to address the broader influences on health (social,
cultural, environmental and economic)
reduce social inequalities
empowers individuals and communities (less nurses needed)
emphasizes inter-sectoral collaboration
Advantages of the Social Model of health - aNSWeR-prevention of disease through education
and access to health care
costs less
community approach
Disadvantages of the Social Model of health - aNSWeR-not all disease can be prevented
lifestyle change is very difficult and there can be lots of pushback (population has no motivation
to change)
What is Health? - aNSWeR-a HOLISTIC definition of health, including physical, psychological,
social, spiritual, cultural and developmental
Seen more as a means to an end which can be expressed as recourses that which permit
people to lead an individually, socially and economically productive life
What is Well-being? - aNSWeR-Refers to quality of life
What is Individual Well-being? - aNSWeR-may include factors such as personal values,
relationships, work, health and ones financial stability
What is Societal Well-being? - aNSWeR-includes the collective well-being of people and the
quality of interaction between and among people and social institutions
QUeStiONS aND CORReCtlY Well DeFiNeD aNSWeRS lateSt
alReaDY GRaDeD a+
Community - aNSWeR-is a group of people, whether together geographically (towns,
neighbourhood) or within settings (workplaces, schools etc.) or by shared interest - whichever it
is there is a COMMON BOND
Ex. NW Calgary school age children
Population - aNSWeR-is usually larger, a more diverse group of people, often within a particular
geographical area but not always
Ex. School age children
Community health nursing/ Public health nursing - aNSWeR-nursing practice specializing in
promoting the health of individuals, families, communities and populations, and promoting an
environment that supports health
Ex. every community having sidewalks to prevent risk factors like obesity
Biomedical Model of Health - aNSWeR-Focuses on the physical and biological aspects of
disease, illness and disability
Focuses on diagnosis, treatment and cure and the return to pre-illness state ("fix it" approach)
Advantages of the Biomedical Model - aNSWeR-creates advances in technology, extended life
expectancy, improved QofL
Disadvantages of the Biomedical Model - aNSWeR-relies on health professionals and technology,
narrow view of health, not every condition can be treated
, Social Model of Health - aNSWeR-attempts to address the broader influences on health (social,
cultural, environmental and economic)
reduce social inequalities
empowers individuals and communities (less nurses needed)
emphasizes inter-sectoral collaboration
Advantages of the Social Model of health - aNSWeR-prevention of disease through education
and access to health care
costs less
community approach
Disadvantages of the Social Model of health - aNSWeR-not all disease can be prevented
lifestyle change is very difficult and there can be lots of pushback (population has no motivation
to change)
What is Health? - aNSWeR-a HOLISTIC definition of health, including physical, psychological,
social, spiritual, cultural and developmental
Seen more as a means to an end which can be expressed as recourses that which permit
people to lead an individually, socially and economically productive life
What is Well-being? - aNSWeR-Refers to quality of life
What is Individual Well-being? - aNSWeR-may include factors such as personal values,
relationships, work, health and ones financial stability
What is Societal Well-being? - aNSWeR-includes the collective well-being of people and the
quality of interaction between and among people and social institutions
