Nursing 1130 UCONN (Exam #1) UPDATED ACTUAL Questions
and CORRECT Answers
What is the World Health Organization (WHO)? Formed in 1948, it consists of over 8000 health professionals and workers in more
than 150 locations, with headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland, focusing on global
health and health care delivery.
How does the WHO define health? Health is defined as 'a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being
and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.'
What is the biopsychosocial model in relation to health? It includes all activities that promote, restore, and maintain health, as per the WHO
approach.
What is the US approach to health? Influenced by the medical/biomedical model, it defines health as the absence of
disease, prioritizing clinical diagnosis and medical interventions.
What is primary prevention? prevention of disease before it occurs. e.g., vaccination
What is secondary prevention? treating or controlling a disease or condition after it occurs
What is tertiary prevention? Manage disease, stop progression, minimize complications
What is quaternary prevention? Limit unnecessary interventions or medical overuse
What does 'acute' refer to in health conditions? A new, relatively severe health condition/illness.
What is the duration of an acute health condition? Episodic (of short duration).
Are acute health conditions often treatable? Yes, often treatable.
Give an example of an acute health condition. Influenza.
Give another example of an acute health condition. Myocardial infarction.
Give a third example of an acute health condition. Lack of kidney function.
What is the definition of subacute? A condition that requires ongoing care/treatment for a short term.
How does subacute differ from acute conditions? Subacute has some acute features but is less severe and urgent.
What is an example of a situation that may require Post-acute treatment after discharge, such as for head trauma or ventilator
subacute treatment? support.
Chronic Long, continuous condition/disease that requires ongoing treatment/therapy
Individually may not completed recover
Can be controlled with medical treatment
, What is personal health literacy? The ability of individuals to find, understand, and use health information and
services for informed health-related decisions.
What is organizational health literacy? The degree to which organizations enable individuals to find, understand, and use
health information and services equitably.
What were some major historical milestones in the US Advancements in public health, training of physicians and nurses, growth of
healthcare system? hospital systems, health insurance development, and healthcare reform.
What was the focus of healthcare prior to the 1900s? Healthcare was primarily focused on containing disease and infection, with
practices like almshouses and pesthouses.
Who were key figures in the establishment of public Louis Pasteur (Germ Theory), Joseph Lister (Antiseptic System), John Snow, Edwin
health concepts in the 19th century? Chadwick, and Lemuel Shattuck.
What significant report influenced medical education in The Flexner Report of 1910 led to formalized curricula and admissions testing for
the early 20th century? medical schools.
What is the significance of the Patient Protection and Passed in 2010, it aimed to improve healthcare access and affordability in the US.
Affordable Care Act (ACA)?
What are the components of Medicare? A federal insurance program for individuals aged 65 and older, people with
disabilities, and those receiving dialysis.
What is Medicaid? A federal/state assistance program for individuals with low income.
What is the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP)? A program for families who do not qualify for Medicaid but cannot afford health
insurance for their children.
What is the goal of health care according to the definition To support an individual's function and self-worth, focusing on comfort, respect,
of quality of life? privacy, security, and autonomy.
What does the term 'graying of the population' refer to? The increasing proportion of older individuals in the population, which influences
disease rates.
What is the significance of the Emergency Medical Passed in 1985, it ensures that patients receive emergency medical treatment
Treatment and Active Labor Act (EMTALA)? regardless of their ability to pay.
What is the purpose of the Health Insurance Portability To protect patient privacy and ensure the confidentiality of health information.
and Accountability Act (HIPAA)?
What is the role of the Institute for Health Improvement To improve patient experience, improve population health, and reduce costs.
(IHI) Triple Aim?
What was the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on It highlighted issues such as the opioid epidemic, patient-centered outcomes, and
healthcare? the need to combat medical misinformation.
What does health literacy action plan summary from the Developing accurate, accessible, and actionable health information and
CDC emphasize? integrating clear communication in healthcare.
and CORRECT Answers
What is the World Health Organization (WHO)? Formed in 1948, it consists of over 8000 health professionals and workers in more
than 150 locations, with headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland, focusing on global
health and health care delivery.
How does the WHO define health? Health is defined as 'a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being
and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.'
What is the biopsychosocial model in relation to health? It includes all activities that promote, restore, and maintain health, as per the WHO
approach.
What is the US approach to health? Influenced by the medical/biomedical model, it defines health as the absence of
disease, prioritizing clinical diagnosis and medical interventions.
What is primary prevention? prevention of disease before it occurs. e.g., vaccination
What is secondary prevention? treating or controlling a disease or condition after it occurs
What is tertiary prevention? Manage disease, stop progression, minimize complications
What is quaternary prevention? Limit unnecessary interventions or medical overuse
What does 'acute' refer to in health conditions? A new, relatively severe health condition/illness.
What is the duration of an acute health condition? Episodic (of short duration).
Are acute health conditions often treatable? Yes, often treatable.
Give an example of an acute health condition. Influenza.
Give another example of an acute health condition. Myocardial infarction.
Give a third example of an acute health condition. Lack of kidney function.
What is the definition of subacute? A condition that requires ongoing care/treatment for a short term.
How does subacute differ from acute conditions? Subacute has some acute features but is less severe and urgent.
What is an example of a situation that may require Post-acute treatment after discharge, such as for head trauma or ventilator
subacute treatment? support.
Chronic Long, continuous condition/disease that requires ongoing treatment/therapy
Individually may not completed recover
Can be controlled with medical treatment
, What is personal health literacy? The ability of individuals to find, understand, and use health information and
services for informed health-related decisions.
What is organizational health literacy? The degree to which organizations enable individuals to find, understand, and use
health information and services equitably.
What were some major historical milestones in the US Advancements in public health, training of physicians and nurses, growth of
healthcare system? hospital systems, health insurance development, and healthcare reform.
What was the focus of healthcare prior to the 1900s? Healthcare was primarily focused on containing disease and infection, with
practices like almshouses and pesthouses.
Who were key figures in the establishment of public Louis Pasteur (Germ Theory), Joseph Lister (Antiseptic System), John Snow, Edwin
health concepts in the 19th century? Chadwick, and Lemuel Shattuck.
What significant report influenced medical education in The Flexner Report of 1910 led to formalized curricula and admissions testing for
the early 20th century? medical schools.
What is the significance of the Patient Protection and Passed in 2010, it aimed to improve healthcare access and affordability in the US.
Affordable Care Act (ACA)?
What are the components of Medicare? A federal insurance program for individuals aged 65 and older, people with
disabilities, and those receiving dialysis.
What is Medicaid? A federal/state assistance program for individuals with low income.
What is the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP)? A program for families who do not qualify for Medicaid but cannot afford health
insurance for their children.
What is the goal of health care according to the definition To support an individual's function and self-worth, focusing on comfort, respect,
of quality of life? privacy, security, and autonomy.
What does the term 'graying of the population' refer to? The increasing proportion of older individuals in the population, which influences
disease rates.
What is the significance of the Emergency Medical Passed in 1985, it ensures that patients receive emergency medical treatment
Treatment and Active Labor Act (EMTALA)? regardless of their ability to pay.
What is the purpose of the Health Insurance Portability To protect patient privacy and ensure the confidentiality of health information.
and Accountability Act (HIPAA)?
What is the role of the Institute for Health Improvement To improve patient experience, improve population health, and reduce costs.
(IHI) Triple Aim?
What was the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on It highlighted issues such as the opioid epidemic, patient-centered outcomes, and
healthcare? the need to combat medical misinformation.
What does health literacy action plan summary from the Developing accurate, accessible, and actionable health information and
CDC emphasize? integrating clear communication in healthcare.
