NURS 288 Quiz 1 (Week 1+2) Questions with
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Community vs population Correct Answer-community: a group of
people with shared common bond
Population: typically, larger and more diverse group of people often (but
not always) within a particular geographic location
what is Community Health Nursing/Public Health Nursing? what are
some focuses of CHN? Correct Answer-nursing practice specialized in
promoting health of individuals, families, communities, and populations
and promoting an environment that supports health
o Work where we live, work, play, learn, worship
o Partner and work WITH communities
o Focus on needs of population
o Focus on social justice
o Strength-based approach
o Work at various levels (individual, group, community, society)
o Promote, protect, and restore health
o CHN is a umbrella title and includes various different positions
what are the different models of health Correct Answer-· Biomedical
Model of Health: focus on physical and biological aspects of
disease/illness/disability; "fix it" approach that focuses on diagnosis,
treatment, and cure
, · Social Model of Health: address broad influences of health including
social, cultural, environmental, and economic factors
· Holistic Model of Health: physical, psychological, social, spiritual,
cultural, and developmental wellbeing; health is a resource for daily
living influenced by circumstances, beliefs, and determinants of health
(DOH)
Pros and cons of Biomedical model of health Correct Answer-Pros:
advances in tech, longer life expectancy, (often) improved QOL
Cons: narrow definition of health (lacks social awareness), relies on
HCWs = costly, downstream, not every condition can be treated
Pros and cons of social model of health Correct Answer-Pros: upstream
prevention of disease, costs less, community approach
Cons: not all disease can be prevented, lifestyle change is difficult,
population may not be motivated to change
what is health promotion? Correct Answer-actions that improve social,
environmental, and economic conditions that alleviate their impact on
health; help to increase control over DOHs to improve health; often
involves activism, advocacy, social change
- alleviate health disparities
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Community vs population Correct Answer-community: a group of
people with shared common bond
Population: typically, larger and more diverse group of people often (but
not always) within a particular geographic location
what is Community Health Nursing/Public Health Nursing? what are
some focuses of CHN? Correct Answer-nursing practice specialized in
promoting health of individuals, families, communities, and populations
and promoting an environment that supports health
o Work where we live, work, play, learn, worship
o Partner and work WITH communities
o Focus on needs of population
o Focus on social justice
o Strength-based approach
o Work at various levels (individual, group, community, society)
o Promote, protect, and restore health
o CHN is a umbrella title and includes various different positions
what are the different models of health Correct Answer-· Biomedical
Model of Health: focus on physical and biological aspects of
disease/illness/disability; "fix it" approach that focuses on diagnosis,
treatment, and cure
, · Social Model of Health: address broad influences of health including
social, cultural, environmental, and economic factors
· Holistic Model of Health: physical, psychological, social, spiritual,
cultural, and developmental wellbeing; health is a resource for daily
living influenced by circumstances, beliefs, and determinants of health
(DOH)
Pros and cons of Biomedical model of health Correct Answer-Pros:
advances in tech, longer life expectancy, (often) improved QOL
Cons: narrow definition of health (lacks social awareness), relies on
HCWs = costly, downstream, not every condition can be treated
Pros and cons of social model of health Correct Answer-Pros: upstream
prevention of disease, costs less, community approach
Cons: not all disease can be prevented, lifestyle change is difficult,
population may not be motivated to change
what is health promotion? Correct Answer-actions that improve social,
environmental, and economic conditions that alleviate their impact on
health; help to increase control over DOHs to improve health; often
involves activism, advocacy, social change
- alleviate health disparities
