NSG 3480 Ramos Exam 2 (March 23rd) Practice Questions and Answers

NSG 3480 Ramos Exam 2 (March 23rd) Practice Questions and Answers Epidemiology meaning - Ans:-The study of the distribution and determinants of health and disease in human population Epidemiological triangle studies what three things? - Ans:-Agent (actual pathogen), host (organism that carries the disease with or without symptoms), and environment (any external factors that affect spread of disease, such as sanitation, etc). Risk factor meaning? - Ans:-Variables that increase the rate of disease in people who have them (e.g., genetic disposition) or in people exposed to them (e.g., an infectious agent or a diet high in saturated fat). What is the person-place-time model in epidemiology? - Ans:-Person: "Who" factors, such as demographic characteristics, health, and disease status. Place: "Where" factors, such as geographic (data) location, climate and environmental conditions, and political and social environment. Time: "When" factors, such as time of day, week, or month and secular trends over months and years. What is the wheel theory in epidemiology? - Ans:-Genetic (core), host (human), biological environment, social environment, and physical environment. ©GRACEAMELIA 2024/2025 ACADEMIC YEAR. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED FIRST PUBLISH OCTOBER 2024 Page 2/6 Multiple-causation disease theory - Ans:-Therefore it is MORE USEFUL for analyzing complex chronic conditions and identifying factors that are amendable to nursing intervention. Web of causation model in epidemiology - Ans:-Better at showing relationships among variables. Community health practitioners and planning interventions - Ans:-Compare current rate with the previous rate of disease. Cross-sectional studies - Ans:-Sometimes called prevalence or correlational studies, examine relationships between potential causal factors and disease at a specific time. United Nations - Ans:-Seek to reflect world opinion and the moral authority of the community of nations. Population growth - Ans:-presents a threat to the health and the economy of many nations. Concept of primary health care - Ans:-stresses health as a fundamental human right for individuals, families, and communities; unacceptability of the gross inequalities, and disparities in health status; the importance of community involvement; and the active tole of all sectors. How does the CDC distinguish itself from other agencies? - Ans:-The CDC applies research and findings to improve people's daily lives and responds to health emergencies. ©GRACEAMELIA 2024/2025 ACADEMIC YEAR. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED FIRST PUBLISH OCTOBER 2024 Page 3/6 International Health Care Delivery System - Ans:-The nurse plays a prominent role and has the potential to bring a needed dimension of health promotion and disease prevention to individuals, families, and communities. What are the first line in reducing disease? - Ans:-Health promotion and wellness programs are the first line in reducing disease by providing EDUCATION on health lifestyle. Role of the Community Health Nurse in International Health Care - Ans:-Nurses in ALL countries coordinate their work with other health care personnel, as well as informal and formal community leaders. Purpose of Healthy People 2020 - Ans:-prolong life Policy meaning - Ans:-a course of action to be followed by a government, business, or institution to obtain a desired effect. Public policy meaning - Ans:-precepts and standards formed by governmental bodies that are of fundamental concern to the state and the whole of the gen