NUR 422 EXAM 1 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS GRADED A+
WHO definition of health
Definitions of Health
1958 - (ANSWER)"A state of complete well-being, physical, social, and mental, and not merely the
absence of disease or infirmity". The early, classic definition set a trend toward describing health in
social terms rather than in medical terms.
WHO definition of health
Definitions of Health
1986 - (ANSWER)"The extent to which an individual or group is able, on the one hand, to realize
aspirations and satisfy needs; and, on the other hand, to change or cope with the environment. Health
is, therefore, seen as a resource for everyday life, not the objective of living; it is a positive concept
emphasizing social and personal resources, and physical capacities".
Definition of Community - (ANSWER)"a collection of people who interact with one another and whose
common interests or characteristics form the basis for a sense of unity and belonging".
Definition of Community before 1996 - (ANSWER)focused on geographic boundaries combined with
social attributes of people
Community - (ANSWER)is seen as a group or collection of individuals interacting in social units and
sharing common interests, characteristics, values, and goals
Geopolitical communities - (ANSWER)are defined or formed by natural and/or man-made boundaries
and include cities, counties, states, and nations
Phenomenological communities - (ANSWER)on the other hand, refer to relational, interactive groups.
The place or setting is more abstract, and people share a group perspective or identity based on culture,
values, history, interest, and goals. Examples are schools, colleges, and churches
Aggregates - (ANSWER)Subgroups or sub population that have some common characteristics. Example:
pregnant teens within a school district
, NUR 422 EXAM 1 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS GRADED A+
Population - (ANSWER)is typically used to denote a group a group of people having common personal or
environmental characteristics.
What is the mission of public health? - (ANSWER)is the Science and Art of ...
-Preventing disease
-Prolonging life
-Promoting health and efficiency through organized community effort
Core functions of Public Health - (ANSWER)*Assessment:* Regular collection, analysis, and information
sharing about health conditions, risks, and resources in a community
*Policy development:* Use of information gathered during assessment to develop local and state health
policies and to direct resources toward those policies
*Assurance:* Focuses on the availability of necessary health services throughout the community. It
includes maintaining the ability of both public health agencies and private providers to manage day-to-
day operations and the capacity to respond to critical situations and emergencies
Essential Public Health Services - (ANSWER)
Healthy People 2020 overarching goals - (ANSWER)1. Attain high-quality, longer lives free of preventable
disease, disability, injury, and premature death.
2. Achieve health equity, eliminate disparities, and improve the health of all groups.
3. Create social and physical environments that promote good health for all.
4. Promote quality of life, healthy development, and healthy behaviors across all life stages.
What are the determinants of health outcomes as defined by HealthyPeople 2020 ? - (ANSWER)-Physical
Environment
-Health Services
-Biology & Genetics
-Individual Behavior
-Social Environment
-Access to quality health care
WHO definition of health
Definitions of Health
1958 - (ANSWER)"A state of complete well-being, physical, social, and mental, and not merely the
absence of disease or infirmity". The early, classic definition set a trend toward describing health in
social terms rather than in medical terms.
WHO definition of health
Definitions of Health
1986 - (ANSWER)"The extent to which an individual or group is able, on the one hand, to realize
aspirations and satisfy needs; and, on the other hand, to change or cope with the environment. Health
is, therefore, seen as a resource for everyday life, not the objective of living; it is a positive concept
emphasizing social and personal resources, and physical capacities".
Definition of Community - (ANSWER)"a collection of people who interact with one another and whose
common interests or characteristics form the basis for a sense of unity and belonging".
Definition of Community before 1996 - (ANSWER)focused on geographic boundaries combined with
social attributes of people
Community - (ANSWER)is seen as a group or collection of individuals interacting in social units and
sharing common interests, characteristics, values, and goals
Geopolitical communities - (ANSWER)are defined or formed by natural and/or man-made boundaries
and include cities, counties, states, and nations
Phenomenological communities - (ANSWER)on the other hand, refer to relational, interactive groups.
The place or setting is more abstract, and people share a group perspective or identity based on culture,
values, history, interest, and goals. Examples are schools, colleges, and churches
Aggregates - (ANSWER)Subgroups or sub population that have some common characteristics. Example:
pregnant teens within a school district
, NUR 422 EXAM 1 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS GRADED A+
Population - (ANSWER)is typically used to denote a group a group of people having common personal or
environmental characteristics.
What is the mission of public health? - (ANSWER)is the Science and Art of ...
-Preventing disease
-Prolonging life
-Promoting health and efficiency through organized community effort
Core functions of Public Health - (ANSWER)*Assessment:* Regular collection, analysis, and information
sharing about health conditions, risks, and resources in a community
*Policy development:* Use of information gathered during assessment to develop local and state health
policies and to direct resources toward those policies
*Assurance:* Focuses on the availability of necessary health services throughout the community. It
includes maintaining the ability of both public health agencies and private providers to manage day-to-
day operations and the capacity to respond to critical situations and emergencies
Essential Public Health Services - (ANSWER)
Healthy People 2020 overarching goals - (ANSWER)1. Attain high-quality, longer lives free of preventable
disease, disability, injury, and premature death.
2. Achieve health equity, eliminate disparities, and improve the health of all groups.
3. Create social and physical environments that promote good health for all.
4. Promote quality of life, healthy development, and healthy behaviors across all life stages.
What are the determinants of health outcomes as defined by HealthyPeople 2020 ? - (ANSWER)-Physical
Environment
-Health Services
-Biology & Genetics
-Individual Behavior
-Social Environment
-Access to quality health care
