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NR 503 Made Easy: A+ Questions and Answers. A 2025/2026
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Terms in this set (89)
The science of public health. study of distribution and
epidemiology determinants of health-related states among specified
populations and the application of that study to the control of
health problems
Population health Focuses on risk, data, demographics and outcomes
Outcome the end result of an intervention
Aggregate defined population
community composed of multiple aggregates
Prevalance measures the existence of all current cases within a timeframe
Incidence measures the appearance of all new cases within a time frame
surveillance collection, analysis, dissemination of data
High risk increased chance of a poor outcome
Morbidity presence of illness or disease
mortality related to tracking of deaths within an aggregate
intervening before health effects occur through measures
Primary prevention such as vaccination, altering risky behavior (poor eating habits,
tobacco use) and banning substances known to be associated
with a disease or health condition.
screening to identify disease in their earliest stages, before the
Secondary prevention
onset of s/sx, through measures such as mammography and
bp testing
managing disease post diagnosis to slow or stop disease
Tertiary prevention
progression through measures such as chemo, rehab,
screening for complications
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When physicians, pharmacists, educators, etc. work together to
Interprofessional collaboration
improve the quality of care of patients
described in numbers and shows how often and to what
Quantitative data degree something occurs. Objective, standardized and easily
analyzed (statistics, survey data, records, archival dates)
described in words and explains why. Answers "why" or
Qualitative data "why not" or "what does it mean". Subjective (focus groups,
key informant interviews, case studies, storytelling, and
observations)
Vital statistics # Birth rates, death rates, . Quantitative data
Justice in terms of the distribution of wealth, opportunity,
Social justice
and privileges within a society
Differences in health status or in the distribution of health
Health inequalities
determinants between different populations
morbidity the rate of disease in a population
mortality the # of deaths in a given period for a particular disease
Cases an instance of disease or problem
Determinants of health personal, social, economic, and environmental factors that influence health
status
Risk analysis process of identifying and analyzing potential issues that negatively impact
health
Transforming health care through nursing. Goals are based
Campaign for Action
on IOM. Future of nursing report works on 7 major
interrelated issues
covers time, place, and person. epidemiologist can identify
Descriptive epidemiology
areas or groups within the population that have high rates
of disease.
knowledge of how illness and injury are distributed within a
Rates population. Useful in identifying trends and evaluate outcomes
and can allow for comparisons within and between groups
# of events that occur during specified time divided by the
Rate equation
average population at risk and then multiplied by a
constant
Measures the # of cases of a disease during a specific period of
Period prevalence rate
time and is the measure of burden. All new cases and old
cases are included
Point prevalence rate # of casns of disease at a specific point in time
measure of severity of disease (infectious diseases). Not a
Case fatality rates true rate, is the measurement of the probability of death among
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NR 503 Made Easy: A+ Questions and Answers. A 2025/2026
Study Guide
Terms in this set (89)
The science of public health. study of distribution and
epidemiology determinants of health-related states among specified
populations and the application of that study to the control of
health problems
Population health Focuses on risk, data, demographics and outcomes
Outcome the end result of an intervention
Aggregate defined population
community composed of multiple aggregates
Prevalance measures the existence of all current cases within a timeframe
Incidence measures the appearance of all new cases within a time frame
surveillance collection, analysis, dissemination of data
High risk increased chance of a poor outcome
Morbidity presence of illness or disease
mortality related to tracking of deaths within an aggregate
intervening before health effects occur through measures
Primary prevention such as vaccination, altering risky behavior (poor eating habits,
tobacco use) and banning substances known to be associated
with a disease or health condition.
screening to identify disease in their earliest stages, before the
Secondary prevention
onset of s/sx, through measures such as mammography and
bp testing
managing disease post diagnosis to slow or stop disease
Tertiary prevention
progression through measures such as chemo, rehab,
screening for complications
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, 10/15/25, 2:34 PM NR 503 Flashcards | Quizlet
When physicians, pharmacists, educators, etc. work together to
Interprofessional collaboration
improve the quality of care of patients
described in numbers and shows how often and to what
Quantitative data degree something occurs. Objective, standardized and easily
analyzed (statistics, survey data, records, archival dates)
described in words and explains why. Answers "why" or
Qualitative data "why not" or "what does it mean". Subjective (focus groups,
key informant interviews, case studies, storytelling, and
observations)
Vital statistics # Birth rates, death rates, . Quantitative data
Justice in terms of the distribution of wealth, opportunity,
Social justice
and privileges within a society
Differences in health status or in the distribution of health
Health inequalities
determinants between different populations
morbidity the rate of disease in a population
mortality the # of deaths in a given period for a particular disease
Cases an instance of disease or problem
Determinants of health personal, social, economic, and environmental factors that influence health
status
Risk analysis process of identifying and analyzing potential issues that negatively impact
health
Transforming health care through nursing. Goals are based
Campaign for Action
on IOM. Future of nursing report works on 7 major
interrelated issues
covers time, place, and person. epidemiologist can identify
Descriptive epidemiology
areas or groups within the population that have high rates
of disease.
knowledge of how illness and injury are distributed within a
Rates population. Useful in identifying trends and evaluate outcomes
and can allow for comparisons within and between groups
# of events that occur during specified time divided by the
Rate equation
average population at risk and then multiplied by a
constant
Measures the # of cases of a disease during a specific period of
Period prevalence rate
time and is the measure of burden. All new cases and old
cases are included
Point prevalence rate # of casns of disease at a specific point in time
measure of severity of disease (infectious diseases). Not a
Case fatality rates true rate, is the measurement of the probability of death among
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