Climate Change and Health Advocacy Quiz
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What primarily increases the vulnerability to climate-related health risks according to the factors mentioned?

  • Wealth accumulation
  • Climate change hazards exposure (correct)
  • Access to healthcare facilities
  • Geographical location

    • How do wealthier countries contribute to global environmental issues?

  • By outsourcing pollution and resource extraction (correct)
  • By reducing their own emissions significantly
  • By encouraging carbon offset programs
  • By increasing local manufacturing

    • Which of the following is a key health concern related to climate change?

  • Decreased availability of fresh water
  • Increased life expectancy
  • Extreme weather events (correct)
  • Reduction in heatwaves

    • What is a major impact of climate change on health systems as mentioned?

    <p>Disruption of health services during disasters</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What factor widens the gap in vulnerability to climate change impacts according to the content?

    <p>Structural systems of oppression</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary goal of changing to the ChemoSmart bins for cytotoxic sharps?

    <p>To reduce plastic incineration</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which factors can influence resilience to climate change?

    <p>Income and age</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the suggested methods to improve equity in climate action?

    <p>Developing relationships with equity-seeking groups</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why are nurses viewed as important in environmental health advocacy?

    <p>They are trusted conveyors of health information</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should nurses focus on when beginning their involvement in climate advocacy?

    <p>Their passions but also their capacity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement best describes the approach to tackle climate issues according to the content?

    <p>Adopt a flexible and messiness-accepting approach</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one action nurses can take to advocate for climate change?

    <p>Advocate for climate change mitigation policies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What storytelling approach is recommended to engage others in climate change?

    <p>Engage the 'head', 'heart', and 'hands'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary approach taken in emergency management?

    <p>All hazards approach</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a reason for the use of the Emergencies Act?

    <p>To provide special national powers during certain emergencies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following measures was enacted during COVID-19?

    <p>Provision of free wifi to students by Sask-tel</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is defined as a 'National Emergency'?

    <p>An urgent situation that threatens lives, health, and safety</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the Emergency Preparedness Act contribute to emergency management?

    <p>It establishes responsibilities and cooperation at various government levels.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What legislative act defines the roles of federal ministers during an emergency?

    <p>The Emergency Management Act</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was one of the emergency measures taken to optimize healthcare workforce during COVID-19?

    <p>Granting licenses to retired nurses and RNs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is meant by 'probability' in the context of emergency management?

    <p>The likelihood of a hazard occurring</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus during the prevention stage of emergency management?

    <p>Avoiding disasters through structural requirements and policies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which action is most directly associated with the preparedness stage of emergency management?

    <p>Developing plans for resource allocation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key role of community health nurses during emergencies?

    <p>To act as community connectors and advocates</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which example best illustrates the mitigation stage of emergency management?

    <p>Extra cleaning protocols during an infectious outbreak</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What aspect of statistical modeling is crucial in understanding the impact of hazards?

    <p>The human aspects and economic impacts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    During the recovery stage of emergency management, what is a primary focus?

    <p>Rebuilding to pre-emergency conditions and risk assessment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which competency has been introduced by the ICN for nursing in disaster situations?

    <p>Competencies for disaster nursing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of ethical frameworks in emergency decision-making?

    <p>They help prioritize patient needs and resource distribution.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is considered the most effective control measure in the hierarchy of controls?

    <p>Elimination</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which factor does NOT qualify as a hazard associated with agriculture?

    <p>Regular training sessions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be the focus for nurses working in the agricultural community?

    <p>Understanding cultural aspects and health promotion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a component of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)?

    <p>Incorrect sizing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which resource would you utilize for preparing for emergencies in Canada?

    <p>Get Prepared website</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are administrative controls meant to achieve?

    <p>Change the way people work</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How can nurses effectively assess safety for self-employed farmers?

    <p>By asking questions about their working conditions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following countries was NOT mentioned as part of the International Gear Up for Ag team?

    <p>Germany</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of cultural safety in healthcare?

    <p>Ethical relationships and respect</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes the concept of cultural humility?

    <p>A process of life-long learning</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes cultural competence from cultural safety?

    <p>Cultural safety includes systemic considerations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which action is NOT part of the anti-racist approach?

    <p>Minimizing individual experiences with racism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What outcome does cultural safety aim to achieve in healthcare?

    <p>An environment free of racism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which aspect is emphasized in the anti-racist approach to nursing practices?

    <p>Challenging structures that perpetuate racism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role does self-reflection play in cultural humility?

    <p>It assists in understanding personal biases</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a significant challenge associated with cultural safety in healthcare?

    <p>It requires addressing power imbalances</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Environmental Health Agenda

    • Climate Human Health Impacts
    • Climate Change Health System Impacts
    • Environmentally Sustainable Health Systems
    • What can I do?
    • Learning Objectives:
      • Identify the health impacts of a changing climate
      • Differentiate how climate change is affecting the health of individuals living in rural and urban communities
      • Recognize the environmental impacts of health systems
      • Recognize how environmentally sustainable health system actions can be promoted at the international and local levels
    • Climate Human Health Impacts:
      • Your postal code has as much impact on your health as your genetic code
      • More CO2 reduces food nutritional quality
      • Two types of permafrost: forever vs. melting and freezing. The forever type is disappearing
      • Polar bear in the arctic is the poster child for climate change
    • Direct Impacts:
      • Natural Hazards: Heatwaves, floods, wildfires, coastal erosion, and droughts
      • Air Quality: Increased exposure to air pollutants increases health risks
      • Infectious Diseases: Diseases can emerge or spread due to warming, like those transmitted by insects, animals, or human-to-human
      • Food Safety and Security: Disruption of food systems from many factors
      • Water Safety and Security: Disruption of watersheds through contamination, drought, and water-borne diseases
      • Mental Health: Worsening of existing mental illness, new-onset mental illness, and mental health stressors

    Climate Change and Health

    • Climate change affects human health in two major ways:
      • Changing the severity or frequency of existing health problems affected by climate
      • Creating unprecedented health problems or threats in new places.
    • Direct impacts:
      • Natural hazards like heatwaves, floods, wildfires, coastal erosion, and droughts
      • Increased air pollution, like fine particulate matter and ozone, increases adverse outcomes
      • Infectious diseases can spread more easily due to warming
      • Food safety and security issues due to disruptions in systems and animal migration
      • Impacts on water quality and safety due to contamination, drought, or water-borne diseases
      • Worsening of existing mental illness, new-onset mental illness, and additional mental health stressors

    Climate Human Health Impacts: Rural

    • Isolates, more likely to suffer environmental impacts; fewer human resources and financial capacity
    • Generally more involved and well-educated on their communities
    • Experience greater impacts from climate change, particularly in Arctic and Subarctic regions
    • Tend to have fewer resources to respond to changes
    • Have aging populations, out-migration to urban areas, a growing Indigenous population, and resource-based livelihoods

    Climate Human Health Impacts: Urban

    • Urban Heat Island Effect (dramatic increase in hot days/nights)
    • Dependence on sensitive infrastructure (electrical power, water, transportation, and communication)
    • Climate resilient infrastructure needed for pollution, contaminants, and disaster events (flooding, intense weather)

    Climate Change and Health: Population

    • Population increase: ecosystem degradation and land loss, growing demand
    • Extreme weather events and disasters: our ability to adapt

    Climate Change Health System Impacts: Canada

    • Canada's healthcare system is responsible for a significant portion of greenhouse gas emissions
    • Canada has a high per capita emission rate compared to other countries with similar life expectancies
    • Healthcare sector is among the top emitters of greenhouse gases in Canada

    Climate Change Health System Impacts: Global

    • Global emissions from healthcare are 71% derived from the healthcare supply chain

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    Test your knowledge on the impacts of climate change on health and the role of healthcare professionals, particularly nurses, in advocating for environmental health. This quiz covers key factors influencing vulnerability and resilience, as well as methodologies aimed at improving equity in climate action.

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