LS CH 1 Healthy Lifestyles
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Which organization is responsible for promoting health worldwide?

  • World Health Council
  • International Health Agency
  • United Nations
  • World Health Organization (correct)

    • What is the term for the body's response to a stressor?

  • Stress response
  • Adaptive response
  • Equilibrium response
  • Fight-or-flight response (correct)

    • What is the term for the state of overall well-being, including physical, mental, and social aspects?

  • Health restoration
  • Wellness (correct)
  • Health promotion
  • Holistic health

    • What is the major focus of disease prevention?

    <p>Promoting healthy behaviors and reducing risk factors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which ancient physician believed that treatment should be based on the belief that nature has a strong healing component?

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

    When did medical schools first get established in Greece?

    <p>In about the sixth century BC</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which century saw the development of bacteriology?

    <p>19th century</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which diseases have resurfaced or emerged in the 20th century?

    <p>Tuberculosis, measles, HIV, AIDS, Ebola virus, drug-resistant strains of organisms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which act was passed in 1935 that established federal aid to states for public health and assistance?

    <p>The Social Security Act</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main goal of the Affordable Care Act (ACA)?

    <p>To focus on prevention and wellness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When did the expansion of Medicaid coverage begin under the Affordable Care Act (ACA)?

    <p>2014</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most pressing concern in the financing of the health care system today?

    <p>Controlling rising costs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which organization monitors global health care issues?

    <p>The WHO</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did the WHO define health in 1947?

    <p>A state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the holistic approach to health consider?

    <p>All aspects of a person's life</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary goal of nursing?

    <p>Assisting individuals in achieving the highest level of health</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which country reformed its health care system into a group of socialized insurance plans that offered coverage to all its citizens?

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

    What is the aim of the managed health care system in the United States?

    <p>To reduce the number of hospital admissions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which health care structure assumes some of the financial risks and uses primary providers as the gatekeepers?

    <p>Health maintenance organizations (HMOs)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which organization is concerned with worldwide health promotion, disease prevention, and treatment?

    <p>World Health Organization (WHO)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT one of the national aspirations for health promotion mentioned in the text?

    <p>Promotion of alternative therapies as treatment modalities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the first step in promoting health according to the text?

    <p>Sharing knowledge</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which level of disease prevention occurs before there is any disease or dysfunction?

    <p>Primary prevention</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most significant public health achievement in the past century according to the text?

    <p>Reduction in the incidence of infectious diseases</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following has contributed to disease control?

    <p>Improvements in basic hygiene</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is at increased risk for infectious diseases?

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

    Which of the following is an example of a disease that has reappeared?

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

    What is one major national goal?

    <p>Delivering immunizations to at least 90% of the preschool population</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which population should special efforts target for immunizations?

    <p>African Americans and Hispanics</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can be prevented worldwide by improving environmental quality?

    <p>Many illnesses</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which ancient physician believed that treatment should be based on the belief that nature has a strong healing component?

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

    What is the term for the average number of years a person is expected to live?

    <p>Life expectancy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the aim of Healthy People 2010?

    <p>To reduce health disparities among Americans</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When was Healthy People 2020 launched?

    <p>December 2010</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT one of the five healthy lifestyle practices mentioned in the text?

    <p>Proper sleep</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, what was illness often attributed to in early civilization?

    <p>Supernatural forces</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What were some measures taken to rid the body of demons in early civilization?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, what factors interfere with people's abilities to change their personal habits?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which act was passed in 1935 that established federal aid to states for public health and assistance?

    <p>The Social Security Act</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the major focus of disease prevention?

    <p>Promoting health and wellness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When did the expansion of Medicaid coverage begin under the Affordable Care Act (ACA)?

    <p>2014</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main goal of the Affordable Care Act (ACA)?

    <p>To provide universal coverage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is an example of a primary prevention measure mentioned in the text?

    <p>Immunizations against infectious diseases</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT one of the aspects included in the holistic approach to health mentioned in the text?

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

    What is the term used interchangeably with primary prevention in the text?

    <p>Health promotion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT mentioned as an essential component of the nursing assessment?

    <p>Emotional values</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, what does the term 'wellness' refer to?

    <p>Optimal health</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which organization may provide reimbursement for selected alternative therapies mentioned in the text?

    <p>Managed care organizations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, what is the primary role of the nurse in the traditional illness model of health care?

    <p>Relieve pain and suffering</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, what is the aim of health promotion?

    <p>Increase optimal health</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which two countries are often compared in terms of their health care systems?

    <p>United States and Canada</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage of Americans remain uninsured?

    <p>15% to 16%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the aim of managed health care in the United States?

    <p>To reduce hospital admissions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of health care structure assumes some of the financial risks and uses primary providers as the gatekeepers?

    <p>Health maintenance organizations (HMOs)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which group is at increased risk for infectious diseases?

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

    What is one major national goal?

    <p>To deliver immunizations to at least 90% of the preschool population</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which population should special efforts target for immunizations?

    <p>African Americans</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What has contributed to disease control?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most significant public health achievement in the past century?

    <p>Widespread use of vaccines</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can be prevented worldwide by improving environmental quality?

    <p>Infectious diseases</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, what were some measures taken to rid the body of demons in early civilization?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, which ancient physician believed that treatment should be based on the belief that nature has a strong healing component?

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

    According to the text, which country reformed its health care system into a group of socialized insurance plans that offered coverage to all its citizens?

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

    According to the text, which century saw the development of bacteriology?

    <p>19th century</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT one of the diseases that have resurfaced or emerged in the 20th century?

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

    When did the development of bacteriology take place?

    <p>19th century</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the average life expectancy today?

    <p>77 years</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the major focus of Healthy People 2020?

    <p>Reducing health disparities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT one of the characteristics of health mentioned in the text?

    <p>Emotional well-being</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the definition of health according to the World Health Organization (WHO)?

    <p>A state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary goal of nursing according to the text?

    <p>To assist individuals in achieving the highest level of health</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the holistic approach to health consider?

    <p>All aspects of a person's life</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which level of disease prevention occurs after there is already a disease or dysfunction?

    <p>Tertiary prevention</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term used to describe the process by which knowledge influences attitudes and leads to a change in behavior?

    <p>Health promotion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a health promotion issue addressed in the text?

    <p>Medication adherence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a location where health promotion can be successful?

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

    Which population is at increased risk for infectious diseases?

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

    What is one major national goal?

    <p>Deliver immunizations to at least 90% of the preschool population</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What has contributed to disease control?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the aim of health promotion?

    <p>Prevent diseases</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which organization is responsible for promoting health worldwide?

    <p>World Health Organization (WHO)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one example of a disease that has reappeared?

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

    Which of the following is NOT one of the Leading Health Indicators listed in Box 1.1?

    <p>Substance abuse</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the main objective of the Affordable Care Act (ACA)?

    <p>To offer health insurance to the uninsured</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When did the expansion of Medicaid coverage begin under the Affordable Care Act (ACA)?

    <p>2014</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most pressing concern in the financing of the health care system today?

    <p>Addressing underinsured or uninsured Americans</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, which organization is responsible for coordinating global health care efforts against public health threats?

    <p>World Health Organization (WHO)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, what is the aim of managed health care in the United States?

    <p>To reduce the numbers of hospital admissions, costly procedures, and referrals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, which country has a publicly funded health care system that covers preventive medical treatment through primary care physicians, hospitals, dentists, and other providers?

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

    According to the text, what is the main source of health care insurance in the United States?

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

    Which of the following is NOT one of the healthy lifestyle practices mentioned in the text?

    <p>Engaging in substance abuse</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, what factors can interfere with people's abilities to change their personal habits?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the practical nurse in health promotion?

    <p>Educating patients about healthy lifestyle practices</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, what was illness often attributed to in early civilization?

    <p>Natural and supernatural forces</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT one of the dimensions of health mentioned in the text?

    <p>Spiritual health</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the definition of health according to the World Health Organization (WHO)?

    <p>A state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary role of the nurse in the traditional illness model of health care?

    <p>Relieve pain and suffering</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the aim of health promotion according to the text?

    <p>Increase one's optimal level of wellness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, what percentage of Americans remain uninsured?

    <p>15% to 16%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, which country has a longer life expectancy compared to the United States?

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

    According to the text, what is the main source of health care insurance in the United States?

    <p>Employer-provided insurance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, what is the aim of managed health care in the United States?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, what is the first step in promoting health?

    <p>Sharing knowledge</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term used interchangeably with primary prevention in the text?

    <p>Health promotion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, which population is at increased risk for infectious diseases?

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

    What is the most significant public health achievement in the past century according to the text?

    <p>Reduction in the incidence of infectious diseases</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT one of the major goals of Healthy People 2020?

    <p>Promoting healthy behaviors only for children</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the early 20th century, what was the relationship between patients and doctors like?

    <p>Close and collaborative</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the main objective of the American Medical Association (AMA) in the early part of the 19th century?

    <p>To fight against any third party interference in medical matters</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most pressing concern in the financing of the health care system today?

    <p>Controlling rising costs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, what was the primary belief of Hippocrates regarding treatment?

    <p>Treatment should be based on the belief that nature has a strong healing component.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When did medical schools get established in Greece?

    <p>In the sixth century BC</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who were some of the important scientists who made a significant impact on the scientific understanding of health and disease in the 19th century?

    <p>Louis Pasteur, Robert Koch, and Joseph Lister</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the average number of years a person is expected to live?

    <p>Life expectancy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which group is at increased risk for infectious diseases?

    <p>Minority groups</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one major national goal?

    <p>To deliver immunizations to at least 90% of the preschool population</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What has contributed to disease control?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can be prevented worldwide by improving environmental quality?

    <p>Infectious diseases</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which diseases have resurfaced or emerged in the 20th century?

    <p>Tuberculosis and smallpox</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which population should special efforts target for immunizations?

    <p>African Americans and Hispanics</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Health Organizations and Definitions

    • The World Health Organization (WHO) is the key organization promoting health worldwide.
    • Health represents a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being, not merely the absence of disease.
    • The body's response to stressors is termed "stress response."
    • The major focus of disease prevention is to reduce the incidence and prevalence of diseases.

    Historical Medical Practices and Education

    • Ancient physician Hippocrates believed in a natural healing component for treatments.
    • Medical schools were first established in Greece around 400 BC.
    • The 19th century saw the development of bacteriology, crucial for understanding infectious diseases.

    Emerging Diseases and Public Health Acts

    • The 20th century has experienced the resurgence of diseases such as measles, tuberculosis, and whooping cough.
    • The Social Security Act of 1935 established federal aid to states for public health and welfare.

    Affordable Care Act (ACA) Provisions

    • The primary goal of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) is to expand access to health insurance and improve health care quality.
    • Medicaid coverage expansion under ACA began in 2014.
    • A pressing concern in health care financing today is the high cost of health care delivery.

    Global Health Monitoring

    • The WHO monitors global health issues, facilitating international health coordination.
    • In 1947, the WHO defined health as a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being.

    Health Approaches and Nursing

    • The holistic approach to health considers physical, emotional, social, spiritual, and environmental factors.
    • The primary goal of nursing is to promote patient well-being and care.

    International Health Systems

    • Canada has a reformed health care system that operates on socialized insurance covering all citizens.
    • Managed health care in the U.S. aims to reduce costs while increasing the quality of care.

    Disease Prevention and Control

    • Primary prevention occurs before disease onset, focusing on health promotion and education.
    • The most significant public health achievement in the past century is the control of infectious diseases.
    • Factors contributing to disease control include vaccination programs and hygiene improvements.

    Health Promotion Strategies

    • Major national health goals target specific populations, with special efforts for immunization among at-risk groups.
    • Improving environmental quality can globally prevent diseases linked to environmental factors.

    Historical Perspectives on Health

    • In early civilizations, illnesses were often attributed to supernatural forces like demons.
    • Measures to rid the body of "demons" included rituals and herbal treatments.

    Health Metrics and Initiatives

    • Life expectancy, the average number of years a person is expected to live, varies greatly among different countries.
    • Healthy People 2010 aimed to improve the nation's health through prevention and health promotion.
    • Healthy People 2020 was launched to set achievable objectives aimed at community health improvement.

    Health Indicators and Insurance Coverage

    • A significant percentage of Americans, around 10%, remain uninsured despite ACA expansions.
    • Leading Health Indicators focus on broad health goals such as access to care and chronic disease prevalence.

    Disease Risk and Nursing Roles

    • Groups at higher risk for infectious diseases include the elderly, children, and immunocompromised individuals.
    • The nurse's primary role in traditional health care involves restoring health and providing care for the sick.

    Behavioral Change in Health Promotion

    • Behavior change is influenced by knowledge, attitudes, and the ability to make personal health adjustments.
    • Factors that interfere with changing personal habits include socioeconomic status and lack of access to resources.

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