Public Health Achievements & Challenges

False (B)

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Age 26</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>50</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Medicaid = Health coverage for low-income individuals CHIP = Health insurance for children in families with incomes too high to qualify for Medicaid Health promotion = Activities aimed at improving health and preventing disease Disease prevention = Measures to prevent the onset of illness</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Allow consumers to shop for health insurance coverage (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Improvements in maternal care = Decreased maternal and infant mortality rates Better nutrition = Reduced risks to mothers and infants in the first year of life Improved hygiene = Enhanced overall community health Advancements in technology = Greater health care access</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Access to health care for all (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>public health agencies</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Healthy People 2020</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Reduce health care costs (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To provide basic health care services and manage referrals.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>United Nations</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Establishing a network of providers at discounted fees (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Disease prevention, early detection of disease, and treatment.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>HMO = Managed care structure that provides health finance and services PCP = Primary care provider responsible for patient direction WHO = International organization for global health promotion PPO = Network of providers offering discounted health services</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Health care workers</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Children aged 6 months and up (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Children aged 6 months and up = Influenza vaccination Adults up to 24 years of age = Measles vaccination People 50 years of age and older = Shingles vaccination Pregnant women = Tetanus vaccination</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>People of any age with certain chronic medical conditions</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Teacher (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Helping clients choose between available options</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Caregiver = Delivering health care services Advocate = Helping clients choose between options Collaborator = Working as a team member Role model = Practicing healthy lifestyle behaviors</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Improving the quality and years of a healthy life (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Regular exercise and balanced nutrition</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Learning cannot take place (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Heart palpitations, increased pulse and respirations, and gastric discomfort.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Birth of a sibling (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Protest = Loud crying and restlessness Despair = Sense of hopelessness and quietness Detachment = Dissatisfaction with substitute caregivers Acute Anxiety = Physical symptoms increasing in severity</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Irritability and crying.</p> Signup and view all the answers

A 10-year initiative to improve the health of all Americans via disease prevention and health promotion services.

Diseases caused by pathogens, like bacteria or viruses.

Unequal access to health care and health outcomes based on factors like gender, race, or income.

Better care for pregnant women, leading to lower rates of maternal and infant deaths.

Drugs that kill or slow the growth of bacteria.

Substances that prevent infectious diseases by making the body immune to a pathogen.

The availability and affordability of health services for all people.

Infectious diseases that reappeared in the 20th century, despite prior declines.

Health services that aim to stop health problems before they start.

Government programs that provide health insurance to certain groups, including children and the low-income.

The percentage of healthcare costs covered by the federal government for certain services.

Health conditions that existed before insurance coverage.

Children without insurance can be covered under parents' insurance until 26 years of age.

Health insurance provided by employers for their employees.

Programs enabling people not covered through employers or entitlements to buy health insurance.

Organizations or branches which carry out health promotion, disease prevention, and education at the federal, state and local levels

Actions taken to prevent a disease before it starts, like immunizations or avoiding substance abuse.

Significant progress made in improving population health, like reducing infectious disease rates.

Elements that help reduce the spread of disease, including sanitation, food safety, and vaccines.

People more vulnerable to infections, including infants, older adults, and healthcare workers.

Guidelines for who should get the flu shot, including infants, older adults, and high-risk individuals.

Long-term health problems that increase the risk of flu complications.

People with conditions or lifestyles that make them more likely to experience severe flu symptoms.

A health care system that controls costs by managing service delivery, often using a primary care provider (PCP) as a gatekeeper.

The first point of contact for health care services in a managed care system, often a doctor, nurse, or physician assistant.

A type of managed care organization that provides comprehensive health care services to members for a fixed fee, often assuming financial risk.

A network of providers that offer services to members at a discounted price, with patients rather than providers carrying the financial burden.

A United Nations agency focused on promoting global health, preventing diseases, and improving access to healthcare.

Diseases or events that have the potential to affect people worldwide, like pandemics or humanitarian crises.

Infectious diseases that were once declining but are now reappearing, like tuberculosis.

A situation where people are unable to obtain necessary healthcare services due to affordability, availability, or other barriers.

A low level of anxiety that can be beneficial for learning. It motivates you to focus and perform better.

A higher level of anxiety that hinders learning. You may be able to learn, but not as effectively as with mild anxiety.

The most extreme form of anxiety where learning is impossible. You can only focus on one small detail and feel overwhelmed.

Mild anxiety can lead to physical symptoms like increased heart rate, faster breathing, and a slightly tense feeling in your stomach.

Moderate anxiety can lead to more intense physical symptoms such as palpitations, rapid pulse, faster breathing and mild stomach discomfort.

Severe anxiety can lead to intense physical symptoms like a sense of doom, confusion, and physical discomfort.

A common childhood anxiety where children feel distressed when separated from their caregivers.

Separation anxiety can involve three phases: Protest (crying, restlessness), Despair (hopelessness), and Detachment (emotional withdrawal).

Activities that encourage and support people to make healthy choices and improve their well-being.

A tool to assess your current health practices by listing both healthy and unhealthy behaviors.

Practical nurses are caregivers, teachers, advocates, collaborators, and role models for their clients.

The best possible state of health and well-being someone can achieve.

Altering personal habits and routines to improve health.

Even in ancient times, people were concerned with health and diseases.

Factors inside your body (like genetics) and outside (like environment) influence your health.