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Which of the following best describes social determinants of health?
Which of the following best describes social determinants of health?
What is the primary focus of nursing activities in secondary prevention?
What is the primary focus of nursing activities in secondary prevention?
According to the provided text, what is the primary focus of environmental health?
According to the provided text, what is the primary focus of environmental health?
Which of the following best describes the 'Upstream Prevention' approach in public health?
Which of the following best describes the 'Upstream Prevention' approach in public health?
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What does the 'chain of transmission' model outline, in the context of communicable diseases?
What does the 'chain of transmission' model outline, in the context of communicable diseases?
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What is the primary function of a 'Windshield Survey' in community health assessment?
What is the primary function of a 'Windshield Survey' in community health assessment?
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What does the 'epidemiology triangle' consist of?
What does the 'epidemiology triangle' consist of?
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Which of the following best describes 'passive' immunity?
Which of the following best describes 'passive' immunity?
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In the context of community health, what does the term 'Aggregate Population' refer to?
In the context of community health, what does the term 'Aggregate Population' refer to?
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Herd immunity provides protection from a disease when a high proportion of the population is immune. How can this be best described?
Herd immunity provides protection from a disease when a high proportion of the population is immune. How can this be best described?
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What is the key distinction between incidence and prevalence in epidemiology?
What is the key distinction between incidence and prevalence in epidemiology?
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A community health nurse is speaking to a group of parents about immunizations for young children. Which vaccine would they MOST likely discuss?
A community health nurse is speaking to a group of parents about immunizations for young children. Which vaccine would they MOST likely discuss?
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Which of the following is a key contribution of Lilian Wald to public health nursing?
Which of the following is a key contribution of Lilian Wald to public health nursing?
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Which scenario does 'endemic' best describe in public health?
Which scenario does 'endemic' best describe in public health?
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According to the study guide, what is the primary aim of the 'Healthy People' initiative?
According to the study guide, what is the primary aim of the 'Healthy People' initiative?
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What best describes the focus of public health in the 21st century, in contrast to the historical focus?
What best describes the focus of public health in the 21st century, in contrast to the historical focus?
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Study Notes
Social Determinants and Environmental Health
- Social determinants of health factor in social and economic influences on healthcare access, impacting how people are born, grow, and age.
- Environmental health considers pollution, climate change, and toxins.
- Determinants of health encompass social, environmental, economic, genetic, transportation, and lifestyle factors.
- Indicators of health include life expectancy, illness rates, mortality rates, and access to healthcare.
- Healthy People Initiative aims for health equity and to reduce chronic diseases.
- Healthy People 2020 focused on increasing life expectancies, improving quality of life, and reducing health disparities, while Healthy People 2030 prioritizes health equity, health literacy, and social determinants.
- Levels of prevention include primary prevention (disease prevention through vaccinations and education), secondary prevention (early detection through screenings), and tertiary prevention (managing health conditions post-diagnosis).
Epidemiology and Communicable Diseases
- Epidemiological models focus on understanding disease causation and disease progression.
- Chain of transmission involves the infectious agent, reservoir, mode of transmission, port of entry, and susceptible host.
- Epidemiology triangle emphasizes the interaction of host, agent, and environment in disease development.
- Immunity types include active immunity (natural exposure or vaccination) and passive immunity (maternal antibodies or blood transfusion).
- Herd immunity describes protection from disease when a significant portion of a population is immune.
- Immunization schedules detail recommended vaccination timing for various illnesses such as Haemophilus influenza type B (Hib), influenza, pneumococcal pneumonia, tetanus, and other diseases affecting infants, children, and the elderly.
- Nursing activities in disease prevention include immunizations, education, screenings, and chronic disease management.
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This quiz explores the intersection of social determinants and environmental health. It covers various factors influencing healthcare access, including economic status and environmental conditions. Additionally, it discusses initiatives like Healthy People 2020 and 2030 focused on health equity and chronic disease reduction.
