chapter 1 practice to improve population health

Question 1

3 core functions public health

Answer 1

assessment
policy development
assurance

Question 2

health care services pyramid (bottom to top, 5)

Answer 2

-population based
-clinical preventative services
-primary health care
-secondary health care
-tertiary health care

Question 3

purpose of primary health care

Answer 3

preventing problems (preventing tobacco addiction)

Question 4

purpose of secondary health care

Answer 4

screening for health problems

Question 5

purpose of tertiary health care

Answer 5

for individuals with disease/illness
treating to prevent progression

Question 6

3 tiers of practice of public health professionals

Answer 6

-tier one: entry level
-tier two: leadership/management (make policies and changes)
-tier three: at very top of organization

Question 7

*public health 3.0

Question 8

group defined by geography or special interest or circumstance

Answer 8

population (aggregate)
(ex: women aged 25-65)

Question 9

group defined by high risk group within larger population

Answer 9

subpopulation
(ex: women aged 25-65 who have a family history of hypertension)

Question 10

3 key nursing modes in community

Answer 10

1. community based
2. community oriented
3. public health

Question 11

example of community based nursing

Answer 11

school nurse

Question 12

mode of nursing in community: care is provided where people live, work, and attend school; goal: manage acute and chronic conditions

Answer 12

community based

Question 13

mode of nursing in community: prevent disease and disability; promote, protect and maintain health.

Answer 13

community oriented

Question 14

example of community oriented nursing

Answer 14

starting a program that promotes healthy living (gym discount)
trying to prevent something

Question 15

example of community based nursing

Answer 15

home health nurse
someone’s already sick