Chapter 3

Question 1

Social Determinants of Health

Answer 1

Reflect social factors and the physical conditions in the environment in which people are born, live, learn, play, work, and age.

Question 2

Health disparities

Answer 2

“A particular type of health difference that is closely linked with social, economic, and/or environmental disadvantage.” (Healthy People 2020)

Question 3

Community Health Nursing

Answer 3

A field of that blends primary health care and nursing practice with public health nursing, based on the belief that care directed to the individual, the family, and the group contributes to the health care of the population as a whole.

Question 4

Incident Rates

Answer 4

The rate of new cases of a disease in a specified population over a defined period of time.

Question 5

Public Health Nursing

Answer 5

A field of nursing that is concerned with the health needs of the community as a whole. Public health nurses may work with families in the home, in schools, at the workplace, in government agencies, and at major health facilities.

Question 6

Population

Answer 6

Any group that is distinguished by a particular trait or situation.

Question 7

Community-Oriented Nursing

Answer 7

Nursing that has health promotion as its primary focus. The health care of either the community or a population of individuals, families, or groups.

Question 8

Community-Based Nursing

Answer 8

The acute and chronic care of individuals and families to strengthen their capacity for self-care and promote independence in decision making.

Question 9

Vulnerable Populations

Answer 9

A collection of individuals who are more likely to develop health problems as a result of excess risks, limits in access to health care services, or being dependent on others for care.