Exam 1 Flashcards
What are the public health core functions at all levels of government?
Assessment, policy development, and assurance
3 barriers to health care
access, quality, and cost
Percent/demographic of children in poverty
21.8%, blacks and hispanic are three times greater at risk
percent of older adults in poverty
9.1%, and less likely to seek out care
Advocacy
actions taken on behalf of otheres
social justice
a society that values equality and recognizes the worth of all members
linguistically appropriate care
talking about health information in primary language of client. BUT ALWAYS in one that they can understand
Vulnerability
susceptibility to actual or potential stressors that may lead to an adverse effect
Health disparities
wide variations in health services and health status among certain populations or groups
cultural attitudes
beliefs and perspectives that a society values
What is the amount of income to be at poverty level for a family of four?
$23,850
Examples of agent for epidemiologic triad
HIV, phenotypic/genotypic differences, and antiretroviral drug resistance
examples of environment for epidemiologic triad
rate of sex partner change, social norms, local probability of exposure, and social/economic risk behaviors
What causes higher death rates in blacks?
prostate, breast cancer, and heart failure
What causes higher mortality rates in Hispanics?
diabetes
SDOH meaning
social determinants of health
Definition of SDOH
places where people live, work, and play and how affects health risks and outcomes; People take care of each other in a supportive environment
definition of population centered nursing
care is provided on-site to population
What 4 things did the affordable care act of 2010 provide for?
preventative care, reduction of hospitalizations, reduce cost, and increase access to care
What are 2 things the CDC 2000 give/say
It provides EBP findings and offers EBP recommendations
What did the IOM 2010 state?
Nurses need to be leaders in order to help redesign healthcare in the US by working with all health care professionals.
What causes the cycle of poverty?
the strong relationship between poverty and health; sick people cannot make it to work.
What are the two ways to acquire the homeless number?
Point-in-time and period prevalence counts
crisis poverty
more common with younger people, due to hardships, episodic and transient
persistent poverty
Chronic <16%, more common in older people with disabilities, drug abuse, ect
What certain diseases are migrant workers at higher risk for?
Diabetes, HTN, TB, and anemia, chemical exposure
Role of father/mother in mexican families
father is the decision maker while the mother is the caretaker
what are 4 common fol illnesses of mexican heritage?
mal de ojo (evil eye), susto (fright), empacho (indegestion), and caida de mollera (fallen frontanel)
What is important to remember about Mexicans and their health influence?
They are much more likely to consult with their family, friends, or folk healers first before a doctor.
