Quiz 2: Modules 4-8

Question 1

What is the CNA definition of Global Health?

Answer 1

The optimal well-being of all humans from
the individual and collective perspective and is
considered a fundamental human right, which should be
accessible to all” (CNA 2009)

Question 2

Environmental Sustainability:

Answer 2

Defined as an intact and healthy ecosystem that prevents disease.
ONE HEALTH: an initiative recognizes that the health of people is connected to the health of animals and the
environment. The interdependence
of humans, plants and animals.
PLANETARY HEALTH:
to the health of human civilization and
natural systems…and can be
achieved through attention to human political, economic and social systems.

Question 3

Health Equity

Answer 3

Health equity – refers to the absence of systematic health disparities associated with social advantage/disadvantage
Health disparities – health outcomes linked
to social, economic, and/or environmental disadvantage
Health inequities – are due to an unfair or unjust distribution of the social determinants of health

Question 4

Global Health Issues

Answer 4

Noncommunicable diseases (NCDs)
Neglected tropical diseases (NTDs)
Global violence
Gender equality

Question 5

Culture and Culture Diversity:

Answer 5

Culture: Shared patterns of learned values and behaviors that
are transmitted over time and that distinguish the members of one group from another.
Multi Culturalism: Culture existing within eachother.

Question 6

Ethnocentrism and Cultural Imposition:

Answer 6

Ethnocentrism: a tendency to view one’s own life as more valuable than others

Cultural Imposition: Use own values as guide to understanding others’ behaviour
and provision of services

Question 7

Cultural Competence

Answer 7

Cultural awareness
Cultural knowledge
Cultural skills
Cultural encounters
 Cultural desire

Question 8

Canada Cultural Diversity

Answer 8

Indigenous People make up 4.3% of Canada population.
3 groups: First Nation, Metis, Inuit
Unique languages and beliefs

Question 9

Colonialism

Answer 9

Institutions and policies imposed upon 
Indigenous peoples that were developed 
by European imperial and Euro-American 
settlers
Reserve system
Governance structures
Residential schools

Question 10

Truth and Reconciliation Commission

Answer 10

Set in 2015,
Stated Canadian institutions (government
ministries/residential schools/churches) were
guilty of cultural genocide.
94 calls to action:

Question 11

Settler Ally

Answer 11

someone who collectively considers how
steps taken can advance the truth and reconciliation process
4 steps: self awareness, self education, creating an open and supportive environment, action.

Question 12

Indigenous Worldviews

Answer 12

Globally: connected to land, focus on good of people and not individual, elastic sense of time
Canada: Diversity of values, lifestyles and perspectives
 Connection between physical and spiritual
 Many matriarchal cultures
 View of the world is relational, everything is related and
interconnected

Question 13

Indigenous Worldviews

Answer 13

Globally: connected to land, focus on good of people and not individual, elastic sense of time
Canada: Diversity of values, lifestyles and perspectives
 Connection between physical and spiritual
 Many matriarchal cultures
 View of the world is relational, everything is related and
interconnected

Question 14

Theories of Indigenous Health

Answer 14

Medicine Wheel Teachings: circular outlook on health. Core belief of sacredness.
Indigenous Health: balance among emotional, physical, spiritual, and mental dimensions
Modes of Healing: storytelling, ceremonies, herbs, medicine.

Question 15

Nursing with Indigenous Health

Answer 15

3 aspects:
Respect
Trust
Spirituality

Question 16

6 parts of Chain of Infection:

Answer 16

Infectious agent or pathogen
• Reservoir or source for pathogen growth
• Portal of exit from the reservoir
• Modes of transmission
• Portal of entry to a host
• Susceptible host

Question 17

Infectious Agents:

Answer 17

Microorganisms include bacteria, viruses,
fungi, and protozoa (resident flora, transient microorganisms)
Factors:
-Number
• Virulence
• Entry and survival in host
• Susceptibility of host

Question 18

Reservoir

Answer 18

A reservoir is a place where a pathogen can survive, but may or may not multiply.
Colonization: usually showing signs or symptoms
Carriers: Usually NO signs or symptoms
Pathogens require:

Question 19

Modes of Transmission

Answer 19

Direct
Indirect
Droplet
Airborne
Vehicle
Vectorborne

Question 20

Susceptible Host

Answer 20

Degree of resistance

Question 21

Infection Process

Answer 21

Severity of Process depends on:
Extent: localized or systematic?
Pathogenetic of microorganism
Host susceptibly

Question 22

Infection Stages

Answer 22

1. Incubation Period
2. Prodromal Period
3. Illness Period
4. Convalescence

Question 23

Basic Reproductive Rate

Answer 23

Average number of secondary cases

Question 24

Secondary Attack Rate

Answer 24

Number of people exposed to and get infection

Question 25

Zoonotic Disease

Answer 25

Animals to Humans: 60% of infectious diseases are zoonotic

Question 26

Neglected Tropical Disease

Answer 26

Affects poorest country of world

Question 27

Vector Borne Disease

Answer 27

From animal to human through vector bite (misquito)

Question 28

What are the roles of community health nurses?

Answer 28

Focuses on health promotion, disease prevention, palliative and restorative care. Essential for improving health of general public.
Advocates for empowerment and social justice.

Question 29

Roles of community health nurse with unsheltered population?

Answer 29

Culturally competent and safe care
– Understanding clients’ beliefs, values and practices
– Working with people, listening to understand needs

Question 30

Nursing Care with families

Answer 30

Family as Context: Most common, clinincal perspective.
Focus on either individual with family as context OR family with individual as context.
Family as Client: (require advanced nursing skills) Focus on entire family processes.
Family in context: (least common use, promotes well-being, socioenvironmental perspective) focuses on relationships of family and individual.

Question 31

3 MAJOR CATAGORIES OF FAMILY LIFE:

Answer 31

1. Structural
2. Developmental
3. Functional

Question 32

Community Assessment:

Answer 32

1: Structure/Locale (physical environment, location of services, places where residents gather.
2. Social System (schools, recreation, transportation)
3. People

Question 33

Roles of Community Health nurse?

Answer 33

Communication
• Facilitation
• Leadership
• Advocacy
• Consultation
• Team building and 
collaboration
• Building capacity
• Building coalitions and 
networks
• Outreach
• Resource management, 
planning, coordination
• Care/counselling
• Case management
• Referral and follow-up
• Screening
• Surveillance
• Health threat response
• Health education
• Community development
• Policy development and 
implementation
• Research and evaluation

Question 34

Occupational Health and Safety Nurse roles:

Answer 34

monitor health status of workers, worker populations, and community groups. Locate safety hazards.