Unit 2 Flashcards
What is the primary purpose of the Social Identity Wheel in a clinical setting?
A) To classify patients into predefined categories
B) To help healthcare professionals understand and navigate their own social identity
C) To create standardized treatment plans for all patients
D) To evaluate patient compliance with medical advice
B
Implicit bias can affect professional practice in healthcare by:
A) Ensuring all patients receive the same level of care
B) Influencing decision-making and treatment based on unconscious attitudes
C) Eliminating the need for cultural competence training
D) Automatically improving patient outcomes
B
How can a population health focus improve health outcomes?
A) By addressing health issues through individual patient interventions only
B) By considering social, economic, and environmental factors and implementing broad interventions
C) By reducing funding for public health programs
D) By focusing solely on chronic disease management
B
Which of the following actions can nurses take to support a population health focus?
A) Avoid participating in community health education programs
B) Advocate for policy changes and engage in community outreach
C) Limit their involvement to individual patient care
D) Focus exclusively on hospital-based care
B
In healthcare, equity differs from equality in that:
A) Equality provides the same resources to everyone, while equity distributes resources based on individual needs
B) Equity ensures equal access to healthcare services for all
C) Equality focuses on individualized treatment plans
D) Equity and equality are interchangeable concepts
A
Which of the following is an example of a determinant of health?
A) Access to healthcare services
B) Personal preference for medical treatments
C) Individual dietary choices
D) Patient adherence to treatment protocols
A
The social determinants of health include factors such as:
A) Genetic predispositions
B) Social and economic conditions
C) Specific medical treatments
D) Personal health behaviors
B
Which of the following groups might be considered vulnerable populations?
A) Individuals with high socioeconomic status
B) Elderly people, racial and ethnic minorities, and those with disabilities
C) Young adults with stable employment
D) Individuals with access to private health insurance
B
Which strategy is NOT typically used by nurses to improve the health status of vulnerable populations?
A) Advocating for policy changes
B) Providing culturally competent care
C) Engaging exclusively in hospital-based care
D) Participating in community-based initiatives
C
In the context of DEI norms, why is maintaining confidentiality considered crucial in creating a safe space for discussions about diversity and inclusion?
A) It ensures that all conversations are monitored for compliance
B) It protects individuals from potential repercussions and fosters open, honest dialogue
C) It allows for the documentation and reporting of all discussions
D) It restricts the sharing of information to only authorized personnel
B
How does the DEI norm of “Progress Not Perfection” guide individuals and organizations in their efforts toward diversity and inclusion?
A) By focusing solely on achieving perfect outcomes before moving forward
B) By emphasizing continuous improvement and acknowledging that making mistakes is part of the learning process
C) By setting rigid standards that must be met to demonstrate commitment
D) By avoiding any changes until a flawless strategy is developed
B
What does the DEI principle “Experiences Are Not Up For Debate” imply about how individuals’ personal experiences should be handled in diversity and inclusion conversations?
A) Personal experiences should be challenged to test their validity
B) Personal experiences should be validated and respected as they are, without requiring debate or justification
C) Personal experiences should be debated to reach a consensus
D) Personal experiences should be compared to others’ experiences to assess their relevance
B
How does embracing the norm “Be Comfortable Being Uncomfortable” contribute to effective DEI practices?
It promotes engaging with challenging topics and emotions as a necessary part of growth and understanding
What does the DEI norm “Accept & Expect Non-closure” signify about the nature of discussions and progress in diversity and inclusion efforts?
It is important to acknowledge that conversations about DEI may not always have clear or immediate resolutions
What is population health
Population heath refers to the health outcomes of a group of individuals, including the distribution of such outcomes within the group
It is an approach and perspective that focuses on the broad range of factors that influence health (environment, genetics, ethnicities, pollution, and physical and mental stressors)
What are the 3 nursing roles in population health
- Nurses are educated to consider health issues within a larger context
- Nurses are positioned to identify issues
- Nurses help to ensure access to health and health care
