Chapters 2, 4, & 10 - Evolution of CHN: History, Health & Policy

Question 1

The Elizabethan Poor Law was enacted during this time to:

Accepted Answer

make local parishes responsible for caring for the poor in the community.

Question 2

SATA: Which of the following is an example of a modifiable risk factor?

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Diet, Sexual practices, Cigarette smoking

Question 3

"Determinants of health" refers to experiences with the senses-things that can be seen, touched, heard?

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Physical environment, Social environment

Question 4

Modern CHN requires the nurse to __, which empowers people to understand and address their health issues and disease

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practice from a population focus

Question 5

According to the health belief model, the inconvenience of driving to a gym to exercise is an example of a:

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perceived barrier

Question 6

Increased risk for contracting salmonella, anthrax, Q fever, or TB?

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Settled village stage

Question 7

What is the most common chemical dependence in the United States?

Accepted Answer

Nicotine

Question 8

A person who acts as a representative for another person or organization before the legislature is called?

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Lobbyist

Question 9

Daily smoker of 40 years: "My dad smoked 2 packs a day & he lived to 90. I'm going to die anyway. Why quit?" (TT Model)

Accepted Answer

Precontemplation

Question 10

SATA: Henry Street Settlement was a model of modern health care. What services were provided?

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School health services, Industrial health services to local workers, Support programs for immigrants, Home visits to ill mothers and children

Question 11

Which "determinants of health" would include predisposition to prostate cancer and a history of depression?

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Biology

Question 12

A statement of a decision regarding a goal in health care and a plan for achieving that goal is called:

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health policy

Question 13

What was NOT in the 1850 Report of the Massachusetts Sanitary Commission?

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Introducing modern family planning methods in the United States

Question 14

Which of the following was NOT a public health service provided by the Romans?

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Housing for the indigent population

Question 15

Decisions on public policy are made by which part of the federal government?

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Legislative, executive, or judicial branches of the government

Question 16

What discovery by Edward Jenner resulted in one of the greatest medical advances of the 18th century?

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Development of smallpox vaccination that resulted in immunity

Question 17

The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) assists nursing workforce development by?

Accepted Answer

providing grants to provide for education and recruitment

Question 18

Groups such as professional organizations, that sponsor health care are/is called?

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Private

Question 19

Which act, est. in 940s, provided grants to states for the purpose of new construction of health care institutions?

Accepted Answer

The Hill-Burton Act

Question 20

SATA: Epidemiologic studies suggest that common risk factors that contribute these health conditions

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occupational hazards, changes in diet, environmental alterations, Increased population

Question 21

A risk factor refers to?

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exposure that is associated with a disease

Question 22

PACs are formed by professional organizations, business, or labor groups for the purpose of attracting the right :

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Candidate

Question 23

A bill must succeed through the 2 legislative bodies, & then be submitted for final approval.

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True

Question 24

Receiving immunizations, regular health screenings, and physical exams is an example of?

Accepted Answer

health protection

Question 25

SATA: Nurses' involvement in policy can be achieved by all of the following:?

Accepted Answer

influence change, writing letters to educate legislators, supporting health policy research

Chapters 2, 4, & 10 - Evolution of CHN: History, Health & Policy

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Chapters 2, 4, & 10 - Evolution of CHN: History, Health & Policy

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