Question 1

Three of the leading health indicators cited in Healthy People 2010 were tobacco,teenage pregnancy,and substance abuse.

Accepted Answer

The use of tobacco and substance abuse were two additional leading health indicators among others,but teenage pregnancy was not among those cited.

Question 2

Which of the following is not a leading health indicator?&#10;A) Immunization&#10;B) Sentinel events&#10;C) Physical activity&#10;D) Injury and violence

Accepted Answer

Leading health indicators reflect the major public health concerns in the nation: physical activity,overweight and obesity,tobacco use,substance abuse,responsible sexual behavior,mental health,injury and violence,environmental quality,immunization,and access to care.

Question 3

Which of the following was not a focus of Healthy People 2010?&#10;A) Increasing quality and years of healthy life&#10;B) Promoting responsible mental behavior&#10;C) Eliminating health disparities&#10;D) None of the above

Accepted Answer

Healthy People 2010 built upon the prior decades' foci,which was one for the health of the nation as a whole through concentration on wellness and healthful initiatives as a strategic planning process for disease prevention and health promotion.The 2010 initiative was then developed with the two major goals of increasing the quality and years of healthy life and eliminating health disparities.

Question 4

Studies show increased diabetes-related deaths for Hispanic Americans and a higher incidence of diabetes for Native Americans and Alaskan Natives.

Accepted Answer

Healthy People addressed minority health and reported increased diabetes-related deaths for Hispanic Americans and a higher incidence of diabetes for Native Americans and Alaskan Natives.

Question 5

In Healthy People 2020,four foundational health measures were specified to monitor the health of the nation for both progress and in terms of quality of life issues.

Accepted Answer

The four foundational health measures are:
Attain high-quality,longer lives free of preventable disease,disability,injury,and premature death.
Achieve health equity,eliminate disparities,and improve the health of all groups.
Create social and physical environments that promote good health for all.
Promote quality of life,healthy development,and healthy behaviors across all life stages.

Question 6

Community health nursing crosses many traditional boundaries,is holistic,but is limited to a particular age group,diagnostic category,or narrow set of specialized skills.

Accepted Answer

Community health nursing crosses many traditional boundaries,is holistic,and is not limited to a particular age group,diagnostic category,or narrow set of specialized skills.Community health nursing is built upon the principles of nursing and public health,with the broader focus on the patient in the context of his or her environment for health promotion and illness treatment and prevention.

Question 7

Healthy People 2020 builds on the work on the 2010 initiative but is guided by a vision,mission,and four goals to address the health of the nation.

Accepted Answer

Healthy People 2020 builds on the work on the 2010 initiative but is guided by a vision,mission,and four goals to address the health of the nation.Its four goals are:
Attain high-quality,longer lives free of preventable disease,disability,injury,and premature death.
Achieve health equity,eliminate disparities,and improve the health of all groups.
Create social and physical environments that promote good health for all.
Promote quality of life,healthy development,and healthy behaviors across all life stages.

Question 8

Low rates of tuberculosis are found in Hispanic,Asian,and Pacific Islander populations.

Accepted Answer

Healthy People addressed minority health and reported high rates of tuberculosis in Hispanics,Asians,and Pacific Islanders.
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Question 9

Someone with a chronic illness is unable to carry on with daily activities.

Accepted Answer

The individual may have a chronic condition but with healthy behaviors,he or she can limit or delay disability.

Question 10

Psychosocial is one of the types of risk factors aging adults face.

Accepted Answer

Psychosocial risks are a part of everyday life,whether the aging person is isolated or active.Stress levels from illness of self,family members,or friends take an increasing toll on the individual.An inward focus on problems may make the aging person more egocentric and,as a result,more isolated.To address these risks,the special needs of aging adults should be considered.

Question 11

Chronicity is related to duration or recurrence of a condition.

Accepted Answer

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Question 12

Predictions for the aging population include that the proportion of minorities will decrease.

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Question 13

Injury-related death rates are higher in rural populations than in urban populations.

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Question 14

Short-term illnesses and frailty are major causes of morbidity in aging adults.

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Question 15

Leading health indicators reflect the major public health concerns in the United States and were chosen based on their ability to motivate action,the availability of data to measure their progress,and their relevance as broad public health issues.

Accepted Answer

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Deck 14: Population Health