Question 1

The nurse is teaching a class on global trends linked with nursing practice. Which response from a student indicates a need for additional teaching?&#10;A) Technology is a huge force in global change.&#10;B) Humans have had increasing effect on the natural environment.&#10;C) Technology has slowed the development of new infectious diseases.&#10;D) Medical tourism is a legitimate, growing source of income for many nations.&#10;

Accepted Answer

The statement that technology has slowed the development of new infectious diseases is not entirely accurate. While technology has certainly played a role in the prevention, containment, and treatment of infectious diseases, it has also contributed to the emergence and spread of new diseases (e.g. antibiotic-resistant infections, computer viruses). The student may benefit from additional teaching on the complex relationship between technology and infectious diseases.

Question 2

Which statement best describes health inequity?&#10;A) Differences in health outcomes between groups.&#10;B) Disruptions in family health due to war.&#10;C) Shifts in population health due to changing immigration patterns.&#10;D) Differences in infectious disease risk between genders.&#10;

Accepted Answer

Health inequity refers to disparities in health outcomes between different groups of people, such as differences in life expectancy, disease rates, and access to healthcare. Option B describes a specific cause of health disruption, not inequity. Option C refers to changes in overall population health, rather than disparities between different groups. Option D describes differences in risk between genders, which is one type of health disparity but not the definition of inequity.

Question 3

Which of the following nursing actions are considered primary care?&#10;A) Making sure that all family members are immunized.&#10;B) Monitoring chronic conditions of a family member over time.&#10;C) Supporting families in critical care situations.&#10;D) Educating elders in the family about screening for colon cancer.&#10;

Accepted Answer

Supporting families in critical care situations is typically a role for hospital-based nurses rather than primary care nurses, who work in communities and in clinics where they ensure that all family members are immunized, monitor chronic conditions of a family member over time, or educate elders in the family about screening for colon cancer. These actions can reduce modifiable risk factors and thus decrease the potential of acquiring diseases and complications at earlier ages. Education can motivate people to seek care that can prevent and detect diseases early.

Question 4

Which of the following best describes the health implications of industrialization in remote areas?&#10;A) Economic opportunities outweigh the health risks.&#10;B) Projects protect local health by developing indigenous crops.&#10;C) Local people have more dollars for health care through new job opportunities.&#10;D) Access to health-care facilities is improved.&#10;

Accepted Answer

Industrialization in remote areas often brings new job opportunities, which can increase the income of local people, potentially allowing them to afford better healthcare.

Question 5

The increase in health-care-related knowledge has shifted education of health-care providers from a focus on ____________________ to a focus on ____________________.

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Question 6

Which of the following statements about links between families and their community is inaccurate?&#10;A) The negative influences of poverty and unrest continue for generations even after community conditions improve.&#10;B) Understanding the culture of the community is essential for being able to address family health needs.&#10;C) Families in low-resourced areas contend with malnutrition.&#10;D) Political unrest has little effect on the health and well-being of families.&#10;

Accepted Answer

Political unrest can have significant effects on the health and well-being of families, such as displacement, loss of resources, and exposure to violence.

Question 7

Which of the following is an example of the effects of globalization on health care?&#10;A) Globalization makes the exchange of health-care information more difficult.&#10;B) The health-care costs and benefits of globalization are distributed equitably.&#10;C) Globalization eases the transition of foreign-educated nurses into U.S. employment.&#10;D) Global demand for nurses continues to exceed supply.&#10;

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Question 8

A nurse is developing an international health project on delivery of prenatal care to low-resourced communities. Which of the following principles guides the nurse's planning?&#10;A) Nurses are in the best position to decide what the community needs.&#10;B) The project is dependent on political influences or partisanship.&#10;C) Short- and long-term goals contribute to the sustainability of the project.&#10;D) Local community leaders are best to oversee the project.&#10;

Accepted Answer

The principle of sustainability is key in any international health project. Short- and long-term goals need to be established to ensure the project can continue after the intervention or funding stops. This allows for sustainability and helps ensure the community will continue to receive adequate care. Option A is incorrect as the community should be involved in the decision-making process to ensure their needs are being met. Option B is incorrect as the project should not be dependent on political influences or partisanship. Option D is incorrect as the local community leaders should be involved in overseeing the project but should not be solely responsible for it.

Question 9

Which of the following statements on global trends linked with nursing practice is inaccurate?&#10;A) Globalization ensures the equal distribution of costs and benefits of health care.&#10;B) Parts of the world may be considered more youthful than other parts of the world.&#10;C) By 2025, the majority of the world's population will live in urban areas.&#10;D) As countries modernize, the risk for developing certain health problems changes.&#10;

Accepted Answer

Globalization does not necessarily ensure equal distribution of costs and benefits of health care. It may exacerbate existing inequalities and disparities in access to health care.

Question 10

Which of the following groups would be considered a vulnerable population?&#10;A) Intergenerational households.&#10;B) Families experiencing social isolation.&#10;C) Frail elderly.&#10;D) Migrating families.&#10;

Accepted Answer

Vulnerable populations include those who are at risk for health problems. Intergenerational households do not pose risk for health problems; in fact, this arrangement may benefit members by providing social interactions never previously considered. Social isolation is a risk factor for health problems, although it is less common in undeveloped countries where people are less likely to live alone. Aging increases the likelihood of acquiring multiple noncommunicable diseases, while migration can increase the risk of spreading infectious diseases among populations.

Question 11

Which of the following are social determinants of health?&#10;A) Family income.&#10;B) Presence of food and water in the home.&#10;C) Age of the family member with an illness.&#10;D) Distance traveled to the workplace.&#10;

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Question 12

Which of the following statements on women and health is inaccurate?&#10;A) Women worldwide are often able to overcome poverty and its ill effects on health.&#10;B) Women represent two-thirds of the world's poor people.&#10;C) Women's rights are a way to understanding personal health and well-being.&#10;D) Women in developing countries often die as a result of pregnancy complications and childbirth.&#10;

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Question 13

Health disparities occur as a result of which of the following?&#10;A) Groups being at different risk for disease.&#10;B) Equal distribution of health-care dollars.&#10;C) Gender equity.&#10;D) Multicultural understandings.&#10;

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Question 14

The nurse is teaching a class on coordinating care for families with a chronically ill member. Which response made by a student indicates a need for further teaching in the area of family assessment?&#10;A) Identifying accessible community resources is an important aspect of family assessment.&#10;B) Family engagement in shared health-care decision-making has little impact on health outcomes.&#10;C) Lifestyle factors to assess include family access to food, housing, and transportation.&#10;D) Money spent is not always linked to better health outcomes.&#10;

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Question 15

Which of the following represent United Nations Millennium Development Goals and Targets?&#10;A) Global education to at least the elementary level.&#10;B) Protection and improvement of the environment.&#10;C) Treatment of infectious diseases.&#10;D) Improved health of fathers.&#10;

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Question 16

The nurse is coordinating care with a family whose 10-year old daughter has diabetes. Which of the following principles of care coordination guides the nurse's actions?&#10;A) Provide the right care at the right time for the right person.&#10;B) Identify health problems and intervene.&#10;C) Allow families to initiate contact as they determine all their needs.&#10;D) Ensure family privacy by limiting interdisciplinary information exchange.&#10;

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Deck 1: Health Care Needs for the 21st Century