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NURS 288 - Quiz 1 Material Questions with CompleteSolutions
Community Correct Answer-is a group of people, whether together
geographically (towns, neighbourhood) or within settings (workplaces,
schools etc.) or by shared interest - whichever it is there is a COMMON
BOND
Ex. NW Calgary school age children
Population Correct Answer-is usually larger, a more diverse group of
people, often within a particular geographical area but not always
Ex. School age children
Community health nursing/ Public health nursing Correct Answer-
nursing practice specializing in promoting the health of individuals,
families, communities and populations, and promoting an environment
that supports health
Ex. every community having sidewalks to prevent risk factors like
obesity
Biomedical Model of Health Correct Answer-Focuses on the physical
and biological aspects of disease, illness and disability
,Focuses on diagnosis, treatment and cure and the return to pre-illness
state ("fix it" approach)
Advantages of the Biomedical Model Correct Answer-creates advances
in technology, extended life expectancy, improved QofL
Disadvantages of the Biomedical Model Correct Answer-relies on health
professionals and technology, narrow view of health, not every condition
can be treated
Social Model of Health Correct Answer-attempts to address the broader
influences on health (social, cultural, environmental and economic)
reduce social inequalities
empowers individuals and communities (less nurses needed)
emphasizes inter-sectoral collaboration
Advantages of the Social Model of health Correct Answer-prevention of
disease through education and access to health care
costs less
community approach
, Disadvantages of the Social Model of health Correct Answer-not all
disease can be prevented
lifestyle change is very difficult and there can be lots of pushback
(population has no motivation to change)
What is Health? Correct Answer-a HOLISTIC definition of health,
including physical, psychological, social, spiritual, cultural and
developmental
Seen more as a means to an end which can be expressed as recourses
that which permit people to lead an individually, socially and
economically productive life
What is Well-being? Correct Answer-Refers to quality of life
What is Individual Well-being? Correct Answer-may include factors
such as personal values, relationships, work, health and ones financial
stability
What is Societal Well-being? Correct Answer-includes the collective
well-being of people and the quality of interaction between and among
people and social institutions
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