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©THESTAR 2024/2025 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED 11:04PM. 1 NR 503 Epi Final Exam Questions And Answers 2025 Update. Pandemic Phase 5 There is human-to-human spread of the virus in at least two countries. This phase means that pandemic is imminent and that community action and implementation of planne...

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NR 503 Epi Final Exam Questions And
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Pandemic Phase 5
There is human-to-human spread of the virus in at least two countries. This phase means that
pandemic is imminent and that community action and implementation of planned mitigation
procedures is needed.
cultural competence
the ability of providers and organizations to effectively deliver health care services that meet
the social, cultural, and linguistic needs of patients.

is defined as "a dynamic, fluid, continuous process whereby an individual, system or health care
agency find meaningful and useful care delivery strategies based on knowledge of the cultural
heritage, beliefs, attitudes, and behavior of those to whom they render care"
Factors to be addressed for Culturally competent care
Communication (verbal and nonverbal);
personal space;
social organization;
time perception;
environmental control; and
biological variations.
How do you assess an areas resources and and its relationship to the health of a region?
By focusing on Population health take into account the emergent properties of social structure,
such as cultural norms, poverty, social policies, and distribution of primary care physicians, in
conjunction with microlevel properties, such as genetics, gender, ethnicity, educational level,
and individual health behaviors.
How does culture influence the decisions a provider may make when selecting an intervention?
It influences how an individual might view an illness, how they seek care, and how they might
respond to therapy. Cultural issues play a key role in compliance
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More cases of a particular disease than expected in a given area or among a specialized group
of people over a particular period of time.
culturally competent health care system
can help improve health outcomes and quality of care and can contribute to the elimination of
racial and ethnic health disparities. ex. of strategies to move the health care system towards
these goals include providing relevant training on cultural competence and cross cultural issues
to health professionals and creating policies that reduce administrative and linguistic barriers to
patient care.
cultural awareness
is their understanding of the differences between themselves and people from other countries
or other backgrounds, especially differences in attitudes and values.

Self-examination of one's own prejudices and biases toward other cultures. An in-depth
exploration of one's own cultural/ethnic background.
Ethics
the principles of right and wrong that guide an individual in making decisions
Fairness
the state, condition, or quality of being fair, or free from bias or injustice; evenhandedness.
Social Justice
the fair and equitable distribution of power, resources, and obligations in society to all people,
regardless of race or ethnicity, age, gender, ability status, sexual orientation, and religious or
spiritual background
Where is the intersection of: epidemiology, population health, public policy and socialjustice
and vulnerable populations?
Where is the intersection of: epidemiology, population health, public policy and social justice
and vulnerable populations?One of the primary objectives of epidemiological science is to
create public policies and plans to help in the prevention and improve outcomes of diseaseie:
banning smoking indoors
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Norms
rules and expectations by which a society guides the behavior of its members in any given
situation. It varies widely across cultural groups. For ex. American maintain fairly direct eye
contact when conversing with others. Asians, on the other hand, may avert their eyes as a sign
of politeness ad respect.
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the ideas, beliefs, and attitudes about what is important that help guide the way you live. It has
major influences on a person's behavior and attitude and serve as broad guidelines in all
situations. some common business ____ are fairness, innovation, and community involvement.
The Kleinman explanatory model- consists of 3 sectors.
the popular sector, the professional sector and the folk sector. the model can be used to
determine how individuals make decisions.

What do you call your problem?
What do you think caused your problem?
Why do you think it started when it did?
What does your sickness do to you?
What do you fear most about your sickness?
What are the chief problems your sickness has caused you?
What kind of treatment do you think you should receive?
What is the most important result you hope to receive from the treatment?
Explain how culture impacts provider attitudes? Does it? How will you assess your own
attitudes about various cultures/races/groups?
By utilizing culture competence we are able to have an open mind and positive attitude when
treating diverse populations. Having an open mind and positive attitude lets you understand
the patient, open more treatment options for the patient and being sensitive to treat clients
form other cultures in improving to treat all clients and not just one culture
socioeconomic status (SES)
is an economic and sociological combined total measure of a person's work experience and of
an individual's or family's economic and social position in relation to others, based on income,
education, and occupation.
disparities
the term is often interpreted to mean racial or ethnic disparities, many dimensions of disparity
exist in the U.S, particularly in health. If a health outcome is seen to a greater or lesser extent
between populations, there disparity. Race or ethnicity, sex, sexual identity, age, disability,
socioeconomic status, and geographic location all contribute to an individual's ability to achieve
good health. It is important to recognize the impact that social determinants have on health
outcomes of specific populations. healthy people strives to improve the health of all groups.

These include low health literacy, cultural barriers, and low English proficiency.
Health outcomes
defined as an end result that follows some kind of healthcare provision, treatment, or
intervention and may describe a patient's condition or health status
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