Chapter 13: Nursing and Global Health

Chapter 13: Nursing and Global Health

 

Complete Chapter Questions With Answers

 

Sample Questions Are Posted Below

 

MULTIPLE CHOICE

 

1. A nurse is presenting a lecture about global health and life expectancy and states that in America, the biggest reason for the increase in life expectancy is:

A.	Better public health practices
B.	Increased education
C.	Decrease in crime
D.	Improved housing

 

 

ANS:  A

Objective: 1. Define the concept of global health and its importance to nursing.

1. 295-296

Heading: Measuring Global Health > Life Expectancy

Integrated Processes: Teaching/Learning

Client Need: Health Promotion and Maintenance

Cognitive Level: Application [Applying]

Concept: Promoting Health; Nursing Roles

Difficulty: Moderate

	Feedback
A	This is correct. In America, the biggest reason for the dramatic increase in life expectancy is advances in public health, such as workplace safety, vaccinations, family planning, clean water, and improved sanitation practices.
B	This is incorrect. In America, the biggest reason for the dramatic increase in life expectancy is advances in public health, such as workplace safety, vaccinations, family planning, clean water, and improved sanitation practices.
C	This is incorrect. In America, the biggest reason for the dramatic increase in life expectancy is advances in public health, such as workplace safety, vaccinations, family planning, clean water, and improved sanitation practices.
D	This is incorrect. In America, the biggest reason for the dramatic increase in life expectancy is advances in public health, such as workplace safety, vaccinations, family planning, clean water, and improved sanitation practices.

 

 

PTS:   1                    CON:  Promoting Health | Nursing Roles

 

2. A nurse is preparing to volunteer with a charity organization working in India that provides medical care to underserved communities. The nurse is performing a cultural and community assessment and determines that their per capita income is $2,973. This classifies the country as:

A.	Low-income
B.	Low-middle-income
C.	Upper-middle-income
D.	High-income

 

 

ANS:  B

Objective: 1. Define the concept of global health and its importance to nursing.

1. 294-295

Heading: Introduction

Integrated Processes: Nursing Process

Client Need: Health Promotion and Maintenance

Cognitive Level: Application [Applying]

Concept: Assessment; Promoting Health; Economics

Difficulty: Moderate

	Feedback
A	This is incorrect. Low-income countries have a per capita income of $1,045 or less. Low-middle-income countries have a per capita income of $1,046 to $4,125. Upper-middle-economies have a per capita income of $4,126 to $12,745. High-income countries have a per capita income of greater than $12,746.
B	This is correct. Low-income countries have a per capita income of $1,045 or less. Low-middle-income countries have a per capita income of $1,046 to $4,125. Upper-middle-economies have a per capita income of $4,126 to $12,745. High-income countries have a per capita income of greater than $12,746.
C	This is incorrect. Low-income countries have a per capita income of $1,045 or less. Low-middle-income countries have a per capita income of $1,046 to $4,125. Upper-middle-economies have a per capita income of $4,126 to $12,745. High-income countries have a per capita income of greater than $12,746.
D	This is incorrect. Low-income countries have a per capita income of $1,045 or less. Low-middle-income countries have a per capita income of $1,046 to $4,125. Upper-middle-economies have a per capita income of $4,126 to $12,745. High-income countries have a per capita income of greater than $12,746.

 

 

PTS:   1                    CON:  Assessment | Promoting Health | Economics

 

3. A nurse is teaching a class about global health issues when a student asks why the health of other countries is relevant to the United States. The nurse replies:

A.	“Because of the global world we live in, the health of one country can profoundly affect the health, economy, and security of the rest of the world.”
B.	“It doesn’t, but being aware of health issues in other countries allows nurses who are interested to volunteer their services internationally.”
C.	“Being aware of health issues in other countries gives us information about what not to do as public health nurses.”
D.	“Looking at global health issues gives us information about how to treat medical emergencies here.”

 

 

ANS:  A

Objective: 1. Define the concept of global health and its importance to nursing.

1. 296

Heading: Measuring Global Health > Importance to United States

Integrated Processes: Teaching/Learning

Client Need: Health Promotion and Maintenance

Cognitive Level: Analysis [Analyzing]

Concept: Promoting Health; Nursing Roles

Difficulty: Difficult

	Feedback
A	This statement is correct. Our global world makes every country inter-related in terms of the health of its citizens and the economy and security of the rest of the world.
B	While this statement may be correct, it doesn’t answer the student’s question. Rather, our global world means that the health of one country has a profound impact on the health, economy, and security of the rest of the world.
C	While this statement may be correct, it doesn’t answer the student’s question. Rather, our global world means that the health of one country has a profound impact on the health, economy, and security of the rest of the world.
D	While this statement may be correct, it doesn’t answer the student’s question. Rather, our global world means that the health of one country has a profound impact on the health, economy, and security of the rest of the world.

 

 

PTS:   1                    CON:  Promoting Health | Nursing Roles

 

4. A nurse is teaching a class about international health policy. In that class, what does primary health care refer to?

A.	The first point of contact within the health-care system
B.	The bare minimum and essential care needed for health, both in individuals and within the community
C.	The acute care setting
D.	The coordinator of more specialized care

 

 

ANS:  B

Objective: 2. Explain the term primary health care in the context of the global community, and differentiate it from primary care.

1. 298-299

Heading: Measuring Global Health > Primary Health Care

Integrated Processes: Teaching/Learning

Client Need: Health Promotion and Maintenance

Cognitive Level: Application [Applying]

Concept: Promoting Health; Nursing Roles; Health-Care System

Difficulty: Moderate

 

	Feedback
A	This is incorrect. Primary care in the United States often refers to the first point of contact within the health-care system, or a coordinator of specialized care. In LICs, primary care refers to the bare minimum and essential care needed for health, both in the individual and in the community.
B	This is correct. Primary care in the United States often refers to the first point of contact within the health-care system, or a coordinator of specialized care. In LICs, primary care refers to the bare minimum and essential care needed for health, both in the individual and in the community.
C	This is incorrect. Primary care in the United States often refers to the first point of contact within the health-care system, or a coordinator of specialized care. In LICs, primary care refers to the bare minimum and essential care needed for health, both in the individual and in the community.
D	This is incorrect. Primary care in the United States often refers to the first point of contact within the health-care system, or a coordinator of specialized care. In LICs, primary care refers to the bare minimum and essential care needed for health, both in the individual and in the community.

 

 

PTS:   1                    CON:  Promoting Health | Nursing Roles | Health-Care System