- 1932 british doc study
- Rando control tryle
- Corbolt study
Extperimental vs observational
1. Define Epidemiology, and apply examples, (Pgs. 222-223 and
255-258).
The sicence that helps us understand the strength of the association between
exposures and health effects
Often used for occupationally related illness
It can be challenging to find control groups if the environmental exposure of
concern is air water or food
2. Describe Epidemiologist investigation, (Pgs. 258-259).
The study of the occurrence and distribution of health related states or events
in specific populations
They investigate the distribution or patten of health events in populations to
characterize health outcomes in terms of what who where whne how and why
3. Define the following Epidemiological terms, and apply
examples of each, (Pgs. 262):
Proportions: a type of ratio in which the denominator
includes the numerator
Risk: the probability that an event will occur withina
specific time period
Rates: measure of the frequency of a health event in a
defined population usually in a specified period of time
Describe the Epidemiological Triangle, and apply examples,( Pgs.
266-268).
Developed a a way of identifying causative factors, transmission and
risk related to infectious diseases
o Define toxicology, and provide examples, (Pgs. 221-222).
Basic science that contributes to our understanding of health effects
o List the environmental multidisciplinary team members
and their role, (Pg. 222).
Air water soil food temp humidity and wind
o Compare the environmental investigation process with
the nursing process, (Pgs. 223-228.
Risks can be assessed by medium air water soil or food
o Discuss the leading causes of pollution, (Pgs. 226-227).
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o Define each level of prevention (Pgs. 268-269, 922-925)
,and apply examples within the Community, (i.e. School: Pg. 925-
929, Workplace: Pg. 948, Church: Pg. 976-979, and Public Health
Departments:( Pgs.1006).
o Describe the qualifications and role/functions of nurses in
local, state, and national public health departments, (Pgs. 994-996
and 998-1001), school health (Pgs. 917-919), occupational health
(Pgs. 939-940 and 948-953), and parish or church-based health, ( Pgs.
976-980). Be able to apply these roles in each setting. Note the
nursing roles are multifaceted including:
Clinician (BSN, NP, CNS, MPH) a largely autonomous
practice including assessments, diagnosis, screening, surveillance,
iny care, case finding and management, health promotion and
protection, counseling, advocate, administering medications, and
treatment.
Educator (MPH, MSPH, MSN) client, family and population
education, community and political officials, media educator, risk
education, others.
Leader/Administrator: (MPH MSN MBA) organizational and
fiscal skills, political and negotiator skills, allocator coordinator,
liaison
Consultant (MSN, MPH, MSPH, DrPH, DNP, PhD) clinical
expertise and leadership skills, and possibly research skills.
o Researcher (DrPH, PhD, DNP) clinical research, grant
writing, publishing, developing protocols, etc.
o
Describe the roles of Federal Public Health agencies, and
apply examples, (Pgs. 994-996).
Discuss the functions of OSHA, (Pgs. 953-955).
Analyze the unique self-nurturing and renewal needs of
Parish nurses, (Pgs. 988-990).
Question 1
6.67 out of 6.67 points
Primary prevention (Select all that apply)
Selected
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