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NR 503 Epi Final Test Questions and
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Pandemic Phase 5 - Answer: 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 - Answer: 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 - Answer: 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? - Answer: 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? -
Answer: 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



Outbreak - Answer: 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 - Answer: 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 - Answer: 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 - Answer: the principles of right and wrong that guide an individual in making decisions



Fairness - Answer: the state, condition, or quality of being fair, or free from bias or injustice;
evenhandedness.



Social Justice - Answer: 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? - Answer: 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



Norms - Answer: 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.

, values - Answer: 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. - Answer: 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? - Answer: 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) - Answer: 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 - Answer: 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.

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