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NR 442 week 7: Global Population Health:
Questions & Answers
Which is the best example of a global organization? (Ans-
- An alliance involving many different countries assisting countries in need of resources for the well-being of their citizens, like the United Nations. Which are true statements about global organizations? Select all that apply. (Ans- Mobilize members from multiple countries who provide a local perspective and can bridge cultural gaps between partners Partner to share research, resources, and manpower to meet the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals Ready to defend against infectious diseases that can rapidly cross borders to devastate populations in any country Provide financial support for health systems in low resource countries by partnering with organizations from high-resource countries
What are some current threats facing global organizations? Select all that apply. (Ans-
- Economic instability
- Re-emerging diseases
- Natural disasters and catastrophic weather events
- Political instability Match the historical situation with the type of global threat that occurred. (Ans- Political instability----suspension... War----attacks.... Economic instability---- collapse of oil industry... Brain --- drain northern city/village... Which are principles of strategic partnership? Select all that apply. (Ans-
- culturally appropriate
Foundation--- An entity that supports charitable activities by making grants to unrelated organizations or institutions or to individuals for scientific, educational, cultural, religious, or other charitable purposes In preparing for a trip to another country with a global partner, how would you determine which medications to bring? (Ans- - Utilize the World Health Organization's medication list In the Case Study: Shoes for Haiti, which of the following occurred? (Ans-
- The team showed cultural humility in donating shoes to an orphanage in a neighboring town. You are interested in doing some aid work with a global organization and you receive information from Nurses Aid International. Review the following description and select any of the phrases that may be concerning. (Ans-
- spreading our message
- wear specific uniforms that identify our group
- post on social media
Which questions would give you more information about the ethics of this organization? (Ans-
- "Are there restrictions on what I publish on social media while working in communities in other countries?"
- "How do you ensure your uniforms are culturally appropriate for the country?"
- "I'm going to school to be a Registered Nurse. Can I practice my medication administration skills while I'm there?"
- "What type of guidelines do you have regarding communicating the beliefs of the organization?" In going on an aid mission with this organization, which items are important to consider? Select all that apply. (Ans-
- You are traveling to a low-income country.
You are searching for a position with a nongovernmental organization. While you applied with multiple organizations, you have not had a call back with interest. Which is most likely to be the next step? (Ans- - Look for a volunteer position with a nongovernmental organization How can you evaluate the quality of an aid organization? (Ans-
- Do they follow global standards or guidelines?
- Do they have the support of well-known international organizations?
- Are their financials transparent? Match the global standards with a description of the standard. (Ans- sphere standards--- This is considered the gold standard providing best practices and universal minimum standards in disaster response.
Working Group on Ethics Guidelines for Global Health Training--- These provide guidance on ethics and best practices for training and academic institutions who sponsor global field programs. WHO drug list--- This is a guide to national and institutional essential medicine lists to improve access to medicines, availability, safety, and cost-effectiveness for adults and children. Identify the qualities that best describe the example of partnership. (Ans- Sustainable
- The organizational goal is to work themselves out of a job as the local partners learn and grow in leadership and fiscal stewardship, eventually running the organization with minimal oversight from outside the country. Unilateral
- Nursing students come to the country to practice their skills, learn about the culture, and receive credit for time served. The local community provides housing, meals, and access to experiences for little or no cost for the guests during their in-country stay. Culturally inappropriate
Proper sanitation practices implemented through population-based health care can reduce which of the following? (Ans-
- Decrease in diarrhea related illness.
- Reduction in death from dehydration
- Spread of cholera Which of the following types of healthcare delivery was globalized through the Alma-Ata Declaration? (Ans- - Population based healthcare delivery Dr. John Snow found an outbreak of Cholera in a London town. Which method did he use to discover this? (Ans- - Tracing of infected clients to contaminated water pump. Match the organization with their accomplishment to global healthcare delivery: (Ans- Organization created policy to address immigration health issues and recurrent yellow fever outbreaks in 1924-- Pan-American Sanitary Bureau
Largest funding organization of global health who constructed public health schools, training personnel to treat tropical diseases-- John D. Rockefeller foundation Formation of a health committee to work with other international organizations to coordinate healthcare expansion across the globe-- League of Nations Approved the framework for what would become the World Health Organization-- United Nations When sick people seek healthcare and can select services based on price and availability, this is an example of which type of healthcare delivery? (Ans- ---Market-based Primary care services that offer both wellness prevention, and illness care in a setting where a client's wellbeing is part of the healthcare delivery is which of the following healthcare delivery models? (Ans- --- Population-based
- What percentage of the population uses basic sanitation services? The nurse understands that ------------can lead to cholera and cause------- ----In addition----------can lead to--------------Finally, malaria is caused by-- ------------and therefore-------------------is a good prevention practice. (Ans- - poor sanitation
- diarrheal illness
- sexual contact
- HIV infection
- mosquito bites
- insecticide treated bed nets. Identify the following potential interventions as indicated, nonessential, and contraindicated (Ans- Indicated: --Community education campaign on water purification --Offer free condoms with instructions on use to communities --Initiate antiviral protocols and medication for HIV prophylaxis in newborns Nonessential: --Increase availability of oral contraceptive therapy
Contraindicated: --Discourage any sexual activity within the community Match the action with its greatest impact on the community. (Ans- Diarrheal diseases---Community education campaign on water purification HIV/AIDS---Offer free condoms with instructions on use to communities Malaria---Distribute insecticide impregnated bed netting to families in the community After comparing the initial and most recent causes of death in Zambia, specify if the listed cause below has improved, not changed, or declined. (Ans- Improved: --Reduction in HIV and HIV related disease --Reduction in diarrhea related illnesses --Reduction in malaria No change: Declined:
What is one of the biggest threats to developing countries being able to grow economically and make a better life for their citizens? (Ans- - Size of population Sort the type of challenges a nation faces by whether it is developed or developing. (Ans- Developing countries:
- Trade challenges
- Housing shortages
- Food shortages
- War Developed countries:
- Pollution
- Stress
- Disease
- Violence What is meant by the epidemiological transition? (Ans- - A change from mainly infectious diseases to chronic diseases What assumption underlies the Declaration of Alma Ata? (Ans- - Health is a fundamental human right.
Why is understanding patterns of health across countries so important? (Ans- - It offers data on which diseases are prevalent and whether those diseases pose a threat to other nations. A client who speaks English is from a culture with which the nurse is unfamiliar. Therefore, a cultural assessment should be attempted. What specific questions should the nurse ask? Select all that apply. (Ans- - What do you think helps you stay healthy?"
- "Do you practice a regular religious faith?"
- "Can you tell me where your family is from?" Compare the data (World Health Organization, 2020) below between Ethiopia and the United States. Click to select all the cues (or data) that need further follow-up. (Ans- - 2.
- 43
- 36.5/
- 50.74/ In reviewing the rate of sanitation use, for which additional information should the nurse ask? Select all that apply. (Ans- - Rates of illness caused by contaminated water.
- Hand out information on oral fluid replacement recommendations from World
- Health Organization Planned for the Future:
- Increase tuberculosis testing and treatment
- Increase outreach missions to offer antenatal health services Contraindicated:
- Sell intravenous fluids at the local villages When using educational material to teach proper sanitation techniques, which actions will lead to the most success? Select all that apply. (Ans- - Utilizing simple graphics illustrating all concepts
- Asking villagers to demonstrate key concepts
- Laminate quick reference materials
- Offering written information in the native language
Which goals would be measurable in demonstrating success in improving health in Ethiopia? Select all that apply. (Ans- - Reduced reported diarrhea illness
- Reduced mortality rate for children under 5 You notice that tuberculosis has the highest mortality rate in the country you will be travelling to. Which of the following does that say about this country? (Ans- - They have not made an epidemiological transition yet. Which of the following was proposed in the Declaration of Alma Ata? Select all that apply. (Ans- - Health is not only the absence of disease, but also a complete state of well-being.
- Health is a fundamental right, and the attainment of health should be a global goal. Which organization connects nations, organizations, and people to promote health and keep the world safe so everyone can attain the highest level of health? (Ans- - World Health Organization In a developing country, which concerns could affect the health of that village? Select all that apply. (Ans- ALL
- Type of government
