Question 1

Which of the following terms is used to describe an area for study, research, and practice that places a priority on improving health and achieving equity for all people worldwide?

Accepted Answer

Global health refers to the study, research, and practice of improving health and achieving equity for all people worldwide. It includes a focus on addressing global health disparities and promoting health equity. Political activism and globalization are related concepts, but do not specifically refer to the field of global health. Global citizenship encompasses a broader range of issues related to global awareness and responsibility.

Question 2

What is the most recent reemerging disease?

Accepted Answer

Zika is the most recent reemerging disease, having caused a global outbreak between 2015 and 2016.

Question 3

Which document was the first to identify the need for urgent action for all governments, all health and development workers, and the world community to protect and promote the health of all people around the world?

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The Declaration of Alma-Ata, adopted at the International Conference on Primary Health Care in 1978, was the first to identify the need for urgent action for all governments, all health and development workers, and the world community to protect and promote the health of all people around the world. The other options, while important in their own right, did not specifically address this need as explicitly and early as the Declaration of Alma-Ata.

Question 4

Which of the following are examples of recent pandemics we have experienced around the world? Select all that apply.

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Question 5

What term is used to describe the years of life lost due to ill health and disability?

Accepted Answer

Disability-adjusted life year (DALY) is the term used to describe the number of years of life lost due to ill health, disability, or early death. It is a measure of the burden of disease that takes into account both mortality and morbidity. The DALY is calculated by adding together the years of life lost due to premature death and the years lived with disability, weighted by the severity of the disability. It is commonly used in global health research and policy to compare the impact of different diseases and conditions on populations.

Question 6

A group of nurses from Alberta are doing research on the effects of the 2010 tsunami in Indonesia. They are using a theoretical lens through which to address the intersections various social locations and to explore their corresponding forms of oppression that are inherently part of everyday experiences What theoretical perspective would the research team use to guide their research?

Accepted Answer

Postcolonial feminism is a theoretical perspective that focuses on how social, cultural, and political oppression intersect with colonialism, imperialism, and globalization. The research team is exploring the effects of the 2010 tsunami in Indonesia, which is a country that was under colonial rule for centuries before gaining independence. Postcolonial feminism would be an appropriate theoretical framework to guide their research, as it would allow them to examine the ways in which the intersections of social locations such as gender, race, and class play out in the post-tsunami context of Indonesia, while also paying attention to historical legacies of colonialism and globalization. The other options, critical gender, the nursing process, and neoliberalism, are not appropriate theoretical perspectives to guide this research, as they do not focus specifically on the intersections of oppression in postcolonial contexts.

Question 7

Debbie is working with nursing students to work from the premise that people's experiences of health and illness are culturally and geographically located. What concept is Debbie teaching the students

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Question 8

Which of the following statements is true about globalization?

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Question 9

A nurse is working for a non-profit health agency in Afghanistan. The nurse is working with a multidisciplinary team on the Sustainable Development Goals (MDG). What goal will be particularly difficult to achieve in the context of this country?

Accepted Answer

Gender equality can be particularly difficult to achieve in Afghanistan due to cultural and social norms that often limit women's access to education, employment opportunities, and participation in public life. Women also face significant challenges in accessing healthcare, with many cultural and religious barriers preventing them from seeking medical care from male healthcare providers. The nurse and the multidisciplinary team may need to work closely with communities and local leaders to address these complex issues and promote gender equality.

Question 10

Even though there has been a global decline in maternal mortality rates, how many women die every day from complications related to pregnancy and childbirth?

Accepted Answer

Approximately 830 women die every day from preventable causes related to pregnancy and childbirth.

Question 11

What term best describes the statement "a constellation of processes by which nations, businesses, and people are becoming more connected and interdependent via increased economic integration, communication exchange, and cultural diffusion"?

Accepted Answer

The term that best describes the statement is globalization. Globalization refers to the process of increased interconnectedness and interdependence among nations, businesses, and people across the world, brought about by factors such as advancements in technology, transportation, and communication. This has led to increased economic integration, communication exchange, and cultural diffusion. The concepts of world health and world trade are related to globalization but do not encompass the broad range of interconnectedness that globalization entails. The term "global village" is also related to globalization but is a more colloquial term often associated with the social and cultural implications of globalization.

Question 12

What is considered a key marker for the overall health status of families, communities, and societies, and it is upheld as an indicator for the overall health of people?

Accepted Answer

The health of women and children is considered a key marker for the overall health status of families, communities, and societies. It is also upheld as an indicator for the overall health of people. This is because women and children are vulnerable populations and their health is closely linked to the health of the community as a whole. Improving the health of women and children can lead to better health outcomes for everyone.

Question 13

Which of the following statements is true about the Sustainable Development Goals?

Accepted Answer

The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are a set of 17 goals adopted by the United Nations General Assembly in 2015 to address social, economic, and environmental issues. These goals are supported by 12 thematic groups that are solutions oriented and aim to provide actionable recommendations for achieving the SDGs. Thus, the correct option is B. The thematic groups cover a wide range of issues, including poverty, health, education, gender equality, clean energy, and biodiversity, among others.

Question 14

What is the underlying contributing factor that makes children more vulnerable to severe illness?

Accepted Answer

Malnutrition weakens a child's immune system and makes them more susceptible to severe illnesses. Lack of proper nutrition can lead to stunted growth, poor cognitive development, and increased risk of infections. Diarrhea and respiratory illnesses can be a result of malnutrition, but they are not the underlying contributing factor that makes children more vulnerable to severe illness. Lack of education is not a direct contributing factor to children's vulnerability to severe illness.

Question 15

A nursing instructor is teaching a class about global citizenship. How many nurses worldwide provide front line care?

Accepted Answer

According to the World Health Organization, there are approximately 13 million nurses worldwide who provide front line care.

Question 16

Which of the following was included as one of the Millennium Development Goals?

Accepted Answer

The Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) were eight international development goals for the year 2015 that had been established following the Millennium Summit of the United Nations in 2000, and improving maternal health was one of them. The other MDGs included eradicating extreme poverty and hunger; achieving universal primary education; promoting gender equality; reducing child mortality; combating HIV/AIDS, malaria, and other diseases; ensuring environmental sustainability; and developing a global partnership for development.

Question 17

There is strong evidence indicating that most of the global burden of disease are caused by which of the following?

Accepted Answer

The social determinants of health, including factors such as poverty, education, and access to healthcare, are significant contributors to the global burden of disease. Political instability and nurse migration may have some impact on health outcomes, but they are not the primary causes of the burden of disease. Global health diplomacy focuses more on policies and partnerships for global health improvement rather than addressing the root causes of disease.

Question 18

What is the leading cause of death worldwide?

Accepted Answer

Ischemic heart disease, which is also known as coronary artery disease or coronary heart disease, is the leading cause of death worldwide. In 2019, it caused 8.9 million deaths globally, making up 16% of all deaths.

Question 19

Thomas is a community health nurse working in global health. He is using advanced methods and technologies to improve his ability to promote health while reducing health disparities. What specific method is Thomas using?

Accepted Answer

Precision public health involves using advanced methods and technologies to improve the ability to promote health while reducing health disparities. This aligns with Thomas's approach as a community health nurse working in global health. Global health ethics, advanced social health, and global health diplomacy do not necessarily involve the use of advanced methods and technologies to achieve their goals.

Question 20

Thomas is a community health nurse working in global health. He is working to increase the prominence of health issues in foreign policy decision making. What area is Thomas working in?

Accepted Answer

Thomas is working in global health diplomacy, which is the intersection of global health and foreign policy decision making. He is working to increase the prominence of health issues in foreign policy decision making, which is an important aspect of global health diplomacy.

Quiz 33: Global Health