ADVANCED EXAMS FOR NR 503

ADVANCED EXAMS FOR NR 503
Health disparities - CORRECT ANSWER-differences in health outcomes among groups
Population - CORRECT ANSWER-A group of individuals that belong to the same
species and live in the same area
How are outcomes measured? - CORRECT ANSWER-the end result after
treatment/intervention that describes a patients health status
social justice theory - CORRECT ANSWER-relates advocacy, health disparities and
outcomes (equality)
primary intervention - CORRECT ANSWER-an intervention that occurs before the onset
of the disease
secondary intervention - CORRECT ANSWER-after disease but before symptoms
*screening*
health inequity - CORRECT ANSWER-a difference or disparity in health outcomes that
is systematic, avoidable, and unjust
Social Justice - CORRECT ANSWER-the defense of human dignity by ensuring that
essential human needs are met and that essential human rights are protected for all
people
Campaign for Action - CORRECT ANSWER-limit health disparities across the nation
Sources of epidemiological data - CORRECT ANSWER-HP 2020, Quick Health Data
Online System, NCHS, AAMC, Health Equity
Screening and Diagnostic Tests - CORRECT ANSWER-** population specific
** should be tested and have available statistics that speak to their specificity,
sensitivity, and + predictive value