NUR 2015Ch07 Chapter 7: Health Disparities

Chapter 7: Health Disparities MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. A nurse is studying the increased infant mortality rate at a local hospital in a largely African American community. The nurse notes that there are very few options for ...

Chapter 7: Health Disparities MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. A nurse is studying the increased infant mortality rate at a local hospital in a largely African American community. The nurse notes that there are very few options for prenatal care in the community and recognizes that this is an example of: A. Health disparity B. Health inequity C. Health injustice D. Social determinant of health Objective: 1. Compare and contrast the concepts of health disparity, inequity, and inequality. pp. 157-158 Heading: Definitions Integrated Processes: Nursing Process Client Need: Client Need: Health Promotion and Maintenance Cognitive Level: Application [Applying] Concept: Promoting Health; Evidence-Based Practice; Pregnancy Difficulty: Difficult Feedback A A health disparity is simply a difference in health outcomes; it does not necessarily imply an unequal or unjust difference. B A health inequity is a disparity that is also unjust or unfair. C This is incorrect; a health inequity, not a health injustice, is a disparity or difference that is considered to be unjust or unfair. D A social determinant of health is one of the factors that contribute to a person’s life and health. These include the environment in which someone lives, works, or grows up. PTS: 1 CON: Promoting Health | Evidence-Based Practice | Pregnancy 2. Which of the following is the definition of health disparity? A. A difference in health outcomes B. An unequal and unjust difference in health outcomes C. A social factor that impacts health outcomes and contributes to disparity D. Access to health care for everyone without financial hardship ANS: A Objective: 1. Compare and contrast the concepts of health disparity, inequity, and inequality. pp. 158-160 Heading: Definitions Integrated Processes: N/A Client Need: Client Need: Health Promotion and Maintenance Cognitive Level: Comprehension [Understanding] Concept: Promoting Health Difficulty: Moderate Feedback A A health disparity is simply a difference in health outcomes. B A health disparity is simply a difference in health outcomes; it does not necessarily imply an unequal or unjust difference. C A health disparity is simply a difference in health outcomes; it is different from a social determinant of health. D A health disparity is simply a difference in health outcomes; the term does not imply objectives or goals such as the one stated here. PTS: 1 CON: Promoting Health 3. In many countries, which factors decrease infant mortality rate? A. Income B. Education level C. Neither 1 nor 2 D. Both 1 and 2 Objective: 2. Discuss the magnitude of health disparities both in the United States and internationally. pp. 168-169 Heading: Social Determinants of Health, Health Disparity, and Social Justice > Role of Income and Education Integrated Processes: N/A Client Need: Client Need: Health Promotion and Maintenance Cognitive Level: Knowledge [Remembering] Concept: Evidence-Based Practice Difficulty: Moderate Feedback A Both increased income and increased education are known to decrease infant mortality rate. B Both increased income and increased education are known to decrease infant mortality rate. C Both increased income and increased education are known to decrease infant mortality rate. D Both increased income and increased education are known to decrease infant mortality rate. PTS: 1 CON: Evidence-Based Practice 4. In a study performed by the Center for Economic and Political Studies, researchers found that between 2003 and 2006 the cost of health inequalities in the United States was approximately: A. $1 million B. $100 million C. $1 billion D. $1 trillion Objective: 2. Discuss the magnitude of health disparities both in the United States and internationally. pp. 160-161 Heading: Magnitude of the Problem Integrated Processes: N/A Client Need: Health Promotion and Maintenance Cognitive Level: Knowledge [Remembering] Concept: Promoting Health; Economics; Evidence-Based Practice Difficulty: Easy