Indiana and California have the longest history of the Health Communities and Cities in the United States. Six cities with diverse populations were initially involved in the project. Some of the actions taken were 1. Addressing problems of children, teen parents, and the homeless 2. Providing fire and police protection 3. Creating no-fly zones over […]
International cooperation is an important part of the Healthy Communities and City project because 1. Many people travel to foreign countries. 2. Health problems transcend international borders. 3. Health experts live in many parts of the world. 4. The health care needs of all people are the same internationally. ESSAYBID ANSWER ANS: 2 […]
The models of community practice and assumptions professionals have about communities shape the implementation of the Health Communities and Cities process. There is a “ladder of participation” that emphasizes the lower levels, which are 1. Locality development as a process-oriented model 2. Social planning stressing rational outcomes 3. Concrete actions to change the balance of […]
The wearing of seat belts is required in many communities. Children of a certain age must be restrained in a car seat or seat belt when riding in a car. This is an example of which of the following? 1. Unilateral action of lawmakers 2. Participation in health fairs 3. Healthy public policy 4. Media […]
There are a significant number of at-risk minority groups in rural America who have some distinct concerns. The rural homeless may be seasonal farm workers and their families. Which of the following are health care needs that require nursing skills? Select all that apply. 1. Field sanitation 2. Infectious diseases 3. Maternal care services 4. […]
The Healthy Cities Movement supports the idea that 1. Healthy cities and communities must be both environmentally and socially sustainable. 2. Health public policy is in the hands of legislators. 3. Physical environments cannot be changed, so the community must develop strategies to cope with them. 4. The World Health Organization in Europe will be […]
There are several phases of Healthy Cities and Communities Strategies. The Action Phase refers to 1. Developing a detailed work plan 2. Conducting a primary assessment of the community 3. Encouraging politicians and other decision makers to commit to community capacity building 4. Developing a strategic plan ESSAYBID ANSWER ANS: 3
The Healthy Cities project was initiated in Europe at the World Health Organization. It began with the recognition that 1. Cities are unhealthy places to live 2. Half of the world’s population lives in urban areas. 3. Citizens want to have control over their health. 4. Urban areas attract many immigrants and refugees who have […]
Which of the following is a characteristic of nursing practice in rural environments? 1. Anonymity 2. Less autonomy 3. Professional isolation 4. Faster pace ESSAYBID ANSWER ANS: 3
Healthy People 2010 has a companion guide, Rural Healthy People 2010, that includes national objectives related to rural health. This focuses on 1. Providing data on rural environments 2. Improving health for vulnerable populations 3. Dictating policy to local officials in rural areas 4. Translating national objectives to achievable community objectives ESSAYBID ANSWER ANS: […]
