Factors Influencing Health

A nurse is working with a nonprofit organization to improve understanding of the etiology of congenital defects. This is an example of which category of health determinants?

Biology and genetics- congenital defects would be classified as examples of biologic and genetic determinants of health.

Deanna is explaining to Mr. Mason that diabetes and COPD are examples of what type of illness?

Chronic illness- a chronic illness persists for longer than months and may increase in severity and then be better controlled, but is not a disease that will completely be eliminated.

Which topics are key issues in social and community context as a social determinant of health?

Discrimination- the unjust treatment of individuals based on differences, is a key issue in social and community context as a social determinant of health. Civic participation- an individual's involvement in activities addressing public concerns, is a key issue in social and community context as a social determinant of health. Incarceration rates- Incarceration rates are a key issue in social and community context as a social determinant of health.

As Deanna is talking with Mr. Mason, he tells her that he figures he will eventually get diabetes since his father and two brothers had type 2 diabetes. This is considered what type of risk factor?

Genetic predisposes a person to specific illness, such as diabetes. Family history increases the chance for the patient to develop the disease.

Mr. Mason says to Deanna that he doesn't see any reason to quit smoking; he already has COPD, so it wouldn't do any good. According to the stages of the behavior change model, how should Deanna respond?

It is hard to quit smoking. What things are important to you now? What will be important to you over the next year?

Match the key issue to its social determinant of health: Education Economic Stability Health and Health Care Neighborhood and built environment

Language and literacy Food security Access to primary care Access to healthy foods

Which factor is a key issue for a social determinant of health that increases a patient's heath risk?

Poverty- is a key issue for a social determinant of health that increases a patient's health risk.

Which factors negatively affect neighborhoods and build environments?

Radon exposure-is an indoor environmental factor that can negatively affect person's health by increasing the likelihood of respiratory illness. Food deserts-a community that lacks access to affordable nutritious food, which negatively affects neighborhoods and built environments. Crowded conditions- usually the result of poor quality or inadequate housing, which contributes to health problems such s infectious and/or chronic diseases. These conditions negatively affect neighborhoods and built environments.

Which factor would be classified as a genetic or biologic determinant of health?

Risk for breast cancer- biologic and

Match each genetics term with the appropriate example or definition: Cystic Fibrosis Epigenetics Coronary Heart Disease Turner syndrome

Single Gene disorder Study of gene modification Multifactorial Chromosomal

Deanna knows that Mr. Mason needs to quit smoking to improve his health. What factors should she take into consideration that could affect Mr. Mason's willingness to engage in health promotion activities?

Socioeconomic status Access to resources Other chronic illnesses Mental and physical health Cognitive status Encouragement by health care providers Age