UPNS 113 Human Dev Chapter 25 - Review Questions

Which of the following statements is NOT correct concerning the Covid 19 Pandemic? A. Countries that heed warnings and respond more quickly have better outcomes B. We are not definitively sure of the country of origin, but we suspect China C. Historically pandemics occur on average every 10 years D. The incidence and mortality rate has differed from country to country

B. We are not definitively sure of the country of origin, but we suspect China

Which of the following statements is correct concerning global disease transmission? (Select all that apply.) a. Fragile states have higher risks of transmission from emerging infections b. The frequency of pandemics is decreasing c. Fifty percent (50%) of the earth's forests remain intact d. The Covid-19 virus may have its origin in animal sources of disease

a. Fragile states have higher risks of transmission from emerging infections d. The Covid-19 virus may have its origin in animal sources of disease

Which of the following statements is true concerning influenza? (Select all that apply.) a. Influenza is often mild, resolving on its own b. The best prevention for influenza is wearing a mask in public c. Strains (variants) are common for Covid-19 but are unusual with influenza d. Influenza rarely affects children e. It is difficult to find the right "mix" of strains for a vaccine

a. Influenza is often mild, resolving on its own e. It is difficult to find the right "mix" of strains for a vaccine

Which of the following statements about the Zika virus is correct? (Select all that apply.) a. The actual disease is generally mild for most people b. Tick control measures should be put in place to control Zika c. The disease first surfaced in the early 1970s d. Zika virus can cause microcephaly of the newborn e. Zika can result in neurological complications including Guillain-Barré syndrome

a. The actual disease is generally mild for most people. d. Zika virus can cause microcephaly of the newborn e. Zika can result in neurological complications including Guillain-Barré syndrome

Which country emits the most climate-warming greenhouse gases? a. Venezuela b. China c. India d. US

b. China

Which of the following statements is true concerning a life course approach? a. This approach can be used regardless of level of health literacy b. This approach considers critical stages and transitions c. This approach is best used with persons who practice energy therapies d. This approach utilizes meditation to uncover key data

b. This approach considers critical stages and transitions

Which of the following best describes the term "social determinants of health" used by the World Health Organization? a. Cultural constraints limiting a population's health literacy b. Socioeconomic indicators for secondary education. c. Conditions in which people are born, grow, live, work and age d. Immutable risk factors for disease affecting a society

c. Conditions in which people are born, grow, live, work and age

A nurse is working with UNAIDS to fight against HIV/AIDS at the global level. Which of the following activities would the nurse most likely be involved in? a. Preparing persons that death will usually follow within 5 years of diagnosis even with newer treatments b. Teaching persons to disinfect the toilet with bleach after use by an HIV positive person c. Promoting measures which lead to early diagnosis d. Teaching persons how to initiate respiratory precautions

c. Promoting measures which lead to early diagnosis

Which of the following statements is correct concerning air pollution? a. Pollution causes significant COPD but impact on heart disease is minimal. b. Unlike excess greenhouse gases, most people are not impacted by air pollution. c. Most pollutants are relatively large particles which become trapped in the lungs. d. Fine particles from pollutants penetrate the lungs then enter the circulation.

d. Fine particles from pollutants penetrate the lungs then enter the circulation.

Which is a predicted outcome secondary to global warming? a. Fish will not be significantly affected. b. Warmer air holds less moisture so drier climates will result. c. The southwest will experience more precipitation. d. Heavier rains and snowfall will likely result.

d. Heavier rains and snowfall will likely result.