This North American country that has territory controlled under Queen Elizabeth II.
Canada
100
Name a side effect of prolonged usages of technology.
Computer Vision Syndrome, Insomnia, or Obesity are acceptable answer.
100
Because of high drug costs, how many out of 10 have unfilled prescriptions and skipped doses?
1 in 10.
100
Define: Transcultural Nursing
Nursing practice that recognizes and appreciates cultural differences in healthcare beliefs, values, and customs.
200
This African country currently suffers from HIV/AIDS and Malaria.
Nigeria
200
Why is it sometimes hard for people in the Philippines, especially the poor, to seek quality care?
Hospitals or health clinics may be as far as 4-5 miles if not situated near a town center or urban development.
200
Less than what percent is the number of minority nurses in America?
Less than 25-30%
200
What is a midwife?
A person (typically a woman) trained to assist women in childbirth.
300
This Pacific Island country is home to a people recently devastated by Typhoon Haiyan.
It is also the home of your captain and esteemed alum of the Mount, President Corazon Aquino of the Philippines.
The Philippines
300
What is malaria?
* Please explain and not say "It is a disease" *
It is a life-threatening (in many cases) blood disease involving a parasite that invades red blood cells.
300
In Nigeria, there is a 97% percent risk of malaria, making it more prevalent than which health issue?
HIV or AIDS is acceptable.
300
Like in Canada and Mexico, how do Nurses try to get involved in health care issues, especially with other nurses?
They are involved in committees, go through Evidence Based Practice, served as teachers, speak to government and nursing officials/boards to increase scope of practice and number. Any of these answers are acceptable.
400
This North American country is currently experiencing sanitation issues with water supplies.
Mexico
400
Describe the current state of Mexican water supplies and results of drinking the water.
Water supplies are polluted with toxins, resulting in adverse health effects/diseases (water-borne and gastrointestinal) including diarrhea.
400
What accounts for roughly 80% of the infections in the developing world?
Water-borne diseases
400
Why should nurses use a holistic transcultural approach with clients?
It takes into account all aspects of client needs, including psychological, physical, and social.
500
This is the country we are currently in.
It is above Mexico below Canada.
The United States.
500
What is the goal of Acute Care, and why is that goal an issue?
Goal: To discharge patients as soon as possible by providing "necessary" treatments for short time periods.
Issue: Progress on wait times for key procedures have stalled as drug costs are high.
500
From the 25-30% of minority Nurses in America, how many Filipinos work as Nurses?
Over 5,600,000 nurses.
(3,000,000 are licensed RNs while the other 2,600,000 are employed in Nursing).
500
Name a role of the nurse in Mexico's National Water Program.
- Start donations that builds on helping schools and areas achieve better water supplies.
- Involvement in Nursing Committees.
- Using Evidence Based Practice.