Healthy People Initiative: Objectives and Key Concepts, Exams of Nursing

A comprehensive overview of the healthy people initiative, focusing on its objectives, iterations, and key concepts. It covers topics such as leading health indicators, social determinants of health, substance use disorders, food insecurity, healthcare costs, integrative healthcare, and complementary and alternative medicine approaches. Questions and answers that help reinforce understanding of these important public health issues, making it a valuable resource for students and healthcare professionals alike. It also explores various health programs and their specific criteria, such as wic, emergency food assistance, and school lunch programs. This resource is designed to enhance knowledge and promote critical thinking about health equity and well-being.

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2025/2026

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NR222 edapt week2
which statement is true about healthy people initiative - ANS -- a
program to promote, strengthen, and evaluate the nation's efforts to
improve the health and well-being of all people
core objective - ANS -- 355 measurable objectives that are associated
with 10-year targets
- they reflect high-priority public health issues and are associated with
evidence-based interventions
- 23 of these objectives are termed leading health indicators (LHIs)
- ex: reduce the proportion of students in grades 9-12 who report
sunburn
- ex: increase the proportion of females who get screened for breast
cancer
developmental objectives - ANS -- objectives that represent high-
priority public health issues but do not yet have reliable baseline data
- ex: increase the proportion of females at increased risk who get
genetic counseling for breast and/or ovarian cancer
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NR222 edapt week

which statement is true about healthy people initiative - ANS - - a program to promote, strengthen, and evaluate the nation's efforts to improve the health and well-being of all people core objective - ANS - - 355 measurable objectives that are associated with 10-year targets

  • they reflect high-priority public health issues and are associated with evidence-based interventions
  • 23 of these objectives are termed leading health indicators (LHIs)
  • ex: reduce the proportion of students in grades 9-12 who report sunburn
  • ex: increase the proportion of females who get screened for breast cancer developmental objectives - ANS - - objectives that represent high- priority public health issues but do not yet have reliable baseline data
  • ex: increase the proportion of females at increased risk who get genetic counseling for breast and/or ovarian cancer

research objectives - ANS - - objectives that represent public health issues with a high health or economic burden or significant disparities between population groups but are not yet associated with evidence- based interventions

  • ex: increase the proportion of people who discuss interventions to prevent cancer with their providers
  • ex: increase the proportion of people with colorectal cancer who get tested for lynch syndrome the major difference between healthy people 2020 and 2030 is the _____ focus on health equity, ____________ , and _______ - ANS - - increased
  • social determinants of health
  • health literacy first iteration - ANS - - 1990
  • the first set of measurable 10-year objectives for improving health and well-being nationwide
  • it focused on decreasing deaths throughout the life span and on increasing independence among older adults second iteration - ANS - - 2000
  • was guided by three goals: increase the span of healthy life, reduce health disparities, and achieve access to preventive services for all

leading health indicators - ANS - - a small subset of 23 high-priority healthy people 2030 core objectives selected to drive action toward improving health and well-being in 2030, LHIs are categorized by - ANS - - all ages (10 LHIs)

  • infants (1 LHI)
  • children and adolescents (4 LHIs)
  • adults and older adults (8 LHIs) a major goal of healthy people 2030 is to increase the number of people with medical insurance. what is the target goal for this objective
  • ANS - - increase the number of persons under 65 with medical insurance from 89% to 92% how are healthy people 2030 objectives categorized - ANS - - by health behavior
  • by population
  • by health condition
  • by social determinants of health
  • by the setting

when reviewing the core objectives related to social determinants of health, which are the goals for healthy people 2030 - ANS - - increase social and community support

  • create neighborhoods that promote health and safety
  • increase educational opportunities substance use disorder is associated with several destructive social conditions. for which conditions should the nurse assess - ANS - - financial problems
  • child abuse
  • intimate partner violence
  • marital issues which client behaviors are suspicious of excessive substance use - ANS - - concentration problems
  • self-inflicted trauma
  • frequent injuries
  • history of attempted suicide
  • easily agitated what is a leading health indicator - ANS - - objective that focuses on factors that are major cause of morbidity or mortality
  • national school lunch program
  • child and adult care food program special supplemental nutrition program for women, infants, and children - ANS - - must be pregnant, postpartum, and/or breastfeeding emergency food assistance program - ANS - - each state receives food based on unemployment rate and number of households living below the poverty level national school lunch program - ANS - - must be homeless, migrant, or a foster child child and adult care food program - ANS - - must be an adult over the age of 60 enrolled in a participating daycare center which healthy people 2030 leading health indicator is aimed at reducing healthcare costs - ANS - - increase the proportion of people with health insurance healthcare costs in the united states are ____ annually. this is _______ similar peer countries - ANS - - increasing
  • in opposition to

which statement is true regarding healthcare value in the united states in 2020 - ANS - - despite high spending, the U.S. has poor healthcare outcomes what are the primary causes of increased healthcare spending in the united states - ANS - - new prescription drug development

  • advanced technology
  • innovations in care the goal is to increase the proportion of adults under 65 years with health insurance. reducing ____ barriers will increase _______ - ANS - - financial
  • insurance coverage integrative healthcare - ANS - - brings conventional and complementary approaches together in a coordinated way
  • aims for a multidisciplinary, coordinated approach between several different providers and institutions acting together to care for the whole person
  • also abbreviated as CAM (complementary and alternative medicine)
  • describe holistic approaches that are not part of conventional medical treatment

passive relaxation - ANS - - calms the body and mind without intentionally tightening and relaxing muscle groups

  • slow abdominal breathing is used in conjunction with imagining that relaxation is flowing through specific body parts
  • this type of relaxation is used for clients who experience discomfort or exhaustion with active muscle contracting meditation - ANS - - is any activity that limits stimulus input by directing attention to a single unchanging or repetitive stimulus so that the person becomes more aware of self
  • it involves relaxing the body and calming the mind imagery - ANS - - therapy that uses conscious mind to create mental images to stimulate physical changes in the body, improve perceived well-being, and enhance self-awareness
  • is often combined with relaxation techniques common herbs - ANS - - ginseng
  • ginkgo biloba
  • garlic
  • aloe
  • echinacea
  • valerian root

ginseng - ANS - - common use

increased physical endurance, improved immune function

  • potential drug interaction

    anticoagulants, non-steroidal anti-inflammatories, and MAO inhibitors (enhances effects) ginkgo biloba - ANS - - common use improved memory

  • potential drug interaction

    anticoagulants and non-steroidal anti-inflammatories (enhances effects) garlic - ANS - - common use elevated blood cholesterol levels

  • potential drug interaction

    anticoagulants (enhances effects) aloe - ANS - - common use accelerated wound healing

  • potential drug interaction

    interferes with furosemide and other loop diuretics

  • may cause severe liver toxicity and uterine contractions during pregnancy ephedra - ANS - - used as a bronchodilator, cardiac stimulant, and in weight loss products
  • unsafe for clients with hypertension, diabetes, or thyroid disease
  • do not consume with caffeine liferoot - ANS - - used as a menstrual flow stimulant
  • may cause hepatoxicity comfrey - ANS - - used for wound healing and anti-inflammatory effects
  • contains carcinogenic properties
  • may be hepatoxic calamus - ANS - - used as a fever reducer and digestive aid
  • contains carcinogenic properties
  • may damage kidneys and cause seizures which are common problems associated with the use of herbal supplements - ANS - - may interfere with prescribed medications
  • may contain carcinogenic properties
  • may contain pesticides
  • amount of ingredient varies by manufacturer a client is admitted to the ICU for treatment of a deep vein thrombosis. as part of treatment, the client is started on an anticoagulant called heparin. when reviewing the client's history of supplement use, which potential interaction should be reported to healthcare provider - ANS - - ginseng a client suffers from an anxiety disorder and does not want to take medications. which therapy teaches the client self-regulation and voluntary self-control over specific physiologic responses - ANS - - biofeedback