Week six quiz

What percentage of the Australian population lives in rural and remote areas?

• 10

• 28

• 35

• 50

Which of the following is a major health disparity experienced by people in rural and remote areas?

• Higher rates of vaccinations

• Lower rates of chronic diseases

• Higher rates of hospitalisation

• Better mental health services

Which classification divides Australia into metropolitan, rural, and remote zones?

• Regional Area Classification (RAC)

• Rural remote and metropolitan area (RRMA)

• Urban and Rural Classification (URC)

• National Health Division (NHD)

What is the term used to describe the use of information and communications technologies in support of health and healthcare services?

• Telemedicine

• eHealth

• mHealth

• Digital Health

A significant challenge in remote area nursing is the ________ of healthcare professionals, leading to high patient-to-provider ratios.

People living in rural and remote areas often have higher rates of _______ diseases and preventable deaths compared to those in urban areas.

Match the health disparity with its description:

• Higher rates of chronic diseases

• Mental health challenges

• High rates of maternal/infant mortality

• Poorer health outcomes

• Increased prevalence of mental illnesses

• Limited healthcare access

• Fewer facilities & facilities far apart

• Maternal and child health issues

All of Australia outside of the major cities is considered ​​ ​ (a)  

• rural and remote
• urban
• metropolitan

Strategies to Overcome Challenges in Remote Nursing

• Mobile Health Clinics

• Challenge: Professional Isolation

• Emergency Transport Solutions

• Challenge: Workforce Shortages

• Professional Networks and Forums

• Challenge: Resource Limitations

• Financial Incentives for workers

• Challenge: Geographical Isolation

Catergorise the following as either a health disparity or a strategy to overcome a challenge:

Groups:

(a) HEALTH DISPARITY

,

(b) STRATEGY

• Community-based care programs

• Higher rates of chronic diseases

• Limited access to preventitive care

• Telehealth services