A nurse has promoted the introduction of health care technology ...

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A nurse has promoted the introduction of health care technology into lesser-developed countries, but this has led to less-than-satisfactory results. Which of the following best describes why this has happened?
 
  a. People do not want to use newer technol-ogy.
  b. The cost is so high that they cannot afford to use new technology.
  c. The community may not be ready for this technology.
  d. Technology is too complex for people in lesser-developed countries.

Question 2

The intergovernmental organization that focuses its efforts on assisting countries in Latin Ameri-ca is the:
 
  a. Pan American Health Organization.
  b. World Bank.
  c. World Health Organization (WHO).
  d. United Nations Children's Fund.

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Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
It is not generally a lack of desire that is a barrier to use of the new technological systems, but the lack of knowledge about them. It is essential to conduct needs assessments to learn what a com-munity has, what a community wants, and what it can sustain. Well-intended projects have failed because the most basic needs were not met, nor was recognition given to what resources and ser-vices the country could sustain.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
The Pan American Health Organization serves as a regional field office in Latin America for the WHO. The World Bank's major aim is to lend money to the lesser-developed countries so that they might use it to improve the health status of their people. The WHO addresses the wide scope and nature of the world's health problems. The United Nations Children's Fund is an ad-vocate for the health needs of women and children under the age of 5.