Deck 16: Wellness: an Integrated Perspective

Question 1

A patient who is planning international travel to a developing country asks the provider about vaccinations. Which is true about pretravel vaccines?

A) Country-specific guidelines are provided by individual embassies.
B) Malaria vaccine is the most important vaccine for worldwide travel.
C) Requirements should be reviewed at least 4 to 6 weeks prior to travel.
D) There are at least five required vaccines for entry into certain countries.

Answer 1

C

Question 2

What is a goal of the Healthy People initiative?

A) To increase a patient's quality of life
B) To create physical environments that promote proper health
C) To achieve health equality by eliminating disparities
D) To provide free health care to those unable to pay for care
E) To promote healthy behaviors across all life stages

Answer 2

C

Question 3

An international traveler plans to travel to Kenya in sub-Saharan Africa. Which is an important disease precaution for this person?

A) Carrying chloroquine to take as needed
B) Starting prophylactic doxycycline before travel
C) Taking precautions against Chikungunya fever
D) Understanding how Ebola virus is transmitted

Answer 3

B