Question 1

Assuming that an individual's own perspective is correct and shared by others is known as:

Accepted Answer

Assuming that an individual's own perspective is correct and shared by others is known as ethnocentrism.

Question 2

Which of the following "investment" themes has been identified by the National Institute of Nursing Research? (select all that apply)

Accepted Answer

The National Institute of Nursing Research has identified five themes that promote health and prevent disease, improve quality of life through symptom management, and support palliative and end-of-life care, innovation, and nurse scientists.

Question 3

The devaluing of beliefs, values, and customs of others is known as:

Accepted Answer

Racism is defined as the devaluing of beliefs, values, and customs of others.

Question 4

Which factor may have the most influence in changing the health behavior of a single, adult woman who smokes and is the care provider for her mother, her own children, and granddaughter?

Accepted Answer

Motivational factors play a role in influencing attitudinal changes. A financial incentive is an example of a motivating factor. For this woman, who is financially responsible for the health and well-being of other individuals, finances will likely play a significant role in motivating her actions. Remember that education regarding the benefits of not smoking is not enough. Thus, the $10 gift card may have the most influence in changing her health behavior.

Question 5

Which of the following demonstrates a nurse taking action to promote health and prevent disease?

Accepted Answer

Solutions for health promotion are focused on individual and government involvement. To promote health and wellness, an emphasis must be placed on primary prevention. This is often related to actions such as education that influence lifestyle choices. In the preceding example, educating a person about the advantages of a heart-healthy diet during a home visit serves to influence lifestyle choices.

Question 6

Building a partnership with an obese individual who is trying to lose weight requires the nurse to:

Accepted Answer

Nurses must work with individuals to determine what they are willing to do to lose weight. To do this successfully, nurses must know what options are available to the individuals for weight loss. Once nurses learn about the methods of weight loss, they can then develop goals for weight loss with the individual.

Question 7

Which interventions address both the National Institute of Nursing Research themes and the overall goals of the Healthy People 2020 leading health indicators? (select all that apply)

Accepted Answer

Establishing a new park with a well-lit track, establishing a smoking cessation campaign, and providing free condoms at all federally funded health clinics all address the National Institute of Nursing Research themes and the Healthy People 2020 leading health indicators. A park, smoking cessation campaign, and free condoms address the themes of promoting health and preventing disease and the goal of increasing quality and years of healthy life. Providing reduced-cost transportation passes to senior citizens may indirectly affect the health of this population; however, it is not directly related to the themes of the National Institute of Research (promote health and prevent disease, improve quality of life through symptom management, and support palliative and end-of-life care, innovation, and nurse scientists) or the overall goals of Healthy People 2020 (increase quality and years of healthy life and eliminate health disparities).

Question 8

An example of a Hispanic American nurse promoting cultural competency is:

Accepted Answer

Nurses must be aware of their beliefs, values, and customs. They should not assume that their perspective is correct and shared by others. Additionally, they should avoid stereotyping. Broadening one's educational base regarding cultural beliefs is a way to develop and thus promote cultural competency.

Quiz 1: Health Defined: Objectives for Promotion and Prevention