Question 1

When applying the integrative model for community health promotion, a nurse assesses the neighborhood for accessibility and adequacy of care to provide treatment for medical conditions. What client system does this describe?

Accepted Answer

The integrative model for community health promotion involves assessing and addressing health needs at various levels, including the individual, family, aggregate, and community levels. When a nurse assesses the neighborhood for accessibility and adequacy of care, they are focusing on the community as a whole rather than on individuals, families, or specific groups within the community. This approach is aimed at improving health outcomes and access to care for all members of the community, making "Community" the correct answer.

Question 2

A nurse provides counseling to an obese client about the importance of good nutrition and regular exercise with the intention of helping the client avoid future chronic diseases associated with obesity. What client system and focus of care are being applied in this situation?

Accepted Answer

B

Question 3

A client wears a seat belt whenever riding in an automobile. Which of the following best describes the client's behavior?

Accepted Answer

Wearing a seat belt is an example of specific protection, as it is a preventive measure taken to protect against specific injuries from automobile accidents.

Question 4

Which of the following statements is correct?

Accepted Answer

Genes, biology, and health behavioral choices are often considered to account for around 25% of population health, while social and environmental factors play a larger role.

Question 5

A nurse provides a screening for school-aged children to screen for hearing deficits. Which of the following is being demonstrated by the nurse?

Accepted Answer

Secondary prevention aims to identify and treat diseases or conditions early on to halt or slow their progression. Screening for hearing deficits in school-aged children is an example of secondary prevention, as it seeks to catch hearing issues early to intervene promptly.

Question 6

According to Leavell and Clark, what does primary prevention consists of?

Accepted Answer

Primary prevention according to Leavell and Clark consists of health promotion and specific protection against diseases. This aims to prevent the onset of illness before the disease process begins.

Question 7

A nurse is educating the community about modifiable behaviors. Which of the following is the nurse most likely to discuss?

Accepted Answer

Smoking, poor diet, and alcohol consumption are modifiable behaviors that individuals can change to improve their health, unlike diseases, age, gender, and genetic factors which are not behaviors and are largely non-modifiable.

Question 8

A nurse is using the Health Belief Model (HBM) when developing health programs in the community. Which of the following is the nurse most likely involved in?

Accepted Answer

The Health Belief Model focuses on understanding the factors that motivate individuals to change their health behaviors, such as perceived susceptibility, severity, benefits, and barriers.

Question 9

A client walks 5 miles a day because of a long family history of early death from heart attacks and is refraining from a sedentary lifestyle. Which of the following best describes this example?

Accepted Answer

The client is engaging in illness prevention by walking 5 miles a day to specifically avoid the risk of heart attacks, which is prevalent in their family history. This action is taken to directly prevent a known health risk, rather than for general health promotion or maintenance.

Question 10

A public health nurse (PHN) collaborates with a physician's clinic to increase the number of infants and toddlers who receive lead screening. According to the integrative model, what client system and focus of care are being addressed?

Accepted Answer

Aggregate level health promotion focuses on improving the health of a population group, such as infants and toddlers, by addressing factors that affect their health, such as access to lead screening.

Question 11

A nurse using the integrative model for community health promotion. Which of the following best describes how the nurse would apply the dimension of client system?

Accepted Answer

The integrative model for community health promotion emphasizes a holistic approach to health care, which includes addressing the physical, emotional, social, and environmental needs of individuals and communities. Option C, "Providing multidimensional nursing care among various levels of clients," best describes this approach by indicating that care is not limited to one aspect or level of health but spans across various dimensions and levels of client systems, from individuals to families to communities.

Question 12

What is a health-oriented perspective viewpoint?

Accepted Answer

A health-oriented perspective views humans as complex beings whose health is interconnected with their environment, emphasizing the holistic nature of health beyond just the absence of disease.

Question 13

What does the National Prevention Strategy provide?

Accepted Answer

The National Prevention Strategy provides recommendations on actions that can be taken to improve the health of the population by focusing on prevention and wellness.

Question 14

A nurse is using Anderson and McFarlane's model to complete a community health assessment. Which of the following information about the community would the nurse be collecting?

Accepted Answer

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Question 15

A community is searching for additional funding so that a bike trail can be built in the community. Which of the following best describes this example?

Accepted Answer

The bike trail is an example of health protection as it aims to create an environment that supports physical activity and overall community well-being.

Question 16

The biomedical model defines health as what?

Accepted Answer

The biomedical model defines health primarily as the absence of disease or disability, focusing on the physical aspects of illness rather than social or psychological factors.

Question 17

A client runs 5 miles a day because it improves mood and energy level. Which of the following best describes this example?

Accepted Answer

Running 5 miles a day to improve mood and energy level is an example of health promotion, as it involves activities that enhance well-being and improve quality of life.

Question 18

A nurse is utilizing a disease-oriented approach when providing care to a client. Which of the following interventions will the nurse most likely provide?

Accepted Answer

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Question 19

A public health nurse (PHN) collaborates with local community leaders to develop a local campaign educating about the importance of wearing a seat belt. Which of the following client systems of the integrative model does this describe?

Accepted Answer

The campaign targets the community at large, aiming to educate and promote behavior change among all its members, fitting the definition of a community-level intervention.

Question 20

Which of the following describes one advantage of the Health Belief Model (HBM)?

Accepted Answer

The Health Belief Model (HBM) is designed to help understand why people make the health choices they do and to assist in developing strategies to motivate them to make positive health decisions. It focuses on the attitudes and beliefs of individuals towards health behaviors, making it useful for planning programs aimed at increasing an individual's motivation to take positive health actions.

Quiz 18: Building a Culture of Health to Influence Health Equity Within Communities