Question 1

Which one of the following ancient civilizations is known for establishing regulations of sanitation?

Accepted Answer

Rome is known for establishing regulations of sanitation, such as public baths and a complex sewage system.

Question 2

An amendment to the Social Security Act of 1935 established which one of the following for the United States?

Accepted Answer

The amendment established the Medicare Program, which provides health insurance to those aged 65 and older, as well as to young people with certain disabilities. The other options listed were established by different laws or programs.

Question 3

A 28-year-old client has requested help in obtaining financial assistance for her children's health care costs. She says she has a friend who is receiving Medicaid benefits and asks the nurse to explain more about Medicaid. Which one of the following provides the best answer for the nurse to use when describing Medicaid?

Accepted Answer

C

Question 4

Which of the following questions would be appropriate for the nurse to ask a 65-year-old male who wants to receive Medicare benefits?

Accepted Answer

Medicare eligibility is linked to Social Security eligibility, so it is appropriate for the nurse to ask if the patient receives or qualifies to receive Social Security benefits. Medicaid benefits are based on financial need and do not necessarily determine Medicare eligibility. Asking about yearly income or anticipated medical expenses are not relevant to determining Medicare eligibility.

Question 5

One of the four overarching goals of Healthy People 2020 is which of the following?

Accepted Answer

One of the four overarching goals of Healthy People 2020 is to achieve health equity, eliminate disparities, and improve the health of all groups. This goal focuses on the importance of ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to achieve good health, regardless of their race, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, or other factors. This goal is critical to creating a society that is healthy and just for all.

Question 6

Nurses who are involved in epidemiology are focused on which one of the following?

Accepted Answer

Epidemiology is the study of disease distribution and determinants of diseases in populations. Nurses involved in epidemiology are focused on understanding the relationship between disease, environment, individuals, and communities. This includes identifying risk factors, tracking outbreaks, and implementing interventions to prevent the spread of disease.

Question 7

Which of the following is a result of how cost containment has produced positive changes in nursing practice?

Accepted Answer

Cost containment measures have led to a focus on preventive measures and early intervention, which has resulted in an increase in opportunities for employment to work on unmet health needs. This includes areas such as health promotion, disease prevention, and care coordination.

Question 8

The American Nurses Association's publication of Nursing's Social Policy Statement in 1995 is important to health promotion for which of the following reasons?

Accepted Answer

Nursing's Social Policy Statement expanded the definition of health beyond the absence of illness to include physical, mental, and social well-being. This broader definition reflects a greater commitment to clients and the promotion of their overall health.

Question 9

The life expectancy of a person born in the age of declining pandemics is reflected in which one of the following age ranges?

Accepted Answer

The answer of The life expectancy of a person born...

Question 10

Health education is not the same as but is part of the larger concept of health promotion.

Accepted Answer

Health education is a component of health promotion, but health promotion encompasses a broader range of strategies, policies, and interventions aimed at improving health outcomes for individuals and communities.

Question 11

Prior to the World Health Organization's campaign for global public health, efforts to improve health centered more on health promotion than health education.

Accepted Answer

Prior to the World Health Organization's campaign for global public health, efforts to improve health were more focused on health education, which involves teaching people how to care for themselves, rather than health promotion, which is a broader approach that includes not only education but also policies, services, and support mechanisms to enable people to lead healthier lives.

Question 12

A nurse is working with a community organization to improve sanitation in a poor area of the city. Which one of the following actions represents a "wide-angle" perspective for facilitating change?

Accepted Answer

A town-hall type meeting allows the nurse to hear the concerns of the residents, which is a wide-angle perspective for facilitating change.

Question 13

Which of the following major efforts linked smoking and cancer?

Accepted Answer

The Surgeon General's report, Smoking and Health, was a major effort that linked smoking and cancer. It was published in 1964 and was heralded as a milestone in public health. The report concluded that smoking causes lung cancer and that it is a major cause of heart disease, bronchitis, and other health problems. This report led to a significant increase in public awareness of the health hazards of smoking and the need for smoking cessation programs.

Question 14

Which one of the following major themes best defines the term health promotion ?

Accepted Answer

Health promotion aims to empower individuals and communities to take control of their health and well-being. This involves promoting positive health behaviors, increasing knowledge about health issues, and developing necessary skills to maintain a healthy lifestyle. However, the central theme of health promotion is empowering people to make positive changes in their lives, which leads to better health outcomes.

Question 15

Control of health behaviors, compliance with medical regimes, and commitment to wellness are major themes that serve to unify concepts related to health promotion.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Control of health behaviors, compliance with medical...

Question 16

Health promotion is a relatively recent term that has various meanings among individuals and societies.

Accepted Answer

Health promotion is a term that has evolved over time and can have different meanings depending on culture, context, and historical factors. It has gained more importance in recent years as societies become more concerned about preventing illness and promoting wellbeing.

Question 17

Which of the following provided the foundation for Medicare and Medicaid Programs?

Accepted Answer

The Social Security Act of 1935 established the foundation for the Medicare and Medicaid programs. The Act provides federal funding to States for medical assistance to eligible low-income individuals and families and established a national social insurance program for individuals over the age of 65 to have access to health insurance.

Question 18

Healthy People 2010 identified which one of the following as the top leading health indicator?

Accepted Answer

Access to health care was identified as one of the top leading health indicators in Healthy People 2010, emphasizing the importance of ensuring that individuals have the ability to obtain necessary medical services.

Question 19

A 62-year-old patient is confused about Medicare and Medicaid and has asked the nurse to explain the difference. Which one of the following provides the best answer for the nurse to use when describing Medicare?

Accepted Answer

Medicare provides hospital insurance (Part A) and supplemental medical insurance (Part B) for people over age 65, disabled people receiving social security benefits, and those in end-stage renal disease. Medicare is not financial assistance for the poor or medically needy, and it is not a portion of payments made by state welfare to health care agencies.

Question 20

Which of the following occurrences reflects the Industrial Revolution's effect on health in Early America?

Accepted Answer

The Industrial Revolution led to a shift of the population from rural to urban settings as people moved to cities to work in factories. This overcrowding and unsanitary living conditions in cities had a negative impact on health and contributed to the spread of diseases.

Quiz 1: Health Promotion: Past, Present, and Future