Question 1

The health nurse of a busy university campus is implementing a health promotion activity by placing posters about proper hand washing in all of the public restrooms on campus.Which type of health promotion program is the nurse implementing?

Accepted Answer

The nurse is implementing an information dissemination health promotion program by providing posters with information on proper hand washing. Environmental control involves making changes to the physical environment to promote health, health risk appraisal and wellness assessment involves evaluating an individual's health risks and promoting wellness, and lifestyle and behavior change involves encouraging individuals to make changes to their behavior and lifestyle habits to promote health.

Question 2

A community health nurse wants to provide health promotion classes through the local hospital.Which topics should the nurse include in this endeavor?
Standard Text: Select all that apply.

Accepted Answer

A,B,D

Question 3

The nurse educator provides developmental testing for kindergarten through third-grade students.Which level of prevention is the nurse performing?

Accepted Answer

The nurse educator is performing secondary prevention by identifying developmental delays and intervening early to prevent further progression of the delay. Primary prevention aims to prevent the occurrence of a health problem, while tertiary prevention focuses on managing and preventing complications of a health problem. The activity described is not related to community prevention efforts.

Question 4

The nurse is preparing information packets for incoming college students regarding sexually transmitted disease,drug and alcohol abuse,and the use of stimulants among this age group.In this situation,the nurse has assumed which role?

Accepted Answer

The nurse is preparing information packets on specific health topics for college students, which signifies the role of a teacher.

Question 5

A client has received a high score on the Life-Change Index.For which part of the client's assessment should the nurse use this information?

Accepted Answer

The Life-Change Index measures the amount of stress a person has experienced over the past 12 months. It is used to predict the likelihood of the person experiencing stress-related illnesses. Therefore, the nurse should use this information in the life stress review to determine the client's level of stress and identify stressors that may be contributing to their health issues.

Question 6

A client is hospitalized with numerous acute health problems.According to Maslow's basic needs model,which nursing diagnosis should the nurse identify as being the highest priority for this client?

Accepted Answer

According to Maslow's hierarchy of needs, physiological needs such as nutrition are the most basic and must be addressed first before other needs like safety, self-care, or psychological needs.

Question 7

The nurse is providing care within the total care context.What should the nurse consider when using this care approach?

Accepted Answer

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Question 8

A client is having difficulty with feelings of self-loathing and disgust after being attacked and raped.According to Maslow's human needs theory,at which level should the nurse recognize that the client is struggling?

Accepted Answer

According to Maslow's hierarchy of needs, the need for self-esteem includes feelings of self-respect, confidence, and achievement. After being attacked and raped, a client may experience feelings of shame, self-loathing, and disgust, which can negatively impact their self-esteem. Therefore, the nurse should recognize that the client is struggling at the level of self-esteem.

Question 9

The nurse suggests that a client make a list of past experiences that have brought joy,peace,and hope into the client's life.What action is the nurse assisting the client to complete?

Accepted Answer

The nurse is assisting the client in completing a spiritual health assessment by having the client make a list of past experiences that have brought joy, peace, and hope into their life. This can help the client to reflect on their spirituality and what brings them a sense of purpose or meaning.

Question 10

Psychologic homeostasis is maintained by a variety of mechanisms.Which client should the nurse identify as being the most likely candidate to obtain psychologic homeostasis?

Accepted Answer

A young adult in a long-term relationship is more likely to have established a stable sense of emotional and social support, contributing to their ability to maintain psychologic homeostasis. The other options either involve a change in routine or environment (A, C) or do not provide information on the individual's level of emotional support (B).

Question 11

The nurse is practicing the concept of holism with a client.Which action is the nurse most likely making?

Accepted Answer

The concept of holism in nursing involves considering the whole person - their physical, emotional, social, and spiritual needs - when providing care. This includes understanding how various aspects of a person's life may impact their health, such as the stress of losing a job affecting the management of diabetes. Therefore, the nurse is most likely practicing holism by considering the impact of the client's job loss on their diabetes.

Question 12

A client has been working hard in rehabilitation following a traumatic brain injury.She has a weak support system in that her family lives a far distance away and her coworkers are not involved.On which behavior-specific cognitions should the nurse focus to assist this client with success in the rehabilitation program?

Accepted Answer

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Question 13

A client has joined a fitness club and is working with the nurse to design a program for weight reduction and increased muscle tone.The client has tried exercise in the past with success,but has not been participating in a program for some time.In order to assess the potential for success with this client,the nurse should evaluate which of the behavior-specific cognitions?

Accepted Answer

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Question 14

The client is a high school student who is also a single parent.She is attending parenting classes while studying full time and living in an apartment with her child.The student also meets twice a week with a teen peer group and participates in a nutrition program through the county.Which is the most appropriate diagnosis for this client?

Accepted Answer

The client is actively engaging in activities that support her coping skills, such as attending parenting classes and peer group meetings, indicating she is ready to enhance her coping strategies.

Question 15

A client with diabetes wants to have better control over her blood sugar levels.She has set a goal that she will have laboratory values that reflect this,and she has been monitoring her blood sugar twice a day for the past month.Along with regular checks,she has kept all appointments with her nutritionist.This client is modeling which stage of health behavior change?

Accepted Answer

The client is actively taking steps to change her behavior by monitoring her blood sugar and attending appointments, which aligns with the Action stage.

Question 16

The nurse is using Kalish's adaptation of Maslow's hierarchy of needs when planning client care.Which client should the nurse identify as exhibiting a level of Kalish's adaptation?

Accepted Answer

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Question 17

A client is learning how to manage his asthma.In providing teaching,the nurse stresses the importance of using the peak flow meter every morning to help determine changes in respiratory status.The nurse is stressing which health promotion behavior?

Accepted Answer

Competing preferences refers to the choices individuals make regarding their lifestyle behaviors. In this case, the nurse is emphasizing the importance of using a peak flow meter every morning to manage asthma which is a health promotion behavior.

Question 18

A nurse is delivering a workshop regarding health promotion to a group of elderly clients.In describing Healthy People 2010,which goal should the nurse emphasize for this group?

Accepted Answer

The nurse should emphasize the goal of increasing quality and years of life for the elderly clients. This goal is particularly relevant to this age group, as they are at a higher risk for chronic health conditions and age-related declines in health. The other goals are also important, but may not be as applicable or relevant to this specific group.

Question 19

Several nursing students have been discussing the benefits of joining a study group.They realize the importance of applying nursing knowledge to the clinical area and determine that together they may be more effective in retaining this information than if they continued in their individual settings.Which stage of behavior change are they exemplifying?

Accepted Answer

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Question 20

A client comes to the clinic seeking information regarding smoking cessation classes and ways to improve respiratory function.This client is modeling which behavior?

Accepted Answer

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Quiz 16: Health Promotion