,Chapter 1. Healthy Lifestyles – Test Questions
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1. In early civilization, the cause of illness was attributed to:
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b. Microorganisms
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d. Natural and supernatural forces ss ss ss
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2. The first understanding of disease processes occurred in (the):
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d. Middle Ages ss
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3. Despite all of the improvements and advancements in health care, several
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infectious diseases have recently resurfaced, including:
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a. Strep throat ss
b. Tuberculosis
c. Polio
d. Mononucleosis
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4. Healthy People 2020 identifies two major goals—eliminating health disparities and:
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b. Eliminating all diseases ss ss
c. Increasing the quality and years of healthy living ss ss ss ss ss ss ss
d. Limiting population growth ss ss
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5. An external force that can affect one’s health is (the):
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a. Mind
b. Culture
c. Heredity
d. Hormones
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b. Natural
c. Unplanned
d. Special
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7. Mrs. Jackson brings her 6-month-old infant to the clinic for immunization. This
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action demonstrates which of the following levels of disease prevention?
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a. Primary
b. Secondary
c. Tertiary
d. Rehabilitative
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8. A future national goal for health care is the:
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b. Decrease in managed care ss ss ss
c. Increase in Medicaid contribution
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d. Elimination of disparities in health ss ss ss ss
care Answer:
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9. Inadequate nutrition contributes to diseases such as:
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a. Arthritis
b. Lupus
c. Cancer
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10. In health promotion, the most important nursing role is:
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a. Teaching safe health practices ss ss ss
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c. Reducing potential health risk factors ss ss ss ss
d. Changing established lifestyle ss ss
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11. A healthy person generally:
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b. Lacks energy ss
c. Is in denial
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d. Is in harmony
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12. In a health model, the nurse, as a collaborator, is responsible for:
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a. Teaching patients about their disease process ss ss ss ss ss
b. Sharing and exchanging information with other health professionals
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c. Demonstrating desired health behavior ss ss ss
d. Performing daily care needs ss ss ss
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13. Jennifer Joseph, a 60-year-old client, has been instructed by the public health nurse
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to begin a program of exercise. You can further explain to Mrs. Joseph that the
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benefits of exercise are:
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a. An increase in blood supply to muscles and nerves
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b. An increase in heart rate and rhythm
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c. A decrease in the size of the heart muscle
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d. A decrease in blood volume and oxygen
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demands Answer:
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1. In early civilization, the cause of illness was attributed to:
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a. Infectious disease ss
b. Microorganisms
c. Contaminated food and water ss ss ss
d. Natural and supernatural forces ss ss ss
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2. The first understanding of disease processes occurred in (the):
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a. Early civilization ss
b. 21st century ss
c. 19th century ss
d. Middle Ages ss
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3. Despite all of the improvements and advancements in health care, several
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infectious diseases have recently resurfaced, including:
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a. Strep throat ss
b. Tuberculosis
c. Polio
d. Mononucleosis
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4. Healthy People 2020 identifies two major goals—eliminating health disparities and:
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a. Increasing peace and prosperity ss ss ss
b. Eliminating all diseases ss ss
c. Increasing the quality and years of healthy living ss ss ss ss ss ss ss
d. Limiting population growth ss ss
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5. An external force that can affect one’s health is (the):
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, Journey Across the Life Span 6th Edition Polan Test
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Bank
Polan, Journey Across the Life Span, 6e
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a. Mind
b. Culture
c. Heredity
d. Hormones
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6. Health promotion is: ss ss
a. Goal oriented ss
b. Natural
c. Unplanned
d. Special
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7. Mrs. Jackson brings her 6-month-old infant to the clinic for immunization. This
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action demonstrates which of the following levels of disease prevention?
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a. Primary
b. Secondary
c. Tertiary
d. Rehabilitative
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8. A future national goal for health care is the:
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a. Reduction of services ss ss
b. Decrease in managed care ss ss ss
c. Increase in Medicaid contribution
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d. Elimination of disparities in health ss ss ss ss
care Answer:
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9. Inadequate nutrition contributes to diseases such as:
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a. Arthritis
b. Lupus
c. Cancer
d. Hearing loss ss
, Journey Across the Life Span 6th Edition Polan Test
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Bank
Answer:
10. In health promotion, the most important nursing role is:
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a. Teaching safe health practices ss ss ss
b. Assessing the individual’s health needs ss ss ss ss
c. Reducing potential health risk factors ss ss ss ss
d. Changing established lifestyle ss ss
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11. A healthy person generally:
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a. Lacks stability ss
b. Lacks energy ss
c. Is in denial
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d. Is in harmony
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12. In a health model, the nurse, as a collaborator, is responsible for:
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a. Teaching patients about their disease process ss ss ss ss ss
b. Sharing and exchanging information with other health professionals
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c. Demonstrating desired health behavior ss ss ss
d. Performing daily care needs ss ss ss
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13. Jennifer Joseph, a 60-year-old client, has been instructed by the public health nurse
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to begin a program of exercise. You can further explain to Mrs. Joseph that the
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benefits of exercise are:
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a. An increase in blood supply to muscles and nerves
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b. An increase in heart rate and rhythm
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c. A decrease in the size of the heart muscle
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d. A decrease in blood volume and oxygen
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demands Answer:
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