NR 222 HEALTH AND WELLNESS –
CHAMBERLAIN COLLEGE OF NURSING:
EXAMINATION 2 COMPREHENSIVE
REVIEW – 100 VERIFIED QUESTIONS
WITH ANSWER RATIONALES (AY
2026/2027)
Question 1
The World Health Organization (WHO) defines health as which of the following?
A) The absence of disease or infirmity
B) A state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being, not merely the
absence of disease
C) The ability to maintain a steady internal environment despite external changes
D) A dynamic process aimed at achieving one's maximum potential
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The WHO defines health holistically as a "state of complete physical,
mental, and social well-being," moving beyond the traditional medical model that
focuses solely on the absence of illness. This comprehensive definition recognizes
that health encompasses multiple dimensions of human experience .
Question 2
Which statement best reflects the holistic approach to health?
A) Physical health is the only important component
B) Physical, emotional, social, and spiritual well-being are interconnected
C) Mental health is separate from physical health
D) Social factors do not influence health outcomes
,Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The holistic approach recognizes that all dimensions of wellness—
physical, emotional, social, intellectual, spiritual, occupational, and environmental—
are interconnected and contribute to overall well-being. None of these dimensions
exists in isolation .
Question 3
A nurse is counseling a patient on the "Dimensions of Wellness." Which patient
statement indicates an understanding of the intellectual dimension?
A) "I have joined a local choir to express my creativity and connect with others."
B) "I make sure to eat a balanced diet and walk 10,000 steps daily."
C) "I enjoy attending community lectures and learning new skills to keep my mind
sharp."
D) "I feel a sense of purpose and peace through my daily meditation practice."
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The intellectual dimension of wellness involves the ability to think
critically, learn new skills, and stimulate the mind. Attending lectures and learning
new skills directly relates to this dimension. The other options correspond to social,
physical, and spiritual dimensions respectively .
Question 4
Which statement is true regarding the Clinical Model of health?
A) Health is the absence of disease
B) Health is a positive, dynamic state
C) Health is determined by social factors
D) Health is the ability to perform roles
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The Clinical Model defines health as the absence of disease or illness. This
is a narrow, disease-focused definition that contrasts with broader models such as
,the Holistic Health Model, which considers physical, emotional, social, and spiritual
well-being .
Question 5
According to Travis's Illness-Wellness Continuum, where does a patient who
practices healthy behaviors but has a genetic predisposition to a chronic disease
likely fall?
A) The neutral point on the continuum
B) The premorbid sector of the illness side
C) The high-level wellness sector, even with risk factors present
D) The treatment sector, requiring immediate medical intervention
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Travis's continuum illustrates that wellness is more than just the absence
of disease. A person can move toward high-level wellness through awareness,
education, and growth (right side of the continuum) even if they have genetic
markers or risk factors, placing them in a state of proactive health rather than just
treating illness .
SECTION 2: HEALTH BEHAVIOR THEORIES & MODELS
Question 6
The Health Belief Model was developed by:
A) Rosenstock and Becker
B) Pender
C) Maslow
D) Erikson
Correct Answer: A
, Rationale: The Health Belief Model was developed by Rosenstock and Becker to
explain why individuals engage in health-promoting behaviors. It includes perceived
susceptibility, perceived severity, perceived benefits, perceived barriers, cues to
action, and self-efficacy .
Question 7
According to the Health Belief Model, a patient's perception of the likelihood of
developing a disease is called:
A) Perceived severity
B) Perceived susceptibility
C) Perceived benefits
D) Perceived barriers
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Perceived susceptibility refers to an individual's belief about the likelihood
of developing a disease or condition. This perception influences whether the
individual will take preventive action. Perceived severity refers to beliefs about the
seriousness of the condition .
Question 8
A patient states, "I know I should exercise more, but I just don't have the time."
According to the Health Belief Model, this reflects:
A) Perceived susceptibility
B) Perceived severity
C) Perceived barrier to behavior change
D) Cues to action
CHAMBERLAIN COLLEGE OF NURSING:
EXAMINATION 2 COMPREHENSIVE
REVIEW – 100 VERIFIED QUESTIONS
WITH ANSWER RATIONALES (AY
2026/2027)
Question 1
The World Health Organization (WHO) defines health as which of the following?
A) The absence of disease or infirmity
B) A state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being, not merely the
absence of disease
C) The ability to maintain a steady internal environment despite external changes
D) A dynamic process aimed at achieving one's maximum potential
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The WHO defines health holistically as a "state of complete physical,
mental, and social well-being," moving beyond the traditional medical model that
focuses solely on the absence of illness. This comprehensive definition recognizes
that health encompasses multiple dimensions of human experience .
Question 2
Which statement best reflects the holistic approach to health?
A) Physical health is the only important component
B) Physical, emotional, social, and spiritual well-being are interconnected
C) Mental health is separate from physical health
D) Social factors do not influence health outcomes
,Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The holistic approach recognizes that all dimensions of wellness—
physical, emotional, social, intellectual, spiritual, occupational, and environmental—
are interconnected and contribute to overall well-being. None of these dimensions
exists in isolation .
Question 3
A nurse is counseling a patient on the "Dimensions of Wellness." Which patient
statement indicates an understanding of the intellectual dimension?
A) "I have joined a local choir to express my creativity and connect with others."
B) "I make sure to eat a balanced diet and walk 10,000 steps daily."
C) "I enjoy attending community lectures and learning new skills to keep my mind
sharp."
D) "I feel a sense of purpose and peace through my daily meditation practice."
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The intellectual dimension of wellness involves the ability to think
critically, learn new skills, and stimulate the mind. Attending lectures and learning
new skills directly relates to this dimension. The other options correspond to social,
physical, and spiritual dimensions respectively .
Question 4
Which statement is true regarding the Clinical Model of health?
A) Health is the absence of disease
B) Health is a positive, dynamic state
C) Health is determined by social factors
D) Health is the ability to perform roles
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The Clinical Model defines health as the absence of disease or illness. This
is a narrow, disease-focused definition that contrasts with broader models such as
,the Holistic Health Model, which considers physical, emotional, social, and spiritual
well-being .
Question 5
According to Travis's Illness-Wellness Continuum, where does a patient who
practices healthy behaviors but has a genetic predisposition to a chronic disease
likely fall?
A) The neutral point on the continuum
B) The premorbid sector of the illness side
C) The high-level wellness sector, even with risk factors present
D) The treatment sector, requiring immediate medical intervention
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Travis's continuum illustrates that wellness is more than just the absence
of disease. A person can move toward high-level wellness through awareness,
education, and growth (right side of the continuum) even if they have genetic
markers or risk factors, placing them in a state of proactive health rather than just
treating illness .
SECTION 2: HEALTH BEHAVIOR THEORIES & MODELS
Question 6
The Health Belief Model was developed by:
A) Rosenstock and Becker
B) Pender
C) Maslow
D) Erikson
Correct Answer: A
, Rationale: The Health Belief Model was developed by Rosenstock and Becker to
explain why individuals engage in health-promoting behaviors. It includes perceived
susceptibility, perceived severity, perceived benefits, perceived barriers, cues to
action, and self-efficacy .
Question 7
According to the Health Belief Model, a patient's perception of the likelihood of
developing a disease is called:
A) Perceived severity
B) Perceived susceptibility
C) Perceived benefits
D) Perceived barriers
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Perceived susceptibility refers to an individual's belief about the likelihood
of developing a disease or condition. This perception influences whether the
individual will take preventive action. Perceived severity refers to beliefs about the
seriousness of the condition .
Question 8
A patient states, "I know I should exercise more, but I just don't have the time."
According to the Health Belief Model, this reflects:
A) Perceived susceptibility
B) Perceived severity
C) Perceived barrier to behavior change
D) Cues to action
