Chamberlain College of Nursing NR 222 Unit 3 Exam 1 NR222 Unit 3 Exam 1 (NEW ) Health and Wellness(100% CORRECT ANSWERS)

Chamberlain College of Nursing NR 222 Unit 3 Exam 1 NR222 Unit 3 Exam 1 (NEW ) Health and Wellness(100% CORRECT ANSWERS) NR 222 — HEALTH & WELLNESS UNIT 3 / EXAM 1 • PREMIUM ORIGINAL EXAM-PREP STUDY GUIDE Health & Wellness • Prevention • Health Disparities • Social Determinants • Self-Care • Health Promotion • Nursing Roles Source note: The referenced Stuvia listing is an NR 222 Unit 3 Exam 1 study/exam-review resource associated with Health and Wellness. Publicly indexed NR 222 materials identify recurring themes such as health/wellness concepts, internal and external health variables, acute versus chronic illness, modifiable/nonmodifiable risks, Medicare/Medicaid, health disparities and prevention. This guide is independently written from those topic cues and general nursing knowledge; it does not reproduce the paid/locked document or claim to contain actual, leaked, recalled, or verified examination questions. NR 222 — Independent Health & Wellness Study Resource Page 2 HEALTH, WELLNESS & HEALTH PROMOTION Question: Which statement best distinguishes health from wellness? A. Health describes a multidimensional state; wellness emphasizes an active process of making choices toward optimal well-being B. They are identical terms C. Wellness means only absence of disease D. Health refers only to physical fitness Correct Answer: A. Health describes a multidimensional state; wellness emphasizes an active process of making choices toward optimal well-being Rationale: Health is multidimensional and can include physical, psychological, social, spiritual and other dimensions. Wellness emphasizes ongoing, intentional choices and behaviors that support well-being. Exam Focus: Exam focus: Think of wellness as an active process rather than simply the absence of illness. Question: Which approach is considered passive health promotion? A. Receiving clean air and safe water B. Developing an exercise plan C. Choosing a healthier diet D. Participating in a smoking-cessation program Correct Answer: A. Receiving clean air and safe water Rationale: A passive approach depends primarily on environmental or societal conditions provided to the individual. An active approach requires the person's participation, such as exercise, nutrition changes or self-management. Exam Focus: Memory aid: Passive = protection provided; active = person participates. Question: Which is an example of an active approach to wellness? A. Following an individualized exercise program B. Breathing clean community air C. Having safe drinking water available D. Living in a smoke-free public building Correct Answer: A. Following an individualized exercise program Rationale: Active wellness requires personal involvement and behavior change. Exercise, healthy eating, stress-management practices and self-help strategies are examples. Exam Focus: Exam trap: Do not confuse a healthy environment with an individual's active behavior. NR 222 — Independent Health & Wellness Study Resource Page 3 Question: Which variable is considered internal and can influence health beliefs? A. Perception B. Family role C. Cultural background D. Social environment Correct Answer: A. Perception Rationale: Internal variables can include developmental, intellectual, perceptual, emotional and spiritual factors. External variables include family, social and cultural influences. Exam Focus: Clinical pearl: A patient's perception of risk can affect whether they accept health recommendations. Question: Which statement best describes an acute illness? A. It generally has a rapid onset and relatively short duration B. It always has no symptoms C. It necessarily lasts for years D. It can never be cured Correct Answer: A. It generally has a rapid onset and relatively short duration Rationale: Acute illnesses commonly develop rapidly and may resolve with treatment or spontaneously. Chronic conditions generally persist over a prolonged period and often require ongoing management. Exam Focus: Exam trap: Acute does not necessarily mean mild. Question: Which statement best describes chronic illness? A. It generally persists over a long period and often requires ongoing management B. It always begins suddenly C. It is always curable D. It never affects quality of life Correct Answer: A. It generally persists over a long period and often requires ongoing management Rationale: Chronic disease may develop gradually or follow an acute event and can require long-term monitoring, education, treatment and lifestyle adaptation. Exam Focus: Memory aid: Chronic = continuous care. HEALTH DISPARITIES & SOCIAL DETERMINANTS NR 222 — Independent Health & Wellness Study Resource Page 4 Question: What are social determinants of health? A. Conditions in which people are born, grow, live, work and age that influence health outcomes B. Only inherited genetic mutations C. Only hospital procedures D. Only individual motivation Correct Answer: A. Conditions in which people are born, grow, live, work and age that influence health outcomes Rationale: Social determinants include factors such as economic stability, education access, health-care access, neighborhood conditions and social/community context. They can strongly shape exposure to risks and access to protective resources. Exam Focus: Exam focus: Health outcomes are influenced by both individual behavior and the surrounding social environment. Question: Which factor is a modifiable risk factor? A. Tobacco use B. Age C. Genetic predisposition D. Family history Correct Answer: A. Tobacco use Rationale: Modifiable risks can be changed or reduced through behavior or intervention. Smoking, diet, physical inactivity and some forms of substance use are common examples. Exam Focus: Memory aid: Modifiable = manageable/changeable. Question: Which factor is nonmodifiable? A. Age B. Physical inactivity C. Smoking D. Dietary pattern Correct Answer: A. Age Rationale: Age, inherited genetics and family history are generally nonmodifiable. Risk reduction focuses on modifying factors that can be changed. Exam Focus: Exam trap: A nonmodifiable risk factor does not mean the overall risk is unchangeable. NR 222 — Independent Health & Wellness Study Resource Page 5 Question: Which situation best illustrates a health disparity? A. A population experiences worse health outcomes associated with unequal access to resources and opportunities B. Every patient receives identical outcomes C. A patient chooses a different breakfast D. Two healthy adults have different hobbies Correct Answer: A. A population experiences worse health outcomes associated with unequal access to resources and opportunities Rationale: Health disparities are measurable differences in health outcomes that are often associated with social, economic, environmental or other disadvantage. Exam Focus: Clinical pearl: Equity may require different resources or interventions to address different barriers. Question: Which nursing action best addresses a patient's low health literacy? A. Use plain language, teach-back and appropriately designed