Test Bank for Brunner and Suddarths Texook of Medical-Surgical Nursing

1. The public health nurse is presenting a health promotion class to a group of new mothers. How should the nurse best define health? A) Health is being disease free. B) Health is having fulfillment in all domains of life. C) Health is having psychological and physiological harmony. D) Health is being connected in body, mind, and spirit. 2. A nurse is speaking to a group of prospective nursing students about what it is like to be a nurse. What is one characteristic the nurse would cite as necessary to possess to be an effective nurse? A) Sensitivity to cultural differences B) Team-focused approach to problem-solving C) Strict adherence to routine D) Ability to face criticism 3. With increases in longevity, people have had to become more knowledgeable about their health and the professional health care that they receive. One outcome of this phenomenon is the development of organized self-care education programs. Which of the following do these programs prioritize? A) Adequate prenatal care B) Government advocacy and lobbying C) Judicious use of online communities D) Management of illness