Test Bank Journey Across The Life Span, Human Development and Health Promotion 6th Edition Polan

1. In early civilization, the cause of illness was attributed to: a. Infectious disease b. Microorganisms c. Contaminated food and water d. Natural and supernatural forces Answer: d Rationale: In early civilization, illness was attributed to natural and supernatural forces. Nursing Process: Assessment Client Needs: Physiological Integrity 2. The first understanding of disease processes occurred in (the): a. Early civilization b. 21st century c. 19th century d. Middle Ages Answer: c Rationale: In the 19th century, the development of bacteriology helped in the understanding of disease processes. Nursing Process: Assessment 3. Despite all of the improvements and advancements in health care, several infectious diseases have recently resurfaced, including: a. Strep throat b. Tuberculosis c. Polio d. Mononucleosis Answer: b Rationale: Tuberculosis is one of several diseases that have recently resurfaced. Nursing Process: Planning Client Needs: Psychosocial Integrity 4. Healthy People 2020 identifies two major goals—eliminating health disparities and: a. Increasing peace and prosperity b. Eliminating all diseases c. Increasing the quality and years of healthy living d. Limiting population growth Answer: c Rationale: Increasing the quality and years of healthy living is one major goal set by Healthy People 2020. Nursing Process: Planning Client Needs: Psychosocial Integrity 5. An external force that can affect one’s health is (the): a. Mind b. Culture c. Heredity d. Hormones Answer: b Rationale: Culture is an external force that can have many influences on an individual, including effects on health. Nursing Process: Planning Client Needs: Psychosocial Integrity 6. Health promotion is: a. Goal oriented b. Natural c. Unplanned d. Special Answer: a Rationale: Health promotion sets goals leading toward optimal wellness. Nursing Process: Planning Client Needs: Psychosocial Integrity 7. Mrs. Jackson brings her 6-month-old infant to the clinic for immunization. This action demonstrates which of the following levels of disease prevention? a. Primary b. Secondary c. Tertiary d. Rehabilitative Answer: a Rationale: Primary prevention is aimed at disease prevention.