Concepts Exam 3 F.A. Davis exam with
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A client is starting to exercise more often and eat healthier, and she has
scheduled her first mammogram after the recent diagnosis of her mother's breast
cancer. What type of health practice is she engaging in? - ANSWER- Health
protection
After visiting a dermatologist and being educated on the risk factors for skin
cancer, the client begins to use a higher level of sunscreen as well as wearing a
hat at all times when outdoors. What type of prevention is the client practicing? -
ANSWER- Primary
A nurse is assessing a 12-year-old client for an annual physical prior to beginning
middle school. Which health behaviors are most appropriate to discuss with the
client and parent? Select all that apply. - ANSWER- -Resisting peer pressure to
smoke cigarettes
-Abstaining from sex
-Avoiding a sedentary lifestyle
When educating a client who is obese and lives a sedentary lifestyle about the
benefits of exercise, which common goals can the nurse and client develop
together? Select all that apply. - ANSWER- -Engage in aerobic exercise three
times a week: 10 minutes for 1 week, 20 minutes for 2 weeks, then 30 minutes for
3 weeks
-List diseases that can be reduced, including lowering blood pressure and
preventing stroke and heart disease
-Improve mental health by healthy lifestyle choices and shared decision making
-Decrease heart rate from 88 and respiration rate from 28 to within normal limits
within 6 weeks
What can the nurse do to act as a role model and promote health and wellness to
clients? Select all that apply. - ANSWER- -Maintain a healthy body mass index
(BMI)
, -Do not smoke
-Maintain a healthy work/life balance
-Engage in preventative medicine
A family has just learned that their child has been diagnosed with a chromosomal
disorder that will have life-altering effects. What can the nurse do to facilitate
support for this family to maintain a healthy environment and deal with lifestyle
changes? - ANSWER- Recommend a support group for the specific chromosomal
disorder
A client has been trying to stop smoking for the past several months. During the
assessment, the nurse asks when the client last smoked, to which the client
quietly states: "Last night, but not since then." The client then says, "I just had a
tough day." In which stage of change is this client? - ANSWER- Preparation
An overweight college student has been eating more fast food and getting less
exercise, due to a limitation of time. Which is the best option that the student can
choose in order to motivate both lifestyle and behavioral changes? - ANSWER-
Join a group program such as weight watchers
A client experiences the sudden death of a loved one, causing financial
difficulties. They are admitted for evaluation of chest pain. What should the nurse
be aware of regarding stress and health for this client? - ANSWER- Stress, even
daily stress, can produce an inability to cope and increase the likelihood of
illness
Place the stages of the transtheoretical model of change in the correct order. -
ANSWER- -Precontemplation
-Contemplation
-Preparation
-Action
An individual suddenly loses a job and experiences the death of a loved one. The
person views this as an opportunity for growth and turns to the church for
support. Which characteristic of hardiness does this exemplify? - ANSWER-
Challenge
What causes individuals who feel powerless about preventing illness to be less
likely to engage in health promotion activities? - ANSWER- Poor sense of locus of
control (external)
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A client is starting to exercise more often and eat healthier, and she has
scheduled her first mammogram after the recent diagnosis of her mother's breast
cancer. What type of health practice is she engaging in? - ANSWER- Health
protection
After visiting a dermatologist and being educated on the risk factors for skin
cancer, the client begins to use a higher level of sunscreen as well as wearing a
hat at all times when outdoors. What type of prevention is the client practicing? -
ANSWER- Primary
A nurse is assessing a 12-year-old client for an annual physical prior to beginning
middle school. Which health behaviors are most appropriate to discuss with the
client and parent? Select all that apply. - ANSWER- -Resisting peer pressure to
smoke cigarettes
-Abstaining from sex
-Avoiding a sedentary lifestyle
When educating a client who is obese and lives a sedentary lifestyle about the
benefits of exercise, which common goals can the nurse and client develop
together? Select all that apply. - ANSWER- -Engage in aerobic exercise three
times a week: 10 minutes for 1 week, 20 minutes for 2 weeks, then 30 minutes for
3 weeks
-List diseases that can be reduced, including lowering blood pressure and
preventing stroke and heart disease
-Improve mental health by healthy lifestyle choices and shared decision making
-Decrease heart rate from 88 and respiration rate from 28 to within normal limits
within 6 weeks
What can the nurse do to act as a role model and promote health and wellness to
clients? Select all that apply. - ANSWER- -Maintain a healthy body mass index
(BMI)
, -Do not smoke
-Maintain a healthy work/life balance
-Engage in preventative medicine
A family has just learned that their child has been diagnosed with a chromosomal
disorder that will have life-altering effects. What can the nurse do to facilitate
support for this family to maintain a healthy environment and deal with lifestyle
changes? - ANSWER- Recommend a support group for the specific chromosomal
disorder
A client has been trying to stop smoking for the past several months. During the
assessment, the nurse asks when the client last smoked, to which the client
quietly states: "Last night, but not since then." The client then says, "I just had a
tough day." In which stage of change is this client? - ANSWER- Preparation
An overweight college student has been eating more fast food and getting less
exercise, due to a limitation of time. Which is the best option that the student can
choose in order to motivate both lifestyle and behavioral changes? - ANSWER-
Join a group program such as weight watchers
A client experiences the sudden death of a loved one, causing financial
difficulties. They are admitted for evaluation of chest pain. What should the nurse
be aware of regarding stress and health for this client? - ANSWER- Stress, even
daily stress, can produce an inability to cope and increase the likelihood of
illness
Place the stages of the transtheoretical model of change in the correct order. -
ANSWER- -Precontemplation
-Contemplation
-Preparation
-Action
An individual suddenly loses a job and experiences the death of a loved one. The
person views this as an opportunity for growth and turns to the church for
support. Which characteristic of hardiness does this exemplify? - ANSWER-
Challenge
What causes individuals who feel powerless about preventing illness to be less
likely to engage in health promotion activities? - ANSWER- Poor sense of locus of
control (external)
