JOURNEY ACROSS THE LIFE SPAN: Human Development and Health Promotion 7TH EDITION By: Polan|Taylor.

Journey Across the Life Span, 7TH EDITION Polan Test Bank Chapter 1: Healthy Lifestyles – Questions with Correct Answers and Explanations 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 Correct Answer: d Explanation: In early civilization, illness was attributed to natural and supernatural forces. Nursing Process: Assessment Patient 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 Correct Answer: c Explanation: 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 Correct Answer: b Explanation: Tuberculosis is one of several diseases that have recently resurfaced. Nursing Process: Planning Patient Needs: Psychosocial Integrity Polan, Journey Across the Life Span, 6e 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 Correct Answer: c Explanation: Increasing the quality and years of healthy living is one major goal set by Healthy People 2020. Nursing Process: Planning Patient Needs: Psychosocial Integrity 5. An external force that can affect one’s health is (the): a. Mind b. Culture c. Heredity d. Hormones Correct Answer: b Explanation: Culture is an external force that can have many influences on an individual, including effects on health. Nursing Process: Planning Patient Needs: Psychosocial Integrity 6. Health promotion is: a. Goal oriented b. Natural c. Unplanned d. Special Correct Answer: a Explanation: Health promotion sets goals leading toward optimal wellness. Nursing Process: Planning Patient Needs: Psychosocial Integrity Polan, Journey Across the Life Span, 6e 7. Mrs. Jackson brings her 6-month-old infant to the hospital for immunization. This action demonstrates which of the following levels of disease prevention? a. Primary b. Secondary c. Tertiary d. Rehabilitative Correct Answer: a Explanation: Primary prevention is aimed at disease prevention. Nursing Process: Implementation Patient Needs: Health Promotion and Maintenance 8. A future national goal for health care is the: a. Reduction of services b. Decrease in managed care c. Increase in Medicaid contribution d. Elimination of disparities in health care Correct Answer: d Explanation: The national goal for the next decade is health care for all. Nursing Process: Planning Patient Needs: Psychosocial Integrity 9. Inadequate nutrition contributes to diseases such as: a. Arthritis b. Lupus c. Cancer d. Hearing loss Correct Answer: c Explanation: Cancer has been linked to poor nutritional practices. Nursing Process: Planning Patient Needs: Psychosocial Integrity