NSG 200 Health Promotion UPDATED
ACTUAL Exam Questions and CORRECT
Answers
Acute Illness - CORRECT ANSWER - is typically characterized by severe symptoms of
relatively short duration. The symptoms often appear abruptly and subside quickly and,
depending upon the cause, may or may not require intervention by healthcare professionals.
Some acute illnesses are serious (e.g., appendicitis may require surgery). But many acute
illnesses, such as colds, subside without medical intervention or with only over-the-counter
medications. Following an acute illness, most individuals return to their normal level of wellness.
Health - CORRECT ANSWER - The combination of physical, mental/emotional, and
social well-being. Health has traditionally been defined as the presence or absence of disease.
Nightingale (1859/1969) defined health as a state of being well and using every power the
individual possesses to the fullest extent. The World Health Organization (WHO, 1948) takes a
more holistic view of health. Its constitution defines health as "a state of complete physical,
mental, and social well-being, and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.
Wellness - CORRECT ANSWER - is a state of well-being. Basic aspects of wellness
include self-responsibility; an ultimate goal; a dynamic, growing process; and daily decision
making in the areas of nutrition, stress management, physical fitness, preventive healthcare, and
emotional health. Most important, wellness focuses attention on the whole being of the
individual
The environmental component of wellness - CORRECT ANSWER - involves the ability to
promote health measures that improve the standard of living and quality of life in the community
and includes influences such as food, water, and air.
The occupational component of wellness - CORRECT ANSWER - is the ability to achieve
a balance between work and leisure time. Individuals' beliefs about education, employment, and
home influence their personal satisfaction and relationships with others.
The intellectual component of wellness - CORRECT ANSWER - includes the ability to
learn and use information effectively for personal, family, and career development. Intellectual
,wellness involves striving for continued growth and learning to deal effectively with new
challenges.
The spiritual component of wellness - CORRECT ANSWER - the belief in some force
(nature, science, religion, or a higher power) that serves to unite human beings and provide
meaning and purpose to life. It includes individuals' own morals, values, and ethics.
The physical component of wellness - CORRECT ANSWER - is the ability to carry out
daily tasks, achieve fitness (e.g., pulmonary, cardiovascular, gastrointestinal), maintain adequate
nutrition and proper body fat levels, avoid abusing drugs and alcohol or using tobacco products,
and generally practice positive lifestyle habits.
The emotional component of wellness - CORRECT ANSWER - the ability to manage
stress and to express emotions appropriately. Emotional wellness involves individuals' ability to
recognize, accept, and express their feelings and to accept their limitations.
The social component of wellness - CORRECT ANSWER - the ability of individuals to
interact successfully with other people and within their environment, to develop and maintain
intimacy with significant others, and to develop respect and tolerance for those with different
opinions and beliefs.
Well-being - CORRECT ANSWER - s a component of health. The Centers for Disease
Control and Prevention (CDC, 2013b) defines well-being as "the presence of positive emotions
and moods (e.g., contentment, happiness), the absence of negative emotions (e.g., depression,
anxiety), satisfaction with life, fulfillment and positive functioning, judging life positively and
feeling good."
Illness - CORRECT ANSWER - is a highly personal state in which the individual's
physical, emotional, intellectual, social, developmental, or spiritual functioning is diminished. It
is not synonymous with disease, and it may or may not be related to disease. One individual can
have a disease, such as a growth in the stomach, and not feel ill. Another individual can feel ill—
that is, feel uncomfortable—and yet have no discernible disease.
,Disease - CORRECT ANSWER - an alteration in body functions that reduces the
capacities or shortens the normal lifespan. Some diseases mainly affect the individual's physical
condition; others affect the individual's mental status. Disease results from many causes, such as
infection, inflammation, biochemical imbalances, stress, environmental factors, or genetic
factors. Its presence is usually signaled by identifiable signs and symptoms.
Acute illness - CORRECT ANSWER - typically characterized by severe symptoms of
relatively short duration. The symptoms often appear abruptly and subside quickly and,
depending upon the cause, may or may not require intervention by healthcare professionals.
Some acute illnesses are serious (e.g., appendicitis may require surgery). But many acute
illnesses, such as colds, subside without medical intervention or with only over-the-counter
medications. Following an acute illness, most individuals return to their normal level of wellness.
Chronic Illness - CORRECT ANSWER - one that lasts for an extended period, usually 6
months or longer, and often for the duration of the individual's life. Chronic illnesses usually
have a slow onset and often have periods of remission, when the symptoms disappear, and
exacerbation, when the symptoms reappear.
Remission - CORRECT ANSWER - improvement or absence of signs of disease
Exacerbation - CORRECT ANSWER - period in chronic illness when the symptoms of the
disease reappear
Illness behavior - CORRECT ANSWER - involves ways that individuals describe,
monitor, and interpret their symptoms, and take remedial actions. An example would be a patient
eating a family recipe for chicken soup when flu symptoms start.
Sick-role behavior - CORRECT ANSWER - includes using the healthcare system for help
and may involve dependent behaviors, such as avoiding usual responsibilities. An example
would be a patient staying in bed for an extended rest and not doing housework, going to a job,
or attending school. How patients behave when they are ill is highly individualized. It is affected
by many variables such as age, sex, occupation, socioeconomic status, religion, ethnic origin,
psychologic stability, personality, education, and modes of coping.
, Injury - CORRECT ANSWER - act or event that causes damage, harm, or loss to a body's
functioning.
Advocacy - CORRECT ANSWER - Assess all patients' health literacy abilities to
encourage full participation in their healthcare.
Educate vulnerable populations about their legal rights and ways to give input to their healthcare
providers.
Be informed about the current national and global health and wellness issues.
Assessment - CORRECT ANSWER - Become adept in the four primary techniques used
in physical examinations: inspection, palpation, percussion, and auscultation.
Review documentation of patient interviews to produce a complete nursing health history.
Keep updated with the current literature about evidence-based assessments.
Family - CORRECT ANSWER - Include family members in the patient education process,
especially when making discharge plans.
Be aware of the impact that recent family crises, such as divorce or death, can have on the
recovery of patients.
Include a family health history in the assessment of patients, using a genogram if indicated.
Infection - CORRECT ANSWER - Use good infection prevention measures to reduce the
risk of spread of infection, especially healthcare-associated infections.
Promptly recognize the early signs of an infected wound and immediately respond.
ACTUAL Exam Questions and CORRECT
Answers
Acute Illness - CORRECT ANSWER - is typically characterized by severe symptoms of
relatively short duration. The symptoms often appear abruptly and subside quickly and,
depending upon the cause, may or may not require intervention by healthcare professionals.
Some acute illnesses are serious (e.g., appendicitis may require surgery). But many acute
illnesses, such as colds, subside without medical intervention or with only over-the-counter
medications. Following an acute illness, most individuals return to their normal level of wellness.
Health - CORRECT ANSWER - The combination of physical, mental/emotional, and
social well-being. Health has traditionally been defined as the presence or absence of disease.
Nightingale (1859/1969) defined health as a state of being well and using every power the
individual possesses to the fullest extent. The World Health Organization (WHO, 1948) takes a
more holistic view of health. Its constitution defines health as "a state of complete physical,
mental, and social well-being, and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.
Wellness - CORRECT ANSWER - is a state of well-being. Basic aspects of wellness
include self-responsibility; an ultimate goal; a dynamic, growing process; and daily decision
making in the areas of nutrition, stress management, physical fitness, preventive healthcare, and
emotional health. Most important, wellness focuses attention on the whole being of the
individual
The environmental component of wellness - CORRECT ANSWER - involves the ability to
promote health measures that improve the standard of living and quality of life in the community
and includes influences such as food, water, and air.
The occupational component of wellness - CORRECT ANSWER - is the ability to achieve
a balance between work and leisure time. Individuals' beliefs about education, employment, and
home influence their personal satisfaction and relationships with others.
The intellectual component of wellness - CORRECT ANSWER - includes the ability to
learn and use information effectively for personal, family, and career development. Intellectual
,wellness involves striving for continued growth and learning to deal effectively with new
challenges.
The spiritual component of wellness - CORRECT ANSWER - the belief in some force
(nature, science, religion, or a higher power) that serves to unite human beings and provide
meaning and purpose to life. It includes individuals' own morals, values, and ethics.
The physical component of wellness - CORRECT ANSWER - is the ability to carry out
daily tasks, achieve fitness (e.g., pulmonary, cardiovascular, gastrointestinal), maintain adequate
nutrition and proper body fat levels, avoid abusing drugs and alcohol or using tobacco products,
and generally practice positive lifestyle habits.
The emotional component of wellness - CORRECT ANSWER - the ability to manage
stress and to express emotions appropriately. Emotional wellness involves individuals' ability to
recognize, accept, and express their feelings and to accept their limitations.
The social component of wellness - CORRECT ANSWER - the ability of individuals to
interact successfully with other people and within their environment, to develop and maintain
intimacy with significant others, and to develop respect and tolerance for those with different
opinions and beliefs.
Well-being - CORRECT ANSWER - s a component of health. The Centers for Disease
Control and Prevention (CDC, 2013b) defines well-being as "the presence of positive emotions
and moods (e.g., contentment, happiness), the absence of negative emotions (e.g., depression,
anxiety), satisfaction with life, fulfillment and positive functioning, judging life positively and
feeling good."
Illness - CORRECT ANSWER - is a highly personal state in which the individual's
physical, emotional, intellectual, social, developmental, or spiritual functioning is diminished. It
is not synonymous with disease, and it may or may not be related to disease. One individual can
have a disease, such as a growth in the stomach, and not feel ill. Another individual can feel ill—
that is, feel uncomfortable—and yet have no discernible disease.
,Disease - CORRECT ANSWER - an alteration in body functions that reduces the
capacities or shortens the normal lifespan. Some diseases mainly affect the individual's physical
condition; others affect the individual's mental status. Disease results from many causes, such as
infection, inflammation, biochemical imbalances, stress, environmental factors, or genetic
factors. Its presence is usually signaled by identifiable signs and symptoms.
Acute illness - CORRECT ANSWER - typically characterized by severe symptoms of
relatively short duration. The symptoms often appear abruptly and subside quickly and,
depending upon the cause, may or may not require intervention by healthcare professionals.
Some acute illnesses are serious (e.g., appendicitis may require surgery). But many acute
illnesses, such as colds, subside without medical intervention or with only over-the-counter
medications. Following an acute illness, most individuals return to their normal level of wellness.
Chronic Illness - CORRECT ANSWER - one that lasts for an extended period, usually 6
months or longer, and often for the duration of the individual's life. Chronic illnesses usually
have a slow onset and often have periods of remission, when the symptoms disappear, and
exacerbation, when the symptoms reappear.
Remission - CORRECT ANSWER - improvement or absence of signs of disease
Exacerbation - CORRECT ANSWER - period in chronic illness when the symptoms of the
disease reappear
Illness behavior - CORRECT ANSWER - involves ways that individuals describe,
monitor, and interpret their symptoms, and take remedial actions. An example would be a patient
eating a family recipe for chicken soup when flu symptoms start.
Sick-role behavior - CORRECT ANSWER - includes using the healthcare system for help
and may involve dependent behaviors, such as avoiding usual responsibilities. An example
would be a patient staying in bed for an extended rest and not doing housework, going to a job,
or attending school. How patients behave when they are ill is highly individualized. It is affected
by many variables such as age, sex, occupation, socioeconomic status, religion, ethnic origin,
psychologic stability, personality, education, and modes of coping.
, Injury - CORRECT ANSWER - act or event that causes damage, harm, or loss to a body's
functioning.
Advocacy - CORRECT ANSWER - Assess all patients' health literacy abilities to
encourage full participation in their healthcare.
Educate vulnerable populations about their legal rights and ways to give input to their healthcare
providers.
Be informed about the current national and global health and wellness issues.
Assessment - CORRECT ANSWER - Become adept in the four primary techniques used
in physical examinations: inspection, palpation, percussion, and auscultation.
Review documentation of patient interviews to produce a complete nursing health history.
Keep updated with the current literature about evidence-based assessments.
Family - CORRECT ANSWER - Include family members in the patient education process,
especially when making discharge plans.
Be aware of the impact that recent family crises, such as divorce or death, can have on the
recovery of patients.
Include a family health history in the assessment of patients, using a genogram if indicated.
Infection - CORRECT ANSWER - Use good infection prevention measures to reduce the
risk of spread of infection, especially healthcare-associated infections.
Promptly recognize the early signs of an infected wound and immediately respond.
