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NACE PN to RN Exam 2025: Complete 180
Practice Questions with Verified Answers –
Graded A+ Study Guide
1. According to the World Health Organization, which of the
following best describes the concept of “health”?
A) The absence of all disease
B) A complete, holistic state of physical, mental, and social
well-being
C) The absence of disease and risk factors
D) Engaging in healthy lifestyles and health promotion
Answer: B
Rationale: The World Health Organization (WHO) defines
health as “a state of complete physical, mental and social
well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.”
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This holistic view emphasizes positive well-being across multiple
dimensions, rather than simply the absence of illness.
2. A middle-age client with cancer is no longer able to work
outside the home but is doing relatively well physically,
psychologically, and socially. According to the health-illness
continuum model, how would this client be classified?
A) Not healthy, because the client is unable to be employed
B) Healthy, because the client expresses physical, psychological,
and social well-being
C) Not healthy, according to the optimal wellness theory
D) Healthy only if the client returns to work
Answer: B
Rationale: The health-illness continuum views health as a dynamic
state that can range from optimal wellness to severe illness. It
recognizes that a person can experience physical, psychological,
and social well-being even when facing a chronic condition like
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cancer, as long as they are adapting effectively. Employment
status alone does not determine health status.
3. Which of the following is the primary goal of health
promotion?
A) Treat chronic diseases
B) Encourage healthy behaviors and prevent illness
C) Diagnose mental illness
D) Monitor hospital finances
Answer: B
Rationale: Health promotion focuses on empowering individuals
and communities to increase control over their health by adopting
healthy lifestyles and preventing disease before it occurs. It is
proactive rather than reactive.
4. Which of the following is considered a psychological
factor most strongly associated with a patient’s adherence to
a treatment plan?
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A) Age
B) Occupation
C) Cognitive beliefs about illness and treatment
D) Blood type
Answer: C
Rationale: A patient’s beliefs about the nature of their illness, the
effectiveness of treatment, and their personal susceptibility to
complications are strong predictors of whether they will follow
prescribed regimens. Age, occupation, and blood type have not
been shown to consistently predict adherence.
5. Which of the following statements is true
about family-centered nursing care?
A) It is provided primarily to prevent the client’s loneliness.
B) It ensures the client’s compliance with medical instructions.
C) It is based on the recognition that the family is the basic unit
of society and that the health of one member affects the whole
NACE PN to RN Exam 2025: Complete 180
Practice Questions with Verified Answers –
Graded A+ Study Guide
1. According to the World Health Organization, which of the
following best describes the concept of “health”?
A) The absence of all disease
B) A complete, holistic state of physical, mental, and social
well-being
C) The absence of disease and risk factors
D) Engaging in healthy lifestyles and health promotion
Answer: B
Rationale: The World Health Organization (WHO) defines
health as “a state of complete physical, mental and social
well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.”
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This holistic view emphasizes positive well-being across multiple
dimensions, rather than simply the absence of illness.
2. A middle-age client with cancer is no longer able to work
outside the home but is doing relatively well physically,
psychologically, and socially. According to the health-illness
continuum model, how would this client be classified?
A) Not healthy, because the client is unable to be employed
B) Healthy, because the client expresses physical, psychological,
and social well-being
C) Not healthy, according to the optimal wellness theory
D) Healthy only if the client returns to work
Answer: B
Rationale: The health-illness continuum views health as a dynamic
state that can range from optimal wellness to severe illness. It
recognizes that a person can experience physical, psychological,
and social well-being even when facing a chronic condition like
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cancer, as long as they are adapting effectively. Employment
status alone does not determine health status.
3. Which of the following is the primary goal of health
promotion?
A) Treat chronic diseases
B) Encourage healthy behaviors and prevent illness
C) Diagnose mental illness
D) Monitor hospital finances
Answer: B
Rationale: Health promotion focuses on empowering individuals
and communities to increase control over their health by adopting
healthy lifestyles and preventing disease before it occurs. It is
proactive rather than reactive.
4. Which of the following is considered a psychological
factor most strongly associated with a patient’s adherence to
a treatment plan?
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A) Age
B) Occupation
C) Cognitive beliefs about illness and treatment
D) Blood type
Answer: C
Rationale: A patient’s beliefs about the nature of their illness, the
effectiveness of treatment, and their personal susceptibility to
complications are strong predictors of whether they will follow
prescribed regimens. Age, occupation, and blood type have not
been shown to consistently predict adherence.
5. Which of the following statements is true
about family-centered nursing care?
A) It is provided primarily to prevent the client’s loneliness.
B) It ensures the client’s compliance with medical instructions.
C) It is based on the recognition that the family is the basic unit
of society and that the health of one member affects the whole
