NR 222: Health and Wellness Week 6 Quiz 2026 |Chamberlain
1. A client is in the ‘Contemplation’ stage of the Transtheoretical Model of
Change. Which statement by the client best reflects this stage?
A. I have no intention of changing my diet in the next six months.
B. I have already purchased a gym membership and start tomorrow.
C. I have been going to the gym three times a week for the last month.
D. I am thinking about starting an exercise program within the next six months.
Answer: D
Rationale: In the contemplation stage, the individual is considering a change within the
next six months but has not yet made a commitment to take action.
2. Which level of prevention is a nurse performing when conducting a blood
pressure screening at a local health fair?
A. Primary Prevention
B. Secondary Prevention
C. Tertiary Prevention
D. Quaternary Prevention
Answer: B
Rationale: Secondary prevention focuses on early detection and screening to identify
diseases in their earliest stages.
,3. According to the Body Mass Index (BMI) scale, a client with a BMI of 27.5
would be classified as:
A. Underweight
B. Normal weight
C. Overweight
D. Obese
Answer: C
Rationale: A BMI between 25.0 and 29.9 is categorized as overweight.
4. Which of the following is considered a ‘macro-nutrient’ essential for energy
production?
A. Vitamin C
B. Iron
C. Calcium
D. Carbohydrates
Answer: D
Rationale: Macro-nutrients include carbohydrates, proteins, and fats, which provide
energy in the form of calories.
5. In Erikson’s stages of psychosocial development, which conflict is central to
the ‘Middle Adulthood’ stage?
A. Generativity vs. Stagnation
B. Intimacy vs. Isolation
C. Identity vs. Role Confusion
D. Integrity vs. Despair
Answer: A
Rationale: Middle adulthood (ages 40-65) focuses on generativity—creating things that
outlast them—versus feeling a lack of purpose.
, 6. Which hormone is primarily responsible for the ‘fight or flight’ response
during the alarm stage of stress?
A. Insulin
B. Melatonin
C. Epinephrine
D. Thyroxine
Answer: C
Rationale: Epinephrine (adrenaline) is released by the adrenal medulla during the acute
stress response.
7. A nurse is teaching a patient about sleep hygiene. Which recommendation is
most appropriate?
A. Maintain a consistent sleep-wake schedule, even on weekends.
B. Exercise vigorously right before bed to induce tiredness.
C. Eat a large, spicy meal two hours before bedtime.
D. Use a tablet or smartphone in bed to relax the mind.
Answer: A
Rationale: Consistency in sleep timing helps regulate the body’s internal clock and
improves sleep quality.
8. Which type of exercise involves muscle contraction without significant
movement of the joints?
A. Isotonic
B. Isometric
C. Isokinetic
D. Aerobic
Answer: B
Rationale: Isometric exercises involve static muscle contraction where the muscle length
does not change significantly.
1. A client is in the ‘Contemplation’ stage of the Transtheoretical Model of
Change. Which statement by the client best reflects this stage?
A. I have no intention of changing my diet in the next six months.
B. I have already purchased a gym membership and start tomorrow.
C. I have been going to the gym three times a week for the last month.
D. I am thinking about starting an exercise program within the next six months.
Answer: D
Rationale: In the contemplation stage, the individual is considering a change within the
next six months but has not yet made a commitment to take action.
2. Which level of prevention is a nurse performing when conducting a blood
pressure screening at a local health fair?
A. Primary Prevention
B. Secondary Prevention
C. Tertiary Prevention
D. Quaternary Prevention
Answer: B
Rationale: Secondary prevention focuses on early detection and screening to identify
diseases in their earliest stages.
,3. According to the Body Mass Index (BMI) scale, a client with a BMI of 27.5
would be classified as:
A. Underweight
B. Normal weight
C. Overweight
D. Obese
Answer: C
Rationale: A BMI between 25.0 and 29.9 is categorized as overweight.
4. Which of the following is considered a ‘macro-nutrient’ essential for energy
production?
A. Vitamin C
B. Iron
C. Calcium
D. Carbohydrates
Answer: D
Rationale: Macro-nutrients include carbohydrates, proteins, and fats, which provide
energy in the form of calories.
5. In Erikson’s stages of psychosocial development, which conflict is central to
the ‘Middle Adulthood’ stage?
A. Generativity vs. Stagnation
B. Intimacy vs. Isolation
C. Identity vs. Role Confusion
D. Integrity vs. Despair
Answer: A
Rationale: Middle adulthood (ages 40-65) focuses on generativity—creating things that
outlast them—versus feeling a lack of purpose.
, 6. Which hormone is primarily responsible for the ‘fight or flight’ response
during the alarm stage of stress?
A. Insulin
B. Melatonin
C. Epinephrine
D. Thyroxine
Answer: C
Rationale: Epinephrine (adrenaline) is released by the adrenal medulla during the acute
stress response.
7. A nurse is teaching a patient about sleep hygiene. Which recommendation is
most appropriate?
A. Maintain a consistent sleep-wake schedule, even on weekends.
B. Exercise vigorously right before bed to induce tiredness.
C. Eat a large, spicy meal two hours before bedtime.
D. Use a tablet or smartphone in bed to relax the mind.
Answer: A
Rationale: Consistency in sleep timing helps regulate the body’s internal clock and
improves sleep quality.
8. Which type of exercise involves muscle contraction without significant
movement of the joints?
A. Isotonic
B. Isometric
C. Isokinetic
D. Aerobic
Answer: B
Rationale: Isometric exercises involve static muscle contraction where the muscle length
does not change significantly.
