NSG 300
EXAM 1
Exam-Style Qs & Study Guide
(Foundations of Nursing)
Grand Canyon University
(Straight to the point. No fluff. Everything you need for exams.)
Complete NSG 300 Exam 1 & Study Guide
Organized exam-style practice questions
so you can review faster and walk into Exam 1 confident
and prepared.
,Study Guide - The guide is structured to help students reinforce
understanding, identify weak areas, and prepare confidently for the
assessment.
Table of Contents
NSG 300 EXAM 1............................................................... 2
NSG 300 EXAM 1 STUGY GUIDE ............................ 27
NSG 300 EXAM 1
A nurse is teaching a patient about the stages of change model for smoking
cessation. The patient says, "I am aware smoking is bad for my health, and I
think I should quit within the next six months." Which stage is the patient
in?
A) Pre-contemplation
B) Contemplation
C) Preparation
D) Action
Answer: B) Contemplation
In the holistic health model, which aspect is emphasized in patient care?
A) Treating only the physical symptoms of illness
,B) Empowering patients to engage in their own recovery
C) Focusing solely on the mental well-being of the patient
D) Reducing healthcare costs
Answer: B) Empowering patients to engage in their own recovery
What is the primary focus of primary prevention in healthcare?
A) Treating existing diseases
B) Preventing the development of diseases
C) Managing chronic conditions
D) Rehabilitating patients after illness
Answer: B) Preventing the development of diseases
Which stage of the change model is characterized by patients making small
changes in preparation for a behavior change, such as reducing the number
of cigarettes smoked per day?
A) Pre-contemplation
B) Contemplation
C) Preparation
D) Action
Answer: C) Preparation
Which of the following best describes health promotion activities?
A) They are performed by healthcare providers to treat diseases.
B) They help individuals maintain or enhance their present health.
C) They are only necessary for individuals with chronic illnesses.
, D) They focus on acute illness management
Answer: B) They help individuals maintain or enhance their present health.
Which type of prevention aims to minimize the impact of an ongoing illness
or injury that has lasting effects?
A) Primary Prevention
B) Secondary Prevention
C) Tertiary Prevention
D) Quaternary Prevention
Answer: C) Tertiary Prevention
A patient diagnosed with hypertension is actively working to lower their
blood pressure by following a diet and exercise plan. According to the
stages of change model, which stage is this patient in?
A) Pre-contemplation
B) Contemplation
C) Action
D) Maintenance
Answer: C) Action
Which of the following is an example of secondary prevention?
A) Implementing a smoking cessation program
B) Teaching a diabetic patient about foot care
C) Performing a mammogram screening
D) Promoting healthy eating habits in school
EXAM 1
Exam-Style Qs & Study Guide
(Foundations of Nursing)
Grand Canyon University
(Straight to the point. No fluff. Everything you need for exams.)
Complete NSG 300 Exam 1 & Study Guide
Organized exam-style practice questions
so you can review faster and walk into Exam 1 confident
and prepared.
,Study Guide - The guide is structured to help students reinforce
understanding, identify weak areas, and prepare confidently for the
assessment.
Table of Contents
NSG 300 EXAM 1............................................................... 2
NSG 300 EXAM 1 STUGY GUIDE ............................ 27
NSG 300 EXAM 1
A nurse is teaching a patient about the stages of change model for smoking
cessation. The patient says, "I am aware smoking is bad for my health, and I
think I should quit within the next six months." Which stage is the patient
in?
A) Pre-contemplation
B) Contemplation
C) Preparation
D) Action
Answer: B) Contemplation
In the holistic health model, which aspect is emphasized in patient care?
A) Treating only the physical symptoms of illness
,B) Empowering patients to engage in their own recovery
C) Focusing solely on the mental well-being of the patient
D) Reducing healthcare costs
Answer: B) Empowering patients to engage in their own recovery
What is the primary focus of primary prevention in healthcare?
A) Treating existing diseases
B) Preventing the development of diseases
C) Managing chronic conditions
D) Rehabilitating patients after illness
Answer: B) Preventing the development of diseases
Which stage of the change model is characterized by patients making small
changes in preparation for a behavior change, such as reducing the number
of cigarettes smoked per day?
A) Pre-contemplation
B) Contemplation
C) Preparation
D) Action
Answer: C) Preparation
Which of the following best describes health promotion activities?
A) They are performed by healthcare providers to treat diseases.
B) They help individuals maintain or enhance their present health.
C) They are only necessary for individuals with chronic illnesses.
, D) They focus on acute illness management
Answer: B) They help individuals maintain or enhance their present health.
Which type of prevention aims to minimize the impact of an ongoing illness
or injury that has lasting effects?
A) Primary Prevention
B) Secondary Prevention
C) Tertiary Prevention
D) Quaternary Prevention
Answer: C) Tertiary Prevention
A patient diagnosed with hypertension is actively working to lower their
blood pressure by following a diet and exercise plan. According to the
stages of change model, which stage is this patient in?
A) Pre-contemplation
B) Contemplation
C) Action
D) Maintenance
Answer: C) Action
Which of the following is an example of secondary prevention?
A) Implementing a smoking cessation program
B) Teaching a diabetic patient about foot care
C) Performing a mammogram screening
D) Promoting healthy eating habits in school
