Module 1 Quiz: Introduction to Community,
Population, Public, and Global Health Exam
Questions and Answers 100% Pass
A nurse is interacting with a client who has a new diagnosis of diabetes mellitus. The client has
attended multiple workshops about. managing their condition but still has an A1C of 9 and
admits to not using the meal plans to help with nutritional needs. Which of the following could
the nurse at the community-based clinic do first to assist the client in adhering to the medical
regimen?
a. ask the client to discuss what barriers they perceive that prevent compliance
b. refer the client to the diabetic educator for more instructions
c. ask the case manager for community resources for programs like Meals on Wheels
d. assess the client's neighborhood to see if there is access to fruits and vegetables - ANS a.
Ask the client to discuss what barriers they perceive that prevent compliance
Rationale: While all of the other options may be interventions that could be used to encourage
compliance, the nurse does not have enough data to determine the next course of action. More
assessment on the reasons for possible noncompliance is needed before anything else can be
done.
A client asks a nurse to help identify resources for a weight loss plan the client is developing.
Which of the following theoretical frameworks might the nurse use in this situation?
a. Health Belief Model
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b. Transtheoretical Model
c. Social Cognitive Theory
d. Theory of Reasoned Action/Planned Behavior - ANS b. Transtheoretical Model
Rationale: This model is good for formulating individualized plans for change towards healthier
behaviors.
Which of the following health promotion initiatives were launched to implement interventions
for better overall health in the U.S.?
a. Paris Agreement
b. Healthy People 2030
c. Sustainable Development Goals
d. Tennessee Valley Authority - ANS b. Healthy People 2030
Rationale: The Healthy People initiative was launched in 1980 to help the United States set
goals for a healthier society.
A client who is int he maintenance phase of the Transtheoretical Model's Stages of Change
admits to not following their diet plan after binging on salty and sugary snacks the past
weekend. Which of the following questions should the nurse ask the client next?
a. "How does that make you feel?"
b. "Why did you do that?"
c. "Did you call someone from your support group before eating the snacks?"
d. "Have you had any stressful events in your life lately?" - ANS d. "Have you had any
stressful events in your life lately?"
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