QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
The nurse is participating at a health fair at the local mall giving influenza vaccines to senior
citizens. What level of prevention is that nurse practicing?
A) Primary Prevention
B) Secondary Prevention
C) Tertiary Prevention
D) Quaternary Prevention - ANS A
A patient experiencing a myocardial infarction 4 weeks ago and is currently participating in the
daily cardiac rehabilitation sessions at the local fitness center. in what level of prevention is the
patient participating?
A) Primary Prevention
B) Secondary Prevention
C) Tertiary Prevention
D) Quaternary Prevention - ANS C
Based on the transtheoretical model of change, what is the most appropriate response to a
patient who states: "Me, exercise? I haven't done that since junior high gym class, and I hated it
then!"
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A) "That's fine. Exercise is bad for you anyway."
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, B) OK. I want you to walk 3 miles 4 times a week, and I'll see you in 1 month."
C) "I understand. Can you think of one reason why being more active would be helpful for you?"
D) "I'd like you to ride your bike 3 times this week and eat at least four fruits and vegetables
every day." - ANS C
A patient come to the local health clinic and states: "I've noticed how many people are out
walking in my neighborhood. Is walking good for you?" What is the best response to help the
patient through the stages of changes for exercise.
A) "Walking is OK. I really thing running is better."
B) "Yes, walking is great exercise. Do you think you could go for a 5-minute walk next week?"
C) "Yes, I want you to begin walking. Walk for 30 minutes every day and start to eat more fruits
and vegetables."
D) "They probably aren't walking fast enough or far enough. You need to spend at least 45
minutes is your are going to do any good." - ANS B
A male patient has been lead off from his construcation job and has many unpaid bills. He is
going through a divorce for his marriage of 15 years and has been seeing his pastor to help him
through this difficult time. He does not have a primary health care provider because he has
never really been sick and hos parents never took him to the physician when he was a child.
Which external variables influence the patient's health practice? (Select all that apply.)
A) Difficulty paying his bills
B) Seeing his pastor as a means of support
C) Family practice of not routinely seeing a health care provider
D) Stress from the divorce and the loss of job - ANS A
C
D
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