NSG 554 Exam 1 Health Prevention and Management Study Guide
2026 | Complete Review | Graded A+
1. If a patient presents with symptoms of malaria and is not treated, what are the
potential complications that could arise?
Complications such as kidney failure, seizures, and coma could arise.
Complications are primarily psychological in nature.
Complications include only gastrointestinal issues.
Complications are limited to mild fever and chills.
2. An older client asks the nurse at what age is it recommended she get a
shingles vaccine. The nurse would include which of the following important
information?
It is recommended that all people over age 60 be vaccinated
against shingles.
It is recommended that all people over age 40 be vaccinated against
shingles.
It is recommended that all people over age 65 be vaccinated against
shingles.
It is recommended that all people over age 52 be vaccinated against
shingles.
3. Describe the process through which active immunity is developed in the
body.
Active immunity occurs only through vaccination with live pathogens.
Active immunity is a result of inherited antibodies from the mother.
Active immunity is developed through passive transfer of antibodies.
, Active immunity is developed when the immune system is exposed
to a disease organism, leading to the production of antibodies.
4. What age group is the IGRA assay recommended for?
Children under 5 years old
Individuals over 5 years old
All age groups
Adults over 18 years old
5. What is the primary goal of tertiary prevention?
Detecting diseases at an early stage to prevent progression.
Preventing the onset of diseases before they occur.
Promoting overall wellness and healthy lifestyles.
Managing and reducing the impact of established diseases to
improve quality of life.
6. In a clinical scenario, if a patient experiences excessive vagal stimulation
during a procedure, what heart rate change might you expect to observe?
Bradycardia
Increased heart rate variability
No change in heart rate
Tachycardia
7. How is Mycobacterium tuberculosis(the pathogen that causes tuberculosis)
spread?
Contaminated food or water
, Sexual intercourse
Blood transfusions
IV drug abuse
Via airborne droplets
8. What triggers the production of antibodies in active immunity?
Infection with a non-pathogenic virus
Exposure to a disease organism
Vaccination with a weakened pathogen
Genetic predisposition
9. What is the definition of wellness in health?
Wellness is the absence of disease or illness.
Wellness is a fixed state of being without any need for improvement.
Wellness refers to a state of complete physical health only.
Wellness is defined as an active process where individuals choose
actions that enhance their physical, mental, and social well-being.
10. What is the primary method by which vaccine-induced immunity is
established?
Direct exposure to the disease
Introduction of a killed or weakened form of the disease
Administration of antibiotics
Use of antiviral medications
, 11. What is one infection that can cause bradycardia?
HIV
Tuberculosis
Lyme disease
Malaria
12. If a patient with hypothyroidism presents with bradycardia, what treatment
approach should be considered to address both conditions?
Beta-blocker medication
Increased physical activity
Increased sodium intake
Thyroid hormone replacement therapy
13. Describe how tertiary prevention differs from primary and secondary
prevention in health management.
Tertiary prevention is the same as primary prevention, both aiming to
prevent diseases.
Tertiary prevention involves promoting wellness and healthy
lifestyles.
Tertiary prevention focuses on rehabilitation and preventing
complications after a disease has occurred, unlike primary
prevention which aims to prevent disease onset and secondary
prevention which focuses on early detection.
Tertiary prevention is only concerned with early detection of
diseases.
2026 | Complete Review | Graded A+
1. If a patient presents with symptoms of malaria and is not treated, what are the
potential complications that could arise?
Complications such as kidney failure, seizures, and coma could arise.
Complications are primarily psychological in nature.
Complications include only gastrointestinal issues.
Complications are limited to mild fever and chills.
2. An older client asks the nurse at what age is it recommended she get a
shingles vaccine. The nurse would include which of the following important
information?
It is recommended that all people over age 60 be vaccinated
against shingles.
It is recommended that all people over age 40 be vaccinated against
shingles.
It is recommended that all people over age 65 be vaccinated against
shingles.
It is recommended that all people over age 52 be vaccinated against
shingles.
3. Describe the process through which active immunity is developed in the
body.
Active immunity occurs only through vaccination with live pathogens.
Active immunity is a result of inherited antibodies from the mother.
Active immunity is developed through passive transfer of antibodies.
, Active immunity is developed when the immune system is exposed
to a disease organism, leading to the production of antibodies.
4. What age group is the IGRA assay recommended for?
Children under 5 years old
Individuals over 5 years old
All age groups
Adults over 18 years old
5. What is the primary goal of tertiary prevention?
Detecting diseases at an early stage to prevent progression.
Preventing the onset of diseases before they occur.
Promoting overall wellness and healthy lifestyles.
Managing and reducing the impact of established diseases to
improve quality of life.
6. In a clinical scenario, if a patient experiences excessive vagal stimulation
during a procedure, what heart rate change might you expect to observe?
Bradycardia
Increased heart rate variability
No change in heart rate
Tachycardia
7. How is Mycobacterium tuberculosis(the pathogen that causes tuberculosis)
spread?
Contaminated food or water
, Sexual intercourse
Blood transfusions
IV drug abuse
Via airborne droplets
8. What triggers the production of antibodies in active immunity?
Infection with a non-pathogenic virus
Exposure to a disease organism
Vaccination with a weakened pathogen
Genetic predisposition
9. What is the definition of wellness in health?
Wellness is the absence of disease or illness.
Wellness is a fixed state of being without any need for improvement.
Wellness refers to a state of complete physical health only.
Wellness is defined as an active process where individuals choose
actions that enhance their physical, mental, and social well-being.
10. What is the primary method by which vaccine-induced immunity is
established?
Direct exposure to the disease
Introduction of a killed or weakened form of the disease
Administration of antibiotics
Use of antiviral medications
, 11. What is one infection that can cause bradycardia?
HIV
Tuberculosis
Lyme disease
Malaria
12. If a patient with hypothyroidism presents with bradycardia, what treatment
approach should be considered to address both conditions?
Beta-blocker medication
Increased physical activity
Increased sodium intake
Thyroid hormone replacement therapy
13. Describe how tertiary prevention differs from primary and secondary
prevention in health management.
Tertiary prevention is the same as primary prevention, both aiming to
prevent diseases.
Tertiary prevention involves promoting wellness and healthy
lifestyles.
Tertiary prevention focuses on rehabilitation and preventing
complications after a disease has occurred, unlike primary
prevention which aims to prevent disease onset and secondary
prevention which focuses on early detection.
Tertiary prevention is only concerned with early detection of
diseases.
