Test Bank - Health Promotion Throughout the Life Span, 10th Edition (Edelman, 2022), Chapter 1-25 | UPDATED 2024

1.In early civilization, the cause of illness was attributed to:a.Infectious diseaseb.Microorganismsc.Contaminated food and waterd.Natural and supernatural forcesAnswer: dRationale: In early civilization, illness was attributed to natural and supernatural forces. Nursing Process: AssessmentClient Needs: Physiological Integrity 2.The first understanding of disease processes occurred in (the):a.Early civilizationb.21st centuryc.19th centuryd.Middle AgesAnswer: cRationale: In the 19th century, the development of bacteriology helped in the understanding ofdisease processes. Nursing Process: Assessment 3.Despite all of the improvements and advancements in health care, several infectiousdiseases have recently resurfaced, including:a.Strep throatb.Tuberculosisc.Poliod.MononucleosisAnswer: bRationale: Tuberculosis is one of several diseases that have recently resurfaced. Nursing Process: PlanningClient Needs: Psychosocial Integrity