Nurs 299 Exam 2 Questions and Answers
Stages of change CORRECT ANS--Pre-contemplative (not considering change)
-Contemplative (aware but not considering change soon)
-Preparational (planning to change)
-Action (has begun to make behavioral change)
-Maintenance (continued commitment to behavior- long term)
-Relapse (reverted to old behavior)
Exercise changes CORRECT ANS--Build a rhythm of physical activity (build a habit)
-Create a supportive environment- health care professionals should recognize stages of
change
-Make sure the client is ready to change and build their plan with them
-Incorporate rewards
· Osteoarthritis and exercise CORRECT ANS--Aquatic exercise (swimming)
-improve function and decrease pain
-resistance without irritating joints
· Osteoporosis and exercise CORRECT ANS--Exercise prevents osteoporosis
-Exercise to increase bone mass development (BMD)
-Goal: increase mechanical stress on bone
-Workouts: weight bearing, aerobic, resistance training
, Nurs 299 Exam 2 Questions and Answers
-3-5 times a week for 20-30 min (150min a week)
· Effects of stress on the body CORRECT ANS--Fight or flight: sympathetic nervous system
release epinephrine and norepinephrine. Results in increased metabolism, pulse rate, bp,
respiratory rate, and muscle tension-Corticosteroids and other neuroendocrine substance
release increases glucose levels, sodium retention and anti-inflammatory response
Chronic stress vs short term stress CORRECT ANS--chronic stress: body is unable to adapt
and threatens homeostasis
-short term stress: make a person efficient and goal oriented
American diets CORRECT ANS--larger portions
-sodium, saturated fats, carbs
-consumes insufficient amounts of certain nutrients, such as vitamin D, calcium, potassium,
and dietary fiber but an excess of solid fats and added sugars (SoFAS), refined grains, sodium,
and saturated fat
· Spirituality CORRECT ANS-Spiritual practice: activities that help people find meaning,
purpose, and feeling of connection/ search for the meaning of existence. Examples: religion,
altruistic activities, journal writing
· Reflexology CORRECT ANS--Deep pressure to mapped points on feet and/ or hands
-Pressure applied with thumbs
Stages of change CORRECT ANS--Pre-contemplative (not considering change)
-Contemplative (aware but not considering change soon)
-Preparational (planning to change)
-Action (has begun to make behavioral change)
-Maintenance (continued commitment to behavior- long term)
-Relapse (reverted to old behavior)
Exercise changes CORRECT ANS--Build a rhythm of physical activity (build a habit)
-Create a supportive environment- health care professionals should recognize stages of
change
-Make sure the client is ready to change and build their plan with them
-Incorporate rewards
· Osteoarthritis and exercise CORRECT ANS--Aquatic exercise (swimming)
-improve function and decrease pain
-resistance without irritating joints
· Osteoporosis and exercise CORRECT ANS--Exercise prevents osteoporosis
-Exercise to increase bone mass development (BMD)
-Goal: increase mechanical stress on bone
-Workouts: weight bearing, aerobic, resistance training
, Nurs 299 Exam 2 Questions and Answers
-3-5 times a week for 20-30 min (150min a week)
· Effects of stress on the body CORRECT ANS--Fight or flight: sympathetic nervous system
release epinephrine and norepinephrine. Results in increased metabolism, pulse rate, bp,
respiratory rate, and muscle tension-Corticosteroids and other neuroendocrine substance
release increases glucose levels, sodium retention and anti-inflammatory response
Chronic stress vs short term stress CORRECT ANS--chronic stress: body is unable to adapt
and threatens homeostasis
-short term stress: make a person efficient and goal oriented
American diets CORRECT ANS--larger portions
-sodium, saturated fats, carbs
-consumes insufficient amounts of certain nutrients, such as vitamin D, calcium, potassium,
and dietary fiber but an excess of solid fats and added sugars (SoFAS), refined grains, sodium,
and saturated fat
· Spirituality CORRECT ANS-Spiritual practice: activities that help people find meaning,
purpose, and feeling of connection/ search for the meaning of existence. Examples: religion,
altruistic activities, journal writing
· Reflexology CORRECT ANS--Deep pressure to mapped points on feet and/ or hands
-Pressure applied with thumbs
