NURS 460
Advanced Strategies for Adult Health Care
Midterm Exam Review (Qns & Ans)
2025
1. Which of the following is a key component of patient-
centered care in adult health care?
- A. Autocratic decision-making
- B. Collaborative care planning
- C. Ignoring patient preferences
- D. Solely focusing on medical interventions
- ANS: B. Collaborative care planning
©2024/2025
, - Rationale: Patient-centered care involves collaborative care
planning, where healthcare providers work with patients to
develop care plans that reflect their preferences and needs.
2. What is the primary goal of chronic disease management in
adult health care?
- A. Curing the disease
- B. Reducing healthcare costs
- C. Improving quality of life
- D. Increasing hospital admissions
- ANS: C. Improving quality of life
- Rationale: The primary goal of chronic disease management
is to improve the quality of life for patients by managing
symptoms and preventing complications.
3. Which of the following is an example of a preventive health
strategy for adults?
- A. Administering antibiotics for viral infections
- B. Encouraging regular physical activity
- C. Prescribing medications without lifestyle changes
- D. Ignoring routine health screenings
- ANS: B. Encouraging regular physical activity
©2024/2025
, - Rationale: Preventive health strategies include encouraging
regular physical activity to reduce the risk of chronic diseases and
improve overall health.
4. What is the primary focus of palliative care in adult health
care?
- A. Curing the underlying disease
- B. Providing comfort and symptom relief
- C. Prolonging life at all costs
- D. Conducting experimental treatments
- ANS: B. Providing comfort and symptom relief
- Rationale: Palliative care focuses on providing comfort and
symptom relief for patients with serious illnesses, rather than
curing the underlying disease.
5. Which of the following is a common risk factor for
cardiovascular disease in adults?
- A. Low blood pressure
- B. Physical inactivity
- C. High HDL cholesterol
- D. Low body mass index (BMI)
- ANS: B. Physical inactivity
©2024/2025
, - Rationale: Physical inactivity is a common risk factor for
cardiovascular disease, as it can lead to obesity, hypertension, and
other related conditions.
Fill-in-the-Blank Questions
6. In adult health care, __________ is the process of
coordinating care across multiple healthcare providers and
settings to ensure continuity of care.
- ANS: care coordination
- Rationale: Care coordination involves organizing patient
care activities and sharing information among all participants
concerned with a patient's care to achieve safer and more effective
care.
7. __________ is a model of care that focuses on preventing
hospital readmissions by providing comprehensive discharge
planning and follow-up care.
- ANS: Transitional care
- Rationale: Transitional care aims to prevent hospital
readmissions by ensuring that patients receive appropriate follow-
up care and support after discharge.
8. In adult health care, __________ refers to the use of evidence-
based practices to improve patient outcomes and quality of care.
©2024/2025
Advanced Strategies for Adult Health Care
Midterm Exam Review (Qns & Ans)
2025
1. Which of the following is a key component of patient-
centered care in adult health care?
- A. Autocratic decision-making
- B. Collaborative care planning
- C. Ignoring patient preferences
- D. Solely focusing on medical interventions
- ANS: B. Collaborative care planning
©2024/2025
, - Rationale: Patient-centered care involves collaborative care
planning, where healthcare providers work with patients to
develop care plans that reflect their preferences and needs.
2. What is the primary goal of chronic disease management in
adult health care?
- A. Curing the disease
- B. Reducing healthcare costs
- C. Improving quality of life
- D. Increasing hospital admissions
- ANS: C. Improving quality of life
- Rationale: The primary goal of chronic disease management
is to improve the quality of life for patients by managing
symptoms and preventing complications.
3. Which of the following is an example of a preventive health
strategy for adults?
- A. Administering antibiotics for viral infections
- B. Encouraging regular physical activity
- C. Prescribing medications without lifestyle changes
- D. Ignoring routine health screenings
- ANS: B. Encouraging regular physical activity
©2024/2025
, - Rationale: Preventive health strategies include encouraging
regular physical activity to reduce the risk of chronic diseases and
improve overall health.
4. What is the primary focus of palliative care in adult health
care?
- A. Curing the underlying disease
- B. Providing comfort and symptom relief
- C. Prolonging life at all costs
- D. Conducting experimental treatments
- ANS: B. Providing comfort and symptom relief
- Rationale: Palliative care focuses on providing comfort and
symptom relief for patients with serious illnesses, rather than
curing the underlying disease.
5. Which of the following is a common risk factor for
cardiovascular disease in adults?
- A. Low blood pressure
- B. Physical inactivity
- C. High HDL cholesterol
- D. Low body mass index (BMI)
- ANS: B. Physical inactivity
©2024/2025
, - Rationale: Physical inactivity is a common risk factor for
cardiovascular disease, as it can lead to obesity, hypertension, and
other related conditions.
Fill-in-the-Blank Questions
6. In adult health care, __________ is the process of
coordinating care across multiple healthcare providers and
settings to ensure continuity of care.
- ANS: care coordination
- Rationale: Care coordination involves organizing patient
care activities and sharing information among all participants
concerned with a patient's care to achieve safer and more effective
care.
7. __________ is a model of care that focuses on preventing
hospital readmissions by providing comprehensive discharge
planning and follow-up care.
- ANS: Transitional care
- Rationale: Transitional care aims to prevent hospital
readmissions by ensuring that patients receive appropriate follow-
up care and support after discharge.
8. In adult health care, __________ refers to the use of evidence-
based practices to improve patient outcomes and quality of care.
©2024/2025
