Solutions
Health-promoting practices for CHNs in the context of
substance use begin with which of the following?
A) Examining their own perspectives as well as societal
perspectives on substance use
B) Implementing a universal treatment plan for all individuals
using substances
C) Enforcing abstinence as the ultimate goal of care
D) Focusing exclusively on individual-level interventions
Correct Answers A) Examining their own perspectives as well
as societal perspectives on substance use
How can CHNs implement quaternary prevention when working
with individuals who use substances?
A) By making decisions for individuals regarding the treatment
of their substance use
B) By allowing individuals and families to define whether their
substance use is problematic
C) By reducing the availability of substances in the community
D) By focusing on mandatory detoxification programs Correct
Answers B) By allowing individuals and families to define
whether their substance use is problematic
How can trauma and violence impact pain response in
individuals?
A) They have no effect on pain response
B) They only affect emotional well-being but not physical pain
C) They reduce sensitivity to pain
,D) They can significantly affect brain structures and processes
that mediate pain response Correct Answers D) They can
significantly affect brain structures and processes that mediate
pain response
How do CHNs engage in tertiary prevention beyond harm
reduction?
A) By supporting individuals facing substance use challenges,
such as job loss or relationship breakdown
B) By preventing the initiation of substance use in high-risk
groups
C) By conducting community-wide substance use screenings
D) By focusing on policy changes related to substance use
Correct Answers A) By supporting individuals facing substance
use challenges, such as job loss or relationship breakdown
How does cultural safety align with patient-centred pain
management?
A) By focusing on medication over emotional well-being
B) By treating all patients the same regardless of their
background
C) By encouraging self-reflection, recognizing clients' unique
experiences, and valuing their health perspectives
D) By ignoring cultural differences in pain perception Correct
Answers C) By encouraging self-reflection, recognizing clients'
unique experiences, and valuing their health perspectives
In 2001, Health Canada authorized the use of cannabis for which
purpose?
A) Recreational use
B) Research only
, C) To reduce illicit drug use
D) Medical purposes Correct Answers D) Medical purposes
Problematic substance use can result in which of the following
consequences?
A) Health problems and disability
B) Failure to meet responsibilities at work, school, or home
C) Social or interpersonal issues
D) All of the above Correct Answers D) All of the above
Research has shown a strong relationship between adverse
childhood experiences and which of the following?
A) Positive social relationships
B) Better employment prospects
C) Substance use, chronic pain, and behavioural issues
D) Improved mental health outcomes Correct Answers C)
Substance use, chronic pain, and behavioural issues
The "war on drugs" approach in Canada is characterized by
which of the following?
A) A focus on harm reduction and treatment
B) Harsh punishments, mandatory sentences, and strong
enforcement
C) The legalization of cannabis for recreational use
D) A focus on upstream support and prevention Correct
Answers B) Harsh punishments, mandatory sentences, and
strong enforcement
What approach is considered the gold standard in pain
management?
A) A single-modality approach using opioids