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Journey Across The Life Span:
Human Development And
Healthpromotion
Elaine U. Polan And Daphne R. Taylor
7th Edition
,Table Of Contents:
Chapter 1. Healthy Lifestyles
Chapter 2. Communication
Chapter 3. Culture
Chapter 4. The Family
Chapter 5. Theories Of Growth And Development
Chapter 6. Prenatal Period To 1 Year
Chapter 7. Toddlerhood
Chapter 8. Preschool
Chapter 9. School Age
Chapter 10. Puberty And Adolescence
Chapter 11. Early Adulthood
Chapter 12. Middle Adulthood
Chapter 13. Late Adulthood
Chapter 14. Death And Dying
,Journey Across The Life Span, 7th Edition Polan Test Bank
Chapter 1: Healthy Lifestyles – Questions With Answers And Rationales
1. In Early Civilization, The Cause Of Illness Was Attributed To:
a. Infectious Disease
b. Microorganisms
c. Contaminated Food And Water
d. Natural And Supernatural Forces
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: In Early Civilization, Illness Was Attributed To Natural And Supernatural Forces.
Nursing Process: Assessment
Client Needs: Physiological
Integrity
2. The First Understanding Of Disease Processes Occurred In (The):
a. Early Civilization
b. 21st Century
c. 19th Century
d. Middle Ages
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: In The 19th Century, The Development Of Bacteriology Helped In The
Understanding Of Disease Processes.
Nursing Process: Assessment
3. Despite All Of The Improvements And Advancements In Healthcare, Several
Infectious Diseases Have Recently Resurfaced, Including:
a. Strep Throat
b. Tuberculosis
c. Polio
d. Mononucleosis
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Tuberculosis Is One Of Several Diseases That Have Recently Resurfaced.
Nursing Process: Planning
Client Needs: Psychosocial Integrity
, Polan, Journey Across The Life Span, 7e
4. Healthy People 2020 Identifies Two Major Goals—Eliminating Healthdisparities And:
a. Increasing Peace And Prosperity
b. Eliminating All Diseases
c. Increasing The Quality And Years Of Healthy Living
d. Limiting Population Growth
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Increasing The Quality And Years Of Healthy Living Is One Major Goal Set By
Healthy People 2020.
Nursing Process: Planning
Client Needs: Psychosocial Integrity
5. An External Force That Can Affect One’s Healthis (The):
a. Mind
b. Culture
c. Heredity
d. Hormones
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Culture Is An External Force That Can Have Many Influences On An Individual,
Including Effects On Health.
Nursing Process: Planning
Client Needs: Psychosocial Integrity
6. Healthpromotion Is:
a. Goal Oriented
b. Natural
c. Unplanned
d. Special
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Healthpromotion Sets Goals Leading Toward Optimal Wellness.
Nursing Process: Planning
Client Needs: Psychosocial Integrity
Journey Across The Life Span:
Human Development And
Healthpromotion
Elaine U. Polan And Daphne R. Taylor
7th Edition
,Table Of Contents:
Chapter 1. Healthy Lifestyles
Chapter 2. Communication
Chapter 3. Culture
Chapter 4. The Family
Chapter 5. Theories Of Growth And Development
Chapter 6. Prenatal Period To 1 Year
Chapter 7. Toddlerhood
Chapter 8. Preschool
Chapter 9. School Age
Chapter 10. Puberty And Adolescence
Chapter 11. Early Adulthood
Chapter 12. Middle Adulthood
Chapter 13. Late Adulthood
Chapter 14. Death And Dying
,Journey Across The Life Span, 7th Edition Polan Test Bank
Chapter 1: Healthy Lifestyles – Questions With Answers And Rationales
1. In Early Civilization, The Cause Of Illness Was Attributed To:
a. Infectious Disease
b. Microorganisms
c. Contaminated Food And Water
d. Natural And Supernatural Forces
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: In Early Civilization, Illness Was Attributed To Natural And Supernatural Forces.
Nursing Process: Assessment
Client Needs: Physiological
Integrity
2. The First Understanding Of Disease Processes Occurred In (The):
a. Early Civilization
b. 21st Century
c. 19th Century
d. Middle Ages
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: In The 19th Century, The Development Of Bacteriology Helped In The
Understanding Of Disease Processes.
Nursing Process: Assessment
3. Despite All Of The Improvements And Advancements In Healthcare, Several
Infectious Diseases Have Recently Resurfaced, Including:
a. Strep Throat
b. Tuberculosis
c. Polio
d. Mononucleosis
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Tuberculosis Is One Of Several Diseases That Have Recently Resurfaced.
Nursing Process: Planning
Client Needs: Psychosocial Integrity
, Polan, Journey Across The Life Span, 7e
4. Healthy People 2020 Identifies Two Major Goals—Eliminating Healthdisparities And:
a. Increasing Peace And Prosperity
b. Eliminating All Diseases
c. Increasing The Quality And Years Of Healthy Living
d. Limiting Population Growth
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Increasing The Quality And Years Of Healthy Living Is One Major Goal Set By
Healthy People 2020.
Nursing Process: Planning
Client Needs: Psychosocial Integrity
5. An External Force That Can Affect One’s Healthis (The):
a. Mind
b. Culture
c. Heredity
d. Hormones
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Culture Is An External Force That Can Have Many Influences On An Individual,
Including Effects On Health.
Nursing Process: Planning
Client Needs: Psychosocial Integrity
6. Healthpromotion Is:
a. Goal Oriented
b. Natural
c. Unplanned
d. Special
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Healthpromotion Sets Goals Leading Toward Optimal Wellness.
Nursing Process: Planning
Client Needs: Psychosocial Integrity
