Health Promotion and Patient Education

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Question 1

According to the World Health Organization (1946), what is the correct definition of health?

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Question 2

The Health Belief Model suggests that people will not take action to change poor health behaviors unless they believe a specific set of conditions are met. Which of the following is one of those conditions?

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Question 3

Within Betty Neuman's health continuum model, which level of prevention involves intervention to prevent further complications and improve functional ability when a patient already has a chronic health problem?

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Question 4

Which of the seven core principles of health promotion, as summarized in the text, is defined as 'treating the patient as a whole being, addressing mind, body, and spirit'?

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Question 5

Recent data cited in the text on health-care disparity in the United States shows that Black maternal mortality is 55.3 per 100,000 live births. What is the corresponding rate for White maternal mortality?

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Question 6

What are the four basic components required for a well-balanced physical exercise routine as described in the text?

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Question 7

What is the term for a guideline that people set to regulate relationships, such as the one between work and home life, to achieve a healthy balance?

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Question 8

A lifestyle assessment is conducted by a nurse to identify a patient’s everyday patterns of living. What is the primary purpose of this assessment?

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Question 9

According to Erik Erikson's theory, the middle-aged adult group (ages 35 to 65) is primarily focused on which psychosocial developmental stage?

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Question 10

What is the term for a medication-caused issue that is more serious, may be life-threatening, and should be reported to the prescribing provider?

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Question 11

What is a nursing intervention that allows a patient to understand how to care for themselves at home after an acute health issue, designed to bridge a knowledge gap?

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Question 12

When providing patient education, what is the most effective method for teaching a practical skill, such as how to change a wound dressing?

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Question 13

What is the term for the telehealth service that enhances patient self-care management of chronic diseases and reduces emergency hospital admissions through frequent interactions with providers?

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Question 14

In the context of evaluating patient learning, what components should be included in the patient education documentation?

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Question 15

What is the primary characteristic of spiritual wellness as described in the chapter?

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Question 16

What type of lifestyle health-promotion activity focuses on stopping poor lifestyle behaviors that are already known to lead to disease?

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Question 17

What is the leading cause of death in the young adult age group (18 to 35 years)?

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Question 18

A factor that is out of a person’s control but increases the probability that the person will get a disease is known as what?

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Question 19

According to the text, which age group is considered the fastest-growing in the United States?

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Question 20

What is the primary purpose of health education?

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Question 21

When providing patient education, why is it inadequate for a nurse to rely solely on pharmacy handouts for medication safety information?

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Question 22

What is a key requirement from The Joint Commission regarding discharge education?

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Question 23

Which job role primarily focuses on improving communication between patients and providers and removing barriers to care?

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Question 24

When educating patients with low health literacy, what is a key strategy a nurse should use?

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Question 25

Which statement best describes the difference between wellness and health as presented in the text?

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Question 26

What type of health promotion focuses on the holistic and proactive process of prevention through which people are empowered to take control of their health-related choices?

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Question 27

Which of the four basic components of a well-balanced physical exercise routine is best improved through activities like yoga and stretching?

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Question 28

A nurse is educating a patient about healthy eating. Encouraging the patient to make small, manageable changes like swapping sugary drinks for water is based on what principle?

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Question 29

Which of the following is considered a component of a healthy sleep hygiene routine?

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Question 30

What is the primary focus of health promotion for middle-aged adults (35-65 years)?

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Question 31

In the context of health promotion for older adults, what is a key concern related to their social determinants of health?

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Question 32

When a nurse is providing education to a patient, what is the term for a situation in which a medication should not be taken for a specific reason, such as pregnancy?

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Question 33

Why is it generally not adequate to use a lay person, such as a family member, as an interpreter for a patient who speaks a different language?

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Question 34

What is the primary benefit of the action competence learning model in health promotion?

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Question 35

Which factor is NOT listed as one of the four basic components of a well-balanced physical exercise routine?

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Question 36

In the context of health promotion topics for young adults, what specific types of cancer screenings are mentioned as relevant in Table 3.4?

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Question 37

What is the primary reason a nurse should avoid a shaming and blaming standpoint when discussing physical exercise with a patient?

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Question 38

What is defined as the 'subjective view of one’s health status that allows a person to function at optimal levels, cope with life’s stressors, and maintain a feeling of satisfaction'?

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Question 39

A nurse is teaching a middle-aged patient about a low-sodium diet and smoking cessation. These topics are examples of addressing what type of risk factors?

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Question 40

What is a common health challenge for older adults that can cause them to not readily comprehend or understand health concepts?

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Question 41

For which of the following health promotion topics for middle-aged adults is role strain prevention specifically mentioned as a relevant educational point?

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Question 42

What is an example of an audio method of communication for patient education?

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Question 43

When a nurse evaluates a patient's learning after an education session, what is the most common reason a patient might be labeled nonadherent when they did not follow the provider's orders?

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Question 44

Which of the following is NOT one of the seven core principles of health promotion?

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Question 45

An individual's state of awareness, achieved through personal focus, being in the present, or meditation, is called what?

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Question 46

Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) and its progression are influenced by the social determinant of health known as food insecurity. Food insecurity is noted to be more prevalent among which two population groups?

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Question 47

What is a key difference between a preventive and a reactive lifestyle health-promotion activity?

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Question 48

When providing health education, which action is NOT listed as a way for a nurse to ensure the education is easily understood?

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Question 49

What is the primary role of a case manager or care coordinator in facilitating patient education?

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Question 50

What is a primary drawback of using technology for patient education, especially for older adult patients?

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