Question 1

A nurse learns that Jolene,18,is considering weight reduction and has gathered information on various diets.Jolene verbalizes plans to begin the diet in a couple of months.In which stage of the transtheoretical model of change is Jolene?

Accepted Answer

D

Question 2

What were the themes leading to the development of the 1997 Jakarta Declaration on Health Promotion?

Accepted Answer

The 1997 Jakarta Declaration on Health Promotion emphasized themes of social justice, equity, and sustainability, highlighting the need for a holistic and equitable approach to promoting health for everyone. The Declaration recognized that promoting health requires addressing the root causes of health inequities, including poverty, discrimination, and unequal distribution of resources. Therefore, option D is the most suitable choice.

Question 3

Mr.Etherington,67,was diagnosed with COPD.His nurse at an outpatient clinic develops a written contract with him for smoking cessation.What is the purpose of this written contract?

Accepted Answer

The purpose of a written contract for smoking cessation is to motivate the client to follow through with the agreed-upon actions, providing a sense of commitment and responsibility towards achieving the goal.

Question 4

Mr.Sneddon,34,is in a drug rehabilitation centre He and his nurse develop a behavioural care plan to help him stay off drugs once discharged into the community.How should a role model be selected to help in maintaining new health behaviours?

Accepted Answer

Since Mr. Sneddon is the one who will have to maintain the new health behaviours, it is important that he has a say in who will be his role model. Additionally, the nurse's input is valuable as she knows him well and can help guide the selection process. Ultimately, it should be a collaborative effort between Mr. Sneddon and his nurse.

Question 5

The health nurse of a university campus is implementing a health-promotion activity by placing posters about proper hand washing in all of the public restrooms on campus.This is an example of which type of health-promotion program?

Accepted Answer

This is an example of information dissemination, as the health nurse is providing information about proper hand washing through the posters in the public restrooms.

Question 6

The client is making a list of past experiences that have brought joy,peace,and hope into the client's life.This is part of which of the following?

Accepted Answer

Making a list of past experiences that have brought joy, peace, and hope is a common practice in spiritual health assessments as it aligns with the principles of spirituality and positive psychology.

Question 7

A nursing student is considering a health-promotion project while working on the pediatric unit at the local hospital.Which of the following statements would be supported in the literature during the student's research?

Accepted Answer

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), motor vehicle accidents are the leading cause of death and injury in children under the age of 14. Poison consumption is not the leading cause of death, and health-promotion initiatives can benefit children of all ages. Obesity is a multifactorial condition that can be influenced by genetics, environment, and lifestyle factors, and health-promotion initiatives can be effective in preventing and managing obesity in children.

Question 8

Mrs.Fadamen,67,has recently been diagnosed with type II diabetes.Why is it important for the nurse to assess Mrs.Fadamen's health beliefs as part of the overall nursing assessment?

Accepted Answer

Assessing Mrs.Fadamen's health beliefs will help the nurse to understand her beliefs about how behaviours can improve health. This will enable the nurse to provide education and interventions that are aligned with Mrs.Fadamen's beliefs and values, ultimately increasing the likelihood of successful diabetes management.

Question 9

A nurse in a university health clinic is preparing information packets for incoming students regarding drug abuse.What type of program is this?

Accepted Answer

The nurse is preparing information packets to promote health and prevent drug abuse among incoming students. This falls under health promotion, which focuses on educating individuals and encouraging healthy behaviors.

Question 10

Ms.De Luca,33,has joined a fitness club and tells a nurse about her desire to lose weight.She has had success with exercise in the past,but has not been exercising lately.While assessing the potential for success with this client,the nurse should evaluate which of the behaviour-specific cognitions?

Accepted Answer

Perceived benefits of action are crucial in determining whether Ms. De Luca believes that exercising will help her achieve her weight loss goals, which can motivate her to resume exercising.

Question 11

Mrs.Silver,76,who has been recently widowed,has diabetes,hypertension,and congestive heart failure.What should the nurse keep in mind when working with Mrs.Silver toward health promoting and illness prevention changes?

Accepted Answer

Maximizing strengths is important for Mrs.Silver to maintain optimal function and quality of life despite her chronic illnesses and recent loss. It is important for the nurse to focus on what Mrs.Silver is able to do and build upon those strengths in order to promote health and prevent illness. Options A, C, and D are not necessarily true or relevant for Mrs.Silver's situation.

Question 12

Mr.Jelkman,47,is working with the nurse to improve control of his diabetes.How will goals and interventions be developed?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Mr.Jelkman,47,is working with the nurse to improve...

Question 13

Several nursing students have been discussing the benefits of joining a study group,as they think that together they may be more effective in retaining information than if they studied alone.Which stage of behaviour change are they exemplifying?

Accepted Answer

They are in the Contemplation stage, where they are considering the change (joining a study group) but have not yet committed to making the change.

Question 14

How did the Epp report (1986)differ from the Lalonde report (1974)?

Accepted Answer

The Epp report (1986) emphasized the impact of socioeconomic conditions on health, which was a significant addition to the ideas presented in the Lalonde report (1974).

Question 15

Sigvard,17,has asthma.When the nurse suggests that he add a spacer to improve the delivery of the inhaled medications,Sigvard expresses concern over what his peers will think.He is displaying which of the following behaviours of health promotion?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Sigvard,17,has asthma.When the nurse suggests that he...

Question 16

Mr.Tramble,56,and his nurse are developing a health-promotion plan to have him return safely to his home in the community following discharge from a rehabilitation unit.What role does the nurse play at this stage?

Accepted Answer

At this stage, the nurse's role is that of a resource person, providing Mr. Tramble with information, resources, and support to help him return home safely. While the nurse may take on other roles during the course of care, such as expert or decision maker, at this particular stage the focus is on connecting Mr. Tramble with the tools he needs to successfully transition back to his community.

Question 17

Community action,supportive environments,personal skills,health services,and healthy public policy are all concepts found in what document?

Accepted Answer

The concepts of community action, supportive environments, personal skills, health services, and healthy public policy are all part of the Ottawa Charter for Health Promotion, which was developed at the First International Conference on Health Promotion in Ottawa, Canada, in 1986. The Charter presents a comprehensive approach to health promotion and outlines five key strategies for promoting health and reducing health inequities.

Question 18

A client comes to the clinic seeking information regarding smoking cessation classes and ways to improve respiratory function.This client is modelling which behaviour?

Accepted Answer

The answer of A client comes to the clinic seeking...

Question 19

A needle exchange program is a particular approach to health promotion in which intravenous drug users can exchange used needles for new ones.Which of the following describes the purpose of such a program?

Accepted Answer

The purpose of a needle exchange program is harm reduction, as it is intended to reduce the spread of blood-borne diseases such as HIV and hepatitis among intravenous drug users by providing them with sterile needles. It is not necessarily focused on behavior change, health education, or role modeling.

Question 20

Mrs.Dunning,81,has been discharged home after hip replacement surgery.Part of her discharge plan includes a visit by an occupational therapist to suggest changes to her environment to keep her safe from falls.Which term describes this plan?

Accepted Answer

The plan is focused on protecting Mrs. Dunning's health by preventing falls in her home environment. Health protection aims to prevent or control exposure to factors that could harm health. Health promotion, information dissemination, and health education all focus on promoting health rather than preventing harm.

Quiz 8: Health Promotion