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Fundamentals of Nursing

Review Questions

Fundamentals of NursingReview Questions

Review Questions

1 .
John is a public health professional who is passionate about promoting health and preventing disease. He is interested in learning about the Healthy People 2030 initiative. What is the goal of this initiative?
  1. to increase the prevalence of chronic diseases in the population
  2. to decrease the number of people with access to health care
  3. to improve the health and well-being of all individuals and communities
  4. to decrease the use of evidence-based practices in health care
2 .
Sarah is a community health worker who is working with a family struggling with poverty. Which SDOH is likely to have the greatest impact on the family’s health outcomes?
  1. healthcare access and quality
  2. education access and quality
  3. neighborhood and built environment
  4. economic stability
3 .
The nurse is discussing foundational concepts of community-based nursing care. Which concept is the nurse describing when stating, “this concept refers to the comprehensive view of physical, mental, emotional, and social well-being and not simply the absence of disease or illness”?
  1. wellness
  2. health
  3. cultural competence
  4. befitting
4 .
What is an example of an intervention that a nurse can use to address the perceived barriers to a patient’s health behavior, as outlined in the HBM?
  1. providing educational resources on the relationship between healthy behaviors and diseases
  2. offering financial incentives for behavior change
  3. helping the patient identify available social support networks
  4. scheduling follow-up appointments to monitor progress
5 .
Mr. Brown, a 68-year-old male, is diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. He is currently taking medication to manage his blood glucose levels. He asks the nurse, “What more can I do to manage my diabetes?” If a nurse were responding to this question in a way that reflected the limitations of the biomedical model of care, what might she say?
  1. “It’s important to keep taking your medication and incorporating some exercise to manage your diabetes.”
  2. “There’s not much more you can do beyond taking your medication. Your compliance to the medication is the only way you can manage your diabetes.”
  3. “We can focus on managing your symptoms and preventing complications of diabetes, such heart and kidney diseases.”
  4. “Let’s explore some lifestyle changes you can make, such as improving your diet, to better manage your diabetes.
6 .
A nurse would like to use a medical model of health when planning a care plan. The nurse selects a model that emphasizes the importance of personal growth in achieving optimal health and well-being, involving development beyond the adult ego. Which model has the nurse selected?
  1. transpersonal model
  2. religious model
  3. humanistic model
  4. Holistic Health Model
7 .
A 55-year-old male patient visits the clinic for his annual checkup. He reports having a family history of cardiovascular disease and is concerned about his risk of developing heart disease. Which level of disease prevention would be most appropriate for this patient?
  1. primary prevention
  2. secondary prevention
  3. tertiary prevention
  4. quaternary prevention
8 .
A patient with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) expresses concern about the impact the illness has on his ability to engage in health-promoting activities. What would be the best response from the nurse?
  1. “It’s understandable that you’re feeling discouraged, but you should still try to engage in some form of exercise.”
  2. “It’s important to listen to your body and not push yourself too hard, but there are still ways you can promote your health.”
  3. “With COPD, there’s not much you can do to promote your health. You just have to focus on managing your symptoms.”
  4. “You should avoid any physical activity that makes you short of breath. Just take it easy and rest.”
9 .
What is the nurse’s role as a patient advocate?
  1. to make medical decisions for the patient
  2. to ensure the patient’s wishes are respected and their rights are upheld
  3. to prioritize the needs of the healthcare facility over the patient’s needs
  4. withhold information from the patient in the interest of their well-being
10 .
What strategy can nurses use to provide culturally sensitive care to patients from underrepresented groups?
  1. engage in self-reflection and education to become aware of their own biases
  2. avoid discussing cultural beliefs or practices with patients to avoid causing offense
  3. use standardized treatment protocols that are not tailored to individual patient needs
  4. focus on evidence-based practice and ignore the patients’ cultural beliefs
11 .
What is a characteristic of successful community-based programs?
  1. quality
  2. cost-effectiveness
  3. efficiency
  4. effectiveness
12 .
Which tool is commonly used for conducting a community health needs assessment?
  1. CASPER
  2. Health Impact Assessment (HIA)
  3. Rapid Assessment and Response (RAR)
  4. Participatory Action Research (PAR)
13 .
The nurse is developing an educational plan regarding community-based initiatives. Problems within the community have been identified, and one specific program has been prioritized for this education plan. What is the next step in the planning process?
  1. developing strategies
  2. setting goals
  3. implementing interventions
  4. evaluating
14 .
Which is not a division of population health that nurses should be familiar with?
  1. population involvement
  2. patterns of health determinants and risk factors
  3. policy revision
  4. access to healthcare services
15 .
Which statement shows the nurse has a wrong understanding about the goals of population health management?
  1. “Improving patient care outcomes is very important in population health management.”
  2. “We should enhance patient engagement in their own care, which is one of our population health management goals.”
  3. “Chronic and complex health issues are something we need to work on in population health management.”
  4. “Integrating care across the delivery system should always be considered.”
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