Review Questions
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What is the key factor in motivating health-related behavior change according to the Health Belief Model?
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perceived susceptibility and consequences
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knowledge alone
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social pressure
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external rewards
2
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What is the primary purpose of Healthy People 2030?
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to provide health-care coverage for all
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to set goals for health promotion and wellness
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to address immediate health-care needs
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to focus on individual medical treatments
3
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What principle emphasizes the importance of involving patients in the planning, delivery, and evaluation of their care?
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holism
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equity
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intersectionality
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empowerment
4
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What are the four basic components of a well-balanced physical exercise routine?
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strength, cardiovascular activity, meditation, flexibility
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flexibility, muscle strength, cardiorespiratory endurance, postural stability
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weightlifting, running, yoga, aerobics
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cardio, weight training, Pilates, mental stability
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What is the nurse’s role in promoting lifestyle changes, and how are lifestyle health–promotion activities categorized?
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The nurse is an authority figure, and activities are categorized based on age.
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The nurse is a coach, and activities are categorized as physical or mental.
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The nurse is a passive observer, and activities are not categorized.
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The nurse is a researcher, and activities are categorized alphabetically.
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What is a reason why being part of a community has a positive effect on holistic health?
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Communities have strict rules that individuals must follow.
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Being part of a community is irrelevant to individual health.
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Communities provide resources and relationships that promote optimal health.
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Community involvement only affects mental health, not physical health.
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What is the primary focus when promoting health among middle-aged adults, considering the most common causes of death for this age group?
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mental well-being
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muscular strength
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disease prevention and lifestyle modifications
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social engagement
8
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What is the leading cause of death in the young adult age group?
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cardiovascular disease
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cancer
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accidental injury
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diabetes
9
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What age group is often referred to as the “sandwich generation”?
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young adults
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middle-aged adults
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older adults
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adolescents
10
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What is the primary purpose of health education?
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to increase health-care costs
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to decrease patient satisfaction
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to empower individuals to make informed choices
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to limit patient access to medications
11
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What is an example of a task that would empower a patient to prevent readmissions to the hospital?
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providing entertainment options
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suggesting new hobbies
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educating on medication management and potential complications
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discussing unrelated health topics
12
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What is health literacy?
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the ability to read medical textbooks
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the level of knowledge an individual has about health care
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the ability to perform medical procedures
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the understanding of medical jargon
13
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What method of patient education is most suitable for individuals with visual impairments?
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reading brochures and handouts
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watching educational videos
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listening to audio recordings
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exploring the MyChart feature of the patient portal
14
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What patient education method is best suited for teaching practical skills such as wound dressing changes?
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visual methods
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audio methods
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kinesthetic methods
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technological methods