Module 3.04: Protective & predictive health factors

What are examples of predictive health factors at the family, community, and/or societal level? (select all that apply) a) chronic stress & anxiety b) wearing a bike helmet c) participating in daily exercise d) a good relationship with parents e) smoking cigarettes

a) chronic stress & anxiety e) smoking cigarettes

When considering health behaviors, the term "mainstream" is used when discussing interventions directed toward which system level? a) community b) individual c) policy d) environmental

a) community

Which factor affects the way a family identifies its health risks? (select all that apply) a) methods used to cope with stress b) cultural view of wellness c) past experiences with illness d) ability to pay for healthcare e) cognitive skills

a) methods used to cope with stress b) cultural view of wellness c) past experiences with illness d) ability to pay for healthcare

Which tool is most useful to the community health nurse planning health promotion activities for both the environmental and community level systems? a) community assessment b) health impact pyramid c) systems theory d) social ecologic model

b) health impact pyramid

In providing education to a client at the health department regarding the risk for heart disease, the nurse identifies several protective factors in the client's chart. Which of these items found in the client's chart indicates a protective factor? a) working 3rd shift at the supermarket b) sleeping 5 to 6 hours per night c) being active in the local church ministries d) drinking a liquid dietary supplement daily

c) being active in the local church ministries

The school nurse is preparing to address the Parent-Teacher Association (PTA) at the school to provide education on the importance of obtaining vaccination. Who is affected by this type of public health outreach? a) individual b) community c) society d) family

c) society

The state public health nurse would like to gather information on general predictive risk factors r/t stroke. The nurse has identified the US Adults: National Health Interview Survey sponsored by the CDC as a good place to begin the search. Why would the nurse choose this type of assessment tool? a) this assessment identifies problems specific to a subset of individuals b) data are analyzed to identify risk to select populations and groups c) these surveys are completed every 2-3 years, so information is current d) in this survey, data are analyzed to identify mortality risks for a population

d) in this survey, data are analyzed to identify mortality risks for a population

A client at the public health clinic reports performing self-breast exams monthly. Which protective health factor does this represent? a) role model b) practical c) educational d) valuing health

d) valuing health