106 Unit 1 Heath ProMotion

Which points requires correction regarding wellness promotion in the older adult?

1) Curing diseases or other illnesses completely is essential to promote wellness in the older adult. 2) It's necessary to prevent older adults from taking part in physical activities to keep them from sustaining injuries. 3) An older adult should live in social isolation to prevent stress.

Which activities reflect secondary prevention interventions in relation to health promotion?

1) Encourage regular dental checkups. 2) Teaching the procedure for breast self-examination.

Which information would the nurse provide a client about tertiary prevention?

1) Focus on preventing complications of illness. 2) Help clients achieve as high a level of functioning as possible. 3) Aims at minimizing the effects of long-term disease or disability.

Which points about characteristics of the maintenance stage of health behavior change are accurate?

1) Health behavior changes can be sustained over time. 2) The client feels the need to integrate the changes into their lifestyle. 3) This stage can be reached 6 months after engaging in action and continues with the changes indefinitely.

The nurse advises the client who drinks large amounts of coffee to avoid coffee because caffeine can have adverse effects on health. Arrange the responses in the order that the clients might demonstrate while passing through the stages of health behavior change.

1) I've been drinking coffee for the past 10 years and haven't had any health problems. 2) I know that too much coffee can cause problems, but it helps me stay alert and focused on my work. 3) I'm planning to quit drinking coffee, but it'll take some time. 4) I'm trying to trade coffee for green tea, but the tea doesn't taste good, so I still want coffee. 5) I've been drinking just a cup a day for the past several months.

Which key points need to be remembered to maintain health and wellness of a client?

1) Internal and external variables are considered when planning care for a client. 2) The health belief model considers the relationship between a persons health beliefs and health behaviors. 3) The health promotion model highlights factors that increase individual well-being and self actualization.

Which instructions would the nurse provide an individual about the role an individual plays in health and wellness and it's effect?

1) Lifestyle choices affect quality of life and well-being. 2) Individuals should take responsibility for health and wellness by making proper lifestyle choices. 3) Individuals should realize that illness prevention has a positive economic effect on their lives.

The nurse would expect a client in the precontemplation stage of wellness behavior change to exhibit which characteristics?

1) No intention of making any changes in the next 6 months. 2) Does not show interest in information related to health behavior changes. 3) Becomes defensive when confronted with information regarding current health behavior.

Which health care factors create barriers that prevent older adults from participating in health care promotion and disease prevention? finance activity level transportation personal motivation previous health care experience

1) Personal Motivation 2) Previous health care experience

Which characteristics influence the intrinsic factors that determine motivation? Select all that apply. 1) family 2) cultural values 3) cognitive level 4) self-confidence 5) emotional readiness

1) cognitive level 2) self-confidence 3) emotional readiness

Which information would the nurse provide to a student about the primary level of prevention? 1) known as true prevention. 2) Applied to clients who are considered physically and emotionally healthy. 3) Directed toward rehabilitative care rather than diagnosis and treatment. 4) Activities enable clients to return to a normal level of health as early as possible. 5) Includes health education programs, immunizations and physical and nutritional fitness activities.

1) known as true prevention. 2) Applied to clients who are considered physically and emotionally healthy. 5) Includes health education programs, immunizations and physical and nutritional fitness activities.

When the health care provider prescribes a diet high in potassium for a client who is taking a daily diuretic, which foods will the nurse suggest that the client eat? 1) corn 2) bananas 3) strawberries 4) cucumber salad 5) baked potatoes with skins

2) bananas 5) baked potatoes with skins

Which statement made by the client would the nurse consider to be an external variable influencing the client's beliefs? 1) I suffer from long bouts of depression whenever I fall I'll. 2) please teach me how long to administer insulin, I am 16, which is old enough to do it on my own. 3) I have read in a book that human beings should drink at least 8 glasses of water every day. 4) Please do not include chicken in my diet plan because my religion forbids me to consume meat.

4) Please do not include chicken in my diet plan because my religion forbids me to consume meat.

While communicating with a client, the nurse determines that the client has realized the harmful effects of alcohol consumption and plans to stop drinking within 6 months. Which stage of the trans theoretical model of change would the nurse correlate the client's behavior with? 1) Action 2) preparation 3) maintenance 4) contemplation

4) contemplation

What statement made by the client is a socioeconomic influence on the client's health beliefs?

I cannot afford expensive medications because I have to take care of my family.

An octogenarian client tells the nurse, " please do not give me dietary instructions post surgery. I've had several surgeries in my lifetime, and I know which foods to eat." Which variable influences the clients health beliefs and practices?

Intellectual background

Which internal variable influences health beliefs and practices? 1) family practice 2) cultural background 3) socioeconomic factors 4) Intellectual background

Intellectual background

Which meal on the client's dietary record provides the most calcium? breakfast: Two eggs, toast, coffee. lunch: grilled cheddar cheese sandwich, spinach salad, milk. dinner: half breast of grilled chicken, carrots, baked potato, apple juice. snack: strawberry yogurt, apple.

Lunch

Which dietary choices by a client with iron deficiency anemia indicate that the nurse's dietary teaching has been effective?

The patient chooses: scrambled eggs, baked potatoes, spinach salad and dried apricots (all high in iron). steamed carrots and sliced oranges are not sources high in iron.

Which statement describes the step followed to provide competent care for vulnerable populations?

Understand the client's cultural beliefs, values, and practices to determine their specific needs and interventions.