chapter3 nursing
A
A 48-year-old client was just diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus. The client has a body mass index of 35 and leads a sedentary lifestyle. The nurse informs the client of risk factors for the diagnosis and the need to change diet and exercise behavior. Which client statement indicates a need for further teaching? A. "There is nothing that can be done anyway; chronic diseases cannot be prevented." B. "Over 80% of cases of type 2 diabetes could be prevented if the risk factors were eliminated." C. "I need to start slow on an exercise program approved by my healthcare provider." D. "The major causes of chronic diseases are known."
D
A nurse refers an HIV-positive client to a local support group. This is an example of what level of preventive care? A.Chronic B. Secondary C. Primary D. Tertiary
D
The nurse in a free clinic caring for clients uses the Health Belief Model, which is based on three components. What is the main focus for this model? A. How people interact with their environments B. Factors that predispose a person to infectious diseases C. How health is a constantly changing state D. What people believe to be true about their health
B
What is the definition of wellness? A. being without disease B. an active state in which you live C. maximizing the state in which you live D. a desire to be without disease
C
When providing care to a client, the nurse integrates knowledge that a client's beliefs and actions are related and influenced by the client's personal expectations in relation to health and illness. The nurse is demonstrating an understanding of which health model? A. high level wellness model B. clinical belief model C. health belief model D. holistic health model
A, C, E
Which are characteristics of chronic conditions? (Select all that apply.) A. Are rarely curable B. Resolve spontaneously C. Have a prolonged course D. Have a rapid onset E. Require lifelong management
D
Which lifestyle factor is associated with an increased risk for chronic diseases? A. Gastrointestinal disease B. Exercise C. Eustress D. Smoking
B
Why are health promotion and illness prevention a key responsibility of nurses? A. People do not like to be sick and feel bad. B. Chronic illnesses are the leading health problem in the world. C.Treatment of chronic illnesses is very expensive. D. Chronic illnesses can cause pain and suffering
B
Risk factors for illness are divided into six categories. Working with carcinogenic chemicals is an example of which type of risk factor? A. lifestyle risk factor B. environmental risk factor C. physiologic risk factor D. Health habits risk factor
C
The body's attempt to restore balance through self-regulatory mechanisms is termed: A. self conception B. equilibrium C. homeostasis D. biofeedback