Practice Questions Ch 1, 2, 10, 11, 12

A pregnant woman at her first prenatal visit asks the nurse if it is safe to have sex during her pregnancy. Which client statement alerts the nurse to the need for further teaching? "I should substitute intercourse with nonsexual touch to avoid harming the fetus." "I will experience a heightened need for touch throughout my pregnancy." "If I experience bleeding, I will abstain from vaginal intercourse." "I will avoid having intercourse following the rupture of the membranes."

"I should substitute intercourse with nonsexual touch to avoid harming the fetus."

A nurse educator is conducting a class on abuse and violence for a group of new graduate nurses during orientation. Which statement by the educator best reflects current practice regarding these problems in women's health? "Asking every client about abuse and family violence is the best way to elicit accurate information." "The nurse should screen for these problems at every client encounter." "The nurse is not legally responsible for reporting suspected abuse or violence." "Since families are more stable than in the past, nurses are not as concerned about these problems as they used to be."

"The nurse should screen for these problems at every client encounter."

A pregnant client is scheduled to undergo chorionic villi sampling (CVS) to rule out any birth defects. Ideally, when should this testing be completed? 10 to 12 weeks of gestation 7 to 9 weeks of gestation 5 to 6 weeks of gestation 4 to 5 weeks of gestation

10-12 weeks

A woman is to undergo quad screening testing. The nurse would anticipate that this test would be done at which time? 12 weeks gestation 16 weeks gestation 20 weeks gestation 24 weeks gestation

16 weeks done btwn 15-18 weeks

Before becoming pregnant, a woman's heart rate averaged 72 beats per minute. The woman is now 15 weeks pregnant. The nurse would expect this woman's heart rate to be approximately: 85 beats per minute. 90 beats per minute. 95 beats per minute. 100 beats per minute.

85 bpm During pregnancy, heart rate increases by 10 to 15 beats per minute between 14 and 20 weeks of gestation, and this elevation persists to term.

A nursing instructor is preparing a class discussion on case management in maternal and newborn health care. Which of the following would the instructor include as a key component? Select all that apply. A) Advocacy B) Coordination C) Communication D) Resource management E) Event managed care

A B C D

A nurse is preparing a teaching plan for a woman who is pregnant for the first time. Which of the following would the nurse incorporate into the teaching plan to foster the client's learning? (Select all that apply.) A) Teach "survival skills" first B) Use simple, nonmedical language C) Refrain from using a hands-on approach D) Avoid repeating information E) Use visual materials such as photos and videos

A B E

A pregnant woman asks the nurse about giving birth in a birthing center. She says, "I'm thinking about using one but I'm not sure." Which of the following would the nurse need to integrate into the explanation about this birth setting? (Select all that apply.) A) An alternative for women who are uncomfortable with a home birth. B) The longer length of stay needed when compared to hospital births C) Focus on supporting women through labor instead of managing labor D) View of labor and birth as a normal process requiring no intervention E) Care provided primarily by obstetricians with midwives as backup care

A C D

A pregnant woman in her second trimester tells the nurse, "I've been passing a lot of gas and feel bloated." Which of the following suggestions would be helpful for the woman? A) "Watch how much beans and onions you eat." B) "Limit the amount of fluid you drink with meals" C) "Try exercising a little more." D) "Some say that eating mints can help." E) "Cut down on your intake of cheeses."

A C D

A nurse is assessing a pregnant woman on a routine checkup. When assessing the woman's gastrointestinal tract, which of the following would the nurse expect to find? (Select all that apply.) A) Hyperemic gums B) Increased peristalsis C) Complaints of bloating D) Heartburn E) Nausea

A C D E

A woman comes to the prenatal clinic suspecting that she is pregnant, and assessment reveals probable signs of pregnancy. Which of the following would be included as part of this assessment? (Select all that apply.) A) Positive pregnancy test B) Ultrasound visualization of the fetus C) Auscultation of a fetal heart beat D) Ballottement E) Absence of menstruation F) Softening of the cervix

A D F positive test, balottment, softening of cervis

A biophysical profile has been completed on a pregnant woman. The nurse interprets which score as normal? A) 9 B) 7 C) 5 D) 3

A) 9 test that checks fetal health in high-risk pregnancies - done @ 28 weeks - normal score: 8-10

A pregnant woman is scheduled to undergo percutaneous umbilical blood sampling. When discussing this test with the woman, the nurse reviews what can be evaluated with the specimens collected. Which of the following would the nurse include? (Select all that apply.) A) Rh incompatibility B) Fetal acid-base status C) Sex-linked disorders D) Enzyme deficiencies E) Coagulation studies

A) RH incompatitvility B) fetal acid base E) coagulation studies

A group of students are reviewing the signs of pregnancy. The students demonstrate understanding of the information when they identify which as presumptive signs? (Select all that apply.) A) Amenorrhea B) Nausea C) Abdominal enlargement D) Braxton-Hicks contractions E) Fetal heart sounds

A) amenorrhea b) nausea

A group of nursing students are reviewing information about factors affecting maternal, newborn, and women's health. The students demonstrate understanding of the information when they identify which of the following deficiencies as being associated with poverty? Select all that apply. A) Literacy B) Employment opportunities C) Mobility D) Political representation E) Skills

ALL

A nurse is developing a teaching plan about nutrition for a group of pregnant women. Which of the following would the nurse include in the discussion? (Select all that apply.) A) Keep weight gain to 15 lb B) Eat three meals with snacking C) Limit the use of salt in cooking D) Avoid using diuretics E) Participate in physical activity

B D E

A woman is scheduled to undergo fetal nuchal translucency testing. Which of the following would the nurse include when describing this test? A) "A needle will be inserted directly into the fetus's umbilical vessel." B) "You'll have an intravaginal ultrasound to measure fluid in the fetus." C) "The doctor will take a sample of fluid from your bag of waters." D) "A small piece of tissue from the fetal part of the placenta is taken.

B) "You'll have an intravaginal ultrasound to measure fluid in the fetus."

A nurse is teaching a class on X-linked recessive disorders. Which of the following statements would the nurse most likely include? A) Males are typically carriers of the disorders. B) No male-to-male transmission occurs. C) Daughters are more commonly affected with the disorder. D) Both sons and daughters have a 50% risk of the disorder.

B) No male-to-male transmission occurs.

A pregnant client at 26 weeks' gestation has arrived for a routine prenatal visit. Which assessments should the nurse prioritize? Select all that apply. blood pressure weight edema of the face and hands urine testing blood glucose level

BP weight urine BG (24-28 weeks--> BG is done) (29-36--> edema)

During class, a nursing student asks, "I read an article that was talking about integrative medicine. What is that?" Which response by the instructor would be most appropriate? A) "It refers to the use of complementary and alternative medicine in place of traditional therapies for a condition." B) "It means that complementary and alternative medicine is used together with conventional therapies to reduce pain or discomfort." C) "It means that mainstream medical therapies and complementary and alternative therapies are combined based on scientific evidence for being effective." D) "It refers to situations when a client and his or her family prefer to use an unproven method of treatment over a proven one

C) "It means that mainstream medical therapies and complementary and alternative therapies are combined based on scientific evidence for being effective."

A nurse is engaged in providing family-centered care for a woman and her family. The nurse is providing instrumental support with which activity? A) Explaining to the woman and family what to expect during the birth process. B) Assisting the woman in breathing techniques to cope with labor contractions. C) Reinforcing the woman's role as a mother after birth D) Helping the family obtain extra financial help for prescribed phototherapy

D) Helping the family obtain extra financial help for prescribed phototherapy

A nursing instructor is presenting a class for a group of students about community-based nursing interventions. The instructor determines that additional teaching is needed when the students identify which of the following? A) Conducting childbirth education classes B) Counseling a pregnant teen with anemia C) Consulting with a parent of a child who is vomiting D) Performing epidemiologic investigations

D) Performing epidemiologic investigations

While talking with a woman in her third trimester, which behavior indicates to the nurse that the woman is learning to give of oneself? A) Showing concern for self and fetus as a unit B) Unconditionally accepting the pregnancy without rejection C) Longing to hold infant D) Questioning ability to become a good mother

D) Questioning ability to become a good mother

When preparing a teaching plan for a group of first-time pregnant women, the nurse expects to review how maternity care has changed over the years. Which of the following would the nurse include when discussing events of the 20th century? A) Epidemics of puerperal fever B) Performance of the first cesarean birth C) Development of the x-ray to assess pelvic size D) Creation of free-standing birth centers

D) creation of free standing birth centers

The nursing instructor is teaching a class on the structures vital to the development of the fetus. The instructor determines the class is successful when the class correctly chooses which fact concerning amniotic fluid? Produced by fetal membranes Amniotic fluid is 90% water Production stops in the eighth month Helps the fetus regulate body temperature

Produced by fetal membranes

The client is 32 weeks pregnant and has been referred for biophysical profile (BPP) after a nonreassuring nonstress test (NST). Which statement made by the client indicates that the nurse's explanation of the procedure was effective? The BPP is a diagnostic procedure whereby a needle is inserted into the amniotic sac to obtain fluid. The BPP is a blood test to detect placental problems. The BPP is a screening for neural tube defects. The BPP is an ultrasound that measures breathing, body movement, tone, and amniotic fluid volume.

The BPP is an ultrasound that measures breathing, body movement, tone, and amniotic fluid volume. A biophysical: determine fetal well-being based upon five fetal biophysical variables. NST: measure FHR acceleration. Then an ultrasound is done to measure breathing, body movements, tone, and amniotic fluid volume. Each variable receives a score from 0 to 2 for a maximum score of 10. A score of 6 or less indicates altered fetal well-being and indicates a need for further assessment. A needle is not involved with the BPP. The BPP does not detect placental problems, and the BPP is not a screening for neural tube defects.

A nurse is describing what happens at fertilization as the zygote begins life. Which statement is most accurate? The zygote begins life with the diploid number of chromosomes The zygote begins life with the haploid number of chromosomes The zygote begins life with its first meiotic division before ovulation. The zygote begins life with its second meiotic division just before ovulation.

The zygote begins life with the diploid number of chromosomes

A nursing instructor is describing trends in maternal and newborn health care. The instructor addresses the length of stay for vaginal births during the past decade, citing that which of the following denotes the average stay? A) 24-48 hours or less B) 72-96 hours or less C) 48-72 hours or less D) 96-120 hours or less

a) 24-48 hours

The nurse is providing home care for a 6-year-old girl with multiple medical challenges. Which of the following activities would be considered the tertiary level of prevention? A) Arranging for a physical therapy session B) Teaching parents to administer albuterol C) Reminding parent to give a full course of antibiotics D) Giving a DTaP vaccination at the proper interval

a) arranging for a physical therapy session

A group of students are reviewing information about genetic inheritance. The students demonstrate understanding of the information when they identify which of the following as an example of an autosomal recessive disorder? (Select all that apply.) A) Cystic fibrosis B) Phenylketonuria C) Tay-Sachs disease D) Polycystic kidney disease E) Achondroplasia

a) cystic fibrosis b) phenylketonuria c) tay sachs disease

A pregnant woman undergoes maternal serum alpha-fetoprotein (MSAFP) testing at 16 to 18 weeks' gestation. Which of the following would the nurse suspect if the woman's level is decreased? A) Down syndrome B) Sickle-cell anemia C) Cardiac defects D) Open neural tube defect

a) downs

After teaching a group of students about the concept of maternal mortality, the instructor determines that *additional* teaching is needed when the students state which of the following? A) "The rate includes accidental causes for deaths." B) "It addresses pregnancy-related causes." C) "The duration of the pregnancy is not a concern." D) "The time frame is typically for a specified year."

a) rate includes accidental causes for deaths

The nurse is caring for a 2-week-old newborn girl with a metabolic disorder. Which of the following activities would deviate from the characteristics of family-centered care? A) Softening unpleasant information or prognoses B) Evaluating and changing the nursing plan of care C) Collaborating with the child and family as equals D) Showing respect for the family's beliefs and wishes

a) softening unpleasting info or prognosis

A nurse is working to develop a health education program for a local community to address breast cancer awareness. Which of the following would the nurse expect to include when describing this problem to the group? Select all that apply. A) White women have higher rates of breast cancer than African American women. B) African American women are more likely to die from breast cancer at any age. C) Survival at any stage is worse among white women. D) Women living in South America have the highest rates of breast cancer. E) Breast cancer is the leading cause of cancer mortality in women.

a) white women have higher rates of breast cancer than african american b) african american women are more likely to die from breast cancer

After teaching a group of students about fetal development, the instructor determines that the teaching was successful when the students identify which of the following as providing the barrier to other sperm after fertilization? A) Zona pellucida B) Zygote C) Cleavage D) Morula

a) zona pellucida

After teaching a group of students about fetal development, the instructor determines that the teaching was successful when the students identify which of the following as essential for fetal lung development? A) Umbilical cord B) Amniotic fluid C) Placenta D) Trophoblasts

b) amniotic fluid

A group of students are reviewing an article describing information related to indicators for women's health and the results of a national study. Which of the following would the students identify as being satisfactory for women? Select all that apply. A) Smoking cessation B) Colorectal cancer screening C) Violence against women D) Health insurance coverage E) Mammograms

b) colorectal cancer screening e) mammograms

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b) embolism

The nurse is working with a group of community health members to develop a plan to address the special health needs of women. Which of the following conditions would the group address as the major problem? A) Smoking B) Heart disease C) Diabetes D) Cancer

b) heart dx

A nurse is assessing a child with Klinefelter's syndrome. Which of the following would the nurse expect to assess? (Select all that apply.) A) Gross mental retardation B) Long arms C) Profuse body hair D) Gynecomastia E) Enlarged testicles

b) long arms d) gyncomasia

When discussing fetal mortality with a group of students, a nurse addresses maternal factors. Which of the following would the nurse most likely include? Select all that apply. A) Chromosomal abnormalities B) Malnutrition C) Preterm cervical dilation D) Underlying disease condition E) Poor placental attachment

b) malnutrition c) preterm cervical dilation d) underlying disease

A client's maternal serum alpha-fetoprotein (MSAFP. level was unusually elevated at 17 weeks. The nurse suspects which of the following? A) Fetal hypoxia B) Open spinal defects C) Down syndrome D) Maternal hypertension

b) open spinal defescts Elevated MSAFP levels are associated with open neural tube defects. Fetal hypoxia would be noted with fetal heart rate tracings and via nonstress and contraction stress testing. MSAFP in conjunction with marker screening tests would be more reliable for detecting Down syndrome. Maternal hypertension would be noted via serial blood pressure monitoring.

After teaching a group of students about the different perinatal education methods, the instructor determines that the teaching was successful when the students identify which of the following as the Bradley method? A) Psychoprophylactic method B) Partner-coached method C) Natural childbirth method D) Mind prevention method

b) partner coached method

Which of the following statements is accurate regarding women's health care in today's system? A) Women spend 95 cents of every dollar spent on health care. B) Women make almost 90% of all health care decisions. C) Women are still the minority in the United States. D) Men use more health services than women.

b) women make almost 90% of all health care decisions

Which of the following would the nurse include when teaching a pregnant woman about chorionic villus sampling? A) "The results should be available in about a week." B) "You'll have an ultrasound first and then the test." C) "Afterwards, you can resume your exercise program." D) "This test is very helpful for identifying spinal defects.

b) you'll have an US first, then test

The nurse will be assisting a client during an amniocentesis. Which nursing intervention should the nurse prioritize? Caution about the narcotic premedication . Be certain she is aware of potential complications. Ensure she understands the need for 2 days of bed rest. Expect test results within 1 week.

be sure she is aware of potential compications bed rest only the rest of day, test results in 2-3 weeks

A nurse is reading a journal article about the use of real-time ultrasonography, which allows the health care provider to obtain information about the fetus. The nurse would expect the article to describe which type of information? biophysical profile chromosomal abnormalities the effectiveness of neural tube defect treatment the size and shape of placenta

biopsychosocial profile

A nurse is working with a pregnancy woman to schedule follow-up visits for her pregnancy. Which statement by the woman indicates that she understands the scheduling? A) "I need to make visits every 2 months until I'm 36 weeks pregnant." B) "Once I get to 28 weeks, I have to come twice a month." C) "From now until I'm 28 weeks, I'll be coming once a month." D) "I'll make sure to get a day off every 2 weeks to make my visits."

c) "From now until I'm 28 weeks, I'll be coming once a month."

When caring for childbearing families from cultures different from one's own, which of the following must be accomplished first? A) Adapt to the practices of the family's culture B) Determine similarities between both cultures C) Assess personal feelings about that culture D) Learn as much as possible about that culture

c) assess personal feelings about that culture

When comparing community-based nursing with nursing in the acute care setting to a group of nursing students, the nurse describes the challenges associated with community-based nursing. Which of the following would the nurse include? A) Increased time available for education B) Improved access to resources C) Decision making in isolation D) Greater environmental structure

c) decision making in isolation

When assuming the role of discharge planner for a woman requiring ventilator support at home, the nurse would do which of the following? A) Confer with the client's mother B) Teach new self-care skills to the client C) Determine if there is a need for back-up power D) Discuss coverage with the insurance company

c) determine if there is a need for back up power

When preparing a woman for an amniocentesis, the nurse would instruct her to do which of the following? A) Shower with an antiseptic scrub. B) Swallow the preprocedure sedative. C) Empty her bladder. D) Lie on her left side.

c) empty bladder

A nurse is providing care to a woman who has just delivered a healthy newborn. Which action would *least* likely demonstrate application of the concept of family-centered care? A) Focusing on the birth as a normal healthy event for the family B) Creating opportunities for the family to make informed decisions C) Encouraging the woman to keep her other children at home D) Fostering a sense of respect for the mother and the family

c) encouraging women to keep her other children @ home

A nurse is developing cultural competence. Which of the following indicates that the nurse is in the process of developing cultural knowledge? Select all that apply. A) Examining personal sociocultural heritage B) Reviewing personal biases and prejudices C) Seeking resources to further understanding of other cultures D) Becoming familiar with other culturally diverse lifestyles E) Performing a competent cultural assessment F) Advocating for social justice to eliminate disparities.

c) seeking resources to futher understanidng d) becoming familiar with other culturally diverse lifestyles

A nurse is preparing a presentation for a local women's group about heart disease and women. Which of the following would the nurse expect to address when discussing measures to promote health. A) Women have similar symptoms as men for a heart attack. B) Heart disease is no longer viewed as a "man's disease." C) Women experiencing a heart attack are at greater risk for dying. D) Heart attacks in women are more easily diagnosed.

c) women experiencing a heart attack @ greater risk for dying

During the physical exam at the first prenatal visit a speculum exam is performed. What sign of pregnancy does the practitioner look for during the speculum exam? Hagar's sign Chadwick's sign Nagel's sign Goodell's sign

chadwicks sign obtains a pap and looks for chadwicks

After a teaching an in-service presentation on genes and genetics, the nurse determines that additional teaching is needed when the group identifies which component as a source of gene mutation? chemical inherited spontaneous acquired

chemical Gene mutations can be: inherited, spontaneous, or acquired. Inherited gene mutations: passed from parent to child in the egg and sperm. spontaneous: can occur in individual eggs or sperm at the time of conception. Acquired: occur in body cells other than egg or sperm. Chemical could be the source but is not considered one of the types.

During pregnancy a woman has many psychological adaptations that must be made. The nurse must remember that the baby's father is also experiencing the pregnancy and has adaptations that must be made. Some fathers actually have symptoms of the pregnancy along with the mothers. What is this called? pseudo pregnancy pregnancy syndrome couvade syndrome cretinism

couvade syndrome

When assessing a pregnant woman in her last trimester, which question would be most appropriate to use to gather information about weight gain and fluid retention? A) "What's your usual dietary intake for a typical day?" B) "What size maternity clothes are you wearing now?" C) "How puffy does your face look by the end of a day?" D) "How swollen do your ankles appear before you go to bed?

d) "How swollen do your ankles appear before you go to bed?

A couple comes to the clinic for preconception counseling and care. As part of the visit, the nurse teaches the couple about fertilization and initial development, stating that the zygote formed by the union of the ovum and sperm consists of how many chromosomes? A) 22 B) 23 C) 44 D) 46

d) 46

When teaching a pregnant client about the physiologic changes of pregnancy, the nurse reviews the effect of pregnancy on glucose metabolism. Which of the following would the nurse include as the underlying reason for the effect? A) Pancreatic function is affected by pregnancy. B) Glucose is utilized more rapidly during a pregnancy. C) The pregnant woman increases her dietary intake. D) Glucose moves through the placenta to assist the fetus.

d) Glucose moves through the placenta to assist the fetus

A nursing instructor is preparing a class discussion on the trends in health care and health care delivery over the past several centuries. When discussing the changes during the past century, which of the following would the instructor be least likely to include? A) Disease prevention B) Health promotion C) Wellness D) Analysis of morbidity and mortality

d) analysis of morbidity/mortality

A pregnant woman needs an update in her immunizations. Which of the following vaccinations would the nurse ensure that the woman receives? A) Measles B) Mumps C) Rubella D) Hepatitis B

d) hep B

During a nonstress test, when monitoring the fetal heart rate, the nurse notes that when the expectant mother reports fetal movement, the heart rate increases 15 beats or more above the baseline. The nurse interprets this as: A) Variable decelerations B) Fetal tachycardia C) A nonreactive pattern D) Reactive pattern

d) reactive bladder

The nurse teaches a primigravida client that lightening occurs about 2 weeks before the onset of labor. The mother will most likely experience which of the following at that time? A) Dysuria B) Dyspnea C) Constipation D) Urinary frequency

d) urinary frequency

Nurses are expected to know how to use the first genetic test. What is it?

family history

A nurse is speaking with a client who has just learned that she is pregnant with her first child. The nurse reads in the client's chart that she does not drink alcohol on a regular basis. However, the nurse decides to go ahead and warn the client about the dangers of drinking alcohol while pregnant. Which phase of health care would this action be classified as? health promotion health maintenance health restoration health rehabilitation

health promotion health promotion: educating parents and children to follow sound health practices Health maintenance: intervening to maintain health when risk of illness is present Health restoration: using conscientious assessment to be certain symptoms of illness are identified and interventions are begun to return the client to wellness most rapidly. Health rehabilitation: helping prevent complications from illness, helping a client with residual effects achieve an optimal state of wellness and independence, and helping a client to accept inevitable death.

A 28-year-old client who has just conceived arrives at a health care facility for her first prenatal visit to undergo a physical examination. Which intervention should the nurse perform to prepare the client for the physical examination? Ensure that the client is lying down. Ensure that the client's family is present. Instruct the client to empty her bladder. Instruct the client to keep taking deep breaths.

instruct the client to empty her bladdre

A client who is in her sixth week of gestation is being seen for a routine prenatal care visit. The client asks the nurse about changes in her eating habits that she should make during her pregnancy. The client informs the nurse that she is a vegetarian. The nurse knows that she has to monitor the client for which risks arising from her vegetarian diet? Select all that apply. epistaxis iron-deficiency anemia decreased mineral absorption constipation low gestational weight gain

iron deficiency anemia decreased mineral absoprtion low gestational weight

A nurse is conducting a health education program about cancer in women for a group of women at the local women's health clinic. The nurse would identify which cancer as the leading cause of death in women? breast lung ovarian uterine

lung

A client in her 10th week of gestation arrives at the maternity clinic reporting morning sickness. The nurse needs to inform the client about the body system adaptations during pregnancy. Which factors correspond to the morning sickness period during pregnancy? Select all that apply. reduced stomach acidity elevated human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) increased red blood cell (RBC) production increased estrogen level elevated human placental lactogen (hPL)

reduced stomach acditiy elevated hcG increased estrogen Elevation of hPL and RBC production do not cause morning sickness. hPL increases during the second half of pregnancy, and it helps in the preparation of mammary glands for lactation and is involved in the process of making glucose available for fetal growth by altering maternal carbohydrate, fat, and protein metabolism. The increase in RBCs is necessary to transport the additional oxygen required during pregnancy.

. The embryo would be exposed to the mother's blood following the ___ day

sixth day after implantation, at which time the alcohol will be circulating in the embryo's circulation

The community nurse is preparing a presentation for a health fair illustrating successful pregnancies. Which compotent should the nurse prioritize as the most critical to ensure a postive psychological experience with the pregnancy by the mother? Early prenatal care Age at the time of pregnancy Having a planned pregnancy Social support

social support

A nurse is conducting a presentation at a community health center about congenital malformations. The nurse describes that some common congenital malformations can occur and are recognized to be caused by multiple genetic and environmental factors. Which example would the nurse most likely cite? spina bifida cystic fibrosis color blindness hemophilia

spina bifida Spina bifida is a multifactorial inherited disorder thought to be due to multiple genetic and environmental factors.

The World Health Organization's definition of health was approved in 1948 and included a definition of health as "a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being." What data was not a part of this definition? the idea that access to health care and use of health care facilities are not the primary influence on current health mental health viewed as a state of well-being in a person who can cope with stress and be a contributing member of society the WHO's beliefs that the main determinants for health are our environment, who we are, what we do, and society in general the new understanding of disease at cellular, individual, and societal levels

the new understanding of disease at cellular, individual, and societal levels

What is considered underweigt, normal, overweight and obese? BMI

underweight: <18.5 normal: 18.5-24.9 overweight: 25-29.9 obese: 30+