NSG3480 Exam I

A nurse has determined that there is always a consistent level of people in the population who experience pneumonia. Which best describes the prevalence of this disease?

• Prevalent

• Endemic

• Epidemic

• Pandemic

Which best describes the primary focus of health care efforts in the United States?

• Acute illnesses and trauma

• Chronic diseases

• Diarrhea and starvation

• Infectious diseases

Which statement best summarizes Lillian Wald’s achievements?

• She suggested new nursing specialties

• She demonstrated how to improve health in communities

• She gave expert clinical nursing care to her clients

• She was appointed a national nursing leader

Which statement best describes “thinking upstream”?

• Modifying economic, political, and environmental factors

• Preparing for nursing career long-term goals by planning now

• Seeking causes of water and air pollution “upstream” from cities

• Trying to understand how or why someone got ill

Which best describes the primary purpose of nursing theory?

• To improve nursing practice

• To demonstrate that nursing is a profession

• To organize nursing knowledge

• To serve as a basis for ongoing nursing research

A client did not attend the clinic for required follow-up care after his extensive surgery. Using the Health Belief Model, which would be the most appropriate conclusion for the nurse to make?

• The client is noncompliant

• The client is suffering from self-neglect.

• The health care system is not meeting the client’s perceived needs.

• The health care system is not accessible for the client.

• The nurse has not motivated the client appropriately.

Which statement best describes the major assumption of the Health Belief Model (HBM)?

• People will act if action is both easy and convenient

• People will act if exposed to fear messages stressing their vulnerability.

• The major determinant of preventive health behavior is avoiding disease.

• The major determinant of preventive behavior is providing proper health education.

A nurse is using Healthy People 2020 as a guide to improve the health and well-being of the community. Which strategy would the nurse most likely implement?

• Address the root causes of health problems.

• Choose one of the 28 focal areas for emphasis in funding and media attention.

• Concentrate on the goals of improving the quality of life.

• Continue funding expansion of the health care system.

• Expand efforts to put all medical records on electronic media.

A nurse reviewed information before meeting with the community residents who were attending a program on healthful living. Which best describes the action by the nurse?

• Disease prevention

• Health promotion

• Health improvement

• Specific protection

A 50-year-old woman comes to the clinic for her first mammogram. Which best describes the action of this client?

• Disease prevention

• Health improvement

• Health protection

• Primary health promotion