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WorksheetsJS12- Health behaviour MCQ
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 30mins
Mr. Tan continues smoking and says, “I’m not ready to quit; it helps me relax.” What should the nurse do?
Ignore his statement and proceed to the next patient
Persuade him forcefully to quit immediately
Explore his beliefs about smoking and readiness to change
Scold him for not being serious about health
A mother teaches her 7-year-old to brush teeth before bed. What is she promoting?
Health habit development in early childhood
Secondary prevention
Cognitive restructuring
Social reinforcement
A Muslim woman refuses to join a mixed-gender gym due to cultural beliefs. What should the nurse do?
Advise her to avoid all exercise
Insist she ignore cultural rules
Recommend a women-only exercise class
Tell her to exercise secretly
A patient overeats when stressed at work. What can the nurse suggest?
Focus only on weight measurement
Advise skipping meals to balance calorie intake
Ignore emotional triggers
Teach relaxation techniques to manage stress eating
Jane believes her health depends entirely on fate. What should the nurse do to modify her perception?
Agree that fate controls everything
Encourage her to take small, manageable health actions
Avoid discussing personal control to prevent argument
Focus only on medical treatment
A company notices high employee stress and absenteeism. What can management do to support health promotion?
Ban all discussions about mental health
Ignore employee wellness as it’s personal
Implement stress reduction and exercise programs
Shorten lunch breaks to increase productivity
A child sees her parents smoking daily. What should health educators do?
Encourage parents to model positive health behaviors
Focus education only on the child
Tell the child to scold the parents
Ignore family behavior as it’s private
Mr. Lim wants to start jogging but doubts he can keep it up. What can the nurse do?
Focus only on diet instead of exercise
Tell him to join a marathon immediately
Ignore his doubts to avoid demotivation
Set small, achievable goals like jogging 10 minutes daily
A teenager begins vaping because his friends say it’s “cool.” What can the school nurse do?
Use peer-led campaigns promoting non-smoking behavior
Punish the teenager publicly
Ignore peer pressure as unavoidable
Focus on other health habits first
A single mother says she cannot attend health workshops due to her work schedule. What should the nurse do?
Ignore her concern
Advise her to quit her job
Offer flexible scheduling
Tell her to prioritize health over work
After watching a health campaign about obesity, a man feels anxious and starts eating more. What can the nurse do?
Use stronger fear-based messages
Provide counseling to reduce emotional distress
Avoid discussing weight
Encourage him to fast
A patient says, “I always fail to eat healthy; there’s no point trying.” What should the nurse do?
Use cognitive restructuring to challenge negative self-talk
Ignore his pessimism
Tell him to follow a strict diet immediately
Allow him to continue unhealthy habits
A woman trying to reduce sugar intake rewards herself with a new book for each week she succeeds. What approach is she using?
Behavioral avoidance
Emotional eating
Self-reinforcement
External control
A shy young adult eats unhealthily at social events due to anxiety. What can the nurse do?
Suggest medication only
Advise avoiding all social events
Ignore the issue since diet is personal
Teach communication skills in social situations
A patient with hypertension feels tense after work. What can the nurse recommend?
Practice deep breathing daily
Ignore stress as normal
Increase caffeine for alertness
Skip dinner to rest
A smoker says, “I know it’s bad, but I’m not sure I’m ready to stop.” What should the nurse do?
Avoid discussing it again
Enroll him immediately in a quit program
Discuss pros and cons to support decision-making
Tell him to decide later
A diabetic patient wants to improve diet but feels overwhelmed. What can the nurse do?
Help set small goals like reducing sugary drinks first
Expect full compliance in one week
Leave planning entirely to the patient
Focus only on medication management
A local clinic wants to encourage physical activity among residents. What can they do?
Focus only on clinical treatment
Wait for people to take initiative
Close facilities to reduce maintenance costs
Organize community walks and promote park use
A nurse wants to raise awareness about vaccination through social media. What should she do?
Create evidence-based posts encouraging vaccination
Share personal opinions without facts
Avoid online campaigns completely
Use fear-based videos only
After three months of a weight-loss program, a patient maintains her routine and feels more energetic. What should the nurse do?
Introduce new strict rules immediately
Stop follow-up since progress is good
Provide positive feedback and plan for continued maintenance
Ignore evaluation to save time
