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Fundamentals of Nursing: The Art and Science of Person-Centered Care Tenth, North American Edition
Chapter 3 : Health, Wellness, and Health Disparities Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following statements illustrates the effect of the sociocultural dimension on health and illness?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The sociocultural dimension includes social norms and peer influences, such as the perception that drinking and driving is acceptable because others do it.
Question 2 of 5
A middle-aged woman is 40 pounds over her ideal weight. Which of the following statements best illustrates the effect of her self-concept on health and illness?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Self-concept affects health behaviors; a negative self-concept, like believing weight loss won't change her perceived fatness, can hinder health efforts.
Question 3 of 5
A camp nurse is teaching a group of adolescent girls about the importance of monthly breast self-examination. What level of preventive care does this activity represent?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Primary prevention involves actions to prevent disease, such as teaching breast self-examination to promote early detection before disease occurs.
Question 4 of 5
On which of the following components is Rosenstocks health belief model based? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,C,D
Rationale: Rosenstock's health belief model includes perceived susceptibility, seriousness, and benefits of action, which influence health-related behaviors.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse refers a 67-year-old male patient to group counseling for alcohol cessation. According to Rosenstocks health belief model, the patients knowledge of the diseases that may occur with alcoholism is a:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Knowledge of disease risks in Rosenstock's model is a structural variable, as it relates to the information influencing health decisions.