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Health Promotion Nursing Questions Questions
Question 1 of 9
According to the 2009-2010 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, what percentage of 6- to 11-year-old children are overweight?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: 18% of 6- to 11-year-old children are overweight, according to the survey.
Question 2 of 9
Which of the following illustrates that the objectives of health education and counseling have been met?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A decrease in emergency department visits reflects the effectiveness of health education and improved health management.
Question 3 of 9
Which cultural group defines illness as a price that is being paid for the past or the future?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Native American cultures often view illness as a price being paid for actions in the past or for actions that will affect the future.
Question 4 of 9
The proportion of people with a condition who correctly test positive when screened is known as:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Sensitivity is the proportion of true positives correctly identified by a screening test.
Question 5 of 9
Which of the following would be described as a family structural component?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The income earner is a structural component related to family roles and relationships.
Question 6 of 9
Which of the following statements best describes the application of moral or ethical theory to the practices involved in health promotion?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Ethical decisions in health promotion require a balanced assessment of various factors.
Question 7 of 9
After the 2010 Dietary Guidelines were released, a community health nurse updated a nutrition presentation that was being used to educate various community groups about healthy eating habits. Which of the following information would have been added to the presentation?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The 2010 guidelines introduced the impact of the environment on health decisions, including food and physical activity choices.
Question 8 of 9
An 18-year-old woman in whom a sexually transmitted disease (STD) was recently diagnosed asks the nurse not to tell her mother that she has an STD. Her mother asks the nurse what is causing her daughter’s vaginal discharge. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) guarantees client confidentiality. The nurse must maintain confidentiality unless the client permits disclosure.
Question 9 of 9
Which factor may have the most influence in changing the health behavior of a single, adult woman who smokes and is the care provider for her mother, her own children, and granddaughter?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Motivational factors like financial incentives play a significant role, especially when the individual is financially responsible for others.