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Health Promotion Exam Questions Questions
Question 1 of 9
Which of the following best describes an abnormality in structure or function that occurs during fetal development?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A congenital defect refers to any abnormality in structure or function during fetal development.
Question 2 of 9
When assessing a client’s activity-exercise pattern, which subjective finding has implications for nursing practice?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Leisure time is a subjective finding influencing the assessment of activity and exercise patterns.
Question 3 of 9
Which of the following illustrates that the objectives of health education and counseling are being met?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A behavior change, such as regularly taking medications, is a sign that health education objectives are being met.
Question 4 of 9
A nurse is educating a person about the process of cognitive restructuring. Which of the following actions should be taken at the end of this process?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The most effective approach to restructuring thought patterns is to first stop generating negative thoughts, then take a deep breath to relax, then think about how the thought process is affecting well-being, and last, select a new realistic thought pattern to replace the negative thought pattern.
Question 5 of 9
A health care professional is searching for a funding source to develop a colorectal cancer screening program for ethnic and racial minorities in the community. Which of the following federal agencies would most likely be able to assist with this initiative?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The Office of Minority Health focuses on improving the health of racial and ethnic minority populations and would be the primary source for such initiatives.
Question 6 of 9
A nurse is using a functional focus to assess a person. Which of the following the nurse be evaluating?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Functional focus involves assessing how visual patterns, such as the ability to drive, impact lifestyle.
Question 7 of 9
Which of the following best describes an abnormality in structure or function that occurs during fetal development?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A congenital defect refers to any abnormality in structure or function during fetal development.
Question 8 of 9
A Mexican American woman comes to the office for a visit. She is found to be 30 weeks pregnant. Which of the following conclusions can the nurse draw from this finding?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Cultural groups may have unique beliefs about prenatal care, and this woman’s delay in seeking care might indicate the need for a culturally sensitive approach to education.
Question 9 of 9
A nurse is interviewing members of a substance abuse unit at a local Veterans Administration (VA) hospital. Which of the following parts of a community is the nurse assessing?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The substance abuse unit is a subsystem within the larger community (the VA hospital and its network).