A nurse is using the theory of planned behavior when working with a client to change her behavior and improve her health. Which of the following considerations should be made by the nurse? a. If environmental limitations may prevent the person from acting b. The availability of needed environmental supports for the client c. The […]
What is the health issue causing the most concern in the United States today? a. Diabetes epidemic b. Increase in cardiac disease c. Increase in obesity d. Rise in cancer rates ESSAYBID ANSWER ANS: C The widespread increase in incidence of overweight and obesity has led to calls for population-based measures to address this […]
Which of the following statements best describes the major assumption of the health belief model (HBM)? a. People will act if action is both easy and convenient. b. People will act if exposed to fear messages stressing their vulnerability. c. The major determinant of preventive health behavior is avoiding disease. d. The major determinant of […]
Which of the following risk factors are least subject to modification? a. Choice of lifestyle behaviors b. Environmental exposure c. Nutritional options d. Recreational activities ESSAYBID ANSWER ANS: B An individual may choose to control lifestyle behaviors, nutrition choices, and recreational options. An individual cannot alone control his or her neighborhood, employment setting, or […]
What is the community health nursing definition of health? a. Health is a person’s goal-directed purposeful process toward well-being or wholeness. b. Health is an individual’s physical, mental, and social well-being, not merely the absence of disease or infirmity. c. Health is the mutual adaptation between a person and his or her environment in meeting […]
A nurse is using the theory of reasoned action when working with a client to exercise on a regular basis. Which of the following would be the easiest way for the nurse to determine if the client will engage in this activity? a. The client’s intention to exercise regularly b. The client’s perception of the […]
Which of the following assumptions makes Orem’s theory difficult to use? a. That nurses will always be caring for families and groups b. That clients are able to control their environment c. That clients recognize the need for nursing intervention d. That teaching clients self-care is the primary goal of nursing practice ESSAYBID ANSWER […]
Which of the following diseases provided immunity to smallpox? a. Cowpox b. Measles c. Mumps d. Scarlet fever ESSAYBID ANSWER ANS: A Those that had an infection of cowpox were thereafter immune from smallpox, which was endemic and killed about 10% of the population. Measles, mumps, and scarlet fever did not provide immunity to […]
Which of the following assumptions of the health belief model (HBM) is problematic? a. People have both free will and access to health resources. b. People listen to the advice given by health care professionals. c. People are influenced by health messages given over media channels. d. People make what they perceive as rational decisions […]
Which of the following best describes an innovation introduced by the Romans? a. Citizenship duties b. Daily street cleaning c. Hospitals and nursing homes d. Daily exercise ESSAYBID ANSWER ANS: C The Romans introduced many health innovations such as fresh water, public physicians, hospitals, surgeries, infirmaries, and nursing homes. Unfortunately, these services were only […]
