NURS 526 UNIT 1 PART 1 EXAM
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS GRADED A+
2026
Discuss primary health prevention and promotion strategies for those with Hepatitis B -
ANS Health Behaviours to reduce the risk of transmission include;
-awareness that it is transmitted through blood
-use condoms if sexually active and practicing safe sexual
-refrain from sharing needles, syringes and other drug paraphernalia
-avoid using scissors, razors, nail clippers or tooth brushes
-wearing gloves if likely to be in contact with bodily fluids or blood.
Hep B vaccine immunization. As well, recent immigratants should be screened for hep B
Discuss primary health prevention and promotion strategies for those with Hepatitis C -
ANS Those are greatest risk for hep C are those affected by the determinants of health.
Health promotion/prevention should target the DOH. Other methods are appropriate hygiene
strategies, avoid sharing personal hygiene items, universal precautions (especially for healthcare
providers), avoiding dental or other procedures with unsterilized equipment, and wearing
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, gloves when in contact with blood. IVDU education against sharing needles, and safe sex
techniques
Discuss primary health prevention and promotion strategies for those with lung cancer -
ANS Educating the public and employers to minimize their exposure to harmful carcinogens
in the work place. Such as asbestos. Encourage smoking cessation and prevention start of
smoking. Also pt education regarding harms of second hand smoke
Discuss primary health prevention and promotion strategies for those with sleep apnea -
ANS Educate re: alcohol cessation, smoking cessation, weight loss, side sleeping
Discuss primary health prevention and promotion strategies for those with colon cancer -
ANS Risk: diet high in red meat and low fruits and veggies. Encourage a healthy lifestyle
including a diet that includes: high fiber, whole grains, high fruit and vegetable intake, poultry,
fish, limit the total amount of red meat you eat in a week to no more than 500 grams (18 oz)
Take: Vitamin D, Calcium, Omega 3
Encourage exercise to at least 30 minutes per day. Weight loss if obese. And encourage
decreased alcohol consumption.
Discuss primary health prevention and promotion strategies for those with insomnia -
ANS sleep hygiene education and other forms of behavioral therapy carry a low risk for
adverse effects.
Encourage regular exercise, maintaining a consistent sleep-wake schedule, avoiding mid-day
naps, avoiding caffeinated beverage beyond lunchtime, avoiding alcohol and cigarette intake
into the late afternoon or evening, and decreasing bedroom stimuli by maintaining a dark, quiet
and peaceful room
Discuss primary health prevention and promotion strategies for those with osteoporosis -
ANS primary prevention strategies to prevent osteoporosis for all adults (regardless of risk
factors) is adequate daily consumption of calcium (1000-1200mg) and vitamin D (800-1000IU),
regular exercise, cessation of smoking, and limiting alcohol consumption.
Cammpaigns should also target young women to adapt health eating and exercise to develop
optimal bone density that can help prevent developing OP in later years.
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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS GRADED A+
2026
Discuss primary health prevention and promotion strategies for those with Hepatitis B -
ANS Health Behaviours to reduce the risk of transmission include;
-awareness that it is transmitted through blood
-use condoms if sexually active and practicing safe sexual
-refrain from sharing needles, syringes and other drug paraphernalia
-avoid using scissors, razors, nail clippers or tooth brushes
-wearing gloves if likely to be in contact with bodily fluids or blood.
Hep B vaccine immunization. As well, recent immigratants should be screened for hep B
Discuss primary health prevention and promotion strategies for those with Hepatitis C -
ANS Those are greatest risk for hep C are those affected by the determinants of health.
Health promotion/prevention should target the DOH. Other methods are appropriate hygiene
strategies, avoid sharing personal hygiene items, universal precautions (especially for healthcare
providers), avoiding dental or other procedures with unsterilized equipment, and wearing
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, gloves when in contact with blood. IVDU education against sharing needles, and safe sex
techniques
Discuss primary health prevention and promotion strategies for those with lung cancer -
ANS Educating the public and employers to minimize their exposure to harmful carcinogens
in the work place. Such as asbestos. Encourage smoking cessation and prevention start of
smoking. Also pt education regarding harms of second hand smoke
Discuss primary health prevention and promotion strategies for those with sleep apnea -
ANS Educate re: alcohol cessation, smoking cessation, weight loss, side sleeping
Discuss primary health prevention and promotion strategies for those with colon cancer -
ANS Risk: diet high in red meat and low fruits and veggies. Encourage a healthy lifestyle
including a diet that includes: high fiber, whole grains, high fruit and vegetable intake, poultry,
fish, limit the total amount of red meat you eat in a week to no more than 500 grams (18 oz)
Take: Vitamin D, Calcium, Omega 3
Encourage exercise to at least 30 minutes per day. Weight loss if obese. And encourage
decreased alcohol consumption.
Discuss primary health prevention and promotion strategies for those with insomnia -
ANS sleep hygiene education and other forms of behavioral therapy carry a low risk for
adverse effects.
Encourage regular exercise, maintaining a consistent sleep-wake schedule, avoiding mid-day
naps, avoiding caffeinated beverage beyond lunchtime, avoiding alcohol and cigarette intake
into the late afternoon or evening, and decreasing bedroom stimuli by maintaining a dark, quiet
and peaceful room
Discuss primary health prevention and promotion strategies for those with osteoporosis -
ANS primary prevention strategies to prevent osteoporosis for all adults (regardless of risk
factors) is adequate daily consumption of calcium (1000-1200mg) and vitamin D (800-1000IU),
regular exercise, cessation of smoking, and limiting alcohol consumption.
Cammpaigns should also target young women to adapt health eating and exercise to develop
optimal bone density that can help prevent developing OP in later years.
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