Nursing Fundamentals Health & Wellness Models,
Illness Stages Prevention Levels
ATI/NCLEX-Style NGN Practice Exam 100 Questions
| Case Studies | SATA | Clinical Judgment Format
actual ATI exam.
Exam Blueprint
Topic Questions
Health & Wellness Concepts 1–20
Health Models & Theories 21–35
Illness Behavior & Stages 36–50
Prevention Levels 51–70
Health Promotion & Teaching 71–85
NGN Clinical Judgment Case Studies 86–100
PART I — Health & Wellness Concepts
Questions 1–20
1. A nurse explains health to a client. Which statement best reflects the modern concept of
health?
A. Health means being free from disease
B. Health is a dynamic state involving physical, mental, and social well-being
C. Health depends only on genetics
D. Health is determined by healthcare access
,Answer: B
Rationale: Health is multidimensional and changes throughout life based on biological,
psychological, social, and environmental factors.
2. The nurse uses the health–illness continuum when teaching because it recognizes:
A. People are either sick or healthy
B. Health status changes over time
C. Illness cannot be prevented
D. Disease determines quality of life
Answer: B
3. A client states, “I exercise daily because I want to maintain my best possible health.” This
reflects:
A. Illness behavior
B. Wellness orientation
C. Dependency
D. Acute illness
Answer: B
4. Which factor has the greatest impact on preventable illness?
A. Lifestyle behaviors
B. Hospital size
C. Medical equipment
D. Physician availability
Answer: A
5. The nurse encourages a client to stop smoking. This intervention promotes:
A. Wellness
B. Illness dependency
, C. Crisis response
D. Disease progression
Answer: A
6. Which statement demonstrates health literacy?
A. “I will take my medicine only when symptoms occur.”
B. “I understand how to follow my treatment plan.”
C. “The provider knows everything, so I do not ask questions.”
D. “I avoid learning about my illness.”
Answer: B
7. A nurse assesses a client's cultural beliefs about illness. Why is this important?
A. Culture influences health behaviors and decisions
B. Culture determines diagnosis
C. Culture replaces medical treatment
D. Culture eliminates health risks
Answer: A
8. A client says, “My health depends only on my doctor.” The nurse should explain:
A. Healthcare providers are the only influence on health
B. Personal choices influence health outcomes
C. Illness cannot be prevented
D. Lifestyle does not affect disease
Answer: B
9. Holistic nursing considers:
A. Physical needs only
B. The whole person
C. Disease symptoms only
D. Medication treatment only
Illness Stages Prevention Levels
ATI/NCLEX-Style NGN Practice Exam 100 Questions
| Case Studies | SATA | Clinical Judgment Format
actual ATI exam.
Exam Blueprint
Topic Questions
Health & Wellness Concepts 1–20
Health Models & Theories 21–35
Illness Behavior & Stages 36–50
Prevention Levels 51–70
Health Promotion & Teaching 71–85
NGN Clinical Judgment Case Studies 86–100
PART I — Health & Wellness Concepts
Questions 1–20
1. A nurse explains health to a client. Which statement best reflects the modern concept of
health?
A. Health means being free from disease
B. Health is a dynamic state involving physical, mental, and social well-being
C. Health depends only on genetics
D. Health is determined by healthcare access
,Answer: B
Rationale: Health is multidimensional and changes throughout life based on biological,
psychological, social, and environmental factors.
2. The nurse uses the health–illness continuum when teaching because it recognizes:
A. People are either sick or healthy
B. Health status changes over time
C. Illness cannot be prevented
D. Disease determines quality of life
Answer: B
3. A client states, “I exercise daily because I want to maintain my best possible health.” This
reflects:
A. Illness behavior
B. Wellness orientation
C. Dependency
D. Acute illness
Answer: B
4. Which factor has the greatest impact on preventable illness?
A. Lifestyle behaviors
B. Hospital size
C. Medical equipment
D. Physician availability
Answer: A
5. The nurse encourages a client to stop smoking. This intervention promotes:
A. Wellness
B. Illness dependency
, C. Crisis response
D. Disease progression
Answer: A
6. Which statement demonstrates health literacy?
A. “I will take my medicine only when symptoms occur.”
B. “I understand how to follow my treatment plan.”
C. “The provider knows everything, so I do not ask questions.”
D. “I avoid learning about my illness.”
Answer: B
7. A nurse assesses a client's cultural beliefs about illness. Why is this important?
A. Culture influences health behaviors and decisions
B. Culture determines diagnosis
C. Culture replaces medical treatment
D. Culture eliminates health risks
Answer: A
8. A client says, “My health depends only on my doctor.” The nurse should explain:
A. Healthcare providers are the only influence on health
B. Personal choices influence health outcomes
C. Illness cannot be prevented
D. Lifestyle does not affect disease
Answer: B
9. Holistic nursing considers:
A. Physical needs only
B. The whole person
C. Disease symptoms only
D. Medication treatment only
