Practice Questions A+ Graded Potter and Perry 8th

1. When formulating a definition of "health," the nurse should consider that health, within its current definition, is: 1. The absence of disease 2. A function of the physiological state 3. The ability to pursue activities of daily living 4. A state of well-being involving the whole person - Correct Answers A state of well-being involving the whole person 2. Which one of the following is the main, overarching goal for Healthy People 2010? 1. Reduction of health care costs 2. Elimination of health disparities 3. Investigation of substance abuse 4. Determination of acceptable morbidity rates - Correct Answers Elimination of health disparities 3. A nurse is using a holistic approach when caring for a client. To incorporate all of the factors that may influence the client, which of the following nursing responses is most therapeutic? 1. "I would like you to perform this exercise once a day." 2. "Your physician has left orders that you are to follow." 3. "The laboratory tests reveal the need to reduce your daily percentage of fat intake." 4. "Adapting to a low-fat diet and increasing your activity will help lower your blood glucose levels." - Correct Answers "Adapting to a low-fat diet and increasing your activity will help lower your blood glucose levels." 4. The client states, "Heart disease runs in our family. My blood pressure has always been high." The nurse determines that this is an example of the client's: 1. Risk factors 2. Active strategy 3. Health beliefs 4. Negative health behavior - Correct Answers Risk factors 5. A client is discharged following a heart attack. In using the Stages of Health Behavior Change as a guide, the nurse recognizes that the client is most likely to begin to accept information on diet changes and an exercise program during which stage? 1. Action 2. Preparation 3. Maintenance 4. Contemplation - Correct Answers Contemplation 6. When assessing the external variables that influence a client's health beliefs and practices, the nurse must consider his: