Health, Wellness and Illness Test #7
Nursing 111 with Complete Solutions
_____________ lowers serum cholesterol and blood pressure, making it beneficial in
the management of blood pressure. - ANSWER-Garlic
______________ involves how people monitor their bodies, define and interpret their
symptoms, take remedial actions, and use the resources in the health care system.
Personal history, social situations, social norms, and past experiences can affect this. -
ANSWER-Illness behavior
_______________ health behaviors are activities related to maintaining, attaining, or
regaining good health and preventing illness. - ANSWER-Positive
_______________ motivates people to avoid a decline in health or functional levels. -
ANSWER-Illness prevention
_________________ soothes and helps in healing of peptic ulcers. - ANSWER-Licorice
__________________ is used to accelerate wound healing in acute injuries. This herb
is known to cause venoocclusive disease. - ANSWER-Comfrey
______________________ is helpful for respiratory infections. - ANSWER-Echinacea
________________________________ a person's ideas, convictions, and attitudes
about health and illness. - ANSWER-Health beliefs
_______________________is helpful for neurodegenerative diseases. - ANSWER-
Gingko biloba
_____________contains varying amounts of carcinogenic cis-isoasarone. It leads to the
development of cancer. - ANSWER-Calamus
A 45-year-old diabetic non-English-speaking woman whose husband died 12 years ago
was found unconscious at home. Her neighbors brought her to the hospital 38 miles
away. The patient was diagnosed with diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA). After initial
interventions, the patient regained consciousness. She refuses to take insulin because
it is against her religion. She is very upset and asks to see a chaplain. What should the
nurse do to ensure the best care for the patient? Select all that apply.
1 Try to arrange a chaplain per the patient's request.
2 Give insulin, because only this can improve the patient's
blood sugar level.
3 Inform the patient about the advantages and
disadvantages of insulin.
,4 Withhold insulin at this time, because it is against the
patient's religious belief.
5 Arrange a language interpreter for better communication. - ANSWER-1 Try to arrange
a chaplain per the patient's request.
3 Inform the patient about the advantages and
disadvantages of insulin.
4 Withhold insulin at this time, because it is against the
patient's religious belief.
5 Arrange a language interpreter for better communication.
A 45-year-old diabetic non-English-speaking woman, whose husband died 12 years
ago, was found unconscious at her home. Her neighbors brought her to the hospital.
The patient was diagnosed with diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA). After initial interventions,
the patient regained consciousness. Which external variables may influence the health
of the patient? Select all that apply.
1 Language
2 Help from neighbors
3 Location of the patient
4 Location of the hospital
5 The patient's age and gender - ANSWER-2 Help from neighbors
3 Location of the patient
4 Location of the hospital
A 45-year-old diabetic non-English-speaking woman, whose husband died 12 years
ago, was found unconscious at her home. Her neighbors brought her to the hospital.
The patient was diagnosed with diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA). After initial interventions,
the patient regained consciousness. Which internal variables may influence the health
of the patient? Select all that apply.
1 Language
2 Help from neighbors
3 Location of the patient
4 Location of the hospital
5 The patient's age and gender - ANSWER-1 Language
5 The patient's age and gender
A 45-year-old non-English-speaking woman who has diabetes was found unconscious
at home. Her neighbors brought her to the hospital 38 miles away. The patient was
diagnosed with diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA). After recovery, the patient informs the
nurse that she has been drinking alcohol regularly for the past 15 years and often skips
meals. The nurse tries to advise the patient about lifestyle changes, but she shows no
interest. After a couple of days, the patient agrees to implement the lifestyle changes.
Which stages of the transtheoretical model of behavior change does the patient exhibit?
Select all that apply.
1 Preparation stage
2 Contemplation stage
3 Action stage
,4 Maintenance stage
5 Precontemplation stage - ANSWER-1 Preparation stage
5 Precontemplation stage
A 76-year-old patient has come to a clinic for a regular check-up. During the
assessment the nurse finds that the patient is a chronic smoker. The patient is not
alcoholic but is allergic to milk and seafood. Considering the patient's age, screening
tests for colon cancer are performed, and the patient is advised to begin a high-fiber
diet. The patient complains of pain in the legs. The Doppler study of the lower
extremities reveals peripheral vascular disease (PVD). The patient is advised to
exercise regularly. Which suggested interventions are included in primary prevention?
Select all that apply.
1 Counseling for smoking cessation
2 Prescribing narcotic drugs for pain relief
3 Encouraging the patient to exercise regularly
4 Advising the patient to avoid milk products
5 Advising a high-fiber diet to prevent colon cancer - ANSWER-1 Counseling for
smoking cessation
4 Advising the patient to avoid milk products
5 Advising a high-fiber diet to prevent colon cancer
A 76-year-old patient with peripheral vascular disease (PVD) developed gangrene of the
left foot and underwent an amputation. After the amputation, the patient was given
crutches, and an occupational therapist assisted the patient to walk with crutches. The
patient is depressed due to the loss of the foot and has been prescribed
antidepressants. Which primary preventive measures should be advised for this
patient? Select all that apply.
1 Implanting a prosthetic foot in the left leg
2 Referring the patient for vocational retraining
3 Referring the patient to social support groups
4 Advising the patient about measures to prevent accidents
5 Prescribing antidepressant medications to the patient - ANSWER-4 Advising the
patient about measures to prevent accidents
A 76-year-old patient with peripheral vascular disease (PVD) developed gangrene of the
left foot and underwent an amputation. After the amputation, the patient was given
crutches, and an occupational therapist assisted the patient to walk with crutches. The
patient is depressed due to the loss of the foot and has been prescribed
antidepressants. Which secondary preventive measures should be advised for this
patient? Select all that apply.
1 Implanting a prosthetic foot in the left leg
2 Referring the patient for vocational retraining
3 Referring the patient to social support groups
4 Advising the patient about measures to prevent accidents
5 Prescribing antidepressant medications to the patient - ANSWER-5 Prescribing
antidepressant medications to the patient
, A 76-year-old patient with peripheral vascular disease (PVD) developed gangrene of the
left foot and underwent an amputation. After the amputation, the patient was given
crutches, and an occupational therapist assisted the patient to walk with crutches. The
patient is depressed due to the loss of the foot and has been prescribed
antidepressants. Which tertiary preventive measures should be advised for this patient?
Select all that apply.
1 Implanting a prosthetic foot in the left leg
2 Referring the patient for vocational retraining
3 Referring the patient to social support groups
4 Advising the patient about measures to prevent accidents
5 Prescribing antidepressant medications to the patient - ANSWER-1 Implanting a
prosthetic foot in the left leg
2 Referring the patient for vocational retraining
3 Referring the patient to social support groups
A couple approaches the nurse for counseling. The body mass index (BMI) of the
husband is 32 (obese). The BMI of the wife is 16 (underweight). Both are unemployed
and need financial support. On interviewing, the nurse finds that the husband snores
loudly, which disturbs the wife during sleep. Which internal variable has an influence on
the woman's sleep?
1 BMI of 32
2 Snoring
3 Employment status
4 BMI of 16 - ANSWER-4 BMI of 16 (underweight due to poor nutrition therefore this is
internal)
All of the others are external factors.
A male patient has been laid off from his construction job and has many unpaid bills. He
is going through a divorce after 15 years of marriage and has been seeing his pastor to
help him through this difficult time. He does not have a primary health care provider
because he has never really been sick and his parents never took him to the physician
when he was a child. Which external variables influence this patient's health practices?
Select all that apply.
1 Difficulty paying bills
2 Seeing his pastor as a means of support
3 Family practice of not routinely seeing a health care
provider
4 Stress from the divorce and the loss of a job
5 Family practice associated with the emotional aspects of
seeing a health care provider - ANSWER-1 Difficulty paying bills
3 Family practice of not routinely seeing a health care
provider
Nursing 111 with Complete Solutions
_____________ lowers serum cholesterol and blood pressure, making it beneficial in
the management of blood pressure. - ANSWER-Garlic
______________ involves how people monitor their bodies, define and interpret their
symptoms, take remedial actions, and use the resources in the health care system.
Personal history, social situations, social norms, and past experiences can affect this. -
ANSWER-Illness behavior
_______________ health behaviors are activities related to maintaining, attaining, or
regaining good health and preventing illness. - ANSWER-Positive
_______________ motivates people to avoid a decline in health or functional levels. -
ANSWER-Illness prevention
_________________ soothes and helps in healing of peptic ulcers. - ANSWER-Licorice
__________________ is used to accelerate wound healing in acute injuries. This herb
is known to cause venoocclusive disease. - ANSWER-Comfrey
______________________ is helpful for respiratory infections. - ANSWER-Echinacea
________________________________ a person's ideas, convictions, and attitudes
about health and illness. - ANSWER-Health beliefs
_______________________is helpful for neurodegenerative diseases. - ANSWER-
Gingko biloba
_____________contains varying amounts of carcinogenic cis-isoasarone. It leads to the
development of cancer. - ANSWER-Calamus
A 45-year-old diabetic non-English-speaking woman whose husband died 12 years ago
was found unconscious at home. Her neighbors brought her to the hospital 38 miles
away. The patient was diagnosed with diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA). After initial
interventions, the patient regained consciousness. She refuses to take insulin because
it is against her religion. She is very upset and asks to see a chaplain. What should the
nurse do to ensure the best care for the patient? Select all that apply.
1 Try to arrange a chaplain per the patient's request.
2 Give insulin, because only this can improve the patient's
blood sugar level.
3 Inform the patient about the advantages and
disadvantages of insulin.
,4 Withhold insulin at this time, because it is against the
patient's religious belief.
5 Arrange a language interpreter for better communication. - ANSWER-1 Try to arrange
a chaplain per the patient's request.
3 Inform the patient about the advantages and
disadvantages of insulin.
4 Withhold insulin at this time, because it is against the
patient's religious belief.
5 Arrange a language interpreter for better communication.
A 45-year-old diabetic non-English-speaking woman, whose husband died 12 years
ago, was found unconscious at her home. Her neighbors brought her to the hospital.
The patient was diagnosed with diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA). After initial interventions,
the patient regained consciousness. Which external variables may influence the health
of the patient? Select all that apply.
1 Language
2 Help from neighbors
3 Location of the patient
4 Location of the hospital
5 The patient's age and gender - ANSWER-2 Help from neighbors
3 Location of the patient
4 Location of the hospital
A 45-year-old diabetic non-English-speaking woman, whose husband died 12 years
ago, was found unconscious at her home. Her neighbors brought her to the hospital.
The patient was diagnosed with diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA). After initial interventions,
the patient regained consciousness. Which internal variables may influence the health
of the patient? Select all that apply.
1 Language
2 Help from neighbors
3 Location of the patient
4 Location of the hospital
5 The patient's age and gender - ANSWER-1 Language
5 The patient's age and gender
A 45-year-old non-English-speaking woman who has diabetes was found unconscious
at home. Her neighbors brought her to the hospital 38 miles away. The patient was
diagnosed with diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA). After recovery, the patient informs the
nurse that she has been drinking alcohol regularly for the past 15 years and often skips
meals. The nurse tries to advise the patient about lifestyle changes, but she shows no
interest. After a couple of days, the patient agrees to implement the lifestyle changes.
Which stages of the transtheoretical model of behavior change does the patient exhibit?
Select all that apply.
1 Preparation stage
2 Contemplation stage
3 Action stage
,4 Maintenance stage
5 Precontemplation stage - ANSWER-1 Preparation stage
5 Precontemplation stage
A 76-year-old patient has come to a clinic for a regular check-up. During the
assessment the nurse finds that the patient is a chronic smoker. The patient is not
alcoholic but is allergic to milk and seafood. Considering the patient's age, screening
tests for colon cancer are performed, and the patient is advised to begin a high-fiber
diet. The patient complains of pain in the legs. The Doppler study of the lower
extremities reveals peripheral vascular disease (PVD). The patient is advised to
exercise regularly. Which suggested interventions are included in primary prevention?
Select all that apply.
1 Counseling for smoking cessation
2 Prescribing narcotic drugs for pain relief
3 Encouraging the patient to exercise regularly
4 Advising the patient to avoid milk products
5 Advising a high-fiber diet to prevent colon cancer - ANSWER-1 Counseling for
smoking cessation
4 Advising the patient to avoid milk products
5 Advising a high-fiber diet to prevent colon cancer
A 76-year-old patient with peripheral vascular disease (PVD) developed gangrene of the
left foot and underwent an amputation. After the amputation, the patient was given
crutches, and an occupational therapist assisted the patient to walk with crutches. The
patient is depressed due to the loss of the foot and has been prescribed
antidepressants. Which primary preventive measures should be advised for this
patient? Select all that apply.
1 Implanting a prosthetic foot in the left leg
2 Referring the patient for vocational retraining
3 Referring the patient to social support groups
4 Advising the patient about measures to prevent accidents
5 Prescribing antidepressant medications to the patient - ANSWER-4 Advising the
patient about measures to prevent accidents
A 76-year-old patient with peripheral vascular disease (PVD) developed gangrene of the
left foot and underwent an amputation. After the amputation, the patient was given
crutches, and an occupational therapist assisted the patient to walk with crutches. The
patient is depressed due to the loss of the foot and has been prescribed
antidepressants. Which secondary preventive measures should be advised for this
patient? Select all that apply.
1 Implanting a prosthetic foot in the left leg
2 Referring the patient for vocational retraining
3 Referring the patient to social support groups
4 Advising the patient about measures to prevent accidents
5 Prescribing antidepressant medications to the patient - ANSWER-5 Prescribing
antidepressant medications to the patient
, A 76-year-old patient with peripheral vascular disease (PVD) developed gangrene of the
left foot and underwent an amputation. After the amputation, the patient was given
crutches, and an occupational therapist assisted the patient to walk with crutches. The
patient is depressed due to the loss of the foot and has been prescribed
antidepressants. Which tertiary preventive measures should be advised for this patient?
Select all that apply.
1 Implanting a prosthetic foot in the left leg
2 Referring the patient for vocational retraining
3 Referring the patient to social support groups
4 Advising the patient about measures to prevent accidents
5 Prescribing antidepressant medications to the patient - ANSWER-1 Implanting a
prosthetic foot in the left leg
2 Referring the patient for vocational retraining
3 Referring the patient to social support groups
A couple approaches the nurse for counseling. The body mass index (BMI) of the
husband is 32 (obese). The BMI of the wife is 16 (underweight). Both are unemployed
and need financial support. On interviewing, the nurse finds that the husband snores
loudly, which disturbs the wife during sleep. Which internal variable has an influence on
the woman's sleep?
1 BMI of 32
2 Snoring
3 Employment status
4 BMI of 16 - ANSWER-4 BMI of 16 (underweight due to poor nutrition therefore this is
internal)
All of the others are external factors.
A male patient has been laid off from his construction job and has many unpaid bills. He
is going through a divorce after 15 years of marriage and has been seeing his pastor to
help him through this difficult time. He does not have a primary health care provider
because he has never really been sick and his parents never took him to the physician
when he was a child. Which external variables influence this patient's health practices?
Select all that apply.
1 Difficulty paying bills
2 Seeing his pastor as a means of support
3 Family practice of not routinely seeing a health care
provider
4 Stress from the divorce and the loss of a job
5 Family practice associated with the emotional aspects of
seeing a health care provider - ANSWER-1 Difficulty paying bills
3 Family practice of not routinely seeing a health care
provider
