Test Bank Men’s Health Nies: Community/Public Health Nursing, 7th
Edition Chapter 18
MULTIPLE
CHOICE
1. A male client reports that he is unable to change his health behaviors and
adopt a healthier lifestyle. Which is the most likely reason for his difficulty?
a. Lack of financial resources
b. Lack of transportation
c. Lack of programs
d. Lack of motivation
ANS: D
Two nurse researchers (Dallas & Neville, 2012) conducted a study to describe
the health education and health screening practices of older men living in an
area of New Zealand and the perceived barriers and benefits of healthy lifestyle
choices. Of those men who did report barriers, the most common reason was
lack of motivation (12%), followed by lack of knowledge related to availability
of programs and screenings (8%). Reported external barriers included: lack of
programs, associated costs, and transportation challenges.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Apply (Application)
2. Which gender perceives and reports having better health?
a.Females
b.Males
c.No difference between genders in perceived health status
d.
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ANS: B
Despite the differences in mortality rates, men tend to perceive themselves to be
in better health than women. In the National Health Interview Survey, which
asked people to rate their health status, men were more likely to rate their health
as excellent or very good as opposed to fair or poor.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Remember (Knowledge)
3. Which gender has higher morbidity rates with a higher prevalence of chronic
diseases that cause disability and limitation of activities?
a. Females
b. Males
c. No difference between genders in chronic health problems
d. Prevalence of chronic diseases varies strongly by individuals more than
gender
ANS: A
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A chronic condition is a condition that persists for at least 3 months or belongs
to a group ofconditions classified as chronic regardless of time of onset. In
general, women have higher morbidity rates than men. Women are more likely
than men to have a higher prevalence of chronic diseases that cause disability
and limitation of activities but do not lead to death.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Remember (Knowledge)
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