Ch. 6 Health and Wellness

Question 1

HEALTH AND WELLNESS

Answer 1

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Question 2

What is the first line of defense (first action) for a patient who is now experiencing higher blood pressure than normal?

Answer 2

• Diuretics is the first line of defense.

Rationale: Diuretics makes you pee, while high blood pressure is usually caused because the pump is working too hard and has too much fluid in the body. Giving the patient a diuretic will decrease hydration in the body a little bit.

Question 3

What is the first line of defense (first action) for a patient who is experiencing LOW blood pressure?

Answer 3

• Give the patient fluids first.

Rationale: Low blood pressure could be caused by a lack of fluid in the body. Giving the patient fluids will increase fluids in the body as well as increase the pressure in the blood vessels.

Question 4

Variables Influencing Health
and Health Beliefs and Practices are:

Answer 4

Internal variables:
  - Developmental stage
  - Intellectual background
  - Perception of functioning
  - Emotional factors
  - Spiritual factors
 External variables:
  - Family role and practices
  - Social determinants of 
    health

Question 5

According to Maslow’s hierarchy of needs, which of these needs would the patient seek to meet first?

A. Self-actualization
B. Self-esteem
C. Shelter
D. Love and belonging

Answer 5

C. Shelter

Question 6

After evaluating a patient’s external variables, the nurse concludes that health beliefs and practices can be influenced by:

A. emotional factors.
B. intellectual background.
C. developmental stage.
D. socioeconomic factors.

Answer 6

D. socioeconomic factors.

Question 7

You will use the concept of primary prevention when instructing a patient to:

A. get a flu shot every year.
B. take a blood pressure reading every day.
C. explore hiring a patient with a known disability.
D. undergo physical therapy following a cerebrovascular accident.

Answer 7

A. get a flu shot every year.

Question 8

Sally has decided to set aside 30 minutes a day to walk after work next week. Sally is in what stage of risk factor modification?

A. Precontemplation
B. Contemplation
C. Preparation
D. Action
E. Maintenance

Answer 8

C. Preparation

Question 9

Impact of Illness on the Patient and Family are:

Answer 9

• Behavioral and emotional changes
  
  • Impact on body image
  • Impact on self-concept
  • Impact on family roles
  • Impact on family dynamics

Question 10

Caring for Yourself

Answer 10

• Eat a nutritious diet
  
  • Get adequate sleep
  • Engage in exercise and relaxation activities
  • Establish a good work-family balance
  • Engage in regular non-work activities.
  • Develop coping skills
  • Allowing personal time for grieving
  • Focus on spiritual health
  • Find a mentor