Chapter 02: Health Promotion in the Context of Health Assessment

Question 1

What is health promotion primarily about?
a) Preventing diseases before they arise.
b) Detecting illnesses before symptoms appear.
c) Enabling control over and improvement of health.
d) Treating illnesses after they are diagnosed.

Answer 1

C

Question 2

What does primary prevention focus on?
a) Identifying diseases after symptom onset.
b) Preventing disease before it occurs.
c) Reducing complications for pre-existing conditions.
d) Enhancing quality of life in sick individuals.

Answer 2

B

Question 3

What is the goal of secondary prevention?
a) Preventing health problems entirely.
b) Providing support for individuals with illness.
c) Early detection of disease before symptoms appear.
d) Improving the environment to enhance health.

Answer 3

C

Question 4

What does tertiary prevention aim to accomplish?
a) Promoting wellness for healthy individuals.
b) Encouraging early symptom detection.
c) Reducing the risk of disease occurrence.
d) Preventing complications in existing diseases.

Answer 4

D

Question 5

How are prevention strategies characterized?
a) They remain constant over time.
b) They are strictly regulated by law.
c) They evolve with improved health understanding.
d) They only focus on diseases.

Answer 5

C

Question 6

What significantly shapes the health of individuals?
a) Personal habits and routines.
b) Random biological factors.
c) Access to popular health trends.
d) Social determinants of health.

Answer 6

D

Question 7

When are social determinants assessed?
a) Only during medical emergencies.
b) At the end of a medical procedure.
c) During health history encounters with patients.
d) When patients request additional services.

Answer 7

C

Question 8

Which is a key determinant of health?
a) Fashion preferences of individuals.
b) Income and social status.
c) Geographical location of hospitals.
d) Availability of entertainment options.

Answer 8

B

Question 9

What role does culture play in health?
a) Is irrelevant to health outcomes.
b) Only impacts dietary choices.
c) Has no effect on healthcare access.
d) Affects health behaviors and beliefs.

Answer 9

D

Question 10

Which factor is NOT identified as a social determinant of health?
a) Employment and working conditions.
b) Political views of individuals.
c) Access to health services.
d) Healthy behaviours among populations.

Answer 10

B

Question 11

What aspect of health do socioeconomic environments influence?
a) The effectiveness of health insurance policies.
b) The popularity of health trends.
c) Health status of individuals.
d) The availability of recreational activities.

Answer 11

C

Question 12

Which of the following is NOT a component of the socioeconomic environment?
a) Income
b) Social Status
c) Geographical location
d) Education

Answer 12

C

Question 13

Health disparities often arise from the interaction of which factors?
a) Determinants of health
b) Personal choices only
c) Economic policies
d) Environmental factors alone

Answer 13

A

Question 14

What defines health inequalities?
a) Natural variations in health
b) Avoidable disparities outside individual control
c) Disparities based solely on genetics
d) Unavoidable health outcomes

Answer 14

B

Question 15

Which principle emphasizes community involvement in health promotion?
a) Focus solely on healthcare professionals
b) Emphasis on individual responsibility
c) Involvement of the population as a whole
d) Limitation of methods to one approach

Answer 15

C

Question 16

What is a key function of health care providers in health promotion?
a) Administrative duties only
b) Health education
c) Insurance negotiation
d) Financial counseling

Answer 16

B

Question 17

The population health promotion model aids nurses in understanding what aspect?
a) Patient’s medical records only
b) Prescribing medications
c) Root causes of health conditions
d) Only the symptoms presented

Answer 17

C

Question 18

How does health education focus in nursing?
a) Emphasis on patients’ weaknesses
b) Concentration on patients’ strengths and resources
c) Belief in fixed limitations
d) Ignoring patient participation

Answer 18

B

Question 19

What is a primary goal of health promotion according to its principles?
a) Focus on private consultations
b) Effective public participation
c) Elimination of social support
d) Limited community involvement

Answer 19

B

Question 20

One element of achieving health promotion is directing action towards what?
a) Social determinants of health
b) Strict medical guidelines
c) Only genetic factors
d) Individual behavior modification

Answer 20

A

Question 21

What method is included in the key functions of health care providers?
a) Immunization
b) Advertising medication
c) Scheduling appointments
d) Conducting market research

Answer 21

A

Question 22

What is the primary focus of tailored health interventions?
a) Individual situation of each patient.
b) General health trends across populations.
c) Cost-effectiveness of treatments.
d) Standardized treatment protocols.

Answer 22

A

Question 23

Which level of prevention aims to prevent diseases before they occur?
a) Secondary Prevention.
b) Tertiary Prevention.
c) Quaternary Prevention.
d) Primary Prevention.

Answer 23

D

Question 24

What is an example of primary prevention?
a) Immunizations.
b) Chemotherapy for cancer.
c) Physical therapy for recovery.
d) Medication for chronic disease management.

Answer 24

A

Question 25

What does early detection in primary prevention focus on?
a) Treating illnesses after diagnosis.
b) Preventing injuries in sports.
c) Increasing access to healthcare services.
d) Identifying health issues early.

Answer 25

D

Question 26

What is the purpose of developmental screening tools?
a) Identify genetic disorders.
b) Diagnose chronic diseases.
c) Promote healthy growth and development.
d) Evaluate mental health conditions.

Answer 26

C

Question 27

How many levels of prevention does health education apply to?
a) Only primary level.
b) All three levels.
c) Only secondary and tertiary levels.
d) Four levels, including quaternary.

Answer 27

B

Question 28

What ensures health education is relevant and effective?
a) Based on national health statistics.
b) Incorporating community health trends.
c) Tailored to individual patient situations.
d) Using standard protocols for all patients.

Answer 28

C