Health Promotion

Question 1

What are internal and external variables?

Answer 1

Internal= non modifiable variables because they cannot be changed
External= Controllable factors because the patients can choose healthy or unhealthy activities

Question 2

What are the 3 prevention stages?

Answer 2

1. Primary
2. Secondary (screening)
3. Tertiary

Question 3

What is primary prevention?

Answer 3

Strategies aimed at optimizing health and disease prevention.

Question 4

Give an example of primary prevention

Answer 4

immunizations, safe living and work environments, hygiene and sanitation, etc.

Question 5

What is secondary prevention?

Answer 5

Used to identify individuals in an early stage of a disease process so that prompt treatment can be initiated

Question 6

What does secondary prevention involve?

Answer 6

Screening tests

Question 7

What is tertiary prevention?

Answer 7

involves minimizing the effects of disease and disability

Question 8

What is important about nutrition for a pregnant woman?

Answer 8

maintaining a healthy weight is important, so it is important to be getting plenty of nutrients

Question 9

What are women at higher risk for during pregnancy if they are overweight or obese?

Answer 9

complications such as Heart disease, type 2 diabetes, and certain cancers

Question 10

What are some steps that need to be taken to meet pregnancy weight gain recommendations?

Answer 10

1. work with provider
2. track weight gain
3. eat a well balanced diet
4. limit sugars and solid fats
5. know your caloric needs (340 extra cal during 2nd trimester, and about 450 extra cal during 3rd trimester)
6. work up to or maintain 150 min of moderate intensity aerobic activity per week

Question 11

What are some foods to avoid during pregnancy?

Answer 11

1. raw seafood
2. unpasteurized juice or cider
3. raw mild and soft cheeses
4. raw sprouts
5. under-cooked meat and poultry
6. Reheated hotdogs and lunch meats

Question 12

What nutrient is important to prevent major birth defects of the brain and spine during pregnancy?

Answer 12

Folic Acid (Vitamins with at least 400 mcg should be taken)

Question 13

What vaccine should be avoided during pregnancy and one month before becoming pregnant?

Answer 13

MMR vaccine

Question 14

What is the best way for a pregnant woman to sleep?

Answer 14

On their side (even better if it is left side). Avoid sleeping on back or stomach

Question 15

Is it safe for a woman to have sex while pregnant?

Answer 15

As long as your partner does not have an STI, you are not bleeding, leaking amniotic fluid, cervix begins to open early, or your placental partly covers cervical opening, it should be okay