Health Promotion in Nursing

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Which activity best reflects Florence Nightingale's influence on the modern definition of nursing?

Diagnosing illnesses based on a patient's symptoms.
Administering medications to alleviate a patient's suffering.
Advocating for health policies at the national level.
Focusing on the interconnectedness of person, health, and environment. (correct)

According to the American Nurses Association (ANA), which aspect is included in the definition of nursing?

Limiting interventions to the diagnosis and treatment of diseases.
Focusing solely on the prevention of illness in communities.
Providing a comprehensive approach to healthcare, encompassing health promotion, illness prevention, and advocacy. (correct)
Prioritizing the care of individuals over families and communities.

How do health education and health promotion differ?

Health promotion is solely about preventing illness, while health education is about improving overall well-being.
Health education is more concerned with policy development, while health promotion is focused on individual teaching.
Health education focuses on providing information, while health promotion addresses socioeconomic and environmental determinants. (correct)
Health promotion focuses on individual behavior change, while health education addresses broader environmental factors.

Which action exemplifies health promotion?

Advocating for policies that create smoke-free public spaces. (D) Signup and view all the answers

In the context of health, what does 'meaning and purpose' refer to?

The understanding that one's life makes a difference. (B) Signup and view all the answers

A nurse is designing an intervention to improve patient outcomes. Why is it important for the nurse to consider the patient's sense of meaning?

To design interventions that are more satisfying and effective for the patient. (D) Signup and view all the answers

How can illness act as a catalyst for health and growth?

By prompting individuals to reflect on their life and prioritize what is important. (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of considering organizational factors affecting health?

To understand how organizational elements influence patient health. (C) Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important for nurses to consider environmental factors before working with a client?

To identify potential hazards that may impact the client's health. (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which scenario describes an economic factor affecting health?

A patient modifying their medication dosage due to cost concerns. (D) Signup and view all the answers

How do sociocultural factors impact healthcare?

By shaping health beliefs, practices, communication, and trust in healthcare providers. (C) Signup and view all the answers

What role do behavioral factors play in patient compliance with treatment?

They can influence whether a patient will comply based on previous experiences. (E) Signup and view all the answers

How did defining health as well-being influence healthcare practices?

It laid the foundation for health promotion and expanded the roles of nurses and doctors. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What concept did Dunn advocate as the father of the wellness movement?

Maximizing human potential by simultaneously focusing on mind, body, and spirit. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of primary prevention and health promotion?

Protecting individuals and communities from disease and increasing health and well-being. (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of secondary prevention?

Routine screening for hypertension. (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main goal of tertiary prevention?

To restore the individual to their highest level of functioning once a disease has stabilized. (D) Signup and view all the answers

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), what constitutes health?

The complete state of physical, mental, and social well-being. (B) Signup and view all the answers

In a community health program, which nursing action demonstrates the integration of health education and health promotion?

Collaborating with local leaders to advocate for a community garden in a food desert. (D) Signup and view all the answers

A nurse caring for a patient with a chronic illness focuses on tertiary prevention. Which intervention aligns with this level of prevention?

Referring a stroke patient to a rehabilitation program to improve motor skills. (C) Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Nightingale's Influence

Promoting health by focusing on the person, their health, and their environment to encourage healing.

ANA's Definition of Nursing

Protecting, promoting, and optimizing health; preventing injury and illness; alleviating suffering through diagnosis and advocacy.