25 Questions
Which model is based on a visual representation of a patient's level of well-being?
Wellness-illness continuum model
Which of the following social determinants of health would likely lead to decreased health disparity?
Presence of local grocery stores
What phase of illness is a patient in when they first experience symptoms of a disease?
Symptomatic phase
A patient with a history of heart disease is experiencing shortness of breath, high blood pressure, and labored breathing. What phase of illness is this patient in?
Acute exacerbation of a chronic illness
Which of the following is NOT a part of the nursing assessment process?
Statistical representation of health quality of a patient
What defense mechanism is demonstrated by the patient who attributes their 20-pound weight gain to their spouse making them nervous?
Projection
Which symptom would a nurse assess to determine if a patient is experiencing stress?
Experiencing a backache for several weeks
According to Fitzpatrick's rhythm model, how can health be measured?
Along a continuum
What can be inferred about the patient's mother from the statement 'I'll miss my mom, but she was in so much pain all of the time'?
She was experiencing chronic pain
What can be a determinant of health, according to Fitzpatrick's rhythm model?
Socioeconomic status
What is the primary reason for the 32-year-old patient's admission?
Laparoscopic procedure for cholelithiasis
According to Selye's theory of stress and illness, what occurs during the exhaustion phase?
Depletion of the body's resources
Which patient is most likely to require pain management?
The 23-year-old admitted with a ruptured appendix
What is a determinant of health?
Access to healthcare
Which patient is most likely to require chronic illness management?
The 52-year-old admitted for glycemic control for new onset of type 2 diabetes
What is a leading health indicator that may affect the patient's health in an area of high crime and drive-by shootings?
Injury and violence
A patient is seen with a sore throat, nasal congestion, and productive cough. What type of illness should the patient receive care for?
Acute
A nurse is participating in health screening at a community center. What should the nurse do to encourage the patient to promote and maintain health?
Introduce the patient to the benefits of a regular exercise program
According to the Healthy People 2030 initiative, which of the following are considered leading health indicators?
Influenza vaccinations and health literacy
What is a social determinant of health that may affect a patient's health?
Social determinants
What is a warning sign of cancer that a nurse should be alert to?
Open sore that has not healed
Which behavior is associated with increased stress?
Yelling at family members
What is a characteristic of chronic disease presentation?
Chronic constipation
During a nursing assessment, which symptom would the nurse expect to find in a patient experiencing stress?
Experiencing body aches
What is a warning sign of cancer that the nurse should be aware of?
Hoarse voice unrelated to vocal straining
Test your knowledge on Promoting Health and Wellness concepts from the 4th Edition of Fundamentals of Nursing Care. This multiple-choice quiz covers the wellness-illness continuum model and its application in nursing assessments.
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