A 5-feet, 6-inch, 25-year-old woman who weighs 120 pounds runs 5 miles a day because it im-proves her mood and energy level. Which of the following best describes this example?
a. Health promotion
b. Illness prevention
c. Health maintenance
d. Health protection
ANS: A
The woman is exercising to improve and promote her health. Health promotion is directed toward achieving a greater level of health. Illness prevention is a behavior directed toward reducing the threat of illness. Health maintenance focuses on maintaining health. Health protection strategies include environmental measures to improve health and quality of life.
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1. "I know you are feeling very depressed right now. I felt the same way when I left my husband. From my experience, you are doing the right thing." 2. "I can understand that you are feeling depressed right now. It must have been a very difficult decision to make. I'll sit here with you for a while." 3. "I am very sorry you are going through this difficult time. I wish things could be different." 4. "It is sad thing to break up a marriage. It's a shame that it didn't work out for you."
The nurse is interviewing a patient who has a recent onset of migraine headaches. The patient is very anxious and cannot seem to focus on what the nurse is saying
Which of the following would be best for the nurse to say to begin gathering data about the headaches? a. "When did your migraines begin?" b. "Tell me about your family history of migraines." c. "What are the types of things that trigger your headaches?" d. "Describe what your headaches feel like."
A researcher studying children identifies the following age groups: Birth to age 12 months 12 months to 3 years 3 years to 5 years 5 years to 12 years 12 years to 18 years These categories are not
a. empirical. b. equal. c. exclusive. d. exhaustive.
Which intervention will best ensure a nonjudgmental evaluation of a patient's noncom-pliance with the treatment plan for management of his antisocial behaviors?
a. Re-evaluating the patient's understanding of the goals of the prescribed treatment plan b. Asking questions that focus on his perception of why he can follow his treatment plan c. Expressing concern about the patient's long-term prognosis if his noncompliance continues d. Re-assessing the patient for changes that may require the revision of his current treatment plan