Exam 42: Promoting Health

According to Pender's Health Promotion Model,which variables must be considered when planning a health promotion program for a client? Select all that apply.

The nurse conducts an assessment of a 38-year-old patient's fitness using the step test.At the end of the test,which heart rate would indicate the patient is in very poor physical condition?

A patient with morbid obesity was enrolled in a weight loss program last month and has attended four weekly meetings.But now he believes he no longer needs to attend meetings because he has "learned what to do." He informs the nurse facilitator about his decision to quit the program.What should the nurse tell him?

Hardiness is a quality in which an individual experiences high levels of stress yet does not fall ill.What are the general characteristics of a hardy person? Select all that apply.

The nurse meets with patients who quit smoking,or are planning to quit.Which statement made by a patient would lead the nurse to conclude that that patient is in the maintenance stage of change?

The new mother who just gave birth tells the nurse,"I don't know anything about babies,so I want you to teach me everything you can to help me be a good mother." What nursing diagnosis would be most appropriate for this patient? Readiness for Enhanced:

A client informs the nurse that he has quit smoking because his father died of lung cancer 3 months ago.Based on his motivation,smoking cessation should be recognized as an example of which of the following?

The school nurse at a local elementary school is performing physical fitness assessments on the third grade children.When assessing students' cardiorespiratory fitness,the most appropriate test is to have the students:

The nurse is planning a health promotion class for young adult women.What topic would be most important for the nurse to include for this group?

The nurse talks to a patient about the health risks related to smoking and the patient says,"My husband has been nagging me about that,but I really don't smoke all that much and don't see it as much of a problem in my case." Within what transtheoretical stage of change would the nurse classify this patient as operating?

The nurse,working in a substance abuse rehabilitation facility,is talking with a resident who says,"I'm just here to avoid going to jail.I'm not addicted to alcohol.I just enjoy it,but I'm going to quit to avoid getting arrested again." Which of Pender's Health Promotion Model assumptions is this resident demonstrating? Select all that apply.

The nurse is planning a health promotion class for adolescents.The presentation is too long.Which topic would be least important and therefore appropriate for the nurse to delete?

The nurse working in an acute care setting provides what level of health prevention most often?

A 55-year-old man suffered a myocardial infarction (heart attack)3 months ago.During his hospitalization,he had stents inserted in two sites in the coronary arteries.He was also placed on a cholesterol-lowering agent and two antihypertensives.What type of care is he receiving?

The nurse is caring for a patient with a nursing diagnosis of Activity Intolerance secondary to cardiac disease that causes the patient to produce less energy than is expended with activity.Which theory of health and wellness would support this nursing diagnosis?

The nurse is working with a client who is obese and reports having a sedentary lifestyle.What is the nurse's first action to promote this client's health?

The nurse teaches a class for the community discussing routine screening tests for different types of cancer.What level of health prevention would the nurse classify this activity?

The nurse is conducting a risk appraisal related to the patient's lifestyle choices.What questions would be appropriate for the nurse to ask? Select all that apply.

Which would be an appropriate topic for the elementary school nurse to include in health promotion activities for students?

The nurse is implementing a wellness program based on data gathered from a group of low-income seniors living in a housing project.He is using the Wheels of Wellness as a model for his planned interventions.Which of the following interventions would be appropriate based on this model? Select all that apply.