Health Assessment & Promotion
Midterm Exam Review (Qns & Ans)
2025
1. Which of the following is the primary goal of health
promotion?
- A. To treat existing diseases
- B. To prevent the onset of diseases
- C. To manage chronic conditions
- D. To provide palliative care
- ANS: B
- Rationale: Health promotion focuses on preventing the
onset of diseases by encouraging healthy behaviors and lifestyles.
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,2. What is the most important factor in conducting a
comprehensive health assessment?
- A. The patient's socioeconomic status
- B. The patient's medical history
- C. The patient's current symptoms
- D. The patient's family history
- ANS: B
- Rationale: A comprehensive health assessment requires a
thorough understanding of the patient's medical history to identify
potential health risks and conditions.
3. Which of the following interventions is most appropriate for
promoting cardiovascular health in adults?
- A. Encouraging a sedentary lifestyle
- B. Promoting a diet high in saturated fats
- C. Encouraging regular physical activity
- D. Advising against smoking cessation
- ANS: C
- Rationale: Regular physical activity is a key intervention for
promoting cardiovascular health and reducing the risk of heart
disease.
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4. The process of evaluating a patient's physical, psychological,
and social health is known as __________.
- ANS: Health assessment
- Rationale: Health assessment involves evaluating various
aspects of a patient's health to identify potential issues and
develop a care plan.
5. __________ is a model of care that emphasizes the
coordination of patient care across different healthcare settings.
- ANS: Continuity of care
- Rationale: Continuity of care ensures that patients receive
coordinated and seamless care across various healthcare settings.
6. The advanced practice nurse's role in health promotion
includes __________, __________, and __________.
- ANS: Education, prevention, and advocacy
- Rationale: Health promotion involves educating patients,
preventing illness, and advocating for healthy lifestyles.
True/False Questions
7. Health promotion activities are only relevant for patients with
chronic diseases.
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, - ANS: False
- Rationale: Health promotion activities are relevant for all
individuals, regardless of their health status, to prevent diseases
and promote overall well-being.
8. A comprehensive health assessment includes both subjective
and objective data.
- ANS: True
- Rationale: A comprehensive health assessment involves
collecting both subjective data (patient's reported symptoms) and
objective data (measurable signs).
9. Advanced practice nurses can independently perform health
assessments and develop care plans.
- ANS: True
- Rationale: Advanced practice nurses are trained to
independently perform health assessments and develop care plans
based on their findings.
Multiple Response Questions
10. Which of the following are components of a comprehensive
health assessment? (Select all that apply)
- A. Physical examination
- B. Patient history
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