$$\text{Health Promotion} = \text{Actions to increase well-being and self-actualization}$$

Question 1

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), which of the following best defines 'health'?

Accepted Answer

A state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.

Question 2

Which approach to health places primary responsibility on the individual for their health outcomes?

Accepted Answer

Behavioural approach

Question 3

The Medicine Wheel, as used in Indigenous health teachings, emphasizes balance among which four dimensions?

Accepted Answer

Emotional, physical, spiritual, and mental

Question 4

Which of the following is NOT listed as a determinant of health in the Canadian context?

Accepted Answer

Political affiliation

Question 5

A nurse is teaching a client about primary, secondary, and tertiary prevention. Which example best illustrates secondary prevention?

Accepted Answer

Screening for hypertension to detect early disease

Question 6

Which of the following strategies is emphasized by the Ottawa Charter for Health Promotion (1986)?

Accepted Answer

Building healthy public policy

Question 7

A client is admitted to the hospital and the nurse identifies a latex allergy. Which risk category does this fall under?

Accepted Answer

Specific risks to safety related to individuals

Question 8

Which equation best represents the relationship between health promotion and disease prevention?

Accepted Answer

$$	ext{Health Promotion} = 	ext{Actions to increase well-being and self-actualization}$$

Question 9

Which of the following is a key principle of professionalism in nursing practice?

Accepted Answer

Consistently demonstrating respect in all interactions

Question 10

A nurse is using proper body mechanics to lift a patient. Which of the following actions is correct?

Accepted Answer

Bending the knees and keeping the back straight

Question 11

Which of the following is an example of a socio-environmental approach to health?

Accepted Answer

Implementing workplace wellness programs

Question 12

Which of the following is a fundamental nursing skill that supports infection prevention and control?

Accepted Answer

Hand washing

Question 13

A nurse is documenting a patient's care. Which concept is being applied?

Accepted Answer

Verbal and written communication

Question 14

Which of the following is a prerequisite for health according to the Ottawa Charter?

Accepted Answer

Stable ecosystem

Question 15

Which of the following best describes 'wellness'?

Accepted Answer

A subjective experience of complete physical, mental, and social well-being

Question 16

A nurse is assigned to teach a group of adults about healthy eating. Which principle of adult learning should guide the nurse's approach?

Accepted Answer

Adults learn best when the material is relevant to their life experiences

Question 17

Which of the following is a strategy to promote client safety in a hospital setting?

Accepted Answer

Scanning for environmental hazards before providing care

Question 18

Which formula best represents the concept of risk assessment in patient safety?

Accepted Answer

$$	ext{Risk} = 	ext{Probability of harm} 	imes 	ext{Severity of harm}$$

Question 19

A nurse is working with a client from an Indigenous background. Which action best demonstrates culturally safe care?

Accepted Answer

Incorporating ceremonial practices and storytelling as part of the care plan

Question 20

Which of the following is a key outcome of health teaching and promotion across the lifespan?

Accepted Answer

Improved self-worth and self-respect

NS 1542: Health & Well-Being – Week 1 Study Notes

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