CPNRE Health Promotion and Disease Prevention 2

Question 1

A community health nurse applies the Ottawa Charter for Health Promotion. Which action reflects the 'building healthy public policy' action area?

Accepted Answer

Advocating for a workplace smoke-free policy

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Establishing a walking club for seniors in the community

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Teaching a client about healthy eating habits

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Providing a client with information about cancer screening

Question 2

A nurse is assessing a client's readiness to change using the Transtheoretical Model. The client says, 'I know I need to exercise, but I'm not planning to start for at least six months.' The client is in which stage?

Accepted Answer

Contemplation

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Precontemplation

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Preparation

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Maintenance

Question 3

Which immunization is recommended by the National Advisory Committee on Immunization (NACI) for adults over 65 years?

Accepted Answer

Annual influenza vaccine

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MMR (measles, mumps, rubella) booster

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Varicella vaccine

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HPV vaccine

Question 4

A nurse is using motivational interviewing (MI) with a client who is ambivalent about reducing alcohol intake. Which response BEST reflects the MI spirit?

Accepted Answer

'Tell me what concerns you most about your current drinking habits.'

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'You really need to cut down — alcohol is damaging your liver.'

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'Most people in your situation quit drinking entirely.'

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'If you don't reduce intake, you will develop cirrhosis.'

Question 5

A public health nurse is planning a breast cancer awareness campaign. To reach the greatest number of at-risk women, the nurse should FIRST identify:

Accepted Answer

Effective communication channels used by the target population

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Available funding for mammography subsidies

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The age group with the highest incidence of breast cancer

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Community organizations willing to partner in the campaign

Question 6

Which behaviour modification technique is most effective when helping a client adopt a new exercise routine?

Accepted Answer

Setting small, specific, achievable goals with regular follow-up

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Providing detailed brochures about the benefits of exercise

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Telling the client to exercise daily for at least one hour

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Referring the client to a physiotherapist immediately

Question 7

A nurse is assessing health literacy in a client receiving discharge instructions. Which finding suggests low health literacy?

Accepted Answer

The client nods frequently but cannot repeat key instructions back

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The client asks many detailed questions about their medications

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The client requests written materials to take home

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The client contacts the clinic the following day to clarify information