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

Answer

Building healthy public policy involves creating laws, regulations, and policies (such as workplace smoke-free rules) that make healthy choices easier.

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

Answer

Contemplation is the stage where individuals acknowledge a need to change but are not planning to act within the next 30 days; thinking about change in 6 months fits this stage.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Annual influenza vaccine

Answer

NACI recommends an annual influenza vaccine for all Canadians, particularly older adults who are at higher risk of serious influenza complications.

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.'

Answer

Motivational interviewing uses open-ended, non-confrontational questions to explore the client's own concerns and ambivalence, supporting autonomy.

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

Answer

Identifying how the target population receives and exchanges information ensures the campaign messages reach and resonate with the intended audience.

CPNRE - Canadian Practical Nurse Registration Examination Practice Test

CPNRE - Canadian Practical Nurse Registration Examination Practice Test

CPNRE Health Promotion and Disease Prevention 2