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Health Promotion & Disease Prevention Flashcards

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  1. A nurse is educating a patient about modifiable risk factors for cardiovascular disease. Which factor is classified as non-modifiable?

    Answer: Family history of heart disease

    Family history (genetics) is a non-modifiable cardiovascular risk factor, unlike hypertension, hyperlipidemia, and inactivity, which can be changed.

  2. A patient with a history of alcohol use disorder asks about liver disease prevention. Which nursing response demonstrates the most effective primary prevention strategy?

    Answer: Encourage complete abstinence from alcohol and provide referral to support services

    Primary prevention of alcohol-related liver disease centers on cessation of alcohol use; referral to support services addresses the underlying addiction.

  3. A nurse applies the Health Belief Model to understand why a patient refuses the herpes zoster (shingles) vaccine. The patient says, 'I don't think I'll ever get shingles.' Which barrier does this represent?

    Answer: Low perceived susceptibility

    Low perceived susceptibility means the patient does not believe they are at risk for the condition, which reduces motivation to seek preventive care.

  4. A nurse is assessing fall risk in a hospitalized 78-year-old patient. Which intervention is considered primary prevention of fall-related injury in this population?

    Answer: Non-slip footwear, bed alarms, and hourly rounding before any fall occurs

    Primary prevention of falls involves implementing measures—such as non-slip footwear, bed alarms, and rounding—before a fall event occurs.

  5. A nurse teaches a patient about cervical cancer prevention. Which statement best reflects current CDC and ACOG guidelines?

    Answer: HPV vaccine is recommended for all individuals through age 26, and Pap smear with HPV co-test every 5 years for women 30–65

    Current guidelines recommend HPV vaccination through age 26, and co-testing (Pap + HPV) every 5 years for women aged 30–65 for cervical cancer prevention and early detection.

  6. A nurse is conducting a community health fair and wants to assess the population's health literacy. Which approach best evaluates health literacy?

    Answer: Using validated tools such as the REALM or TOHFLA to assess reading and comprehension

    Validated tools like the Rapid Estimate of Adult Literacy in Medicine (REALM) or Test of Functional Health Literacy in Adults (TOHFLA) accurately assess health literacy levels.

  7. A patient with type 2 diabetes is preparing for a long-haul flight. Which health promotion advice is most important related to deep vein thrombosis (DVT) prevention?

    Answer: Perform calf exercises, walk periodically, and stay well hydrated

    DVT prevention during prolonged travel includes regular calf muscle exercises, periodic ambulation, and adequate hydration to promote venous return.