PNC Health Education & Promotion Flashcards

Which of the following best illustrates secondary prevention in a parish nursing program?

Answer: Screening for high blood pressure at a health fair

Secondary prevention involves early detection of disease through screenings, such as blood pressure checks, to enable timely intervention.

A parish nurse is documenting outcomes of a 6-month smoking cessation program. Which metric best demonstrates program effectiveness?

Answer: Percentage of participants who quit smoking at 6 months

The quit rate at 6 months is a direct, measurable outcome that reflects the program's effectiveness in changing behavior.

When using the Health Belief Model to motivate congregants to get colonoscopies, the nurse should emphasize:

Answer: Perceived susceptibility and severity of colon cancer

The Health Belief Model suggests people act when they perceive they are susceptible to a serious condition and that action will reduce their risk.

Which federal agency provides parish nurses with the most comprehensive community health promotion guidelines?

Answer: Healthy People / ODPHP

Healthy People (managed by ODPHP/HHS) provides national health promotion and disease prevention objectives used to guide community health programs.

A parish nurse wants to reduce fall risk among elderly congregants. Which intervention is MOST evidence-based?

Answer: Implementing a structured balance and strength exercise program like Tai Chi

Tai Chi and structured balance/strength programs are evidence-based interventions proven to significantly reduce fall risk in older adults.

When developing a youth health education program in a faith community, which approach is MOST developmentally appropriate?

Answer: Providing peer-led, interactive activities aligned with adolescent interests

Peer-led, interactive approaches are developmentally appropriate for adolescents and have been shown to increase engagement and knowledge retention.