PORTH’S ESSENTIALS OF PATHOPHYSIOLOGY 5TH EDITION TEST BANK

Porth’s Essentials of Pathophysiology 5th Edition Test Bank 1. While attending an international nursing conference, many discussions and break-out sessions focused on the World Health Organization's (WHO) views on health. Of the following comments made by nurses during a discussion session, which statements would be considered a good representation of the WHO definition? Select all that apply. A. Interests in keeping the older adult population engaged in such activities as book reviews and word games during social time B. Increase in the number of chair aerobics classes provided in the skilled care facilities C. Interventions geared toward keeping the older adult population diagnosed with diabetes mellitus under tight blood glucose control by providing in-home cooking classes D. Providing transportation for renal dialysis clients to and from their hemodialysis sessions E. Providing handwashing teaching sessions to a group of young children Answer: A, B, C, E Rationale: WHO definition of health is defined as "a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease and infirmity." Engaging in book reviews facilitates mental and social well-being; chair aerobics helps facilitate physical well-being; and assisting with tight control of diabetes helps with facilitating physical well-being (even though the person has a chronic disease). Handwashing is vital in the prevention of disease and spread of germs. Question format: Multiple Select Chapter 1: Concepts of Health and Disease Cognitive Level: Apply Client Needs: Safe, Effective Care Environment: Management of Care Reference: p. 2 2. A community health nurse is teaching a group of recent graduates about the large variety of factors that influence an individual's health or lack thereof. The nurse is referring to the Healthy People 2020 report from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services as a teaching example. Of the following aspects discussed, which would be considered a determinant of health that is outside the focus of this report? A. The client has a diverse background by being of Asian and Native American/First Nation descent and practices various alternative therapies to minimize effects of stress. B. The client has a family history of cardiovascular disease related to hypercholesterolemia and remains noncompliant with the treatment regime. C. The client has a good career with exceptional preventive health care benefits. D. The client lives in an affluent, clean, suburban community with access to many health care facilities. Answer: B Rationale: In Healthy People 2020, the focus is to promote good health to all (such as using alternative therapies to minimize effects of stress); achieving health equity and promoting health for all (which includes having good health care benefits); and promoting good health (which includes living in a clean community with good