MULTIPLE CHOICE

1. The nurse is using the population health promotion model to develop actions for

improving health. After asking, “On what should we take action?”; “How should we take

action?”; and “Why should we take action?” the nurse will ask which of the following

questions?

a. “With whom should we act?”

b. “When should we take action?”

c. “Which government should take action?”

d. “Where should we first act?”

ANS: A

The next question to ask when using the population health model approach is “With whom

should we act?” The other choices are not questions included in this model.

DIF: Apply REF: 13 (Figure 1-5)

OBJ: Contrast distinguishing features of health promotion and disease prevention.

TOP: Implementation MSC: NCLEX: Health Promotion and Maintenance

2. The principle “Health promotion is multisectoral” means which of the following?

a. Relationships between individual, social, and environmental factors must be

recognized.

b. Physical, mental, social, ecological, cultural, and spiritual aspects of health must

be recognized.

c. In order to change unhealthy living and working conditions, areas other than health

must also be involved.

d. Health promotion uses knowledge from disciplines such as social, economic,

political, environmental, medical, and nursing sciences, as well as from first-hand

experience.

ANS: C

The statement “Health promotion is multisectoral” is the principle explained by the

necessity to involve areas other than health in order to change unhealthy living and

working conditions.

DIF: Understand REF: 11

OBJ: Contrast distinguishing features of health promotion and disease prevention.

TOP: Planning MSC: NCLEX: Health Promotion and Maintenance

3. According to the World Health Organization, what is the best description of “health”?

a. Simply the absence of disease.

b. Involving the total person and environment.

c. Strictly personal in nature.

d. Status of pathological state.

ANS: B