1. A nurse is conducting a health promotion workshop for a

group of elderly immigrants from China who have limited

English proficiency. The nurse wants to use the Health

Belief Model to assess the participants' perceptions of their

susceptibility to chronic diseases and their readiness to

adopt preventive behaviors. Which of the following

questions would be most appropriate for the nurse to ask?

a) How do you feel about your health status and your risk

of developing chronic diseases?

b) What are some of the benefits and barriers of engaging

in regular physical activity and healthy eating?

c) How confident are you in your ability to perform

preventive behaviors such as exercising and eating well?

d) What are some of the cultural beliefs and values that

influence your health behaviors and decisions?

Answer: A. The Health Belief Model is a framework that

explains how people's beliefs about their health and illness

influence their health behaviors. One of the key constructs

of the model is perceived susceptibility, which refers to the

degree to which a person feels at risk of a health problem.

By asking about the participants' feelings and perceptions

of their health status and risk, the nurse can assess their

perceived susceptibility and tailor the intervention

accordingly. Option B relates to another construct of the

model, perceived benefits and barriers, which are the

advantages and disadvantages of adopting a health