Question 1

Which of the following best describes the difference between 'disease' and 'illness' as defined in the study materials?

Accepted Answer

Disease is a medical term for pathologic changes in the body or mind, while illness is the unique response of a person to a disease, involving a changed level of functioning.

Question 2

A 45-year-old man with hypertension attends a support group and receives physical therapy after a stroke. Which level of prevention is primarily being addressed?

Accepted Answer

Tertiary prevention

Question 3

Which of the following is an example of a modifiable risk factor for illness?

Accepted Answer

Smoking habits

Question 4

A nurse is planning a community event to provide free immunizations and distribute information on poison control. According to the levels of prevention, this activity is an example of:

Accepted Answer

Primary prevention

Question 5

Which of the following best illustrates the concept of 'health disparity'?

Accepted Answer

A health difference closely linked with social, economic, or environmental disadvantage.

Question 6

A person who is aware of their increased risk for heart disease due to family history, believes heart disease is serious, and thinks regular exercise will help prevent it, is demonstrating which model of health behavior?

Accepted Answer

Health belief model

Question 7

Which of the following scenarios best demonstrates the 'environmental dimension' of health?

Accepted Answer

A person’s exposure to air pollution affecting their respiratory health

Question 8

A college student decides to start exercising after learning about the benefits in a health class. According to the Stages of Change Model, which stage is the student in?

Accepted Answer

Action

Question 9

Which of the following is NOT a component of the Health Belief Model?

Accepted Answer

Commitment to a plan of action

Question 10

A nurse is teaching a patient with diabetes how to recognize and prevent complications. This is an example of which level of prevention?

Accepted Answer

Tertiary prevention

Question 11

Which model is most limited in its application to noninfectious diseases?

Accepted Answer

Agent–host–environment model

Question 12

A person who is experiencing symptoms but has not yet taken any action is in which stage of illness behavior?

Accepted Answer

Stage 1: Experiencing symptoms

Question 13

Which of the following best describes 'health equity'?

Accepted Answer

Attainment of the highest level of health for all people

Question 14

A person who attends regular dental check-ups and vision screenings is engaging in which level of prevention?

Accepted Answer

Secondary prevention

Question 15

Which of the following is an example of a chronic illness?

Accepted Answer

Diabetes

Question 16

A person who defines themselves as sick and decides to self-medicate or visit a doctor is in which stage of illness behavior?

Accepted Answer

Stage 2: Assuming the sick role

Question 17

Which of the following best describes the 'health–illness continuum'?

Accepted Answer

A scale with high-level wellness and death at opposite ends, illustrating the dynamic state of health

Question 18

A person who keeps in touch with neighbors to foster a sense of community is promoting which human dimension?

Accepted Answer

Sociocultural

Question 19

Which of the following is a nonmodifiable risk factor for illness?

Accepted Answer

Age

Question 20

According to the Health Promotion Model, which of the following is most likely to predict a person's health-related behavior?

Accepted Answer

Their individual characteristics, experiences, and behavior-specific knowledge and beliefs

Health, Wellness, and Health Disparities: Concepts, Models, and Prevention

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