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Health and Illness

CHAPTER^3

PRACTICING FOR NCLEX

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS

Circle the letter that corresponds to the best

answer for each question.

1.Immunizing children against measles is an

example of which of the following levels of

preventive care?

a.Primary

b.Secondary

c.Tertiary

2.Referring an HIV-positive patient to a local

support group is an example of which of the

following levels of preventive care?

a.Primary

b.Secondary

c.Tertiary

3.In which of the following stages of acute illness

does the patient decide to accept the diagnosis

and follow the prescribed treatment plan?

a.Stage 1

b.Stage 2

c.Stage 3

d.Stage 4

4.Which of the following best describes a period

of remission in a patient with a chronic

illness?

a.The symptoms of the illness reappear.

b.The disease is no longer present.

c.New symptoms occur at this time.

d.Symptoms are not experienced.

5.During the recovery and rehabilitation stage of

illness, the person who is ill is expected to do

which of the following?

a.Give up the dependent role.

b.Assume a dependent role.

c.Seek medical attention.

d.Recognize symptoms of illness.

6.Needs are an integral part of each person’s

human dimension. Which needs are met

when a person feels a sense of belonging to

a group or community and being loved by

others?

a.Spiritual needs

b.Sociocultural needs

c.Intellectual needs

d.Emotional needs

ALTERNATE-FORMAT QUESTIONS

Multiple Response Questions

Circle the letters that correspond to the best

answers for each question.

1.Which of the following are stages of illness

behaviors according to Suchman (1965)?

(Select all that apply.)

a.Experiencing symptoms

b.Assuming the sick role

c.Determining the degree of illness

d.Assuming a dependent role

e.Preparing for recovery or death

f.Achieving recovery and rehabilitation

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