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Review Questions

Review Questions

1 .
What is an example of a chronic disease?
  1. influenza
  2. asthma
  3. chicken pox
  4. contact dermatitis
2 .
What eligibility requirement must be met for an individual to be able to receive health insurance coverage for chronic disease with Medicaid?
  1. being older than 65 years
  2. having a disability
  3. meeting a specific low-income threshold
  4. being diagnosed with end-stage renal disease
3 .
What statement best reflects the economic impact of chronic illness in the United States?
  1. Chronic illness primarily affects personal finances but has minimal impact on the broader economy.
  2. The number of diagnosed chronic conditions has no correlation with health care expenditures or use of health care services.
  3. Americans diagnosed with five or more chronic conditions represent a small percentage of the population and health care spending.
  4. Increasing numbers of diagnosed chronic conditions correlate with a significant economic burden on both individuals and the health care system.
4 .
What is an example of a cognitive disability?
  1. difficulty walking
  2. complete deafness
  3. inability to concentrate
  4. difficulty performing ADLs
5 .
What criteria is a requirement for home nursing care according to Medicare guidelines?
  1. The patient must be deaf or blind.
  2. The patient must be unable to work.
  3. The patient has trouble leaving the house without a wheelchair.
  4. The patient can leave the home but does not have any transportation.
6 .
What is a secondary prevention strategy for cervical cancer?
  1. eating a healthy diet
  2. getting an annual mammogram
  3. exercising for 30 minutes daily
  4. having a Pap smear every 3 years
7 .
What is the recommended weekly amount of exercise for the prevention of chronic disease?
  1. 100 minutes
  2. 120 minutes
  3. 150 minutes
  4. 200 minutes
8 .
What action is recommended for the early detection of breast cancer?
  1. Annual mammograms should begin at age 40 years.
  2. Annual mammograms should begin at age 55 years.
  3. Mammograms should be performed every 10 years.
  4. Regular mammograms may be stopped after age 65 years.
9 .
What aspect of the Chronic Care Model involves use of a registry for tracking patient information?
  1. decision support
  2. delivery system design
  3. self-management support
  4. clinical information systems
10 .
What is the overall goal of the Chronic Care Model?
  1. identifying patient follow-up needs
  2. giving the patient information about their condition
  3. developing relationships with community partners
  4. facilitating productive interactions between patients and providers
11 .
The nurse is caring for a patient with CVD. What aspect of nursing care represents the “generating solutions” aspect of the clinical judgment model?
  1. assessing pitting edema in the legs
  2. asking the patient about their medical history
  3. turning the patient manually every 2 hours
  4. recommending the patient change dietary habits