NSG 527 Final Exam Study Guide:
Questions & Answers
An APRN recognizes the essential nature of primary prevention strategies
for a community. Which of the following is an example of a primary
prevention strategy?
a. A skills class for at risk adolescents
b. A suicide hotline
c. Mandated treatment
d. A psychosocial clubhouse for the mentally ill
(Ans- a. A skills class for at risk adolescents
In light of the recent school shootings, the local high schools have noticed
an unusually high incidence of depressive symptoms and illicit drug use
among their students. The PMHNP formulates a plan to address the
problem. The goal of the program is to enhance the capabilities of families
and teachers to identify antecedents of depression and drug use and to
prevent new cases from developing. What level of prevention is this
strategy?
a. Solution-focused prevention
b. Secondary
c. Tertiary
d. Primary
(Ans- d. Primary
Use the following scenario to answer the next three questions regarding the
Health Belief Model (HBM).
A PMHNP is leading a recovery group for at-risk teens who have been
mandated to attend meetings as part of their addiction treatment.
A member of the group states that his problem is not that bad and he can
stop anytime he chooses. Using on occasion is just a way to have fun with
friends. Which concepts of the Health Belief Model best describes the
group member's readiness to change