Foundations of Nursing Practice
Multiple Choice Questions - Chapter 2

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1) Which of the following statements is TRUE?
a) The ill-effects of major diseases are more profound in higher social classes than those at the bottom of the social scale. t
b) Throughout the life span, those in the lower social classes tend to have higher death rates than those above them.

 

2) In England coronary heart disease and stroke account for a third of all deaths in men and one fifth of all deaths in women. Which of the following is NOT a major risk factor that contributes to coronary heart disease and stroke?
a) Low levels of physical activity
b) Smoking
c) Excessive consumption of alcohol
d) Raised plasma cholesterol levels
e) Raised blood pressure

 

3) Which age group in society has the highest mortality and morbidity from accidents?
a) Those aged over 75 years
b) Those aged between 55 and 75 years
c) Those aged between 30 and 55 years
d) Those aged under 30 years

 

4) The White Paper on health ‘Our Healthier Nation’ (DoH, 1998) covers 4 key areas where significant improvements in health can be made. Which of the following is NOT on the list?
a) Coronary heart disease and stroke
b) Cancers
c) Sexual health
d) Mental illness

 

5) Which of the following NOT among the six aspects of health considered in chapter 2?
a) Social
b) Environmental
c) Organisational
d) Holistic
e) Spiritual

 

6) Mental health is important to our overall health and yet there is a lifetime risk of over 20% that we will be diagnosed with anxiety and depression. What is the UK government’s overall target measure to improve mental health?
a) Reduction in the overall suicide rate by 15%
b) Reduction in the overall suicide rate by 33%
c) Reduction in the suicide rate for those with severe
d) Reduction in the suicide rate for those with severe mental illness by 33%
e) a and d
e) b and c