Applying the ADCES 7-Self Care Behaviors in Navajo Communities

1. Health is defined as a state of physical, mental, and social well-being in which a person is free from illness, injury or disease.

a) True
b) False

2. Benefits of using the 7 Self-Care Behaviors include improved patient outcomes, strategic roadmap for patient encounters, and reduced healthcare disparities.

a) True
b) False

3. The following are the 7 Self-Care Behaviors: Healthy Eating, Being Active, Monitoring, Taking Medication, Problem Solving, Reducing Risks, and Healthy Coping.

a) True
b) False

4. The following is/are factors influencing a patient’s health:

a) Education level
b) Neighborhood
c) Economic stability
d) Healthcare access
e) All of the above

5. To help patients problem solve, using creative ways that honors culture can support the management of their diabetes. Examples include incorporating wellness beliefs into the treatment plan, making key messages “sticky,” and using the teach-back method.

a) True
b) False

6. The following is/are Navajo determinants of health that influence well-being:

a) Forced relocation
b) Access to water and land
c) Water and soil contamination
d) Boarding schools
e) All of the Above

7. Being active emphasizes movement as a form of community, spirituality and coping. Some examples include gardening and farming, traditional dance, and running.

a) True
b) False

8. The following is/are part (s) of the Native definition of health:

a) Connection to nature
b) Cultural and community values
c) Spirituality and healing
d) Balance and harmony
e) All of the above

9. When providing guidance on how to reduce risks you should try using a story, address barriers through programs or policies, and seek permission first.

a) True
b) False