Health Promotion and Maintenance Flashcards
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A nurse is providing anticipatory guidance to parents of a 2-year-old. Which safety topic is MOST relevant at this developmental stage?
Answer: Poisoning prevention and childproofing cabinets
Toddlers are at high risk for accidental poisoning due to their exploratory nature; parents should secure all medications and chemicals out of reach.
During a well-child visit for a 4-year-old, which vaccine should the nurse anticipate administering according to the CDC immunization schedule?
Answer: Varicella (second dose) and DTaP booster
The CDC schedule recommends the second dose of varicella vaccine and a DTaP booster at the 4–6-year well-child visit.
A nurse is counseling a 16-year-old about sun exposure. Which statement by the teenager indicates a need for further teaching?
Answer: A base tan will protect me from sunburn and skin cancer.
There is no safe base tan; any tan represents UV damage and increases the risk of skin cancer and premature aging.
A postpartum nurse is promoting breastfeeding. Which instruction should be given to a new mother about infant feeding frequency?
Answer: Feed on demand, approximately 8–12 times per 24 hours
Newborns should breastfeed on demand, approximately 8–12 times in 24 hours, to establish adequate milk supply and meet nutritional needs.
A nurse is performing a developmental screening on a 6-month-old infant. Which finding is EXPECTED at this age?
Answer: Rolling from back to front and sitting with support
At 6 months, infants typically roll over in both directions and can sit with support; independent sitting and pincer grasp develop later.
A nurse is teaching a client about the importance of blood pressure monitoring. Which blood pressure reading would the nurse classify as Stage 1 hypertension according to current guidelines?
Answer: 132/84 mmHg
According to ACC/AHA guidelines, Stage 1 hypertension is defined as systolic 130–139 mmHg or diastolic 80–89 mmHg.
A nurse is educating a client about osteoporosis prevention. Which combination of interventions is MOST effective?
Answer: Adequate calcium/vitamin D intake and weight-bearing exercise
Optimal osteoporosis prevention combines adequate calcium and vitamin D intake with weight-bearing physical activity to maximize and maintain bone density.