Nursing Acceleration Challenge Exam I PN-RN Nursing Acceleration Challenge Exam I PN-RN Health Promotion and Maintenance 2

Question 1

A nurse is conducting a health history. The client reports smoking 1 pack of cigarettes per day for 20 years. How many pack-years does this represent?

Accepted Answer

20 pack-years

Answer

10 pack-years

Answer

30 pack-years

Answer

40 pack-years

Question 2

Which teaching point should a nurse include when instructing a client about breast self-examination (BSE)?

Accepted Answer

Perform BSE on the same day each month

Answer

Perform BSE 1 week before the menstrual period

Answer

BSE should be performed only by women over 50

Answer

BSE replaces annual clinical breast exams

Question 3

A nurse is teaching a client about colon cancer screening. At what age should average-risk adults begin colorectal cancer screening?

Accepted Answer

45 years

Answer

40 years

Answer

50 years

Answer

55 years

Question 4

A client asks the nurse about sun safety to reduce skin cancer risk. Which statement by the nurse is most accurate?

Accepted Answer

Sunscreen should be applied 30 minutes before sun exposure

Answer

SPF 15 sunscreen is sufficient for all-day outdoor activities

Answer

Tanning beds are safer than direct sunlight

Answer

A base tan provides adequate UV protection

Question 5

A nurse is providing well-child teaching to parents of a 12-month-old. Which food should the nurse instruct parents to avoid until the child is at least 12 months old?

Accepted Answer

Whole cow's milk

Answer

Pureed vegetables

Answer

Mashed bananas

Answer

Soft cooked pasta

Question 6

A nurse is assessing a client for osteoporosis risk. Which client is at highest risk?

Accepted Answer

A 60-year-old Asian female with a low BMI who smokes

Answer

A 55-year-old Black male who exercises regularly

Answer

A 50-year-old Hispanic female who takes calcium supplements

Answer

A 65-year-old White male with a history of high dairy intake