Nursing Acceleration Challenge Exam I PN-RN Health Promotion and Maintenance Flashcards
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A nurse is conducting a health fair for adults over 65. Which intervention represents secondary prevention?
Answer: Blood pressure screening
Secondary prevention involves early detection of disease; blood pressure screening identifies hypertension before complications arise.
A nurse is providing anticipatory guidance to parents of a 2-year-old. Which safety measure is the highest priority?
Answer: Installing safety locks on cabinets containing cleaning products
Toddlers are at high risk for poisoning; securing household chemicals in locked cabinets is the highest priority safety measure for this age group.
A nurse is teaching a pregnant client about neural tube defect prevention. Which nutrient is most important to emphasize?
Answer: Folic acid
Adequate folic acid intake (400–800 mcg/day) before and during early pregnancy significantly reduces the risk of neural tube defects such as spina bifida.
A school nurse notices a 10-year-old with a BMI at the 88th percentile. Which is the most appropriate initial nursing action?
Answer: Assess the child's dietary habits and physical activity level
A comprehensive assessment of diet and activity is the first step before planning any intervention for a child with an elevated BMI.
Which finding during a well-child visit in a 6-month-old warrants further evaluation by the nurse?
Answer: Absence of babbling
Babbling is an expected developmental milestone by 6 months; its absence may indicate hearing loss or developmental delay requiring further evaluation.
A nurse is teaching an adult client about colorectal cancer screening. At what age should average-risk individuals begin screening colonoscopy?
Answer: 45 years
The American Cancer Society updated its guideline to recommend colorectal cancer screening beginning at age 45 for average-risk adults.
A nurse is assessing a client's readiness to change dietary habits using the Transtheoretical Model. The client states, 'I know I should eat better, but I'm not ready to change yet.' In which stage is this client?
Answer: Contemplation
The contemplation stage is characterized by awareness of the need to change but ambivalence or lack of commitment to taking action within the next 30 days.