Nursing Acceleration Challenge Exam I PN-RN Health Promotion and Maintenance Flashcards
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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?
Answer: 20 pack-years
Pack-years are calculated by multiplying packs smoked per day by years smoked: 1 pack/day × 20 years = 20 pack-years.
Which teaching point should a nurse include when instructing a client about breast self-examination (BSE)?
Answer: Perform BSE on the same day each month
BSE should be performed consistently on the same day each month; for menstruating women, performing it 5–7 days after the period begins is ideal.
A nurse is teaching a client about colon cancer screening. At what age should average-risk adults begin colorectal cancer screening?
Answer: 45 years
Current US guidelines recommend colorectal cancer screening beginning at age 45 for average-risk adults.
A client asks the nurse about sun safety to reduce skin cancer risk. Which statement by the nurse is most accurate?
Answer: Sunscreen should be applied 30 minutes before sun exposure
Sunscreen should be applied 15–30 minutes before sun exposure to allow it to bind effectively to the skin.
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?
Answer: Whole cow's milk
Whole cow's milk should not be introduced until 12 months of age because it can cause intestinal bleeding and does not provide adequate nutrition for infants.
A nurse is assessing a client for osteoporosis risk. Which client is at highest risk?
Answer: A 60-year-old Asian female with a low BMI who smokes
Risk factors for osteoporosis include female sex, Asian ethnicity, low body weight, smoking, and postmenopausal status — this client has multiple risk factors.