When focusing on older adults, the nurse must be aware that

Caregivers may be spouses or middle-age children.

The concept of holism is based on the belief that

Individuals cannot be seen apart from the environment

A pt who is a smoker tells the RN, “I am not ready to quit smoking yet.” The best response is:

“What do you think keeps you from quitting?”

What phrase best describes health?

individually defined by each person

To increase quality/years of healthy life, Healthy People 2020 focuses on four areas including:

Creating social & physical environments that promote health.

When caring for families, one factor that helps organize the approach to the nursing process is

Understands that individuals have little impact on families.

A patient is asking for the nurse to explain acupuncture. What would you tell the patient?

Acupuncture is used to correct disharmony

Which statement indicates that an older adult has a good understanding of health promotion?

“I keep my dentist appointments even though I have partials”

The community health nurse is administering flu shots to children. The nurse’s focus is on:

Preventing community outbreak of illness.

Which of the following would appropriate for a RN to present at an elementary PTA meeting?

commonality of communicable diseases

During a 2-month well-child checkup, a RN expects an infant to respond to sound in which manner

Turn his or her head to side when sound is at ear level.

Which of the following most accurately defines illness?

the response of a person to a disease

What best defines ideal body weight (IBW)?

optimal weight for optimal health

What is descriptive of the nutritional requirements of preschool children?

Quality of food consumed is more important than quantity.

In choosing an appropriate topic for a young adult health fair, which topic is least relevant?

Menopause and climacteric factors

Nutritionists recommend increasing fiber in the diet. How does fiber affect cholesterol?

increases fecal excretion of cholesterol

A peds pt is from a culture different from that of the hospital staff. The RN sets a goal to:

Facilitate the family’s ability to comply with needed care.

What information do anthropometric measurements provide in adults?

indirect measure of protein and fat stores

Passing “universal health care” legislation would help fulfill the Healthy People 2020 goal of:

Eliminating health disparities in America.

A RN is talking to children, ages 9 - 11 years. It would be most important to discuss:

Use of seat belts and safety equipment

A RN is teaching a young mom about good nutrition. What is a recommendation from MyPyramid?

Eat whole-grain foods with meals.

Which should be assessed prior to planning a health promotion program for a middle-aged adult?

What motivates you to learn something new?

A patient has been prescribed a clear liquid diet. What food or fluids will be served?

Jell-O, carbonated beverages, apple juice

To promote parent-child attachment with a healthy newborn, what should the nurse do?

Encourage close physical contact ASAP after birth.

Which event best describes a normative life event that can increase the risk for illness?

A woman is pregnant with her first child.

What should the RN recognize when comparing the physical changes in young and middle adulthood?

Young adults are active but still at risk for illness later.

What is the nurse’s primary role in promoting health

being a role model for health promotion

When teaching injury prevention during the school-age years, what should the nurse include?

Teach basic rules of water safety.

Which of the following pts have an increased metabolic rate & require nutritional interventions

a person with a serious infection and fever

As the aging population in the United States increases, the nurse knows that the

Extension of the average life span has also increased.

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1
The mind and body are connected in the provision of care. This statement describes
Altruistic care
Holistic care
Homeopathic care
Allopathic care
2
The RN teaches a pt is seen for a nutritional deficiency about complete proteins, such as:
Eggs
Lentils
Oats
Peanuts
3
When focusing on older adults, the nurse must be aware that
Caregivers may be spouses or middle-age children.
Elder abuse happens in lower socioeconomic classes only.
Caregiver stress is minimal when caring for a parent.
Elders have the same social networks as younger people.
4
Which laboratory test is the best indicator of a patient in need of TPN?
creatinine
serum albumin
hematocrit
hemoglobin
5
The concept of holism is based on the belief that
Individuals can be seen in an atomistic fashion
Individuals cannot be seen apart from the environment
Health is achieved through medical care
Health is achieved by treatment from physicians
6
A pt who is a smoker tells the RN, “I am not ready to quit smoking yet.” The best response is:
“Your smoking is the cause of your chest pain.”
“This would be a really good time to quit.”
“Are you familiar with the nicotine patch?”
“What do you think keeps you from quitting?”
7
What phrase best describes health?
the opposite of illness
individually defined by each person
the absence of disease
experienced by each person in exactly the same way
8
Which of the following would the nurse expect to see offered on a full liquid diet?
Custard
Pureed meats
Soft fresh fruit
Canned soup
9
To increase quality/years of healthy life, Healthy People 2020 focuses on four areas including:
Creating social & physical environments that promote health.
Pts continue current behaviors to reduce stress of change.
Focusing on illness treatment to provide fast recuperation.
Focus on individual health to create better communities.
10
When caring for families, one factor that helps organize the approach to the nursing process is
Understands that individuals have little impact on families.
Understands that individuals have little impact on families.
Realizes that families have little impact on individuals.
Views all patients as unique individuals.
11
A patient reports that her eyes are persistently dry. This is consistent with a deficiency of?
Vitamin A
Vitamin D
Protein
Calcium
12
A patient is asking for the nurse to explain acupuncture. What would you tell the patient?
Acupuncture is used to correct disharmony
Acupuncture is a dangerous option for treatment of disease
Acupuncture is only done in Eastern countries
Acupuncture is beneficial to creating a mood of distraction
13
Which statement indicates that an older adult has a good understanding of health promotion?
“I keep my dentist appointments even though I have partials”
“At my age, I don’t need the tetanus vaccine.”
“I will discontinue my gym membership for safety reasons.”
“I need to increase my fat intake and limit protein.”
14
A nurse refers a patient with a new colostomy to a support group. The nurse is practicing what?
facilitating coping
promoting health
preventing illness
restoring health
15
The community health nurse is administering flu shots to children. The nurse’s focus is on:
Preventing individual illness.
Preventing community outbreak of illness.
Preventing outbreak of illness in the family.
The needs of the individual or family.
16
Which of the following would appropriate for a RN to present at an elementary PTA meeting?
prevention of congenital anomalies
importance of bonding and attachment
dangers of smoking and drinking during pregnancy
commonality of communicable diseases
17
During a 2-month well-child checkup, a RN expects an infant to respond to sound in which manner
React to loud noise with Moro reflex.
Turn his or her head to side when sound is at ear level.
Locate sound by turning his or her head in a curving arc.
Respond to name.
18
Which of the following most accurately defines illness?
a pathologic change in mind or body structure or function
the response of a person to a disease
the inability to carry out normal activities of living
achieving maximum potential and quality of life
19
What best defines ideal body weight (IBW)?
weighing 10 pounds less than recommended
the weight at which one feels most attractive
a weight that is predetermined for all people
optimal weight for optimal health
20
What is descriptive of the nutritional requirements of preschool children?
Nutrition requirements differ from requirements for toddlers
The average daily intake should be about 3000 calories.
Quality of food consumed is more important than quantity.
Calorie requirements increase slightly during this period.
21
A nurse is conducting a health risk appraisal. Which of the following is the nurse assessing?
Health promotion activities
Unhealthy activities
Risk reduction activities
Illness prevention activities
22
In choosing an appropriate topic for a young adult health fair, which topic is least relevant?
Alcohol and drug use
Menopause and climacteric factors
Unplanned pregnancies
Smoking cessation
23
Nutritionists recommend increasing fiber in the diet. How does fiber affect cholesterol?
facilitates intake and use of trans fat
decreases fecal excretion of cholesterol
increases fecal excretion of cholesterol
raises blood cholesterol levels
24
A peds pt is from a culture different from that of the hospital staff. The RN sets a goal to:
Facilitate the family’s ability to comply with needed care.
Encourage complementary practices as primary therapies.
Avoid offending the family by imposing the RN’s perspective.
Overlook or minimize the differences that exist.
25
A woman has an annual mammogram. What level of prevention does this represent?
Medical prevention
Tertiary prevention
Secondary prevention
Primary prevention
26
The body’s attempt to restore balance through self-regulatory mechanisms is termed
Self conception
Homeostasis
Biofeedback
Equilibration
27
When teaching parents of a toddler about safe finger foods, the nurse suggests trying:
Cheerios
Nuts
Popcorn
Hot dogs
28
A woman consumes pasta, grains, and other carbohydrates for
Weight gain
Weight loss
Source of fiber
Energy
29
What information do anthropometric measurements provide in adults?
indication of degree of growth rate
indirect measure of protein and fat stores
direct measure of degree of obesity
reflection of social interaction with others
30
A pt is anxious before a procedure. What CAM therapy would be most helpful to decrease anxiety?
Herbs
Meditation
Acupuncture
Chinese medicine
31
Which of the following is the greatest concern for the RN who works with high school students?
Unprotected sex
Alcohol use
Motor vehicle accidents
Sports-related injuries
32
Passing “universal health care” legislation would help fulfill the Healthy People 2020 goal of:
Increasing quality of life in America.
Eliminating health disparities in America.
Promoting healthy behaviors.
Prolonging healthy life in America.
33
A RN is talking to children, ages 9 - 11 years. It would be most important to discuss:
The importance of getting enough sleep
Use of seat belts and safety equipment
Healthy food choices
Safe sex practices
34
A RN is teaching a young mom about good nutrition. What is a recommendation from MyPyramid?
Increase intake of saturated fats.
Eat whole-grain foods with meals.
Change the number of food groups.
Decrease emphasis on chronic illness.
35
Which should be assessed prior to planning a health promotion program for a middle-aged adult?
How much exercise do you get every day?
When are you going to retire?
What motivates you to learn something new?
How many hours of sleep do you get every night?
36
A patient has been prescribed a clear liquid diet. What food or fluids will be served?
milk, frozen dessert, egg substitutes
high-calorie, high-protein supplements
Jell-O, carbonated beverages, apple juice
hot cereals, ice cream, chocolate milk
37
The nurse identifies a patient’s responses to actual or potential health problems during:
Evaluation
Assessment
Planning
Nursing diagnosis
38
A RN is teaching teens about monthly breast self-exam. What level of preventive care is this?
restorative
tertiary
secondary
primary
39
To promote parent-child attachment with a healthy newborn, what should the nurse do?
Allow newborn to stay with parents after 2 hours post birth.
Encourage close physical contact ASAP after birth.
Isolate the newborn during the first hour post birth.
Never leave newborn alone with mom during the first 8 hours
40
Which event best describes a normative life event that can increase the risk for illness?
The family wage earner is laid off from his job.
A group of teens experiment with recreational drugs.
A family is involved in a motor vehicle crash.
A woman is pregnant with her first child.
41
What should the RN recognize when comparing the physical changes in young and middle adulthood?
Fertility issues do not occur in young adulthood.
Exercise is less important in young adulthood than later.
Young adults tend to suffer more from severe illness.
Young adults are active but still at risk for illness later.
42
What is the nurse’s primary role in promoting health
being a role model for health promotion
implementing stress reduction activities
avoiding smoking or drinking in public
educating others about health promotion activities
43
Which of the following behaviors results in men being less healthy than women?
Focus on sports and other dangerous recreational choices
Preference to spend money on things other than health care
Employment in stressful positions more so than women
Reluctance to visit physicians
44
When teaching injury prevention during the school-age years, what should the nurse include?
Avoid letting children cook in microwave ovens.
Teach basic rules of water safety.
Caution children against engaging in competitive sports.
Teach children about the need to fear strangers.
45
Which of the following pts have an increased metabolic rate & require nutritional interventions
a retired person living in a temperate climate
a person with a serious infection and fever
a healthy young adult who works in an office
an older, sedentary adult with painful joints
46
As the aging population in the United States increases, the nurse knows that the
Population segment over age 85 is decreasing.
Baby boomer generation is a small percentage of this group.
Diversity of this age group will certainly decrease.
Extension of the average life span has also increased.
47
One way that parents of teens can ensure that they are getting enough iodine in their diets is:
Use iodized table salt
Give the child a multivitamin daily
Keep fresh fruit and vegetables on hand for snacks
Serve red meat at least once a week
48
Which of the following is nutritional info that a RN should share with the parents of an teen?
Energy and caloric needs are decreased.
Vitamin B needs are decreased.
Girls require less protein.
Boys require additional iron.
49
According to the food guide pyramid, vegetables should be part of the average adult’s diet as:
1 to 3 servings per day
3 to 5 servings per day
2 to 4 servings per day
6 to 11 servings per day
50
What is the main source of fluids for an infant until about 12 months of age?
Formula or breast milk
Fluoridated tap water
Warmed fruit juice
Dilute nonfat dry milk
51
Vulnerable populations include pts who are more likely to develop health problems due to:
Nontraditional healing practices.
Excessive risk.
Pregnancy.
Unlimited access to health care.
52
Which organ relies almost exclusively on glucose for energy?
Liver
Pancreas
Brain
Heart
53
What do nursing interventions to promote health during middle childhood include?
Stress that children need more rest at the end of this stage
Stress good dental hygiene because permanent teeth erupt
Tell parents to defer questions about sex until adolescence.
Stress increasing calorie intake to meet increased demands.
54
What is the traditional view of health?
Promotes optimal function
Emphasizes the prevention of disease
Views health and illness as separate concepts
Defines health as an absence of illness
55
What health problem may occur in a person who is on a low-carb diet for a long period of time?
ketosis
fatigue
obesity
infection
56
A nurse is appraising health risks. Which question would most likely be asked by the nurse?
“Why did you decide to come in for a checkup?”
“Does your 4 year-old have a booster seat in the car?”
“What concerns do you have today?
“Have you had any physical issues during your daily routine”
57
Which intervention is an example of primary prevention?
Obtaining a Papanicolaou smear to screen for cervical cancer
Using occupational therapy to help a pt cope with arthritis
Administering digoxin to a patient with heart failure
Administering a measles, mumps, and rubella immunization
58
During adolescence, it would be most important to encourage the teen to eat plenty of
Fruit
Vegetables
Grains
Dairy products
59
What independent nursing intervention can be implemented to stimulate appetite?
Recommend dietary supplements.
Assess manifestations of malnutrition.
Administer prescribed medications.
Encourage or provide oral care.
60
Traditional medicine’s view of health is typically explained by the health model termed
High-level wellness
Health belief model
Holistic health model
Wellness-illness continuum
61
The RN using the World Health Organization description of health bases care on:
Health is a gift from a higher being.
Health is complete mental, physical, and social well-being.
Health is any disease-free condition.
Health is high-level functioning despite illness.
62
When teaching nutrition, a RN tells the mother of an 8-year-old pt that children this age:
Need to increase carbohydrates due to increased energy needs
Need to increase their intake of B vitamins
Need to significantly increase iron intake
Need a sufficient intake of protein and vitamins A and C
63
At what percent of weight over ideal weight is a person considered obese?
40%
60%
20%
100%
64
Which vitamin is found only in animal foods?
Vitamin B12
Vitamin D
Vitamin C
Vitamin A
65
A patient who has bleeding tendencies has a deficiency in which vitamin?
Vitamin A
Vitamin B
Vitamin C
Vitamin K
66
A nurse is working as a community health nurse. Which action is a priority for this nurse?
Provide first level of contact to health care systems.
Provide direct care to subpopulations.
Focus on the needs of the ill individual.
Focus on providing care in various community settings.
67
The nurse recognizes the activity that reflects primary prevention is
physician-prescribed exercise after a heart attack.
a self-initiated walking regimen.
collaboration with a physical therapist.
tuberculosis screening.
68
What is the leading cause of death during the toddler period?
Infectious diseases
Congenital disorders
Injuries
Childhood diseases
69
Which of the following foods eaten with peanut butter would provide a pt with complete protein?
Jelly
Corn
Milk
Wheat bread
70
The RN correctly explains health promotion teaching for parents of toddlers by stating:
Slow motor skill development prevents a child from self-care
Consistent limits will help the child learn self-control.
“Toddlers have a natural sense of right and wrong.”
“Temper tantrums should never be tolerated.”

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