Health Promotion and Maintenance – Part 3

1. Which of the following best describes the cognitive development of an 18-month old child?

2. The mitral valve is synonymous with the term:

3. A mother who has been breastfeeding her infant since birth wants to transition her baby to solid foods. The child is now 6 months old. Which of the following is the most appropriate response of the nurse?

4. A nurse is assessing the ability of a 17 year old patient to perform self-care upon discharge to home. The patient is newly diagnosed with type I diabetes mellitus on this admission. The physician has ordered Lantus insulin, regular insulin and a sliding scale for discharge. Which would be the best method to evaluate the patient’s understanding of the nurse’s instructions?

5. A mother brings her 6-year old daughter in to a clinic for a routine physical. The family follows a vegan diet and the child has only eaten grain or plant products since birth. Which of the following vitamin deficiencies is this child most likely at risk for?

6. Which of the following is an example of a fine motor skill?

7. A nurse is preparing to administer an oral glucose tolerance test to a woman who is 28 weeks’ pregnant. What is the first step the nurse should perform to administer this test?

8. A nurse is examining a 36-hour old infant when she notices the child’s skin has a yellowish tint. The yellow skin appears on the baby’s face and chest but the skin on the feet and legs appears pink. What is the next action of the nurse?

9. A nurse is caring for an aging client who has developed sarcopenia. Which of the following symptoms would this nurse most likely see in this client?

10. The Sinoatrial Node (SA) is located within which of the following heart structures:

11. A nurse is preparing immunizations for a 5-year old child who is starting kindergarten. Which statement by the parent indicates understanding of this process?

12. A 72 year old patient was admitted to the hospital for a urinary tract infection (UTI). A nurse is discussing self-care strategies that the patient can perform at home in order to reduce the risk of a recurring UTI. Which of the following strategies would the nurse include in her teaching?

13. A client asks for assistance with correctly preparing bottles of formula for her baby. Which of the following statements should the nurse include as part of teaching?

14. A client who has entered the hospital for surgery tells the nurse that he wants to try and quit smoking. What is the most appropriate action of the nurse?

15. A nurse is providing care to a 7-year old child in the emergency room. Which of the following interventions may be most helpful in this situation?

16. When a patient is standing in anatomical position, where are his feet?

17. Which of the following would alert the nurse to respiratory distress in the newborn?

18. Which of the following is an example of a positive effect of exercise on a client?

19. You have been assigned to take an apical pulse for one of the patients on the nursing unit. How will you do this?

20. When a nurse does a pulse, he should note which of the following?

21. What term is used to describe the sexual response changes among middle aged men?

22. Mr. Roberts, a 68-year-old man, notices a gradual loss of hearing. This sensory change is called _____________.

23. Changes, such as retirement, grand parenting and increased dependence on others, are examples of what kind of changes?