CPNRE Health Promotion and Disease Prevention 3

Question 1

A nurse is designing a fall prevention program for community-dwelling older adults. Which intervention has the strongest evidence for reducing fall risk?

Accepted Answer

Implementing a supervised balance and strength exercise program

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Providing education pamphlets about fall hazards

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Installing grab bars in bathrooms

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Recommending clients avoid outdoor walking in winter

Question 2

When providing health education to a client, which teaching strategy BEST supports adult learning principles?

Accepted Answer

Linking new information to the client's own experiences and goals

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Lecturing the client for 30 minutes using medical terminology

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Providing a standardized pamphlet developed for all clients

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Testing the client's knowledge with a written quiz

Question 3

A nurse is conducting a home visit and notices the client has multiple expired medications. Which action reflects tertiary prevention?

Accepted Answer

Referring the client to a pharmacist for a comprehensive medication review to manage chronic disease complications

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Teaching the client how to safely dispose of medications

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Screening the client for polypharmacy-related complications

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Reviewing all medications with the client to prevent drug interactions

Question 4

A school nurse is implementing a head lice prevention program. Which level of prevention does this represent?

Accepted Answer

Primary prevention

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Secondary prevention

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Tertiary prevention

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Quaternary prevention

Question 5

A nurse is helping a client with hypertension adopt the DASH diet. Which food choice should the nurse encourage?

Accepted Answer

Low-fat dairy products and fresh vegetables

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Canned soups with added salt

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Processed deli meats and white bread

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Fried foods and full-fat cheeses

Question 6

A community nurse is evaluating the outcome of a diabetes prevention program. Which outcome indicator BEST reflects the program's effectiveness?

Accepted Answer

Percentage of at-risk participants who achieved a 5–7% body weight reduction

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Number of educational sessions delivered

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Participant satisfaction scores

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Number of brochures distributed

Question 7

A nurse working in a community clinic prioritizes health equity. Which action BEST reflects this commitment?

Accepted Answer

Providing additional support and resources to clients facing social disadvantages

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Offering the same services to every client regardless of circumstance

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Focusing health promotion efforts on the highest-risk individual clients only

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Using standardized educational materials for all cultural groups