LPN Health Promotion and Maintenance 3

Question 1

A nurse is providing anticipatory guidance to parents of a 2-year-old. Which safety topic is MOST relevant at this developmental stage?

Accepted Answer

Poisoning prevention and childproofing cabinets

Answer

Toddlers are at high risk for accidental poisoning due to their exploratory nature; parents should secure all medications and chemicals out of reach.

Question 2

During a well-child visit for a 4-year-old, which vaccine should the nurse anticipate administering according to the CDC immunization schedule?

Accepted Answer

Varicella (second dose) and DTaP booster

Answer

The CDC schedule recommends the second dose of varicella vaccine and a DTaP booster at the 4–6-year well-child visit.

Question 3

A nurse is counseling a 16-year-old about sun exposure. Which statement by the teenager indicates a need for further teaching?

Accepted Answer

A base tan will protect me from sunburn and skin cancer.

Answer

There is no safe base tan; any tan represents UV damage and increases the risk of skin cancer and premature aging.

Question 4

A postpartum nurse is promoting breastfeeding. Which instruction should be given to a new mother about infant feeding frequency?

Accepted Answer

Feed on demand, approximately 8–12 times per 24 hours

Answer

Newborns should breastfeed on demand, approximately 8–12 times in 24 hours, to establish adequate milk supply and meet nutritional needs.

Question 5

A nurse is performing a developmental screening on a 6-month-old infant. Which finding is EXPECTED at this age?

Accepted Answer

Rolling from back to front and sitting with support

Answer

At 6 months, infants typically roll over in both directions and can sit with support; independent sitting and pincer grasp develop later.

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