NP NP Patient Education & Health Promotion 2

Question 1

The NP provides anticipatory guidance about vaccine-preventable disease. Which vaccine is recommended annually for all patients ≥ 6 months of age in the US?

Accepted Answer

Influenza vaccine

Answer

Tdap booster

Answer

Pneumococcal vaccine

Answer

Meningococcal vaccine

Question 2

When educating a patient with asthma about proper inhaler technique, which step is most commonly performed incorrectly?

Accepted Answer

Failing to exhale fully before inhaling the medication

Answer

Removing the cap from the inhaler

Answer

Keeping eyes open during inhalation

Answer

Replacing the cap after use

Question 3

An NP is counseling a pregnant patient on prenatal nutrition. Which supplement is most critical to recommend starting before conception to prevent neural tube defects?

Accepted Answer

Folic acid 400–800 mcg daily

Answer

Calcium 1200 mg daily

Answer

Iron 27 mg daily

Answer

Vitamin D 600 IU daily

Question 4

Which screening tool is validated for use by NPs to assess alcohol use disorder in primary care?

Accepted Answer

AUDIT-C

Answer

PHQ-9

Answer

CAGE-AID

Answer

DAST-10

Question 5

A patient with chronic low back pain asks about non-pharmacological management. Which first-line approach is supported by current clinical guidelines?

Accepted Answer

Superficial heat, physical therapy, and exercise

Answer

Bed rest for 2 weeks

Answer

Corticosteroid injection immediately

Answer

MRI followed by surgical evaluation

Question 6

When educating a patient about proper blood pressure measurement at home, the NP should instruct the patient to:

Accepted Answer

Sit quietly for 5 minutes before measuring with feet flat and arm at heart level

Answer

Measure immediately after exercise for accuracy

Answer

Use the dominant arm and inflate the cuff while talking

Answer

Take only one reading per session