NP NP Patient Education & Health Promotion

Question 1

According to USPSTF guidelines, at what age should average-risk adults begin colorectal cancer screening?

Accepted Answer

45 years

Answer

40 years

Answer

50 years

Answer

55 years

Question 2

When teaching a patient with newly diagnosed hypertension about lifestyle modifications, which dietary approach has the strongest evidence for lowering blood pressure?

Accepted Answer

DASH (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension) diet

Answer

Paleo diet

Answer

Ketogenic diet

Answer

Mediterranean diet

Question 3

The NP teaches a diabetic patient foot care. Which instruction is MOST important for preventing diabetic foot complications?

Accepted Answer

Inspect feet daily and report any sores, blisters, or color changes immediately

Answer

Soak feet in hot water daily

Answer

Walk barefoot at home to toughen the skin

Answer

Cut toenails in a curved shape

Question 4

The NP counsels a 25-year-old woman on contraception. Which method provides the most effective long-term pregnancy prevention without requiring daily action?

Accepted Answer

Long-acting reversible contraceptive (LARC) such as IUD or implant

Answer

Combined oral contraceptive pills

Answer

Male condom

Answer

Depo-Provera injection

Question 5

A patient asks about the HPV vaccine. Which statement by the NP is most accurate?

Accepted Answer

The HPV vaccine is most effective when given before sexual debut and is recommended through age 26 for all adults

Answer

The HPV vaccine treats existing HPV infections

Answer

The vaccine is only recommended for females under 18

Answer

The vaccine provides 100% protection against all HPV strains

Question 6

When educating a patient about smoking cessation, which combination therapy has the highest quit rates?

Accepted Answer

Varenicline (Chantix) plus behavioral counseling

Answer

Cold turkey cessation alone

Answer

Nicotine patch alone

Answer

Bupropion alone