NP Patient Education & Health Promotion Flashcards
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The NP counsels a breastfeeding mother. Which statement accurately reflects current AAP recommendations?
Answer: Exclusive breastfeeding for the first 6 months is recommended, with continuation for 2 years or beyond
The AAP recommends exclusive breastfeeding for 6 months, with continued breastfeeding alongside complementary foods for 2 years or longer per maternal and infant preference.
When counseling a patient with obesity, which behavior change framework is most effective for motivating sustainable lifestyle change?
Answer: Using motivational interviewing to explore ambivalence and build intrinsic motivation
Motivational interviewing is an evidence-based communication strategy that elicits the patient's own motivations for change, improving adherence and long-term outcomes.
A patient with newly diagnosed type 2 diabetes asks how often to check blood glucose at home. Which response reflects current ADA guidance for non-insulin-treated patients?
Answer: Home glucose monitoring frequency should be individualized; it adds less value without insulin but may help with diet/lifestyle awareness
ADA guidelines state that self-monitoring of blood glucose in non-insulin-treated T2DM has limited evidence for improving outcomes and should be individualized based on patient goals.
Which cancer screening is specifically recommended by the USPSTF for adults aged 50–80 who have a 20 pack-year smoking history and currently smoke or quit within the past 15 years?
Answer: Annual low-dose CT scan of the chest
The USPSTF recommends annual low-dose CT (LDCT) scanning for lung cancer in high-risk adults aged 50–80 with a 20 pack-year history who are current or recent former smokers.
When teaching a patient how to recognize signs of stroke, the NP uses which mnemonic to help the patient act quickly?
Answer: FAST (Face drooping, Arm weakness, Speech difficulty, Time to call 911)
FAST is the public health mnemonic endorsed by the American Stroke Association to help patients and bystanders recognize and respond to stroke symptoms within the treatment window.
A patient asks the NP about primary prevention of cardiovascular disease. Which lifestyle intervention has the strongest evidence for reducing cardiovascular mortality?
Answer: Regular aerobic exercise 150 minutes per week
Regular moderate-intensity aerobic exercise for at least 150 minutes per week is one of the most consistently evidence-supported interventions for reducing cardiovascular morbidity and mortality.