RN Health Promotion and Maintenance

Question 1

A nurse is teaching a 52-year-old woman about breast cancer screening. According to the American Cancer Society, mammograms should begin at what age for average-risk women?

Accepted Answer

45 years

Answer

The American Cancer Society recommends that average-risk women begin annual mammography at age 45, with the option to start at 40.

Question 2

Which vaccine is recommended for all adults 65 years and older who have never been vaccinated against pneumococcal disease?

Accepted Answer

PCV15 followed by PPSV23

Answer

CDC recommends PCV15 (or PCV20) for adults 65 and older; if PCV15 is used, it should be followed by PPSV23 to provide broader coverage against pneumococcal strains.

Question 3

A nurse is conducting a well-child visit for a 2-month-old. Which vaccines are due at this visit?

Accepted Answer

DTaP, IPV, Hib, PCV13, rotavirus, hepatitis B

Answer

The 2-month immunization schedule includes DTaP, IPV, Hib, PCV13, rotavirus, and hepatitis B as the standard CDC-recommended vaccines.

Question 4

A nurse is counseling a patient who smokes about cessation. Which approach is most evidence-based?

Accepted Answer

Recommending a combination of NRT and behavioral counseling

Answer

Evidence consistently shows that combining pharmacotherapy (such as NRT, varenicline, or bupropion) with behavioral counseling yields the highest smoking cessation success rates.

Question 5

A nurse is teaching a pregnant patient about folic acid. How much folic acid should a woman consume daily before and during early pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

400 mcg

Answer

The CDC recommends 400 mcg of folic acid daily for all women of childbearing age to prevent neural tube defects, ideally starting at least one month before conception.

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