RN Health Promotion and Maintenance 2

Question 1

A nurse is teaching a patient with type 2 diabetes about foot care. Which instruction is most important?

Accepted Answer

Inspect feet daily and wear well-fitted shoes

Answer

Daily foot inspection and proper footwear prevent undetected injuries and pressure ulcers that can progress to serious infection or amputation in diabetic patients.

Question 2

A nurse is teaching a 55-year-old male patient about colorectal cancer screening. Which is the recommended screening for an average-risk adult?

Accepted Answer

Colonoscopy every 10 years starting at age 45

Answer

The American Cancer Society recommends colorectal cancer screening beginning at age 45 for average-risk adults; colonoscopy every 10 years is a standard option.

Question 3

Which teaching is most important for a patient prescribed warfarin for atrial fibrillation?

Accepted Answer

Maintain a consistent intake of vitamin K-containing foods and report unusual bleeding

Answer

Consistent vitamin K intake prevents INR fluctuations, and reporting unusual bleeding ensures early detection of hemorrhagic complications from warfarin therapy.

Question 4

A nurse is teaching a new mother about sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) prevention. Which instruction is correct?

Accepted Answer

Place the infant on their back on a firm, flat surface in their own sleep space

Answer

The 'Back to Sleep' or 'Safe Sleep' campaign consistently recommends supine positioning on a firm, flat surface without soft objects to reduce SIDS risk.

Question 5

A nurse is teaching osteoporosis prevention to a 40-year-old woman. Which combination of recommendations is most effective?

Accepted Answer

Calcium 1,000 mg/day, vitamin D 600 IU/day, and weight-bearing exercise

Answer

Adequate calcium and vitamin D intake combined with weight-bearing exercise are the three cornerstones of osteoporosis prevention in premenopausal women.

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RN Health Promotion and Maintenance 2