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

35 years

Answer

40 years

Answer

50 years

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

Varicella vaccine only

Answer

Influenza vaccine only

Answer

Hepatitis B vaccine series

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

MMR, varicella, hepatitis A

Answer

Influenza and meningococcal only

Answer

HPV and Tdap

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

Telling the patient to quit 'cold turkey' without medication

Answer

Prescribing bupropion without counseling

Answer

Advising the patient to switch to e-cigarettes

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

100 mcg

Answer

200 mcg

Answer

1,000 mcg

Question 6

Which lifestyle modification has the greatest impact on reducing cardiovascular disease risk in a patient with hypertension?

Accepted Answer

Following the DASH diet and reducing sodium intake to less than 2,300 mg/day

Answer

Eliminating all dietary fat

Answer

Taking daily aspirin without physician guidance

Answer

Avoiding all forms of exercise