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3. Health Promotion and Maintenance

Health Promotion and Maintenance: 

Promoting wellness, disease prevention, and normal growth across the lifespan

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Question 1 of 20

1. The nurse is discussing developmental milestones with the parents of a child. Which of the following age ranges defines the school age developmental stage?

A

Birth to 12 months

B

12 10 36 months

C

36 months to 6 years

D

6 to 12 years

Question 2 of 20

2. The nurse is assessing the reflexes of an infant client. By which of the following age ranges does the rooting reflex typically disappear?

A

1 to 2 months

B

4 to 7 months

C

8 to 10 months

D

12 to 18 months

Question 3 of 20

3. The nurse is using the test as a screening tool. This test is used to evaluate children within which of the following age ranges?

A

1 to 10 years

B

Birth to 6 years

C

5 to 15 years

D

18 to 36 months

Question 4 of 20

4. The nurse is assessing a pregnant client in early labor. Which of the following findings is a characteristic sign of the onset of labor?

A

Sudden, severe headache

B

Expulsion of the mucus plug (show)

C

Increased fetal movement

D

Elevated blood pressure

Question 5 of 20

5. The nurse is counseling a pregnant woman with a normal Body Mass Index  before conception. Which of the following is the recommended total weight gain range in pounds for this client?

A

11 to 20 lb

B

15 to 25 lb

C

25 to 35 lb

D

28 to 40 lb

Question 6 of 20

6. The nurse is performing an Apgar assessment on a newborn client. Which of the following is one of the five signs evaluated using the Apgar score? 

A

Weight

B

Temperature

C

Muscle tone

D

Head circumference

Question 7 of 20

7. The nurse is assessing the plantar grasp reflex in an infant client. By which of the following ages does this reflex typically lessen or disappear? 

A

1 month

B

3 months

C

8 months

D

12 months

Question 8 of 20

8. The nurse is reviewing the prenatal record of a pregnant client. At what gestational age range is Alpha-fetal protein testing typically performed? 

A

10 to 12 weeks

B

16 to 18 weeks

C

20 to 22 weeks

D

28 to 30 weeks

Question 9 of 20

9. The nurse is providing education on cancer prevention. When is the optimal time for a menstruating woman to perform a breast self-examination ?

A

During ovulation

B

Just before menstruation

C

After the menstrual period

D

Anytime in the cycle

Question 10 of 20

10. The nurse is assisting a health care provider to diagnose fetal position. Which of the following methods is the most reliable predictor for accurately diagnosing fetal position?

A

Maternal palpation

B

Auscultation of heart tones

C

Ultrasonography

D

X-ray visualization

Question 11 of 20

11. The nurse is assessing the vital signs of a newborn client. Which of the following is the expected normal respiratory rate per minute for a newborn? 

A

12 to 20 per minute

B

20 to 40 per minute

C

30 to 60 per minute

D

60 to 80 per minute

Question 12 of 20

12. The nurse is assessing the palmar grasp reflex in an infant client. By which of the following age ranges does this reflex typically disappear? 

A

1 to 2 months

B

3 to 4 months

C

6 to 8 months

D

10 to 12 months

Question 13 of 20

13. The nurse is reviewing contraceptive methods with a client. Which of the following methods typically has the highest failure rate based on common usage?

A

Oral contraceptives

B

Intrauterine devices

C

Diaphragm with spermicide

D

Tubal ligation

Question 14 of 20

14. The nurse is reviewing the medical records of a pregnant client. Which of the following medical conditions is an indication for the induction of labor?

A

Fetal movement that is too vigorous

B

Gestational hypertension

C

Placenta previa

D

History of precipitous delivery

Question 15 of 20

15. The nurse is assessing the reflexes of a young infant. By what age does the Moro (startle) reflex usually disappear?

A

1 month

B

3 to 4 months

C

6 months

D

12 months

Question 16 of 20

16. The nurse is performing a physical assessment on a newborn client. Which of the following is a normal assessment finding when inspecting the newborn's eyes?

A

Absence of corneal reflex

B

Edematous eyelids

C

Pupils unequal

D

Presence of tears

Question 17 of 20

17. The nurse is providing discharge teaching to a non-pregnant client who just received the live attenuated vaccine. How long must this client prevent pregnancy following the vaccination?

A

1 month

B

2 month

C

3 months

D

6 months

Question 18 of 20

18. The nurse is educating a student nurse about genetic disorders. Down Syndrome is characterized by a chromosomal abnormality involving an extra chromosome of which number?

A

13

B

18

C

21

D

23

Question 19 of 20

19. The nurse is reviewing common causes of intellectual delay in children. Which of the following is identified as a leading preventable cause of intellectual delay?

A

Down Syndrome

B

Lead Toxicity

C

Fetal Alcohol Syndrome

D

Meningitis

Question 20 of 20

20. The nurse is preparing a client for a non-stress test. After how many weeks of gestation is the typically used to assess fetal well-being?

A

16 weeks

B

20 weeks

C

28 weeks

D

32 weeks

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