Sample Questions and Answers
Which of the following is the most important health promotion strategy for a client with hypertension?
A. Reducing sodium intake
B. Increasing caloric intake
C. Limiting fluid intake
D. Reducing physical activity
Answer: A. Reducing sodium intake
The nurse is teaching a patient about smoking cessation. Which of the following interventions is most appropriate?
A. Encouraging the patient to quit without support
B. Offering nicotine replacement therapy
C. Suggesting the patient reduce alcohol consumption
D. Advising the patient to quit only on weekends
Answer: B. Offering nicotine replacement therapy
What is the primary purpose of prenatal care during the first trimester?
A. Monitor fetal development
B. Assess maternal and fetal risks
C. Provide education on childbirth techniques
D. Screen for genetic disorders
Answer: B. Assess maternal and fetal risks
Which of the following would be an appropriate recommendation for a 45-year-old woman to prevent osteoporosis?
A. Limiting calcium-rich foods
B. Regular weight-bearing exercises
C. Avoiding vitamin D supplements
D. Reducing weight-bearing exercises
Answer: B. Regular weight-bearing exercises
A 60-year-old male client has been diagnosed with prediabetes. Which of the following is the nurse’s best action for health promotion?
Recommend a low-fat diet
B. Encourage regular blood glucose monitoring
C. Suggest the patient quit exercise
D. Educate on smoking cessation only
Answer: B. Encourage regular blood glucose monitoring
Which of the following vaccines is recommended for adults aged 65 years or older?
MMR vaccine
B. Tdap vaccine
C. Pneumococcal vaccine
D. Varicella vaccine
Answer: C. Pneumococcal vaccine
The nurse is educating a pregnant woman about nutrition. Which of the following nutrients should be emphasized during pregnancy?
Vitamin C
B. Folate
C. Calcium
D. Iron
Answer: B. Folate
Which of the following is a recommended health promotion measure for the prevention of colorectal cancer in adults over the age of 50?
Avoidance of fiber
B. Regular screening with colonoscopy
C. High-fat diet
D. Limiting exercise to once a week
Answer: B. Regular screening with colonoscopy
A nurse is discussing the importance of exercise with a client. Which of the following benefits should the nurse emphasize as the most significant health promotion benefit of regular exercise?
Improved muscle tone
B. Weight loss
C. Improved cardiovascular health
D. Decreased lung function
Answer: C. Improved cardiovascular health
Which of the following is the most effective method for preventing the spread of respiratory infections in a community?
Using antibiotics for all infections
B. Practicing good hand hygiene
C. Avoiding vaccination
D. Staying indoors during flu season
Answer: B. Practicing good hand hygiene
Which of the following is the most important lifestyle change for a patient with elevated cholesterol?
Increasing caffeine intake
B. Reducing dietary fat intake
C. Increasing alcohol consumption
D. Reducing fiber intake
Answer: B. Reducing dietary fat intake
The nurse is teaching a patient with Type 2 diabetes about diet. Which of the following food choices is best for the patient?
Fried chicken
B. Whole grain bread
C. Soda
D. Candy bars
Answer: B. Whole grain bread
Which of the following is a common warning sign of breast cancer that the nurse should educate a patient to report?
Increased hair growth
B. Nausea and vomiting
C. A lump in the breast
D. Increased appetite
Answer: C. A lump in the breast
What is the most important health promotion strategy for a patient with a family history of heart disease?
Limiting salt intake
B. Regular physical activity
C. Increased alcohol consumption
D. Avoiding exercise
Answer: B. Regular physical activity
A nurse is educating a client on the importance of sleep. Which of the following is the best advice to promote healthy sleep?
Use caffeine to stay alert
B. Maintain a consistent sleep schedule
C. Exercise in the evening before bedtime
D. Avoid sleep aids entirely
Answer: B. Maintain a consistent sleep schedule
A 30-year-old female patient asks the nurse about breast cancer screening. Which of the following is the most appropriate response?
“You should start mammograms at age 40.”
B. “Breast cancer screening is not necessary until age 50.”
C. “You should perform breast self-exams regularly and discuss mammograms with your healthcare provider.”
D. “No breast cancer screening is necessary for you at this time.”
Answer: C. “You should perform breast self-exams regularly and discuss mammograms with your healthcare provider.”
What is the most effective way to promote oral health in children?
Giving sugary snacks between meals
B. Regular brushing with fluoride toothpaste
C. Avoiding all dairy products
D. Using mouthwash only
Answer: B. Regular brushing with fluoride toothpaste
A client has been diagnosed with hypertension. What is the most important health promotion intervention?
Decrease salt intake
B. Avoid caffeine
C. Increase red meat consumption
D. Avoid exercise
Answer: A. Decrease salt intake
What is the most effective method of preventing cervical cancer?
Smoking cessation
B. HPV vaccination
C. Regular exercise
D. Avoiding all forms of birth control
Answer: B. HPV vaccination
Which of the following is the most significant risk factor for developing lung cancer?
High-fat diet
B. Exposure to secondhand smoke
C. Physical inactivity
D. Chronic dehydration
Answer: B. Exposure to secondhand smoke
Which of the following interventions is most appropriate for a patient with a history of stroke?
Encourage a sedentary lifestyle
B. Recommend a low-sodium, low-fat diet
C. Advise avoidance of blood pressure medications
D. Encourage heavy alcohol consumption
Answer: B. Recommend a low-sodium, low-fat diet
Which of the following vaccines should be administered to a 6-month-old infant?
Tetanus
B. Hepatitis B
C. Measles
D. Rotavirus
Answer: D. Rotavirus
The nurse is teaching a pregnant woman about nutritional needs during pregnancy. Which of the following should be emphasized?
Reducing calories
B. Consuming adequate protein
C. Limiting dairy products
D. Increasing sugar intake
Answer: B. Consuming adequate protein
A patient with a BMI of 40 is at increased risk for which of the following health problems?
Anemia
B. Type 2 diabetes
C. Osteoporosis
D. Tuberculosis
Answer: B. Type 2 diabetes
A nurse is discussing the importance of screening for depression in adolescents. Which of the following is the most significant reason for screening?
To prevent suicide
B. To promote exercise
C. To encourage weight loss
D. To prevent eating disorders
Answer: A. To prevent suicide
Which of the following is the primary goal of primary prevention?
Treating existing health problems
B. Preventing the development of disease
C. Providing palliative care
D. Managing chronic illnesses
Answer: B. Preventing the development of disease
What is the most important health promotion measure for an obese patient with a family history of heart disease?
Limiting salt intake
B. Weight loss through diet and exercise
C. Increased fat intake
D. Avoiding all exercise
Answer: B. Weight loss through diet and exercise
The nurse is educating a client with a family history of breast cancer. What is the most effective way to reduce the risk?
Perform monthly breast self-exams
B. Get regular mammograms
C. Avoid high-fat foods
D. Avoid caffeine
Answer: B. Get regular mammograms
Which of the following interventions is most effective in promoting maternal health during pregnancy?
Limiting prenatal visits
B. Avoiding prenatal vitamins
C. Early and regular prenatal care
D. Abstaining from exercise
Answer: C. Early and regular prenatal care
Which of the following is the best health promotion strategy for preventing injuries in older adults?
Encouraging use of seat belts
B. Reducing physical activity
C. Limiting alcohol consumption
D. Avoiding exercise altogether
Answer: A. Encouraging use of seat belts
31. What is the recommended frequency for a mammogram for a woman aged 40 to 44?
Every year
B. Every two years
C. Only when symptomatic
D. Every three years
Answer: A. Every year
32. A nurse is educating a pregnant patient about nutrition. Which of the following should the nurse recommend to support fetal development?
Low-fat diet
B. High-protein diet
C. High-sodium diet
D. Low-fiber diet
Answer: B. High-protein diet
33. Which of the following is the most important goal of health promotion for an elderly client?
Avoiding all physical activity
B. Maintaining independence in activities of daily living
C. Limiting social interactions
D. Reducing caloric intake to a minimum
Answer: B. Maintaining independence in activities of daily living
34. What is the most effective strategy to prevent the spread of HIV?
Condom use during sexual activity
B. Taking antibiotics regularly
C. Getting the flu vaccine
D. Avoiding crowded areas
Answer: A. Condom use during sexual activity
35. A nurse is teaching a patient with asthma about health promotion strategies. Which of the following is the most important?
Engaging in rigorous exercise daily
B. Reducing exposure to asthma triggers
C. Avoiding all medications
D. Staying indoors at all times
Answer: B. Reducing exposure to asthma triggers
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