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A 4-year-old child tells the school nurse that he invented a new song. Which of the following would be the best response from the nurse?
- A. Congratulate the child on a job well done.
- B. Tell the child that he is too young to invent anything.
- C. Nicely tell the child that it does not sound like a song.
- D. Ask the child to come back later when there is more time to listen to the song.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Encouraging the child’s creativity builds confidence and supports Erikson’s initiative vs. guilt stage.
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A nurse is using the health belief model as a framework when developing a community action campaign to increase the percentage of the population who receives the influenza vaccine. Which of the following considerations will need to be made?
- A. How empowerment can be used to motivate community members
- B. How modeling can be used in the community to increase public awareness
- C. Perceived susceptibility in the community about getting influenza
- D. Perceived stage of behavior change that exists in the community
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Understanding the community's perceived susceptibility to influenza is key to increasing vaccination rates.
Which scenario places a toddler at risk for injury?
- A. Toddler playing with his preschool sibling’s toy
- B. Mop and a bucket of clean water in the kitchen
- C. Cup of hot coffee on the kitchen counter
- D. Twenty-five-pound toddler sitting in a forward-facing car seat in the back seat of a car
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Hot coffee can cause burns and is a significant risk factor for toddler injury.
A 66-year-old woman with osteoarthritis of the knees and hands tells the nurse she is interested in movement therapy. Which of the following would be the most appropriate for the nurse to suggest to this person?
- A. Tai Chi
- B. Hatha yoga
- C. Qi gong
- D. Dance therapy
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Tai Chi and Qi gong are movement therapies combining relaxation and controlled movements, making them suitable for individuals with osteoarthritis.
Which of the following concepts of ethics is described as the “duty to maximize the benefits of actions while minimizing harm”?
- A. Advocacy
- B. Justice
- C. Beneficence
- D. Autonomy
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Beneficence involves actions that promote the well-being of others and minimize harm.
A community nurse has collected rates of alcohol-related motor vehicle accidents involving teenagers. Which action should the nurse take next?
- A. Develop a plan to address the high rates of alcohol-related motor vehicle accidents.
- B. Partner with high school nurses to educate students about the risks of drinking and driving.
- C. Diagnose the community with ineffective health management patterns related to the high levels of drunk driving.
- D. Establish support groups for teenagers with alcohol abuse.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Diagnosing the community with ineffective health management patterns follows the data collection and analysis phase.