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Which of the following ethnic groups has a disproportionately high death rate from unintentional injuries and suicide?
- A. American Indian/Alaska Native Americans
- B. Asian Americans
- C. Latino/Hispanic Americans
- D. Black/African Americans
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: American Indian/Alaska Native Americans have high death rates from unintentional injuries and suicide, often due to life stresses and substance abuse.
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WHO's Malnutrition Classifications
- A. Obesity
- B. Micronutrient deficiencies
- C. Protein-energy malnutrition
- D. Water insufficiency
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Obesity is part of the WHO’s classification of malnutrition due to its links to various chronic diseases.
The mother of an 8-month-old asks what the minimum recommended amount of fat intake is for her 10-kg infant. Which of the following would be the minimum recommended fat intake?
- A. 18 grams a day
- B. 28 grams a day
- C. 38 grams a day
- D. 48 grams a day
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The recommended fat intake for infants this age is 3.8 g/kcal, so for a 10-kg infant, the minimum intake would be 38 grams.
Which of the following actions demonstrates a health care professional providing culturally competent care?
- A. Encouraging the person to take medications as prescribed
- B. Asking the person to describe his folk healing methods
- C. Demonstrating the proper way to administer an insulin injection
- D. Assisting the person with discussing his health problems with the family
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A culturally competent healthcare professional seeks to understand and incorporate the patient's cultural healing practices.
A school nurse is discussing the income eligibility requirements for free and reduced-price school meals with a family. Which of the following statements would the nurse most likely make?
- A. “If the employed member of your family earns less than $50,000 per year, your child will qualify for reduced-price meals.”
- B. “If your family’s income is less than 185% above the federal poverty level, your child will qualify for free or reduced-price meals.”
- C. “If you have more than five members living in your household, your child will qualify for reduced-price meals.”
- D. “If your family has an income above the federal poverty level, your child will not qualify for free or reduced-price meals.”
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Eligibility for free or reduced-price meals depends on income relative to the federal poverty level.
After offering a teenager the HPV vaccine, the teenager responds by saying, “I can’t have the vaccine because I have already been sexually active.” Which of the following statements is the best response by the nurse?
- A. You can still benefit from the vaccine, but there is a chance it will not be as effective.
- B. The best way to protect yourself now is to make sure all your future sexual partners have received the vaccine.
- C. You are correct, the vaccine is only indicated for females who have never been sexually active.
- D. It depends on the number of partners you have had. If you have had less than five partners, you are still eligible for the vaccine.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The vaccine is most effective if given before sexual activity, but sexually active teens can still benefit, though it may be less effective.