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Which person exceeds the recommended activity guidelines?
- A. "A 36-year-old man who engages in bike riding and has a pulse rate of 137 during activity."
- B. "A 45-year-old woman who swims and has a pulse rate of 145 during activity."
- C. "A 50-year-old man who jogs and has a pulse rate of 120 during activity."
- D. "A 60-year-old woman who walks briskly and has a pulse rate of 125 during activity."
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The optimal pulse rate for a 60-year-old woman during activity should not exceed 120.
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A nurse administers the T-ACE test to a pregnant woman. The woman’s responses result in a score of 3. This score indicates that the woman:
- A. Requires interventions for problem drinking
- B. Lacks evidence of problem drinking
- C. Requires interventions for sexually transmitted disease risks
- D. Lacks evidence of sexually transmitted disease risks
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A score of 2 or more on the T-ACE test indicates evidence of problem drinking, requiring intervention.
A nurse is using the Healthy People 2020 health promotion and disease prevention objectives for preschoolers when planning for health policy development in the community. Which of the following health policies would the nurse support?
- A. Elimination of the school requirement for the MMR vaccine
- B. Regulation of the use of electronic devices used by preschoolers
- C. Regulation of the paint allowed for use with toys
- D. Elimination of WIC programs
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Regulating the paint used in toys addresses the risk of lead poisoning, a Healthy People 2020 objective.
A man is telling a nurse that he feels that his health is a gift from God. This statement most closely coincides with beliefs of which cultural group?
- A. African
- B. Alaska Native
- C. Asian
- D. Hispanic
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: In Hispanic cultures, health is often viewed as a gift from God, reflecting their spiritual perspective on health.
A woman has asked the nurse about the benefits and risks of using ginseng to control her hot flashes associated with menopause. Which of the following governmental offices would most likely serve as a resource to answer the woman’s question?
- A. American Dietetic Association (ADA)
- B. National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM)
- C. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
- D. United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: NCCAM promotes the study of complementary and alternative medicine, including supplements like ginseng.
Which individual is at risk for a dysfunction in elimination pattern?
- A. 46-year-old mother of two
- B. 32-year-old African American man
- C. 72-year-old white woman
- D. 15-year-old girl
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Various life stages and cultural factors contribute to elimination dysfunction, such as constipation or incontinence.