PN4004 Final Study Guide Questions with
Correct Answers
What are the leading preventable causes of child mortality in infants?
Prematurity, congenital anomalies, birth complications, SIDS, infections (sepsis, pneumonia)
What is the #1 cause of child mortality in children aged 1-14 years?
Unintentional injuries
List some examples of unintentional injuries in children.
Motor vehicle accidents, drowning, suffocation, burns, poisoning, falls
What are some nursing prevention strategies for child injuries?
Car seat education, water safety, helmet use, smoke detectors, poison prevention,
vaccinations, safe sleep
What is primary prevention?
Preventing disease before it occurs
Give examples of primary prevention.
Immunizations, healthy diet, exercise, smoking cessation, hand hygiene, seat belts, safe sex
education
What is secondary prevention?
Detecting disease early
List examples of secondary prevention.
Blood pressure screening, mammograms, Pap tests, colonoscopy, vision screening,
cholesterol testing
,What is tertiary prevention?
Reducing complications after disease develops
Provide examples of tertiary prevention.
Cardiac rehabilitation, stroke rehabilitation, diabetes education, ostomy teaching, support
groups, physical therapy
What are common barriers to healthcare for the LGBTQ+ population?
Discrimination, fear of judgment, lack of culturally competent providers, previous negative
healthcare experiences, mental health stigma, financial barriers, lack of inclusive language
What are some health impacts of barriers faced by the LGBTQ+ population?
Delayed care, depression, anxiety, suicide risk, higher STI rates, poor chronic disease
management
What should nurses do to demonstrate competence with LGBTQ+ patients?
Ask preferred name and pronouns, use inclusive language, never assume gender or sexual
orientation, maintain privacy, respect chosen family, create welcoming environments,
continue LGBTQ+ education
What is the purpose of the Canada Food Guide?
Promotes healthy eating to reduce chronic disease
What are the main recommendations of the Canada Food Guide?
Half the plate = vegetables & fruit, quarter = whole grains, quarter = protein foods, choose
water as main drink, plant proteins often, limit processed foods, cook more often, eat
mindfully
, What are some strategies for preventing communicable diseases?
Hand hygiene, vaccinations, PPE, respiratory etiquette, isolation precautions, cleaning
equipment, safe food handling, safe sex, stay home when ill, proper disposal of sharps
What is the difference between promoting health and restoring health?
Promoting health prevents disease before it develops; restoring health involves teaching after
disease develops.
What are some teaching strategies for different developmental levels?
Toddler: play and demonstration; School-age: simple explanations and hands-on learning;
Adolescent: respect privacy and encourage independence; Older adult: slow pace, large print,
repeat information
What are some health promotion strategies for teenagers?
Healthy eating, daily exercise, mental health awareness, STI prevention, safe sex, substance
abuse prevention, injury prevention, adequate sleep, social media safety, vaccinations
What does the varicella vaccine protect against?
Chickenpox
What are the complications prevented by the varicella vaccine?
Pneumonia, encephalitis
What does the HPV vaccine protect against?
Cervical cancer, anal cancer, penile cancer, oropharyngeal cancer, genital warts
What are some prevention strategies for obesity?
Healthy eating, exercise, portion control, limit sugary drinks, family involvement
Correct Answers
What are the leading preventable causes of child mortality in infants?
Prematurity, congenital anomalies, birth complications, SIDS, infections (sepsis, pneumonia)
What is the #1 cause of child mortality in children aged 1-14 years?
Unintentional injuries
List some examples of unintentional injuries in children.
Motor vehicle accidents, drowning, suffocation, burns, poisoning, falls
What are some nursing prevention strategies for child injuries?
Car seat education, water safety, helmet use, smoke detectors, poison prevention,
vaccinations, safe sleep
What is primary prevention?
Preventing disease before it occurs
Give examples of primary prevention.
Immunizations, healthy diet, exercise, smoking cessation, hand hygiene, seat belts, safe sex
education
What is secondary prevention?
Detecting disease early
List examples of secondary prevention.
Blood pressure screening, mammograms, Pap tests, colonoscopy, vision screening,
cholesterol testing
,What is tertiary prevention?
Reducing complications after disease develops
Provide examples of tertiary prevention.
Cardiac rehabilitation, stroke rehabilitation, diabetes education, ostomy teaching, support
groups, physical therapy
What are common barriers to healthcare for the LGBTQ+ population?
Discrimination, fear of judgment, lack of culturally competent providers, previous negative
healthcare experiences, mental health stigma, financial barriers, lack of inclusive language
What are some health impacts of barriers faced by the LGBTQ+ population?
Delayed care, depression, anxiety, suicide risk, higher STI rates, poor chronic disease
management
What should nurses do to demonstrate competence with LGBTQ+ patients?
Ask preferred name and pronouns, use inclusive language, never assume gender or sexual
orientation, maintain privacy, respect chosen family, create welcoming environments,
continue LGBTQ+ education
What is the purpose of the Canada Food Guide?
Promotes healthy eating to reduce chronic disease
What are the main recommendations of the Canada Food Guide?
Half the plate = vegetables & fruit, quarter = whole grains, quarter = protein foods, choose
water as main drink, plant proteins often, limit processed foods, cook more often, eat
mindfully
, What are some strategies for preventing communicable diseases?
Hand hygiene, vaccinations, PPE, respiratory etiquette, isolation precautions, cleaning
equipment, safe food handling, safe sex, stay home when ill, proper disposal of sharps
What is the difference between promoting health and restoring health?
Promoting health prevents disease before it develops; restoring health involves teaching after
disease develops.
What are some teaching strategies for different developmental levels?
Toddler: play and demonstration; School-age: simple explanations and hands-on learning;
Adolescent: respect privacy and encourage independence; Older adult: slow pace, large print,
repeat information
What are some health promotion strategies for teenagers?
Healthy eating, daily exercise, mental health awareness, STI prevention, safe sex, substance
abuse prevention, injury prevention, adequate sleep, social media safety, vaccinations
What does the varicella vaccine protect against?
Chickenpox
What are the complications prevented by the varicella vaccine?
Pneumonia, encephalitis
What does the HPV vaccine protect against?
Cervical cancer, anal cancer, penile cancer, oropharyngeal cancer, genital warts
What are some prevention strategies for obesity?
Healthy eating, exercise, portion control, limit sugary drinks, family involvement
