Final Exam HPDP Questions With Complete Solutions
•10. The most valuable information to determine an individual's
risk for a condition with a genetic component is
A.the sequencing of the breast cancer gene.
B.the test for cystic fibrosis carriers.
C.maternal serum screening for alpha fetoprotein.
D.the family history. Correct Answer D
•2. The Human Genome Project
1.was designed to identify the hereditary causes of health and
illness.
2.is an ongoing effort of the U.S. Department of Health and
Human Services.
3.focused solely on the science of genetics.
4.successfully mapped the entire complement of genes in
humans. Correct Answer 4
•5. Illnesses that have a genetic component are limited to
A.those syndromes identified by newborn screening.
B.certain forms of cancer, including breast cancer.
C.hereditary conditions.
D.essentially all issues affecting health and illness. Correct
Answer D.
•7. Which statement is true?
1.There are significant genetic differences between races.
2.There is more genetic variation within racial groups than
between racial groups.
3.Some races are genetically inferior to other races.
,4.Mental retardation has a large racial component that is
genetically determined. Correct Answer 2.
•9. The Human Genome Project
A.was conducted solely by the U.S. Government.
B.has been completed and has no further relevance for scientific
research.
C.continues to be the foundation for our understanding of health
and illness.
D.resulted in the controversy over the use of stem cell therapy.
Correct Answer C.
1. A nurse in a prenatal clinic is providing education to a client
who is in the 8th week of gestation. The client states that she
does not like milk. Which of the following foods should the
nurse recommend as a good source of calcium?
A. Dark green leafy vegetables
B. Deep red or orange vegetables
C. White breads and rice
D. Meat, poultry, and fish Correct Answer B
1. A nurse is giving instructions to a mother about how to
breastfeed her newborn. Which of the following actions by the
mother indicates understanding of the teaching?
A. The mother places a few drops of water on her nipple before
feeding.
B. The mother gently removes her nipple from the infant's
mouth to break the suction.
C. When she is ready to breastfeed, the mother gently strokes
the newborn's neck with her finger.
, D. When latched on, the infant's nose, cheek, and chin are
touching the breast. Correct Answer D
1. A nurse is preparing to administer prophylactic eye ointment
to a newborn to prevent ophthalmia neonatorum. Which of the
following medications should the nurse anticipate
administering?
A. Ofloxacin
B. Nystatin
C. Erythromycin
D. Ceftriaxone Correct Answer C.
2. A newborn was not dried completely after birth. Which of the
following mechanisms should the nurse understand causes heat
loss?
A. Conduction
B. Convection
C. Evaporation
D. Radiation Correct Answer C
2. A nurse is completing a newborn assessment and observes
small white nodules on the roof of the newborn's mouth. this
finding is a characteristic of which of the following conditions?
A. Mongolian spots
B. Milia spots
C. Erythema toxicumD. Epstein's pearls Correct Answer D
2. A nurse is teaching a group of new parents about proper
techniques for bottle feeding. Which of the following
instructions should the nurse provide?
A. Burp the newborn at the end of the feeding.
•10. The most valuable information to determine an individual's
risk for a condition with a genetic component is
A.the sequencing of the breast cancer gene.
B.the test for cystic fibrosis carriers.
C.maternal serum screening for alpha fetoprotein.
D.the family history. Correct Answer D
•2. The Human Genome Project
1.was designed to identify the hereditary causes of health and
illness.
2.is an ongoing effort of the U.S. Department of Health and
Human Services.
3.focused solely on the science of genetics.
4.successfully mapped the entire complement of genes in
humans. Correct Answer 4
•5. Illnesses that have a genetic component are limited to
A.those syndromes identified by newborn screening.
B.certain forms of cancer, including breast cancer.
C.hereditary conditions.
D.essentially all issues affecting health and illness. Correct
Answer D.
•7. Which statement is true?
1.There are significant genetic differences between races.
2.There is more genetic variation within racial groups than
between racial groups.
3.Some races are genetically inferior to other races.
,4.Mental retardation has a large racial component that is
genetically determined. Correct Answer 2.
•9. The Human Genome Project
A.was conducted solely by the U.S. Government.
B.has been completed and has no further relevance for scientific
research.
C.continues to be the foundation for our understanding of health
and illness.
D.resulted in the controversy over the use of stem cell therapy.
Correct Answer C.
1. A nurse in a prenatal clinic is providing education to a client
who is in the 8th week of gestation. The client states that she
does not like milk. Which of the following foods should the
nurse recommend as a good source of calcium?
A. Dark green leafy vegetables
B. Deep red or orange vegetables
C. White breads and rice
D. Meat, poultry, and fish Correct Answer B
1. A nurse is giving instructions to a mother about how to
breastfeed her newborn. Which of the following actions by the
mother indicates understanding of the teaching?
A. The mother places a few drops of water on her nipple before
feeding.
B. The mother gently removes her nipple from the infant's
mouth to break the suction.
C. When she is ready to breastfeed, the mother gently strokes
the newborn's neck with her finger.
, D. When latched on, the infant's nose, cheek, and chin are
touching the breast. Correct Answer D
1. A nurse is preparing to administer prophylactic eye ointment
to a newborn to prevent ophthalmia neonatorum. Which of the
following medications should the nurse anticipate
administering?
A. Ofloxacin
B. Nystatin
C. Erythromycin
D. Ceftriaxone Correct Answer C.
2. A newborn was not dried completely after birth. Which of the
following mechanisms should the nurse understand causes heat
loss?
A. Conduction
B. Convection
C. Evaporation
D. Radiation Correct Answer C
2. A nurse is completing a newborn assessment and observes
small white nodules on the roof of the newborn's mouth. this
finding is a characteristic of which of the following conditions?
A. Mongolian spots
B. Milia spots
C. Erythema toxicumD. Epstein's pearls Correct Answer D
2. A nurse is teaching a group of new parents about proper
techniques for bottle feeding. Which of the following
instructions should the nurse provide?
A. Burp the newborn at the end of the feeding.
