Exam 2 - Questions
Community health nurse is aware that 1 in 5 leading COD in INFANTS in the
US is
A. respiratory distress
B. circulatory system disease
C. neonatal infections
D. SIDS
SIDS - sudden infant death syndrome
Leading COD for all children >1yr is
A. unintentional injuries
B. drowning
C. choking
D. motor vehicle-related injuries
Unintentional Injuries
A school nurse performs all activities. Which one demonstrates PRIMARY
prevention
A. Establishing an after-school group for latch-key children
B. Reviewing immunization records
C. obtaining grant funding to test for serum lead levels
D. vision and hearing screening
Reviewing Immunization records
Rationale: The only option above that represents primary prevention is
reviewing immunization records. This is a teachable opportunity for the nurse
to stress the importance of maintaining immunizations for the child. The other
options are secondary or tertiary prevention activities.
Health prevention activities targeting the 13- to 18-year-old population must be
based on the knowledge that a priority health threat faced by adolescents is
A. inadequate problem solving and coping skills.
B. avoidance of preventive health services.
C. engaging in risk-taking behaviors.
D. Sexual activity
engaging in risk-taking behaviors.
,Children living below the poverty threshold account for what % of the US
population
A. 8%
B. 21%
C. 35%
D. 44%
21%
Program that provides nutritious foods, nutrition education, and referral to
millions of American Pregnant and nursing women and infants and small
children
WIC
Grant program that allocates federal funds to the states, and the states must
contribute their own funds for maternal and child health services
Maternal and Child Health (MCH) Block
What is the greatest threat to child health?
A. accidents
B. racism
C. burns
D. poverty
Poverty
Barriers to good health that women face include the following: (SATA)
- Racism
- Poverty
- Violence
- Living in a suburban area
- Lack of access to health care
Racism
Poverty
Violence
Lack of access to health care
, Preterm birth and low birth weight are the most important predictors of infant
health. Factors associated with preterm birth and low birth weight include:
(SATA)
- <25years (younger than)
- chronic stress
- poverty
- minority status
- first Pregancy
chronic stress
poverty
minority status
A 41-year-old pregnant black client, who is at 35 weeks of gestation, has not
seen a physician throughout her pregnancy. Which factor places her most at
risk for maternal mortality?
A. Sexually transmitted infections and disorders
B. Lack of prenatal care and advanced maternal age
C. Cultural and ethnic influences
D. Socioeconomic status and urban dwelling
Lack of prenatal care and advanced maternal age
Which statement is true?
A. Women experience fewer disabilities resulting from chronic conditions than
men do
B. Most women do not actively seek information that will allow them to be in
control of their own health
C. Many factors that lead to morbidity and mortality among women are
preventable
D. Women report a lower incidence of acute conditions than do males
C. Many factors that lead to morbidity and mortality among women are
preventable
Community health nurse is aware that 1 in 5 leading COD in INFANTS in the
US is
A. respiratory distress
B. circulatory system disease
C. neonatal infections
D. SIDS
SIDS - sudden infant death syndrome
Leading COD for all children >1yr is
A. unintentional injuries
B. drowning
C. choking
D. motor vehicle-related injuries
Unintentional Injuries
A school nurse performs all activities. Which one demonstrates PRIMARY
prevention
A. Establishing an after-school group for latch-key children
B. Reviewing immunization records
C. obtaining grant funding to test for serum lead levels
D. vision and hearing screening
Reviewing Immunization records
Rationale: The only option above that represents primary prevention is
reviewing immunization records. This is a teachable opportunity for the nurse
to stress the importance of maintaining immunizations for the child. The other
options are secondary or tertiary prevention activities.
Health prevention activities targeting the 13- to 18-year-old population must be
based on the knowledge that a priority health threat faced by adolescents is
A. inadequate problem solving and coping skills.
B. avoidance of preventive health services.
C. engaging in risk-taking behaviors.
D. Sexual activity
engaging in risk-taking behaviors.
,Children living below the poverty threshold account for what % of the US
population
A. 8%
B. 21%
C. 35%
D. 44%
21%
Program that provides nutritious foods, nutrition education, and referral to
millions of American Pregnant and nursing women and infants and small
children
WIC
Grant program that allocates federal funds to the states, and the states must
contribute their own funds for maternal and child health services
Maternal and Child Health (MCH) Block
What is the greatest threat to child health?
A. accidents
B. racism
C. burns
D. poverty
Poverty
Barriers to good health that women face include the following: (SATA)
- Racism
- Poverty
- Violence
- Living in a suburban area
- Lack of access to health care
Racism
Poverty
Violence
Lack of access to health care
, Preterm birth and low birth weight are the most important predictors of infant
health. Factors associated with preterm birth and low birth weight include:
(SATA)
- <25years (younger than)
- chronic stress
- poverty
- minority status
- first Pregancy
chronic stress
poverty
minority status
A 41-year-old pregnant black client, who is at 35 weeks of gestation, has not
seen a physician throughout her pregnancy. Which factor places her most at
risk for maternal mortality?
A. Sexually transmitted infections and disorders
B. Lack of prenatal care and advanced maternal age
C. Cultural and ethnic influences
D. Socioeconomic status and urban dwelling
Lack of prenatal care and advanced maternal age
Which statement is true?
A. Women experience fewer disabilities resulting from chronic conditions than
men do
B. Most women do not actively seek information that will allow them to be in
control of their own health
C. Many factors that lead to morbidity and mortality among women are
preventable
D. Women report a lower incidence of acute conditions than do males
C. Many factors that lead to morbidity and mortality among women are
preventable
