NURS 434 EXAM 2 QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS
A 6-week-old infant was brought to the emergency department.
Upon assessment the nurse contacts the authorities to report
suspected shaken baby syndrome. What did the nurse assess in
this infant? (select all that apply)
A.) Dilated pupils
B.) Seizures
C.) Hyperactive reflexes
D.) Lethargy
E.) Erratic respirations Correct Answers A,B,D,E
A CH Nurse is best addressing the health issues currently
referred to as social health conditions when:
A.) Advocating to state officials for additional funding for
emergency services.
B.) Providing staffing for a free influenza clinic.
C.) Working with a local daycare to identify healthy snacks.
D.) Actively participating in an interprofessional team that
focuses on safe water sources. Correct Answers C.) Working
with a local daycare to identify healthy snacks.
A client states, "My baby always eats the food her grandparents
bring from Mexico." When considering environmental health
risks, how should the nurse respond?
A.) "Let's talk about how safe food is grown and preserved."
B.) "Be sure to wash the produce well before giving it to her."
C.) "I'd be concerned about the safety of foods grown outside of
the USA."
,D.) "Microwaving the food before feeding it to her will help kill
any bacteria." Correct Answers A.) "Let's talk about how safe
food is grown and preserved."
A community family has one adolescent and one school age
child. During the last visit the nurse notes both children have
gained weight and are lethargic. Which additional observation
suggests to the nurse that these children are prone to developing
obesity?
A.) Mother works outside the home
B.) Father is obese
C.) School age child is in Little League
D.) Adolescent plays in the marching band Correct Answers
B.) Father is obese
A community member who has been a victim of domestic
violence asks the nurse for help after being shoved to the floor
by the spouse. What is the first thing that the nurse should do to
help this client?
A.) Report the violence to the police
B.) Ask the client to leave the husband
C.) Suggest the client attend counseling sessions with the spouse
D.) Help the client plan for future safety Correct Answers D.)
Help the client plan for future safety
A high school in a community with a high level of crime wants
to improve the health status of the students. Which Healthy
People 2020 goals would the school administrators focus on
when planning to improve students' health? (select all that
apply)
, A.) Decrease the proportion of public schools with a serious
violent incident
B.) Increase the number of adolescents who obtain after school
jobs
C.) Increase the proportion of adolescents whose parents
consider them to be safe at school
D.) Increase the proportion of adolescents who participate in
extracurricular and out of school activities
E.) Reduce the proportion of adolescents who have been offered,
sold or given illegal drugs Correct Answers A,D,E
A nurse can most simply explain the paradigm of the Universal
Imperatives of Care as:
A.) First things first
B.) Health is a subjective idea
C.) Care is a universal right
D.) Individuals determine their care Correct Answers A.) First
things first
A nurse is a graduate of an Asian nursing educational program
that does not consider mental health nursing as part of its basic
curriculum. What should the nurse expect regarding his/her
ability to practice nursing in the US?
A.) A restricted license that will not allow practice in mental
health will be granted.
B.) A special exemption can be given by the state board of
nursing in most cases.
C.) The nurse will only be allowed to work as an LPN
D.) Proof of additional specialized training is required before
licensure process can begin Correct Answers D.) Proof of
SOLUTIONS
A 6-week-old infant was brought to the emergency department.
Upon assessment the nurse contacts the authorities to report
suspected shaken baby syndrome. What did the nurse assess in
this infant? (select all that apply)
A.) Dilated pupils
B.) Seizures
C.) Hyperactive reflexes
D.) Lethargy
E.) Erratic respirations Correct Answers A,B,D,E
A CH Nurse is best addressing the health issues currently
referred to as social health conditions when:
A.) Advocating to state officials for additional funding for
emergency services.
B.) Providing staffing for a free influenza clinic.
C.) Working with a local daycare to identify healthy snacks.
D.) Actively participating in an interprofessional team that
focuses on safe water sources. Correct Answers C.) Working
with a local daycare to identify healthy snacks.
A client states, "My baby always eats the food her grandparents
bring from Mexico." When considering environmental health
risks, how should the nurse respond?
A.) "Let's talk about how safe food is grown and preserved."
B.) "Be sure to wash the produce well before giving it to her."
C.) "I'd be concerned about the safety of foods grown outside of
the USA."
,D.) "Microwaving the food before feeding it to her will help kill
any bacteria." Correct Answers A.) "Let's talk about how safe
food is grown and preserved."
A community family has one adolescent and one school age
child. During the last visit the nurse notes both children have
gained weight and are lethargic. Which additional observation
suggests to the nurse that these children are prone to developing
obesity?
A.) Mother works outside the home
B.) Father is obese
C.) School age child is in Little League
D.) Adolescent plays in the marching band Correct Answers
B.) Father is obese
A community member who has been a victim of domestic
violence asks the nurse for help after being shoved to the floor
by the spouse. What is the first thing that the nurse should do to
help this client?
A.) Report the violence to the police
B.) Ask the client to leave the husband
C.) Suggest the client attend counseling sessions with the spouse
D.) Help the client plan for future safety Correct Answers D.)
Help the client plan for future safety
A high school in a community with a high level of crime wants
to improve the health status of the students. Which Healthy
People 2020 goals would the school administrators focus on
when planning to improve students' health? (select all that
apply)
, A.) Decrease the proportion of public schools with a serious
violent incident
B.) Increase the number of adolescents who obtain after school
jobs
C.) Increase the proportion of adolescents whose parents
consider them to be safe at school
D.) Increase the proportion of adolescents who participate in
extracurricular and out of school activities
E.) Reduce the proportion of adolescents who have been offered,
sold or given illegal drugs Correct Answers A,D,E
A nurse can most simply explain the paradigm of the Universal
Imperatives of Care as:
A.) First things first
B.) Health is a subjective idea
C.) Care is a universal right
D.) Individuals determine their care Correct Answers A.) First
things first
A nurse is a graduate of an Asian nursing educational program
that does not consider mental health nursing as part of its basic
curriculum. What should the nurse expect regarding his/her
ability to practice nursing in the US?
A.) A restricted license that will not allow practice in mental
health will be granted.
B.) A special exemption can be given by the state board of
nursing in most cases.
C.) The nurse will only be allowed to work as an LPN
D.) Proof of additional specialized training is required before
licensure process can begin Correct Answers D.) Proof of
