Test-bank-for-health-promotion-throughout-the-life-span-9th-edition-by-edelman, Well answered questions

Test-bank-for-health-promotion-throughout-the-life-span-9th-edition-by-edelman, Well answered questions-1. Test-bank-for-health-promotion-throughout-the-life-span-9th-edition-by-edelman, Well answered questions ANS: D Protein–energy malnutrition can be severely harmful to the mental and physical development of individuals, especially young children under the age of 5. Worldwide, one out of two deaths among children younger than 5 years old stems from protein–energy malnutrition. The other choices, while all beneficial, would not have as great an impact. DIF: Cognitive Level: Apply (Application) REF: pp. 651, 652 2. A nurse is working at a clinic in a third world country and suspects a child has severe acute malnutrition (SAM). Which of the following assessment findings would be expected? a. Distended abdomen b. Bulging eyes c. Large tears when crying NURSINGTB.COM ANS: A Severe wasting is characterized by sunken eyes, visible ribs, and protruding shoulder blades. Children with severe wasting usually have a distended abdomen and general overall appearance in some way similar to an older adult. In general, these children are irritable, anxious, and cry easily; yet they will often have absence of tears while crying due to lachrymal gland atrophy. DIF: Cognitive Level: Apply (Application) REF: p. 652 3. A nurse is determining if children with severe acute malnutrition (SAM) should receive facility-based or community-based care. Which of the following children should receive care in the community? a. 3-year-old male who has a history of dehydration b. 9-month-old male with a poor appetite whose family has adequate resources to obtain the recommended treatment c. 4-year-old female who has sensitivity to milk products d. 6-month-old female who has a good appetite and no underlying medical conditions ANS: D When a child has a good appetite with no medical conditions (hypoglycemia, hypothermia, dehydration, electrolyte imbalance, and/or infections), Ready-to-Use Therapeutic Foods (RUTF) under community-based care are appropriate. However, when a child does not have an appetite and/or medical conditions are present, the child needs to receive facility-based care (WHO/UNICEF, RUTF) are special milk-based foods which are soft, crushable, and tasty nutrient- and energy-rich foods that can be consumed by children six months or older. DIF: Cognitive Level: Apply (Application) REF: p. 652 4. A nurse working on a post-partum unit of a large urban hospital has received a grant to begin a “Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative” developed by WHO. Which of the following statements would the nurse most likely make when explaining the major premises of the initiative to the unit manager? a. “This program is meant to encourage sibling visits in the early postpartum period, so the adjustment to a new baby is a smooth process.” b. “A major goal of this program is to ensure that all infant/pediatric units have implemented basic safety initiatives.” c. “Improving nutrition by promoting breastfeeding of newborns through four months of age is what this program is all about.” d. “The purpose of this program is to make sure that all health care providers who care for newborns and children up to the age of 18 really understand basic principles of growth and development.” ANS: C The purpose of the initiative is to improve newborn nutrition by promoting breastfeeding of newborns through age 4 months. DIF: Cognitive Level: Apply N(AUpRplSicaItiNonG) TB.COM REF: p. 652 5. Which of the following projects would most likely be administered by International Micronutrient Malnutrition Prevention and Control (IMMPaCT) Program? a. Researching best methods to preserve the freshness of foods b. Monitoring and evaluating intervention systems concerning micronutrients c. Comparing the effectiveness of vitamin pills versus fresh fruit and vegetables d. Analyzing the relationship between BMI and cardiovascular disease ANS: B IMMPaCt provides its skills and resources toward working to eradicate vitamin and mineral deficiencies around the globe. The IMMPaCT program’s activities include conducting surveys; providing micronutrients to infants, young children, and women of childbearing age; and monitoring and evaluating intervention systems. DIF: Cognitive Level: Analyze (Analysis) REF: p. 652 6. The school nurse has been asked to present a workshop on CA-MRSA for high school teachers. Which of the following information would the nurse most likely include? a. CA-MRSA is a common viral infection that responds well to antiviral meds. b. CA-MRSA is a serious bacterial infection that does not spread easily. c. CA-MRSA is a fungal infection common in school settings. d. CA-MRSA is a potentially fatal skin infection that is difficult to treat.