NCLEX-RN Health Promotion and Maintenance 2
(2025/2026)
65 Verified Questions & Answers | Advanced Preventive Care & Population
Health
1. A nurse is teaching a group of new parents about immunizations. Which
statement indicates a need for further teaching?
A. “My baby will get the first MMR shot at 6 months.”
B. “The hepatitis B vaccine is given shortly after birth.”
C. “DTaP helps protect against tetanus and pertussis.”
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D. “Polio vaccine is given as an inactivated injection.”
Answer: A
Rationale: The MMR vaccine is first given at 12–15 months, not 6 months.
2. The nurse is performing a home safety assessment for an older adult.
Which finding requires intervention?
A. Grab bars near the toilet
B. Scatter rugs in the hallway
C. Nightlights in the bedroom
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D. Handrail on stairs
Answer: B
Rationale: Scatter rugs increase the risk of falls and should be removed.
3. During a well-child visit, a parent asks about fluoride. What is the best
response by the nurse?
A. “Fluoride is unnecessary if your child drinks bottled water.”
B. “Use fluoride supplements only if your water is not fluoridated.”
C. “All children need daily fluoride regardless of water source.”
D. “Fluoride should be started after permanent teeth erupt.”
, ✅ Answer: B
Rationale: Fluoride supplementation depends on local water fluoridation.
4. Which statement by an adolescent indicates a need for further teaching
about testicular self-examination (TSE)?
A. “I should perform TSE after a warm shower.”
B. “I should report any lumps or swelling right away.”
C. “TSE is best done once a year at my physical.”
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D. “I should roll each testicle gently between my fingers.”
Answer: C
Rationale: TSE should be performed monthly, not yearly.
5. A nurse screens for colon cancer in a 52-year-old client. Which test
should the nurse recommend as a standard option?
A. Annual chest X-ray
B. Fecal occult blood test annually
C. MRI of the abdomen every 3 years
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D. CEA blood test every 5 years
Answer: B
Rationale: Annual fecal occult blood test or colonoscopy every 10 years is standard.
6. The nurse teaches a group about secondary prevention. Which example
best illustrates it?
A. Administering a flu vaccine
B. Performing breast self-exams
C. Teaching healthy diet habits
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D. Organizing a fitness program
Answer: B
Rationale: Secondary prevention focuses on early detection of disease.
7. The nurse advises a postmenopausal woman on osteoporosis
prevention. Which recommendation is appropriate?
(2025/2026)
65 Verified Questions & Answers | Advanced Preventive Care & Population
Health
1. A nurse is teaching a group of new parents about immunizations. Which
statement indicates a need for further teaching?
A. “My baby will get the first MMR shot at 6 months.”
B. “The hepatitis B vaccine is given shortly after birth.”
C. “DTaP helps protect against tetanus and pertussis.”
✅
D. “Polio vaccine is given as an inactivated injection.”
Answer: A
Rationale: The MMR vaccine is first given at 12–15 months, not 6 months.
2. The nurse is performing a home safety assessment for an older adult.
Which finding requires intervention?
A. Grab bars near the toilet
B. Scatter rugs in the hallway
C. Nightlights in the bedroom
✅
D. Handrail on stairs
Answer: B
Rationale: Scatter rugs increase the risk of falls and should be removed.
3. During a well-child visit, a parent asks about fluoride. What is the best
response by the nurse?
A. “Fluoride is unnecessary if your child drinks bottled water.”
B. “Use fluoride supplements only if your water is not fluoridated.”
C. “All children need daily fluoride regardless of water source.”
D. “Fluoride should be started after permanent teeth erupt.”
, ✅ Answer: B
Rationale: Fluoride supplementation depends on local water fluoridation.
4. Which statement by an adolescent indicates a need for further teaching
about testicular self-examination (TSE)?
A. “I should perform TSE after a warm shower.”
B. “I should report any lumps or swelling right away.”
C. “TSE is best done once a year at my physical.”
✅
D. “I should roll each testicle gently between my fingers.”
Answer: C
Rationale: TSE should be performed monthly, not yearly.
5. A nurse screens for colon cancer in a 52-year-old client. Which test
should the nurse recommend as a standard option?
A. Annual chest X-ray
B. Fecal occult blood test annually
C. MRI of the abdomen every 3 years
✅
D. CEA blood test every 5 years
Answer: B
Rationale: Annual fecal occult blood test or colonoscopy every 10 years is standard.
6. The nurse teaches a group about secondary prevention. Which example
best illustrates it?
A. Administering a flu vaccine
B. Performing breast self-exams
C. Teaching healthy diet habits
✅
D. Organizing a fitness program
Answer: B
Rationale: Secondary prevention focuses on early detection of disease.
7. The nurse advises a postmenopausal woman on osteoporosis
prevention. Which recommendation is appropriate?
