ATI LPN
Wong's Essentials of Pediatric Nursing 11th Edition Test Bank
Chapter 16 : Health Problems of School Age Children and Adolescents Questions
Question 1 of 5
The nurse has determined that an adolescents body mass index (BMI) is in the 90th percentile. What information should the nurse convey to the adolescent?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A BMI in the 85th-94th percentile indicates a risk for becoming overweight, requiring monitoring and lifestyle changes. A BMI ?95th percentile denotes overweight, and supplementation is not indicated.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is teaching a class on obesity prevention to parents in the community. What is a contributing factor to childhood obesity?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Parental overweight strongly correlates with childhood obesity due to genetic and environmental factors. Birth weight, puberty onset, and Asian ethnicity are not primary contributors.
Question 3 of 5
During a well-child visit, the nurse plots the childs BMI on the health record. What is the purpose of the BMI?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: BMI provides a standardized measure to assess obesity by comparing body weight to height, guiding interventions. It?s not used for medication dosages, height prediction, or coping strategies.
Question 4 of 5
During a well-child visit, the nurse practitioner provides guidance about promoting healthy eating in a child who is overweight. What does the nurse advise?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Slowing down eating helps recognize fullness, preventing overeating. Snacks maintain stable hunger, low-fat foods may be high-calorie, and using food as treats promotes unhealthy eating habits.
Question 5 of 5
The middle school nurse is planning a behavior modification program for overweight children. What is the most important goal for participants of the program?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Identifying and eliminating inappropriate eating habits is the core of behavior modification, addressing root causes of obesity. Cooking skills are secondary, peer relationships are not the focus, and normal weight is a long-term goal.