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Health Promotion and Maintenance NCLEX Questions Quizlet Questions
Question 1 of 5
A pregnant woman reports to the nurse that the first day of her last menstrual period was January 22. Using Nägele’s rule, which of the following dates would be the most accurate estimated date of delivery?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Adding 7 days to January 22 (January 29) and subtracting 3 months gives the estimated delivery date of October 29.
Question 2 of 5
An overweight woman joins a support group to help her lose weight. During her first session, the nurse explains the components of a healthy diet and discusses with the woman how she can eat out and still maintain a healthy diet. She asks the woman what her goal is and emphasizes that she herself is the key to success. What is the nurse promoting through the use of this strategy?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Empowering the individual by involving her in setting her own goal increases the likelihood of sustained behavior change.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following teenagers is at increased risk for acquiring a sexually transmitted disease and should be provided with anticipatory guidance?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Teens who feel neglected or unsupported are at increased risk of risky sexual behaviors.
Question 4 of 5
Over the last week, a person has had finger stick glucose levels of 127, 132, 140, 138, 143, 145, and 140. This information allows the nurse to characterize the person’s function pattern by utilizing which area of focus?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The nurse uses a pattern focus to observe trends or sequences of behavior over time to assess functional health patterns.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following statements about financing health care in the US is accurate?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: In 2010, a third of health care spending was on hospital care.