A nurse is discussing exercise intensity with a client. Which of the following medications that the client is taking may limit the usefulness of heart rate as an indicator of exercise intensity?- Nurselytic

Question 1 of 5

A nurse is discussing exercise intensity with a client. Which of the following medications that the client is taking may limit the usefulness of heart rate as an indicator of exercise intensity?

A. Ciprofloxacin (Cipro) B. Metoprolol (Toprol) C. Atorvastatin (Lipitor) D. Lansoprazole (Prevacid)

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Beta-blockers like metoprolol can alter heart rate response, limiting its usefulness as a measure of exercise intensity.

Question 2 of 5

Which person exceeds the recommended activity guidelines?

A. "A 36-year-old man who engages in bike riding and has a pulse rate of 137 during activity." B. "A 45-year-old woman who swims and has a pulse rate of 145 during activity." C. "A 50-year-old man who jogs and has a pulse rate of 120 during activity." D. "A 60-year-old woman who walks briskly and has a pulse rate of 125 during activity."

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: The optimal pulse rate for a 60-year-old woman during activity should not exceed 120.

Question 3 of 5

A nurse is using the Healthy People 2020 health promotion and disease prevention objectives for preschoolers when planning for health policy development in the community. Which of the following health policies would the nurse support?

A. Elimination of the school requirement for the MMR vaccine B. Regulation of the use of electronic devices used by preschoolers C. Regulation of the paint allowed for use with toys D. Elimination of WIC programs

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Regulating the paint used in toys addresses the risk of lead poisoning, a Healthy People 2020 objective.

Question 4 of 5

Which of the following individuals has a modifiable, nutrition-related risk factor for stroke?

A. African American man, age 65, who has a low salt intake B. White woman, age 32, who follows the MyPlate recommendations C. Russian man, age 40, who drinks 3 oz of vodka daily D. Hispanic man, age 42, who exercises regularly

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Habitual alcohol intake is a modifiable risk factor for stroke.

Question 5 of 5

During the 5-year-old well-child visit, the father tells the nurse that he is unsure if the child is socially ready to attend school. The nurse asks the father to describe some of the social interactions of the child. Which of the following behaviors would indicate that the preschooler is socially ready to attend school?

A. He gives his brother the ball when he is tired of playing with it. B. He never engages in any activity until his mother tells him to. C. He plays well with a group of neighborhood children. D. He moves from one activity to another.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Playing well with other children demonstrates social readiness for school.

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