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?- Nurselytic

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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 2 of 5

Reducing Constipation in Older Adults

A. Offering pureed foods that are easy to digest B. Encouraging fluids between meals C. Administering laxatives daily D. Assisting with ambulation

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Encouraging fluids and assisting with ambulation are key strategies for preventing constipation in older adults.

Question 3 of 5

A nurse complies with the Patient Self-Determination Act when asking:

A. a person upon admission to the hospital if he or she has an advanced directive B. the family in the recovery room if the client has an advanced directive C. a person before discharge from the hospital if he or she has an advance directive D. the family about an advanced directive after the person has been intubated

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: The Patient Self-Determination Act is designed to increase individual involvement in decisions about life-sustaining treatments. The nurse complies with the act when she asks a person upon admission if they have an advanced directive.

Question 4 of 5

Which of the following best describes the primary goal of community nurses?

A. Create charts/graphs of data collected. B. Create plans for community health promotion programs. C. Create evaluation tools for health promotion programs. D. Create a culture of health promotion/health protection with the community.

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: The primary goal of community nurses is to create a culture of health promotion and protection within the community to improve health behaviors.

Question 5 of 5

A nurse is working with a local daycare center to develop appropriate outdoor play activities for 5-year-old children at the center. Which of the following activities would the nurse most likely recommend?

A. Having the children bring their bikes to the center so they can go for bike rides in the neighborhood B. Playing hopscotch on the sidewalk in front of the daycare center C. Taking the children swimming at the neighborhood pool D. Playing on the outdoor preschool equipment while being supervised by daycare personnel

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Outdoor play should involve activities that are safe and supervised. Preschoolers are not ready for unsupervised outdoor bike rides or swimming.

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