The conscientious, explicit, and judicious use of

Question 1 of 9

The conscientious, explicit, and judicious use of current best evidence in making decisions about the care of individuals is known as:

A. Health-related quality of life B. Evidence-based practice C. A Healthy People 2010 goal D. The ecological model of health

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Evidence-based practice integrates clinical expertise with the best available research to make informed care decisions.

Question 2 of 9

A nurse is providing care for a 40-year-old adult with a BMI of 32. Which of the following best describes this person?

A. Normal weight B. Overweight C. Obese D. Morbidly obese

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: A BMI of 32 is categorized as obese in adults.

Question 3 of 9

After offering a teenager the HPV vaccine, the teenager responds by saying, “I can’t have the vaccine because I have already been sexually active.” Which of the following statements is the best response by the nurse?

A. You can still benefit from the vaccine, but there is a chance it will not be as effective. B. The best way to protect yourself now is to make sure all your future sexual partners have received the vaccine. C. You are correct, the vaccine is only indicated for females who have never been sexually active. D. It depends on the number of partners you have had. If you have had less than five partners, you are still eligible for the vaccine.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: The vaccine is most effective if given before sexual activity, but sexually active teens can still benefit, though it may be less effective.

Question 4 of 9

Which is an essential question nurses should encourage individuals to ask at health visits?

A. “What is my main problem?” B. “What health information don’t I understand?” C. “What do I need to do?” D. “What is the plan for the next visit?”

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Essential questions help improve communication and understanding

Question 5 of 9

A nurse is providing care to a 15-year-old female who has recently been diagnosed with a sexually transmitted infection (STI). Which of the following actions should the nurse take next?

A. Seek advice from an ethics expert. B. Facilitate interaction between the adolescent and her parents/guardians. C. Report the STI to the appropriate authorities. D. Contact the adolescent’s parents/guardians.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Federal and state laws protect adolescents' privacy and autonomy. The nurse should help the adolescent understand her options and facilitate communication with her guardians.

Question 6 of 9

Which of the following changes is experienced by the urinary system during pregnancy?

A. Increased urinary output secondary to total body water increase B. Decreased bladder capacity C. Decreased glomerular filtration rate (GFR) resulting from estrogen and progesterone surge D. Increased renal excretion of acidic drugs

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Pregnancy causes an increase in GFR and urinary output due to a higher body water volume and increased bladder capacity.

Question 7 of 9

A nurse is assessing the language development of a 6-month-old infant. Which of the following findings would the nurse anticipate?

A. The infant forms two-syllable sounds. B. The infant coos and makes vowel sounds. C. The infant babbles. D. The infant says “ma-ma” and “bye-bye.”

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: At 6 months, infants typically begin babbling. Two-syllable sounds emerge closer to 9-10 months.

Question 8 of 9

A nurse would like to be involved in promoting change in health care policies. Which of the following actions would be most appropriate for the nurse to accomplish this goal?

A. Be an active member of a national nursing organization. B. Vote for political leaders in favor of health care reform. C. Enroll in a health policy class. D. Learn about community resources.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Being an active member of a national nursing organization provides a platform for advocating for health policy changes.

Question 9 of 9

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?

A. Age-developmental B. Functional C. Individual-environmental D. Pattern

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Pattern recognition helps identify sequences of behavior, allowing the nurse to analyze health data over time.

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