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Question 1 of 5

The school health nurse observes that a large percentage of Hispanic children in the elementary school are overweight. Which screening program should the nurse choose to target the highest priority health concern for this population?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Overweight Hispanic children are at high risk for type 2 diabetes, making diabetes screening a priority to detect and manage this condition early, given its increasing prevalence in this population.

Question 2 of 5

The school nurse administers methylphenidate to an adolescent with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). When evaluating the drug's effectiveness, which information is most important for the nurse to review?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Parents' reports on behavior provide critical insights into ADHD symptom management across settings, essential for evaluating methylphenidate's effectiveness.

Question 3 of 5

A community health nurse is planning strategies to prevent an increase in the incidence of osteoporosis in the community. Which activity should the nurse include?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Increasing physical education promotes weight-bearing exercises, essential for building bone density and preventing osteoporosis, especially in youth.

Question 4 of 5

To promote heart healthy eating during a school health fair, the nurse presents information about a 'Mediterranean-based' approach to eating. To assess learning, the nurse sponsors a contest and asks the children to create a rhyme that shows foods that should be limited. Which selection should the nurse choose as the winner of the contest?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: The Mediterranean diet limits red meats and sweets, making 'meats and sweets' the correct choice for foods to restrict for heart health.

Question 5 of 5

The city health department director asks the community health nurse to make a presentation describing the greatest health concern facing the city. How should the nurse begin to collect the data needed for this presentation?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Morbidity data from the Bureau of Vital Statistics provides comprehensive, objective information on disease prevalence, identifying major health concerns.

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