Question 1

A nurse is completing a health counseling session with a 25-year-old woman.Which of the following statements should be made by the nurse during this session?

Accepted Answer

A)  "A yearly Pap test is recommended for detection of ovarian cancer."
B)  "Research supports that breast self-exams reduce breast cancer mortality."
C)  "The incidence of cervical cancer is very low in your age group."
D)  "Daily physical activity and weight control is one way to stay healthy."E) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 2

The university health services nurse is preparing a disease prevention program for college students.Which of the following information should the nurse include in the program?

Accepted Answer

A)  Living in the dorm increases one's risk of developing meningococcal disease.
B)  The mortality rate from meningococcal disease is very low.
C)  There are no antiviral medications that can treat meningococcal outbreaks.
D)  A vaccine for meningococcal disease has not been developed.E) A) and B)
F) A) and D)

Question 3

The public health nurse is conducting a screening of young adults for metabolic syndrome.When asked about the syndrome, which of the following responses should be made by the nurse?

Accepted Answer

A)  "Anyone who has low blood sugar, high cholesterol, and high blood pressure has this syndrome and is at risk for cardiac disease."
B)  "This syndrome helps predict heart disease.Once it is diagnosed, the correct medication can be prescribed and heart disease avoided."
C)  "This syndrome is a warning sign that the person could develop heart disease.When someone has metabolic syndrome, dietary and activity level changes are recommended."
D)  "Anyone who has high cholesterol, high blood pressure, and high blood sugar has coronary artery disease.Once we make the diagnosis, we can begin to treat the disease."E) C) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 4

A nurse is planning a community health-education program for young adults.Which of the following considerations should be made by the nurse?

Accepted Answer

A)  The age span encompassing young adulthood is between 20 and 30 years of age.
B)  The number one cause of death for young adults is injury.
C)  The number of young adults in the United States is increasing.
D)  The maternal mortality rate is at its lowest point since 1980.E) A) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 5

Which of the following statements is correct concerning aerobic exercise for young adults?

Accepted Answer

A)  Exercise improves cardiovascular function by decreasing capillary diameter in the muscles and heart.
B)  Raising heart rate to 150 beats per minute is not recommended for persons over the age of 25.
C)  Young adults are encouraged to engage in activity that raises heart rate to 150 beats per minute.
D)  Aerobic exercise should not be paired with muscle-strengthening activities so as to avoid over-taxing the heart.E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 6

The nurse working in the college health center is planning a program about sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) .Which of the following information should the nurse include in the program?

Accepted Answer

A)  STDs are the second most common infection in persons aged 15 to 24.
B)  STDs can be transmitted by any intimate contact, not just sexual intercourse.
C)  Multiple STDs increases the risk of ovarian cancer.
D)  Untreated genital herpes virus is a risk factor for invasive cervical cancers.E) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 7

A nurse is counseling a 23-year-old woman about hormone-containing (estrogen or estrogen/progestin)  contraceptive methods: oral, transdermal, injectable, vaginal ring, and implant methods.Which of the following risks of using these methods should be stressed by the nurse?

Accepted Answer

A)  Toxic shock syndrome
B)  Heavy menses
C)  Thromboembolic disorders (blood clots) 
D)  Ectopic pregnancyE) None of the above
F) All of the above

Exam 22: Young Adult

A nurse is completing a health counseling session with a 25-year-old woman.Which of the following statements should be made by the nurse during this session?

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A nurse is counseling a 23-year-old woman about hormone-containing (estrogen or estrogen/progestin) contraceptive methods: oral, transdermal, injectable, vaginal ring, and implant methods.Which of the following risks of using these methods should be stressed by the nurse?

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Which of the following statements is correct concerning aerobic exercise for young adults?

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A nurse is planning a community health-education program for young adults.Which of the following considerations should be made by the nurse?

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The nurse working in the college health center is planning a program about sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) .Which of the following information should the nurse include in the program?

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The university health services nurse is preparing a disease prevention program for college students.Which of the following information should the nurse include in the program?

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The public health nurse is conducting a screening of young adults for metabolic syndrome.When asked about the syndrome, which of the following responses should be made by the nurse?

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A nurse is completing a health counseling session with a 25-year-old woman.Which of the following statements should be made by the nurse during this session?

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A nurse is counseling a 23-year-old woman about hormone-containing (estrogen or estrogen/progestin) contraceptive methods: oral, transdermal, injectable, vaginal ring, and implant methods.Which of the following risks of using these methods should be stressed by the nurse?

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Which of the following statements is correct concerning aerobic exercise for young adults?

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A nurse is planning a community health-education program for young adults.Which of the following considerations should be made by the nurse?

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The nurse working in the college health center is planning a program about sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) .Which of the following information should the nurse include in the program?

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The university health services nurse is preparing a disease prevention program for college students.Which of the following information should the nurse include in the program?

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The public health nurse is conducting a screening of young adults for metabolic syndrome.When asked about the syndrome, which of the following responses should be made by the nurse?

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