PRACTICE QUESTIONS WITH SOLUTIONS 2026
◉ With regard to the nutritional well-being, at what age should the
nurse instruct the parents that lifelong learning habits have been
fostered?
By 1 year of age
When the child enters kindergarten
At 6 months of age when solid food introduction takes place
By age 3. Answer: By age 3
Lifelong eating habits are typically in place by 3 years of age. It is
important for both the parents, nurse and health care provider to be
cognizant of this fact in order to prevent possible eating disorders
and/or food aversions.
◉ Bright Futures program provides initiatives that focus on health
promotion of child by focusing on
(Select all that apply.)
,encouraging use of community resources.
focus on after school activities as a source of engagement.
promotion of healthy eating habits.
limitations on introduction of health and sexuality teaching so as to
assure parental support.
providing a safe environment.
providing mental health services as needed.. Answer: encouraging
use of community resources.
promotion of healthy eating habits.
providing a safe environment.
providing mental health services as needed.
, Bright Futures focuses on promoting community resources,
nutritional/healthy eating habits, focusing on a safe environment to
avoid injury and providing mental health services as needed. After
school activities are not a part of the available services and health
and sexuality teaching is an offered service, not a restricted service.
◉ Which nursing intervention would be most effective in decreasing
mortality from unintentional injury?
Teaching children the dangers of contact sports
Encouraging potential parents to obtain genetic counseling
Educating parents-caretakers about the benefits of immunizations
Teaching parents-caretakers about proper use of vehicle restraint
seats. Answer: Teaching parents-caretakers about proper use of
vehicle restraint seats
The most common cause of death for the age group 1-19 years is
unintentional injuries such as motor vehicle accidents, drowning,
and firearms. Teaching the dangers of contact sports will not
decrease mortality from unintentional injuries such as motor vehicle