ATI: Nurses touch: Wellness and self
care practice assessment
A nurse is caring for a school-age female whose mother asks for additional information
about the human papillomavirus (HPV) immunization. Which of the following is an
appropriate statement by the nurse?
"It is recommended to wait to begin this immunization series until after menarche."
"Completion of this series of three immunizations will prevent most ovarian cancers."
"The immunization series is recommended at 11-12 years of age before becoming
sexually active." - ANSWERThe immunization series is recommended at 11-12 years of
age before sexually active.
A nurse is preparing a health promotion program for a group of adolescents. Which of
the following topics is appropriate to include?
The purpose of required immunizations
The need for daily physical activity
Treatments for sexually transmitted infections - ANSWERThe need for daily physical
activity
A nurse is instructing a group of clients to relieve anxiety by controlling the body with the
mind using specific phrases. Which of the following techniques is the nurse practicing?
Image visualization
Autogenic training
Guided imagery - ANSWERAutogenic training
A nurse in a provider's office is talking with an older adult client who is beginning to lose
bone density about exercise she can do to help prevent further bone-density loss.
Which of the following activities should the nurse recommend?
Stair climbing
Bicycle riding
Swimming - ANSWERStair climbing
A nurse is caring for a client who abuses alcohol. which of the following systems should
the nurse assess first?
Neurological
Gastrointestinal
Psychological - ANSWERNeurological
Several staff nurses are having a conflict about the unit's "taking turns" float policy. The
nurse manager convenes a meeting and tells the nurses to respect each other's
opinions during the meeting. Which of the following strategies is the nurse manager
using during the conflict negotiation process?
Presenting the ground rules
Beginning with a presentation of facts
Focusing on solutions - ANSWERPresenting the ground rules
, ATI: Nurses touch: Wellness and self
care practice assessment
A nurse is discussing health screenings with a group of adults between the ages of 65
and 70. Which of the following recommendations should the nurse include?
Blood lead screening every year
Total cholesterol measurement every 3-5 years
Digital rectal examination every 5 years - ANSWERTotal cholesterol measurement
every 3-5 years
A nurse is counseling a client who is female, 5 feet 5 inches tall, and has an active
lifestyle. How many calories should this client consume in a day? (round to the nearest
whole number) - ANSWER1875
start with 100 for 5 feet and then add 5 for each inch totaling 25. So 100+25= 125
then multiply that number by the activity factor 15 (for active) 125 x 15 = 1875
A nurse is cautioning an adult client who plays competitive sports about the risks of
using epoetin alfa (Epogen) to increase the body's oxygenation ability, particularly at
high altitudes. Which of the following is an adverse outcome of using this type of
endurance enhancer?
Cerebrovascular accident
Hypotension
Psychotic episodes - ANSWERCerebrovascular accident
A nurse is developing a program on healthy nutrition. Which of the following should the
nurse include as factors that contribute to dietary habits?
Advertising
Personality
Socioeconomic status
Anthropometry
Health status - ANSWERAdvertising
Personality
Socioeconomic status
Health status
A nurse is talking with a client who has a strong family history of cardiovascular disease.
Which of the following lifestyle measures should the nurse recommend to help reduce
the risk of cardiovascular disease?
Decrease intake of insoluble fiber.
Increase intake of omega-3 fatty acids.
Maintain a consistent intake of vitamin K. - ANSWERIncrease intake of omega 3 fatty
acids
A nurse in a provider's office is talking with a client who reports daytime sleepiness.
Which of the following factors should alert the nurse to possible interference with the
client's biological rhythms?
care practice assessment
A nurse is caring for a school-age female whose mother asks for additional information
about the human papillomavirus (HPV) immunization. Which of the following is an
appropriate statement by the nurse?
"It is recommended to wait to begin this immunization series until after menarche."
"Completion of this series of three immunizations will prevent most ovarian cancers."
"The immunization series is recommended at 11-12 years of age before becoming
sexually active." - ANSWERThe immunization series is recommended at 11-12 years of
age before sexually active.
A nurse is preparing a health promotion program for a group of adolescents. Which of
the following topics is appropriate to include?
The purpose of required immunizations
The need for daily physical activity
Treatments for sexually transmitted infections - ANSWERThe need for daily physical
activity
A nurse is instructing a group of clients to relieve anxiety by controlling the body with the
mind using specific phrases. Which of the following techniques is the nurse practicing?
Image visualization
Autogenic training
Guided imagery - ANSWERAutogenic training
A nurse in a provider's office is talking with an older adult client who is beginning to lose
bone density about exercise she can do to help prevent further bone-density loss.
Which of the following activities should the nurse recommend?
Stair climbing
Bicycle riding
Swimming - ANSWERStair climbing
A nurse is caring for a client who abuses alcohol. which of the following systems should
the nurse assess first?
Neurological
Gastrointestinal
Psychological - ANSWERNeurological
Several staff nurses are having a conflict about the unit's "taking turns" float policy. The
nurse manager convenes a meeting and tells the nurses to respect each other's
opinions during the meeting. Which of the following strategies is the nurse manager
using during the conflict negotiation process?
Presenting the ground rules
Beginning with a presentation of facts
Focusing on solutions - ANSWERPresenting the ground rules
, ATI: Nurses touch: Wellness and self
care practice assessment
A nurse is discussing health screenings with a group of adults between the ages of 65
and 70. Which of the following recommendations should the nurse include?
Blood lead screening every year
Total cholesterol measurement every 3-5 years
Digital rectal examination every 5 years - ANSWERTotal cholesterol measurement
every 3-5 years
A nurse is counseling a client who is female, 5 feet 5 inches tall, and has an active
lifestyle. How many calories should this client consume in a day? (round to the nearest
whole number) - ANSWER1875
start with 100 for 5 feet and then add 5 for each inch totaling 25. So 100+25= 125
then multiply that number by the activity factor 15 (for active) 125 x 15 = 1875
A nurse is cautioning an adult client who plays competitive sports about the risks of
using epoetin alfa (Epogen) to increase the body's oxygenation ability, particularly at
high altitudes. Which of the following is an adverse outcome of using this type of
endurance enhancer?
Cerebrovascular accident
Hypotension
Psychotic episodes - ANSWERCerebrovascular accident
A nurse is developing a program on healthy nutrition. Which of the following should the
nurse include as factors that contribute to dietary habits?
Advertising
Personality
Socioeconomic status
Anthropometry
Health status - ANSWERAdvertising
Personality
Socioeconomic status
Health status
A nurse is talking with a client who has a strong family history of cardiovascular disease.
Which of the following lifestyle measures should the nurse recommend to help reduce
the risk of cardiovascular disease?
Decrease intake of insoluble fiber.
Increase intake of omega-3 fatty acids.
Maintain a consistent intake of vitamin K. - ANSWERIncrease intake of omega 3 fatty
acids
A nurse in a provider's office is talking with a client who reports daytime sleepiness.
Which of the following factors should alert the nurse to possible interference with the
client's biological rhythms?
