ATI: Nurses touch: Wellness and
self-care practice assessment (answered)
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."
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
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
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
A nurse is caring for a client who abuses alcohol. which of the following systems should the
nurse assess first?
Neurological
Gastrointestinal
Psychological
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
Presenting the ground rules
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
Total 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)
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
Cerebrovascular 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
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.
self-care practice assessment (answered)
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."
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
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
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
A nurse is caring for a client who abuses alcohol. which of the following systems should the
nurse assess first?
Neurological
Gastrointestinal
Psychological
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
Presenting the ground rules
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
Total 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)
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
Cerebrovascular 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
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.
