Health Promotion & Disease
Prevention NCLEX COMPLETE
REVISION QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
(VERIFIED ANSWERS) ALREADY
GRADED A+
Frequency of Major Examinations/Screenings - Answer: 1. Routine physical exam: varies, usually every 3-
5 years from ages 20-40; more frequently after 40
2. Dental: every 6 months
3. Blood pressure: at least every 2 years; annually if previously elevated
4. BMI: as each routine physical exam
5. Blood cholesterol: starting at age 20, a minimum of every 5 years
6. Blood Glucose: starting at age 45, every 3 years
7. Colo-rectal Screening: Starting at age 50, fecal occult blood testing every year, sigmoidoscopy every 5
years, colonoscopy every 10 years
Prevention Examples: Primary - Answer: Immunization programs; child car seat education;
nutrition/fitness activities; health education in schools
Prevention Examples: Secondary - Answer: Communicable disease screening, case finding; early
detection, treatment of diabetes mellitus; exercise programs for older adults who are frail
Prevention Examples: Tertiary - Answer: Prevention of pressure ulcers after spinal cord injury;
promoting independence after traumatic brain injury
A nurse is caring for a 19 year old client who is sexually active and has come to the college health clinic
for the first time for a checkup. Which of the following interventions should the nurse perform first to
determine the client's need for health promotion and disease prevention?
A. Measure the client's vital signs
Prevention NCLEX COMPLETE
REVISION QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
(VERIFIED ANSWERS) ALREADY
GRADED A+
Frequency of Major Examinations/Screenings - Answer: 1. Routine physical exam: varies, usually every 3-
5 years from ages 20-40; more frequently after 40
2. Dental: every 6 months
3. Blood pressure: at least every 2 years; annually if previously elevated
4. BMI: as each routine physical exam
5. Blood cholesterol: starting at age 20, a minimum of every 5 years
6. Blood Glucose: starting at age 45, every 3 years
7. Colo-rectal Screening: Starting at age 50, fecal occult blood testing every year, sigmoidoscopy every 5
years, colonoscopy every 10 years
Prevention Examples: Primary - Answer: Immunization programs; child car seat education;
nutrition/fitness activities; health education in schools
Prevention Examples: Secondary - Answer: Communicable disease screening, case finding; early
detection, treatment of diabetes mellitus; exercise programs for older adults who are frail
Prevention Examples: Tertiary - Answer: Prevention of pressure ulcers after spinal cord injury;
promoting independence after traumatic brain injury
A nurse is caring for a 19 year old client who is sexually active and has come to the college health clinic
for the first time for a checkup. Which of the following interventions should the nurse perform first to
determine the client's need for health promotion and disease prevention?
A. Measure the client's vital signs
