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A 2-year-old child has hives. Of the following items ingested, which is most
likely to have caused the allergic reaction?
Apple juice
Oatmeal raisin cookies
Jelly sandwich
Banana
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, ANS: C
A female disorder in which only one X chromosome is present instead of two is
known as Turner syndrome.
The toddlers height at 2 years is approximately 50% of final adult height. Thus,
at 2 feet 8 inches, the childs approximate final adult height would be 5 feet 4
inches tall (2 feet 8 inches 2).
ANS: B
Oatmeal raisin cookies are most likely to have caused the allergic reaction.
Nuts are a food that is likely to cause allergic reactions, and oatmeal raisin
cookies often contain nut products.
ANS: C
The target rate of 94% related to household adequate food supplies was
surpassed with up to 98% of households found to be food secure. Children
continue to eat too many foods high in fat, obesity rates are increasing,
and consumption of fruit and vegetables is low.
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2 of 90
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Which of the following foods will a 5-year-old child need help
eating?
a. Pudding
b. Macaroni and cheese
c. Chicken
d. Jelly sandwich
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, ANS: C
The diet of school-age children is frequently deficient in calcium, iron, and
vitamin C, while it is high in fat and sodium.
ANS: C
Gastric emptying is decreased, kyphosis is not an expected part of aging, and
estrogen levels decrease in women and increase in men as male
testosterone levels decrease.
ANS: C
A female disorder in which only one X chromosome is present instead of two is
known as Turner syndrome.
ANS: C
The preschooler will need help with the chicken. In the later preschool
years, most children need help cutting meats.
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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?
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.
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ANS: C
The average age of menarche is between 11 and 15 years of age. School-age
children grow approximately 2 inches a year, gain between approximately 4.4 to
6.6 pounds a year, and lose four deciduous teeth a year between ages 6 and
13. A weight gain of 11 pounds in 1 year requires a follow-up because of the
rising rate of obesity in children.
ANS: C
The first sign of puberty in females is the appearance of breast buds, followed by
a growth spurt. The onset of menstruation occurs approximately 2 years after
the appearance of breast buds and near the end of the growth spurt. Thus,
based on the age of breast bud appearance, the girl should start menstruating
around age 14.
ANS: C
Metabolic syndrome is diagnosed when a person has high cholesterol,
high blood pressure, and high blood sugar. A person with this syndrome is
at risk for coronary artery disease. Lifestyle changes are tried before
medication is used.
ANS: B
The best way for a parent to teach a child good hygiene is to model the behavior
at home. Reinforcement of health-promotion activities helps to instill behaviors.
Additionally, preschoolers like to imitate adults.
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