updated open book With All Correct Answers
The RN at an acute care facility is developing a stroke awareness initiative for staff. WOTF interventions
should the RN include as a part of tertiary prevention? AnswerA: initiate referrals for a physical therapy
evaluation for clients following a stroke.
R: this can decrease the amount of disability the client will have and promote such recovery of mobility.
Therefor the RN should include this as tertiary prevention measures.
A public health RN is reviewing protocol for management of H5N1 influenza during an outbreak. WOTF
intervention should the RN identify as a part of tertiary prevention measures? AnswerA: promote
hydration for clients experiencing H5N1 infection
R: this promotes recovery and prevent such worsening of the illness.
A home health RN is planning care for a client who has type 1 diabetes millitus. WOTF intervention
should the RN include to address primary prevention for thise client? AnswerA: instruct client to eat
fatty fish twice weekly to prevent cardiovascular disease.
R: n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids help maintain appropriate blood lipid levels.
The RN is planning for primary prevention program for the older adults at a local community center.
WOTF information should the RN include as a primary prevention strategy? AnswerA: increase dietary
intake of fiber
R: this prevents constipation and other GI problems. Therefor it's appropriate for the RN to include this a
primary prevention.
A faith community RN is meeting with a 60 year old client. WOTF statements by the RN is an example of
secondary prevention? AnswerA: tell me how you're feeling about your current life situation.
R: this allows the RN to assess the clients statements to detect manifestations of anxiety or depression
which can be associated with life's transitions during middle age.