Exam 3: Wellness and Health Promotion

During a routine pediatric health maintenance appointment, the parents of a newborn report being concerned their baby is sleeping too much. The nursing assessment reveals the newborn sleeps 16 hours each day. Which response by the nurse is the most appropriate?

The nurse is discharging a client who was hospitalized for a cerebral vascular accident (CVA). The client will be cared for at home by family members. Which statement made by the family indicates understanding of the client's primary prevention needs after discharge?

The school nurse is working with several school-aged children in health class. Which child is meeting age-appropriate recommendations for physical activity developed by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC)?

The client who reports having difficulty sleeping at night asks the nurse for suggestions to enhance getting a good night's sleep. Which recommendations may be beneficial to this client?

A nurse teaching a smoking cessation class includes the following statements in the presentation: "Everyone here tonight has the ability to control the urge to smoke. You are all rational people who understand that smoking is the cause of many significant health problems, and that it is a voluntary event that you are going to learn to do without. Regardless of your motivation, you will get help here to understand your triggers to smoke, and how to control them." Which theory or model is the nurse using to promote smoking cessation?

The nurse is working with an older adult client who has osteoarthritis that affects the mobility of both hips. In developing a plan of care, the nurse must consider the recommended levels of physical activity according to the Center for Disease Control (CDC). Which goal is the most appropriate for this client?

The Health Promotion Model is being used by a nurse to analyze the potential impact of the importance of regular exercise. According to the model, which participant is most likely to initiate and consistently participate in a successful program of exercise after attending the session?

The nurse is planning a presentation to a group of middle-school students regarding health promotion and wellness. Which concepts will the nurse plan to include in the presentation?

The nurse is performing a health assessment. Which of the questions will provide the greatest assistance in the determination of discharge planning needs?