Nursing Across the Lifespan Exam Review
Course Introduction
Nursing Across the Lifespan explores the principles and practices of nursing care for individuals at various stages of human development, from infancy through old age. The course emphasizes holistic, culturally sensitive care tailored to the physiological, psychological, and social needs of patients as they progress through each life stage. Students gain knowledge of developmental milestones, common health concerns, and evidence-based interventions, as well as strategies for promoting wellness and managing chronic and acute health conditions. Through theoretical instruction and practical application, the course prepares nursing students to deliver compassionate, competent care to diverse populations throughout the lifespan.
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Health Promotion Throughout the Life Span 8th Edition by Edelman
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Chapter 1: Health Defined: Objectives for Promotion and Prevention
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Q1) Which of the following represents a method of tertiary prevention?
A) Drunk driving campaign
B) Road blocks for drunk driving
C) Emergency surgery for head trauma after a motor vehicle accident
D) Physical and occupational therapy after a motor vehicle accident with head trauma
Answer: D
Q2) Which interventions address both the National Institute of Nursing Research themes and the overall goals of the Healthy People 2020 leading health indicators? (select all that apply)
A) Establishing a new park with a well-lit track
B) Establishing a smoking cessation campaign
C) Providing reduced-cost transportation passes to senior citizens
D) Providing free condoms at all federally funded health clinics
Answer: A, B, D
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Chapter 2: Emerging Populations and Health
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Q1) A nurse would like to improve his cultural competence. Which of the following is the best strategy to use?
A) Explore complementary and alternative medicine practices used by other cultures.
B) Discuss cultural differences with coworkers.
C) Provide care to diverse populations.
D) Participate in continuing education programs about cultural diversity.
Answer: D
Q2) Which of the following ethnic groups has a disproportionately high death rate from unintentional injuries and suicide?
A) American Indian/Alaska Native Americans
B) Asian Americans
C) Latino/Hispanic Americans
D) Black/African Americans
Answer: A
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Chapter 3: Health Policy and the Delivery System
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Q1) A pregnant woman with two toddlers living at less than 135% of the federal poverty level would be eligible for:
A) Medicare Part A
B) Medicare Part B
C) Medicaid
D) State Children's Health Insurance Program (SCHIP)
Answer: C
Q2) The country with the highest life expectancy for women in 2011 was:
A) France
B) Germany
C) Sweden
D) the United States
Answer: A
Q3) The country with the lowest infant mortality rate in 2011 was:
A) Canada
B) Mexico
C) Sweden
D) the United States
Answer: C
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Chapter 4: The Therapeutic Relationship
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Q1) Which of the following statements about values is true?
A) It is impossible for someone to understand his or her values.
B) Values evolve over time; they are not static.
C) Values assimilated in childhood are those held for a lifetime.
D) Values clarification tells a person how to act.
Q2) An individual reveals to the nurse that he is having an affair with his wife's best friend. Which of the following statements will enhance effective therapeutic communication between him and the nurse?
A) "You know that what you are doing is wrong."
B) "Why would you want do something like that?"
C) "How could you do that to your wife and children?"
D) "This affair seems to be troubling you."
Q3) A nurse is counseling someone who has recently been diagnosed with diabetes. The nurse says, "Tell me more about how this diagnosis has affected your daily activities." Which of the following best describes the type of communication the nurse is using?
A) Verbal communication
B) Nonverbal communication
C) Metacommunication
D) Functional communication
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Chapter 5: Ethical Issues Related to Health Promotion
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Q1) Which of the following statements is true with regard to health promotion?
A) Health promotion efforts are not concerned with addressing environmental obstacles to health.
B) Advocates of health promotion are not involved in political campaigns against harmful products.
C) The business of eliminating health disparities is a unique function of Healthy People 2010 goals.
D) Health promotion involves collaboration of many professional groups.
Q2) A client is scheduled to have open-heart surgery. His physical condition is such that he is at high risk to experience complications during the procedure, but he has not been advised of this possibility. Which of the following ethical concepts has been ignored in rendering care for this client?
A) Beneficence
B) Autonomy
C) Justice
D) Informed consent
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Chapter 6: Health Promotion and the Individual
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Q1) Who authored the framework which provides the foundation for nursing assessment and diagnosis using the functional health patterns?
A) Erikson
B) Gordon
C) Newman
D) Nightingale
Q2) Which cultural group defines illness as a price that is being paid for the past or the future?
A) African
B) Native American
C) Arabian
D) Asian
Q3) A nurse assesses the cognitive-perceptual pattern of a Type 1 diabetic client. Which finding has implications for the individual's nursing plan of care?
A) Decreased sense of hearing
B) Decreased sense of smell
C) Decreased sense of taste
D) Decreased visual acuity
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Chapter 7: Health Promotion and the Family
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Q1) Which of the following best describes the nurse's role in health promotion and disease prevention?
A) Educating about home safety measures
B) Identifying areas for family improvement
C) Implementing the nursing process using a systems perspective
D) Acting as a role model for the family
Q2) The nurse is caring for a family who has 2-year-old twins. Which of the following health promotion advice would be included in the nurse's plan of care for this couple?
A) Wear bicycle helmets for safety.
B) Use caution around the family swimming pool.
C) Cross the street at using the crosswalks.
D) Advocate for the day care to provide adequate socialization.
Q3) A nurse is conducting a health promotion assessment for a family with a 9-month-old. Which of the following should be of most concern to the nurse?
A) The age of the house in which the family lives
B) Genetic diseases in the family
C) Driving practices in the family
D) Toilet training for the child
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Chapter 8: Health Promotion and the Community
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Q1) After assessing the community, the nurse concludes that the community is having difficulty meeting its nutritional-metabolic pattern. Which of the following findings would the nurse most likely have discovered during the assessment?
A) Decreased availability of grocery stores
B) Poor nutritional habits
C) Lack of subsidized food programs
D) Inadequate knowledge about proper nutrition
Q2) A nurse who is new to the area wants to get a "feel for the community she will be working with." Which of the following would be the best way for the nurse to start learning about the community?
A) Driving around the neighborhood
B) Going door to door asking people about the community
C) Searching online to obtain population statistics
D) Talking to the police captain at the local police department
Q3) Which of the following best describes the primary goal of community nurses?
A) Create charts/graphs of data collected.
B) Create plans for community health promotion programs.
C) Create evaluation tools for health promotion programs.
D) Create a culture of health promotion/health protection with the community.
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Chapter 9: Screening
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Q1) Which of the following is an example of screening? (select all that apply)
A) Asking if someone performs self-breast exam
B) Performing a self-breast exam
C) Obtaining a mammogram
D) Undergoing a needle biopsy
Q2) A nurse is educating a group of community members about how hypertension screening is effective in reducing the rate of cardiovascular disease, thus reducing the expenses that are spent on management of this disease. Which of the following ratios is being described?
A) Cost-disease analysis
B) Cost-efficiency analysis
C) Cost-benefit ratio analysis
D) Cost-effectiveness analysis
Q3) A nurse is planning to offer a depression screening at a local community center. Which of the following should be considered prior to implementation of the program?
A) Limited referral sources in the community
B) Limited support groups in the community
C) Insufficient evidence that depression screening tools are cost effective
D) Insufficient evidence mental health screening is appropriate
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Chapter 10: Health Education
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Q1) A nurse is counseling a teenager who smokes one pack of cigarettes a day. The teenager states he likes to smoke with his friends and does not recognize the connection between his smoking and his asthma. When planning an intervention for this person, the nurse must first recognize that the teenager is in the:
A) precontemplation stage of change.
B) preparation stage of change.
C) action stage of change.
D) maintenance stage of change.
Q2) Which of the following emphasizes that an individual's belief in being personally capable of performing the behavior is required to influence one's own health?
A) Social cognitive theory
B) Self-efficacy theory
C) Health belief model
D) Transtheoretical model
Q3) The primary objective of social marketing is to:
A) plan behavior.
B) analyze behavior.
C) limit behavior.
D) change behavior.
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Chapter 11: Nutrition Counseling for Health Promotion
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Q1) A community health nurse is preparing an educational brochure about improving the nutritional behaviors of Americans. Which of the following topics would most likely be included in the brochure? (select all that apply)
A) Increasing daily intake of milk and dairy products
B) Decreasing daily sodium intake
C) Increasing daily intake of fruits and vegetables
D) Decreasing daily intake of sugar-sweetened drinks
Q2) A nurse is investigating an outbreak of a food-borne illness occurring at a local school. Which of the following would contribute to a chemical contamination resulting in food-borne illness?
A) Unintended allergen added to food
B) Bacteria on the countertops
C) Pesticide on the fresh fruit
D) Metal shavings in the food from a dull can opener
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Chapter 12: Exercise
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Q1) A nurse is reviewing an exercise prescription for a person. Which of the following aspects should be included? (select all that apply)
A) Frequency of exercise
B) Intensity level of exercise
C) Time and duration of exercise
D) Type of exercise
E) None of above
Q2) A nurse is discussing resistance training with a 24-year-old woman. The woman is resistant to weight lifting because she does not want to get too muscular. She prefers a program that is strictly aerobic. Which of the following would be the most appropriate response from the nurse?
A) "Ok, just make sure you perform one hour of aerobics every day."
B) "Lifting weights is a necessary part of exercise."
C) "Weight lifting has many purposes and benefits; can we talk about them?"
D) "Looking muscular at your age is attractive."
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Chapter 13: Stress Management
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Q1) A nurse is collecting health assessment data about a person's coping mechanisms in relation to stressors. Who would provide the best source of this information?
A) Person's primary care physician
B) Person's spouse/significant other
C) The person
D) Expert objective analysis skills of the nurse
Q2) Which of the following statements concerning spirituality is correct?
A) Spirituality is a search for the meaning of existence.
B) To fully experience spirituality, one needs a religious affiliation.
C) Stress always strengthens the quest for spirituality.
D) Spirituality always prevents depression, which is common following a stressful event.
Q3) A nurse is assisting a client in values clarification. Which of the following actions should the nurse assist the client to complete first?
A) Develop a religious affiliation to assist with the process.
B) Identify what is meaningful in one's life.
C) Act in a way that is consistent with one's beliefs.
D) Use beliefs held by others as a guideline for life.
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Chapter 14: Complementary and Alternative Strategies
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Q1) A nurse is describing how energy flow can affect health and well-being. Which of the following examples would the nurse discuss when sharing how energy flow can become chaotic?
A) Believing that one has been abandoned by God
B) Reestablishing contact with a friend who has recently moved back into the area
C) Recovering from an acute illness
D) Walking one mile a day
Q2) Which of the following describes a nurse who is "being with" the client?
A) Answers a call bell
B) Completes a dressing change
C) Silently prays with a client when requested to do so
D) Teaches a client about his or her medication regime
Q3) Which of the following statements best defines the concept of holistic nursing care?
A) Holistic nursing care is a family-centered approach to care.
B) Holistic nursing care relies primarily on alternative medicine.
C) Holistic nursing care takes into consideration all aspects of a person's life.
D) Holistic nursing care focuses on wellness rather than illness.
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Chapter 15: Overview of Growth and Development Framework
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Q1) Which of the following statements is correct related to the concept of growth
A) Growth occurs mainly during early childhood.
B) Older adults do not experience growth-related changes..
C) Growth refers only to the increase in the size of specific organs and systems.
D) Growth occurs throughout the life cycle.
Q2) According to Piaget's theory of cognitive development, which of the following statements is correct?
A) Cognitive function continues to become refined throughout life.
B) A child's greatest task is to make sense of the world around him or her.
C) Culture plays a major role in cognitive development.
D) Learning precedes development.
Q3) A nurse is caring for a person with the nursing diagnosis of chronic sorrow related to missed opportunities. Which of the following nursing interventions would be appropriate for this person?
A) Sharing a personal story with the person to demonstrate empathy
B) Assuring the person that he or she will be able to cope with the illness
C) Encouraging the person to discuss his or her fears
D) Contacting a support group representative for the person
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Chapter 16: The Prenatal Period
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Q1) At 1 minute of age, an infant has a heart rate of 95, a strong cry, some flexion of extremities, a cry reflex, and is completely pink. Which of the following is a correct assessment of the infant's Apgar score?
A) 4
B) 6
C) 8
D) 10
Q2) A pregnant woman who is at the end of 20 weeks of gestation is at a prenatal visit. Which of the following changes in weight from pre-pregnancy would require the nurse to take additional action?
A) 6 pound increase
B) 11 pound increase
C) 14 pound increase
D) 20 pound increase
Q3) During which week would pregnancy begin to pose health concerns for the fetus?
A) 36 weeks
B) 38 weeks
C) 40 weeks
D) 42 weeks
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Chapter 17: Infant
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Q1) A nurse would like to be involved in promoting change in health care policies. Which of the following actions would be most appropriate for the nurse to accomplish this goal?
A) Be an active member of a national nursing organization.
B) Vote for political leaders in favor of health care reform.
C) Enroll in a health policy class.
D) Learn about community resources.
Q2) The nurse performs a home visit for a new mother and infant. The nurse observes that the infant lacks a regular feeding schedule, has diapers that are not changed promptly, and cries for long periods of time before being consoled. Which of the following problems is the infant most at risk for encountering in the future?
A) Developing enuresis as a toddler
B) Having difficulty forming relationships
C) Becoming a picky eater
D) Taking longer to toilet train
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Chapter 18: Toddler
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Q1) Which is a common temperament pattern described by Chess and Thomas?
A) The fussy child
B) The happy child
C) The unhappy child
D) The slow-to-warm-up child
Q2) A toddler has been diagnosed with amblyopia. Which of the following treatment measures would most likely be prescribed for the child?
A) Using corrective lenses
B) Patching of the eye
C) Applying artificial tears to the eye
D) Allowing the passage of time
Q3) Which scenario places a toddler at risk for injury? (select all that apply)
A) Toddler playing with his preschool sibling's toy
B) Mop and a bucket of clean water in the kitchen
C) Cup of hot coffee on the kitchen counter
D) Twenty-five pound toddler sitting in a forward-facing car seat in the back seat of a car
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Chapter 19: Preschool Child
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Q1) A mother thinks her 2-year-old child drank Drano. What should the nurse tell the mother to do next?
A) Call the pediatrician on call.
B) Give ipecac syrup.
C) Call the Poison Control Center.
D) Wait to see if the child will vomit.
Q2) 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
Q3) A 5-year-old is prescribed a medication that is renally excreted. Which of the following considerations should be made when the nurse examines the dosage of the medication?
A) The dosage should be lower than the recommended dose.
B) The dosage should be at the recommended dose.
C) The dosage should be higher than the recommended dose.
D) The medication should not be administered.
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Chapter 20: School-Age Child
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Q1) During a parent-nurse conference, the parent tells the nurse that her child sleeps approximately 7 hours per night. Which of the following potential health problems would be of concern to the nurse?
A) Hypertension
B) Hyperactivity
C) Obesity
D) Type 2 diabetes
Q2) Which of the following statements concerning hearing in school-age children is correct?
A) The rate of otitis media infections met Healthy People 2010 targets.
B) Hearing and visual problems occur with the same frequency.
C) All 50 states require routine hearing evaluations.
D) The use of tympanograms has improved the accuracy of hearing screenings.
Q3) Which of the following is responsible for ensuring that children are up-to-date on their immunizations? (select all that apply)
A) School nurse
B) Parent or caregiver
C) Teacher
D) School principal
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Chapter 21: Adolescent
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Q1) A mother is concerned because her daughter has been taking a nap every day after school. Which of the following statements would be the best response by the nurse?
A) "Don't worry; all teenagers do that."
B) "Tell me about your daughter's schedule."
C) "Let's bring her in for some blood work."
D) "Have you addressed the topic of drugs with you daughter?'
Q2) A teenager is expecting her menstrual period on May 14. On which of the following dates would the nurse recommend that she perform a self-breast exam?
A) May 11
B) May 14
C) May 17
D) May 23
Q3) A 14-year-old female is in for a physical exam. Which finding requires further investigation?
A) A height spurt since her last visit
B) Facial acne
C) The lack of breast buds
D) Noticeable sweating and body odor with activity
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Chapter 22: Young Adult
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Q1) Which of the following interventions are appropriate relative to the nursing diagnosis: Health-Seeking Behaviors Related to Preconceptual Assessment and Preparation for Childbearing?
A) Encouraging the consumption of a moderate-fat diet to prepare for pregnancy
B) Referral to genetic counseling based on family history
C) Counseling to avoid "hard" liquor
D) Substituting a nutritional supplement for a meal so as to assure adequate vitamin intake
Q2) A nurse is conducting a community health education program for Hispanic women ages 18 to 35. Which of the following items should the nurse recommend that they increase in their diet on a daily basis? (select all that apply)
A) Calcium
B) Folic acid
C) Iron
D) Sodium
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Chapter 23: Middle-Age Adult
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Q1) A 52-year-old woman going through menopause tells the nurse working in the women's health center that she is interested in slowing down the aging process and asks if she should take estrogen. Which of the following statements would be the best response by the nurse?
A) "The latest research has shown that estrogen is safe to take and will help keep you healthy. I'll tell the nurse practitioner that you are interested in estrogen therapy."
B) "Estrogen is safe to take for about 10 years. I'll get you some information on estrogen therapy that you can take home and read."
C) "The safety of long-term estrogen therapy is inconclusive. It is primarily used short-term to relieve hot flashes."
D) "You can get the same effects from natural products in a health food store, and each product is backed up by research showing that it is effective."
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Chapter 24: Older Adult
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Q1) Which of the following statements made by a client best identifies someone who would benefit from health promotion interventions?
A) "I have a new grandchild and want to be part of her life."
B) "My mother lived until she was 90, so a long life is in my genes."
C) "Some chronic illness is just a part of aging."
D) "I hope I'll live a lot longer, but one never knows."
Q2) An 80-year-old person is admitted to the hospital. During the health assessment process, which of the following conditions should the person be screened for by the nurse? (select all that apply)
A) Polypharmacy
B) Kidney failure
C) Illegal drug use
D) Alcoholism
E) None of above
Q3) Which of the following individuals would be at greatest risk of injury?
A) 80-year-old who does not have air conditioning or a fan
B) 70-year-old who has new dentures
C) 68-year-old who has difficulty tasting salt in food
D) 84-year-old who needs hearing aids
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Chapter 25: Health Promotion in the Twenty-First Century
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Q1) A nurse is working in the emergency department (ED). Which of the following situations would cause the nurse to suspect bioterrorism?
A) When two people out of twenty who ate at a restaurant come to the ED with nausea and vomiting
B) When a worker in a lab comes to the ED complaining of a severe headache
C) When thirteen people, aged 24 to 33, come to the ED with ascending flaccid muscle paralysis
D) When five people come to the ED with an upper respiratory infection
Q2) A nurse using the four-step public health approach to respond to violence. Which of the following actions would occur as the nurse identifies risk and protective factors?
A) Planning a community-based educational program to respond to violence
B) Reviewing police reports and population-based surveys
C) Interviewing local community members about their experiences with violence
D) Examining characteristics in the community where violence has not occurred
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