Chapter 29: Health Promotion for the Infant, Child, and Adolescent

Chapter 29: Health Promotion for the Infant, Child, and Adolescent

Complete Chapter Questions With Answers

Sample Questions Are Posted Below

MULTIPLE CHOICE

1. The nurse stresses that regular physical activity has been identified as a leading health indicator. Regular physical activity has which positive effect on children?

ANS:  C

In children, regular physical activity increases bone and muscle strength.

DIF:    Cognitive Level: Application           REF:   Page 927        OBJ:   2

TOP:   Physical activity                              KEY:  Nursing Process Step: Implementation

MSC:  NCLEX: Health Promotion and Maintenance

2. What is the single most preventable cause of death and disease in the United States today?

ANS:  C

Cigarette smoking continues to be the single most preventable cause of death.

DIF:    Cognitive Level: Knowledge            REF:   Page 929        OBJ:   1

TOP:   Tobacco use   KEY:  Nursing Process Step: Assessment

MSC:  NCLEX: Health Promotion and Maintenance

3. Smoking contributes to an increased risk of heart and lung disease in children by which methods?

ANS:  C

Environmental smoke may result in an increased risk of heart and lung disease, particularly asthma and bronchitis in children.

DIF:    Cognitive Level: Comprehension     REF:   Page 929        OBJ:   1

TOP:   Tobacco use   KEY:  Nursing Process Step: Assessment

MSC:  NCLEX: Health Promotion and Maintenance

4. Which factor is mostly associated with problems such as domestic violence, sexually transmitted infections (STIs), school failure, and motor vehicle accidents (MVAs)?

ANS:  C

Substance abuse is associated with many social problems such as domestic violence, STIs, school failure, and MVAs.

DIF:    Cognitive Level: Knowledge            REF:   Page 929        OBJ:   1

TOP:   Substance abuse                              KEY:  Nursing Process Step: N/A

MSC:  NCLEX: Health Promotion and Maintenance