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Health Assessments and Recommendations

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 9mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

A nurse is performing an assessment on a 25-year-old man. What would the nurse identify as the leading cause of death for this age?

a)

Unintentional injuries

b)

Drowning

c)

Cancer

d)

Suicide

2.

Which of the following are risk factors for metabolic syndrome? (Select all that apply)

a)

Hypertension

b)

High fiber diet

c)

Obesity

d)

High HDL levels

e)

Sedentary lifestyle

3.

Which of the following are recommendations for improving sleep in young adults? (Select all that apply)

a)

Use electronic devices before bed

b)

Keep a consistent sleep schedule

c)

Avoid alcohol before bedtime

d)

Engage in moderate physical activity

e)

Consume caffeine after 4pm

4.

The nurse is educating a group of young adult clients on nutrition. Which of the following nutritional deficiencies should the nurse prioritize addressing for this age group? (Select all that apply)

a)

Vitamin C

b)

Folic acid

c)

Calcium

d)

Iron

e)

Sodium

5.

A nurse is planning a community wellness seminar for young adults. To support psychosocial development, which developmental task identified by Erikson should the nurse focus on for this age group?

a)

Autonomy vs. Shame and Doubt

b)

Trust vs. Mistrust

c)

Generativity vs. Stagnation

d)

Intimacy vs. Isolation

6.

A BMI greater than what value may make a young adult a candidate for bariatric surgery (without comorbidities)?

a)

35

b)

40

c)

29

d)

45

7.

During a routine physical, a nurse is providing health education to a young, male client. At what age should the nurse recommend beginning regular testicular self-examinations?

a)

25

b)

21

c)

18

d)

40

8.

Which STDs are on the rise in young adults? (Select all that apply)

a)

Gonorrhea

b)

HPV

c)

Chlamydia

d)

Syphilis

e)

Tetanus

9.

A nurse is assessing a 29-year-old male during a routine health checkup. Which screening should the nurse recommend at this age?

a)

Colonoscopy

b)

Testicular self-examination

c)

PSA testing

d)

Bone density screening

10.

A nurse is counseling a young adult female about contraception. Which method requires education about thromboembolic risk?

a)

Copper IUD

b)

Estrogen-containing oral contraceptives

c)

Male Condom

d)

Vaginal Condom

11.

Which teaching would best help prevent melanoma in a 25-year-old client?

a)

Use SPF 15 or greater daily

b)

Wear sunglasses only in summer

c)

Limit tanning bed use to once a week

d)

Use SPF 30 or greater and avoid sunbathing

12.

A nurse is reviewing a client’s nutrition screening on hospital admission. Which of the following findings should prompt a referral to a registered dietitian?

a)

Age 45 with stable weight

b)

Clear liquid diet for 1 day

c)

Unintentional weight loss over the past month

d)

BMI of 18

13.

A nurse notes that a patient has a serum albumin level of 2.8 g/dL. What does this indicate?

a)

Normal protein status

b)

Impaired visceral protein status

c)

Adequate caloric intake

d)

High immune function

14.

Which patients are at highest nutritional risk? (Select all that apply)

a)

A 55-year-old with a BMI of 23

b)

A 78-year-old recovering from pneumonia

c)

A child age 3 undergoing chemotherapy

d)

A 22-year old athlete

e)

A patient with alcohol use disorder and poor appetite

15.

Which of the following best describes Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT)?

a)

A general diet plan provided by a nurse for healthy patients

b)

A nutritional strategy managed solely by the patient’s primary care provider

c)

A type of therapy used in weight loss programs

d)

A legal term for nutrition care provided by a registered dietitian under Medicare for conditions like diabetes and prerenal failure