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WorksheetsHealth Assessments and Recommendations
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 9mins
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?
Unintentional injuries
Drowning
Cancer
Suicide
Which of the following are risk factors for metabolic syndrome? (Select all that apply)
Hypertension
High fiber diet
Obesity
High HDL levels
Sedentary lifestyle
Which of the following are recommendations for improving sleep in young adults? (Select all that apply)
Use electronic devices before bed
Keep a consistent sleep schedule
Avoid alcohol before bedtime
Engage in moderate physical activity
Consume caffeine after 4pm
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)
Vitamin C
Folic acid
Calcium
Iron
Sodium
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?
Autonomy vs. Shame and Doubt
Trust vs. Mistrust
Generativity vs. Stagnation
Intimacy vs. Isolation
A BMI greater than what value may make a young adult a candidate for bariatric surgery (without comorbidities)?
35
40
29
45
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?
25
21
18
40
Which STDs are on the rise in young adults? (Select all that apply)
Gonorrhea
HPV
Chlamydia
Syphilis
Tetanus
A nurse is assessing a 29-year-old male during a routine health checkup. Which screening should the nurse recommend at this age?
Colonoscopy
Testicular self-examination
PSA testing
Bone density screening
A nurse is counseling a young adult female about contraception. Which method requires education about thromboembolic risk?
Copper IUD
Estrogen-containing oral contraceptives
Male Condom
Vaginal Condom
Which teaching would best help prevent melanoma in a 25-year-old client?
Use SPF 15 or greater daily
Wear sunglasses only in summer
Limit tanning bed use to once a week
Use SPF 30 or greater and avoid sunbathing
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?
Age 45 with stable weight
Clear liquid diet for 1 day
Unintentional weight loss over the past month
BMI of 18
A nurse notes that a patient has a serum albumin level of 2.8 g/dL. What does this indicate?
Normal protein status
Impaired visceral protein status
Adequate caloric intake
High immune function
Which patients are at highest nutritional risk? (Select all that apply)
A 55-year-old with a BMI of 23
A 78-year-old recovering from pneumonia
A child age 3 undergoing chemotherapy
A 22-year old athlete
A patient with alcohol use disorder and poor appetite
Which of the following best describes Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT)?
A general diet plan provided by a nurse for healthy patients
A nutritional strategy managed solely by the patient’s primary care provider
A type of therapy used in weight loss programs
A legal term for nutrition care provided by a registered dietitian under Medicare for conditions like diabetes and prerenal failure
