REVISION QUESTIONS AND

Health Promotion & Disease Prevention NCLEX COMPLETE

REVISION QUESTIONS AND

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Frequency of Major Examinations/Screenings - Answer: 1. Routine physical exam: varies, usually every 3-

• years from ages 20-40; more frequently after 40

2. Dental: every 6 months

3. Blood pressure: at least every 2 years; annually if previously elevated

4. BMI: as each routine physical exam

5. Blood cholesterol: starting at age 20, a minimum of every 5 years

6. Blood Glucose: starting at age 45, every 3 years

• Colo-rectal Screening: Starting at age 50, fecal occult blood testing every year, sigmoidoscopy every 5

years, colonoscopy every 10 years

Prevention Examples: Primary - Answer: Immunization programs; child car seat education; nutrition/fitness activities; health education in schools

Prevention Examples: Secondary - Answer: Communicable disease screening, case finding; early detection, treatment of diabetes mellitus; exercise programs for older adults who are frail

Prevention Examples: Tertiary - Answer: Prevention of pressure ulcers after spinal cord injury; promoting independence after traumatic brain injury

A nurse is caring for a 19 year old client who is sexually active and has come to the college health clinic for the first time for a checkup. Which of the following interventions should the nurse perform first to determine the client's need for health promotion and disease prevention?

• Measure the client's vital signs
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