NR 577 EXAM PREP LATEST Primary Care Management of Adolescents & Adults ANSWERED 2026/2027 (7pages)

1. What are the three main components of the HEADSSS assessment for adolescents? How can it help identify health risks and needs? - The three main components are Home, Education/Employment, Activities, Drugs, Sexuality, Suicide/Depression, and Safety. It can help identify health risks and needs by providing a comprehensive and nonjudgmental framework to explore various aspects of the adolescent's life and well-being. 2. What are some common causes of iron deficiency anemia in adults? How would you diagnose and treat it? - Some common causes are blood loss, poor dietary intake, malabsorption, pregnancy, and chronic diseases. You would diagnose it by checking the hemoglobin, hematocrit, ferritin, and transferrin saturation levels. You would treat it by addressing the underlying cause and prescribing oral or intravenous iron supplements 3. What are the criteria for diagnosing metabolic syndrome in adults? Why is it important to identify and manage it? - The criteria are having at least three of the following: abdominal obesity, elevated blood pressure, elevated fasting glucose, elevated triglycerides, and low HDL cholesterol. It is important to identify and manage it because it increases the risk of cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and other complications. 4. What are some common mental health issues in adolescents and adults? How would you screen for them and provide appropriate referrals? - Some common mental health issues are depression, anxiety, substance use disorders, eating disorders, and bipolar disorder. You would screen for them by using validated tools such as PHQ-9, GAD-7, AUDIT-C, SCOFF, and MDQ. You would provide appropriate referrals by consulting with mental health specialists and connecting the patient with local resources and support groups. 5. What are some preventive health services that are recommended for adolescents and adults? How would you educate and motivate them to adhere to them? - Some preventive health services are immunizations, cancer screening, sexual and reproductive health care, dental care, and lifestyle counseling. You would educate and motivate them by explaining the benefits and risks of each service, addressing their concerns and barriers, using motivational interviewing techniques, and providing reminders and follow-up. 6. What are some common chronic conditions that affect adolescents and adults? How would you manage them in primary care settings? - Some common chronic conditions are asthma, diabetes, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, and arthritis. You would manage them by following evidence-based guidelines, monitoring the disease progression and complications, adjusting the treatment plan as needed, providing patient education and self-management