RNRS 117 Test 1 Questions & Answers 2024/2025
A public health nurse is working with a community group to arrange a series of seminars about environmental control.
Which response by the residents reveals a need for additional education?
"We should talk about ways to immunize kindergartners....
A public health nurse is working with a community group to arrange a series of seminars about
environmental control.
Which response by the residents reveals a need for additional education?
"We should talk about ways to immunize kindergartners."
"We should look at the food chain, from farmers to the grocery store."
"We should figure out how to reduce the use of cars for short trips."
"We must follow water conservation measures." - ANSWERS"We should talk about ways to immunize
kindergartners."
Which statement reflects a comparison of acute versus chronic illness?
Most acute illnesses require medical intervention, whereas chronic illnesses can often be managed with
only lifestyle changes.
Chronic illnesses generally have a slow onset and continue, whereas acute illnesses appear and subside
abruptly.
Chronic and acute illnesses can both generally be resolved, returning the patient to their normal level of
wellness.
Acute illnesses are almost always followed by development of chronic illness requiring lifelong
management. - ANSWERSChronic illnesses generally have a slow onset and continue, whereas acute
illnesses appear and subside abruptly.
Which statement describes the difference between NREM and REM sleep?
REM sleep is characterized by four distinct stages, while NREM sleep has only one stage.
During REM sleep, it is very difficult to awaken the sleeper, while an individual in NREM sleep is easily
awakened.
, During REM sleep, the body and brain are very active, while in NREM sleep, body and brain activity is
slower.
About 20% of sleep during the night is NREM sleep, while 80% is REM sleep. - ANSWERSDuring REM
sleep, the body and brain are very active, while in NREM sleep, body and brain activity is slower.
The nurse is completing a health history on a 2-year-old toddler.
Which question by the nurse should elicit the most relevant information concerning oral health for the
toddler?
"When did your toddler get their first tooth?"
"Do you believe that your child generally consumes a balanced diet?"
"Do you rinse your child's mouth with water after each meal?"
"Do you assist your toddler with brushing their teeth with a soft toothbrush after they eat?" -
ANSWERS"Do you assist your toddler with brushing their teeth with a soft toothbrush after they eat?"
Which action by the nurse is considered primary prevention?
Teaching removal of throw rugs and clutter to patients at risk for falling
Performing monthly wellness screenings for blood pressure and blood glucose levels
Providing free testing for sexually transmitted infections in a college-based clinic
Providing rehabilitation classes for a group of patients who have recently suffered a stroke -
ANSWERSTeaching removal of throw rugs and clutter to patients at risk for falling
The nurse is caring for a 15-month-old toddler at a well-child clinic. The toddler's caregiver tells the
nurse that the child still drinks a bottle of milk before bed.
Which statement by the nurse is appropriate regarding the child's oral health?
"It is best if your child doesn't drink a bottle at night."
"It is best if your child does not go to bed with the bottle."
"It is best if you give your child cow's milk instead of breast milk."
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