Health Promotion NCLEX practice questions

A client uses a peak flow meter at home. A "yellow zone" reading (50-80% personal best) indicates:

1. A.Asthma is well-controlled
2. B.Caution — use rescue inhaler and follow action plan
3. C.Emergency — go to ER immediately
4. D.No action needed

An adult client is overdue for tetanus vaccine. Which schedule is appropriate?

1. A.Tdap once (or Td if Tdap given as adult), then Td/Tdap booster every 10 years
2. B.Annual
3. C.Once in lifetime
4. D.Only if injured

A nurse is teaching a 50-year-old male about colorectal cancer screening. Which screening should be recommended?

1. A.No screening needed until age 65
2. B.Colonoscopy starting at age 45
3. C.Annual chest x-ray
4. D.Stool test only every 10 years

A nurse is teaching a pregnant client about nutrition. Which supplement is most important to prevent neural tube defects?

1. A.Vitamin C
2. B.Iron
3. C.Folic acid
4. D.Calcium

The nurse is teaching a client about the DASH diet for hypertension. Which foods should the nurse recommend? Select all that apply.

1. A.Fresh vegetables and fruits
2. B.Whole grains
3. C.Processed deli meats
4. D.Low-fat dairy
5. E.Canned soups

Which lifestyle interventions help manage type 2 diabetes? Select all that apply.

1. A.Regular aerobic exercise (150 min/week)
2. B.Weight loss of 5-10% if overweight
3. C.High-fiber, low-glycemic diet
4. D.Avoid carbohydrates entirely
5. E.Routine A1c monitoring