Nursing Elites

1. What are stressful occurrences referred to as?

• A. Health deficit
• B. Health threats
• C. Health need
• D. Foreseeable crisis

Correct answer: D

Rationale: Stressful occurrences are known as foreseeable crises. These are situations that can be anticipated or expected to bring about stress or challenges.

2. What is a common barrier to accessing health care services?

• A. Lack of transportation
• B. High cost of services
• C. Long wait times
• D. Complexity of the health care system

Correct answer: A

Rationale: Lack of transportation is a significant barrier that can hinder individuals from accessing health care services. Without reliable transportation, individuals may struggle to reach healthcare facilities, leading to unmet health needs and potential health complications.

3. The Food Fortification Act of 2000 provides for the mandatory fortification of staple foods, including:

• A. Flour with iron
• B. Cooking oil with vitamin A
• C. Refined sugar with iron
• D. Rice with vitamin A

Correct answer: A

Rationale: The Food Fortification Act of 2000 mandates the fortification of staple foods. In this case, flour is fortified with iron according to this act. Therefore, the correct choice is A: 'Flour with iron.'

4. The healthcare provider should consider the following when assessing the child for chest indrawing EXCEPT

• A. Chest indrawing should be present at all times
• B. The lower chest wall does not move in when the child breathes in
• C. The lower chest moves in when the child breathes in
• D. The child should be calm

Correct answer: A

Rationale: When assessing a child for chest indrawing, it is important to note that chest indrawing should NOT be present at all times, as this would suggest a significant respiratory distress. Chest indrawing is an abnormal inward movement of the lower chest wall during inhalation, indicating increased work of breathing. Therefore, the absence of chest indrawing during normal breathing is a normal finding. The healthcare provider should observe for the lower chest moving in with each breath, which is abnormal, while ensuring that the child is calm during the assessment.

5. What procedure is performed prior to a blood transfusion to detect incompatibilities?

• A. Grouping and crossmatching
• B. Complete blood count
• C. D-dimer test
• D. Blood clotting test

Correct answer: A

Rationale: Grouping and crossmatching is the procedure performed prior to a blood transfusion to determine the blood type and identify any potential incompatibilities between the donor and recipient. This process involves testing the recipient's blood for ABO and Rh antigens and crossmatching it with the donor's blood to ensure compatibility and prevent adverse reactions during the transfusion. Complete blood count, D-dimer test, and blood clotting test are other laboratory tests that serve different purposes and are not specifically done to detect incompatibilities prior to blood transfusion.

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