A person asks the nurse if it is safe to use dietary supplements. Which of the following would be the best reply from the nurse?- Skildor

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A person asks the nurse if it is safe to use dietary supplements. Which of the following would be the best reply from the nurse?

A. �It is important to be cautious when using any supplements.� B. �All dietary supplements must be approved by the FDA before they can be sold and are safe.� C. �No, dietary supplements have very limited regulations and should not be used.� D. �Be sure to read the product label before using the supplement to see what health claims have been made by the product.�

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Supplements should be used cautiously as they are not FDA-approved before sale and can interact with medications or cause other health risks.

Question 2 of 5

The school nurse is working on a campaign in the school to prevent adolescent pregnancies. Which of the following interventions should the nurse implement?

A. Talk to teenagers about sex, including abstinence, contraception, and sexually transmitted diseases. B. Tell the teenagers they should abstain from sex until they are old enough to cope with the potential consequences such as an unwanted pregnancy. C. Encourage parents of all teenage girls to make sure their daughters start oral contraceptives early. D. Offer all teenagers free condoms when they come in for physical exams.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Education on safe sex, contraception, and sexually transmitted diseases is essential in preventing adolescent pregnancies.

Question 3 of 5

A person asks the nurse if it is safe to use dietary supplements. Which of the following would be the best reply from the nurse?

A. �It is important to be cautious when using any supplements.� B. �All dietary supplements must be approved by the FDA before they can be sold and are safe.� C. �No, dietary supplements have very limited regulations and should not be used.� D. �Be sure to read the product label before using the supplement to see what health claims have been made by the product.�

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Supplements should be used cautiously as they are not FDA-approved before sale and can interact with medications or cause other health risks.

Question 4 of 5

A nurse is counseling a 40-year-old person who is going to start an exercise program. Which of the following heart rate ranges would the nurse encourage the person to maintain while exercising?

A. 70 to 140 beats/min B. 80 to 143 beats/min C. 90 to 153 beats/min D. 100 to 180 beats/min

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Exercise intensity should be 50% to 85% of maximum heart rate, which for a 40-year-old is 90 to 153 beats per minute.

Question 5 of 5

Which of the following concepts of ethics is described as the �duty to maximize the benefits of actions while minimizing harm�?

A. Advocacy B. Justice C. Beneficence D. Autonomy

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Beneficence involves actions that promote the well-being of others and minimize harm.

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