Author Question: In the pediatric well-child clinic, the nurse explains the reason for an immunization series to the ... (Read 45 times)

joblessjake · **on:** Jun 28, 2018

In the pediatric well-child clinic, the nurse explains the reason for an immunization series to the child's mother. This action represents which item?

1. Health assessment
2. Health promotion
3. Health maintenance
4. Health screening

Question 2

Which assessment would not be included with a 17-year-old's screening during a routine health supervision visit?

1. STI evaluation
2. Autism screening
3. Hemoglobin test
4. Vision screening

dreamfighter72 · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 28, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 2
Rationale: The explanation to the mother by the nurse provides an understanding of the immunization series to the mother and enables the mother to make an intelligent choice. While administering immunizations is considered health maintenance, the activity described in the question is clearly health promotion. A health assessment would be completed to determine what immunizations are needed. Health maintenance is the actual administration of the immunization and health screening involves looking at the immunization record to determine which immunizations are needed.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 2
Rationale: Autism screening would not be appropriate at this age. If autism were present, it would have presented before this age. STI evaluation, hemoglobin test, and vision screening are all appropriate for a 17-year-old.