The nurse is explaining the activity recommendations from the USDA's new MyPlate plan. What is the minimum amount of moderate weekly exercise needed to balance nutritional intake?
a. 15 minutes
b. 1 hour and 15 minutes
c. 2 hours and 30 minutes
d. 60 minutes
ANS: C
MyPlate recommends a minimum of 2 hours and 30 minutes of moderate aerobic physical activity a week to balance nutritional intake and 1 hour and 15 minutes of vigorous physical activity a week.
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a. Go ahead and do it b. Refuse to perform it, citing lack of knowledge c. Discuss it with the charge nurse, asking for direction d. Ask another nurse who has performed the procedure
The pediatric nurse would describe Hodgkin disease as a cancer of which system?
A) Central nervous system B) Gastrointestinal system C) Lymphatic system D) Circulatory system
The nurse recognizes that teaching about secondary prevention has been effective when the client states:
1. "If I stop smoking, I can decrease my risk of lung cancer." 2. "I need to have a Pap smear annually to detect any signs of cervical cancer." 3. "If I get a cancerous lesion removed early, I can prevent more areas of skin cancer." 4. "If I wear sunscreen, I can prevent skin cancer."
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A. Suggest aspirin to decrease fevers B. Recommend using only tympanic membrane sensors C. Encourage the use of alcohol rubs to reduce fevers D. Demonstrate the technique on yourself or a family member rather than on the client