Question 1

A nurse is instructing a patient about the prevention of automobile accidents and reminds the 65-year-old patient that he may be prone to an accident because of:

Accepted Answer

A)  increasing speed of traffic. 
B)  his tendency to be distracted. 
C)  a slower reaction time. 
D)  reduced strength. 
A)  increasing speed of traffic. 
B)  his tendency to be distracted. 
C)  a slower reaction time. 
D)  reduced strength.

Question 2

A nurse is teaching a female patient about bone health in middle adults. The nurse would recognize the need for further teaching if the patient states:

Accepted Answer

A)  "Since I have a family history of osteoporosis, I will begin regular bone density screening at age 45." 
B)  "Since I have experienced a loss of 2 inches in height since I was 20, I will seek screening for osteoporosis." 
C)  "I will obtain sufficient vitamin D from sunlight or take a vitamin D supplement as recommended by my physician." 
D)  "I will take 1500 mg/day of calcium until menopause, and then decrease my calcium intake to 1200 mg/day after menopause." 
A)  "Since I have a family history of osteoporosis, I will begin regular bone density screening at age 45." 
B)  "Since I have experienced a loss of 2 inches in height since I was 20, I will seek screening for osteoporosis." 
C)  "I will obtain sufficient vitamin D from sunlight or take a vitamin D supplement as recommended by my physician." 
D)  "I will take 1500 mg/day of calcium until menopause, and then decrease my calcium intake to 1200 mg/day after menopause."

Question 3

A physician has ordered a Mantoux test. The patient asks the purpose of this test. The nurse tells the patient this test is done to screen for:

Accepted Answer

A)  Lyme disease. 
B)  lung cancer. 
C)  valley fever. 
D)  tuberculosis. 
A)  Lyme disease. 
B)  lung cancer. 
C)  valley fever. 
D)  tuberculosis.

Question 4

During a routine health examination, to obtain effective information relating to common health problems, the question the nurse could ask a 24-year-old patient that can introduce further assessments is:

Accepted Answer

A)  "Are you sexually active?" 
B)  "Have you noticed a change in your vision or hearing?" 
C)  "Do you experience chest pain when exercising?" 
D)  "Have you ever had the flu or pneumonia immunizations?" 
A)  "Are you sexually active?" 
B)  "Have you noticed a change in your vision or hearing?" 
C)  "Do you experience chest pain when exercising?" 
D)  "Have you ever had the flu or pneumonia immunizations?"

Question 5

A nurse talking to a group of women about the signs and symptoms occurring with menopause would explain that expected symptom include all of the following except:

Accepted Answer

A)  frequent insomnia. 
B)  increased vaginal lubrication. 
C)  increased emotional lability. 
D)  increased fatigue. 
A)  frequent insomnia. 
B)  increased vaginal lubrication. 
C)  increased emotional lability. 
D)  increased fatigue.

Question 6

A 24-year-old mother of two has just become divorced from her husband of 4 years. She is living with her parents again until she is able to get her finances in order and find her own apartment. This is an example of _______ children.

Accepted Answer

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Question 7

When planning a community health fair, which of the following topics are most appropriate for the nurse to include to target the young adult? (Select all that apply.)

Accepted Answer

A)  Sexually transmitted diseases, including HIV 
B)  Alcohol and drug abuse 
C)  Development of proper diet and exercise regimen 
D)  Foot care 
E)  Screening for presbyopia
F) Osteoporosis 
A)  Sexually transmitted diseases, including HIV 
B)  Alcohol and drug abuse 
C)  Development of proper diet and exercise regimen 
D)  Foot care 
E)  Screening for presbyopia
F) Osteoporosis

Question 8

The nurse is aware that according to Schaie's theory of development, the most significant event in the life of a 26-year-old single woman who is graduating from graduate school would be:

Accepted Answer

A)  marriage and starting a family. 
B)  academic recognition for her high grades. 
C)  employment in a prestigious business. 
D)  a long-term relationship with a significant other. 
A)  marriage and starting a family. 
B)  academic recognition for her high grades. 
C)  employment in a prestigious business. 
D)  a long-term relationship with a significant other.

Question 9

A nurse is concerned about a 21-year-old who does not seem to have any intimate relationships. The nurse is aware that according to the Eriksonian theory, a lack of intimacy in this person's life can result in:

Accepted Answer

A)  mistrust. 
B)  guilt. 
C)  role confusion. 
D)  isolation. 
A)  mistrust. 
B)  guilt. 
C)  role confusion. 
D)  isolation.

Exam 12: Adulthood and the Family

A nurse is instructing a patient about the prevention of automobile accidents and reminds the 65-year-old patient that he may be prone to an accident because of:

A nurse is teaching a female patient about bone health in middle adults. The nurse would recognize the need for further teaching if the patient states:

A physician has ordered a Mantoux test. The patient asks the purpose of this test. The nurse tells the patient this test is done to screen for:

During a routine health examination, to obtain effective information relating to common health problems, the question the nurse could ask a 24-year-old patient that can introduce further assessments is:

A nurse talking to a group of women about the signs and symptoms occurring with menopause would explain that expected symptom include all of the following except:

A 24-year-old mother of two has just become divorced from her husband of 4 years. She is living with her parents again until she is able to get her finances in order and find her own apartment. This is an example of _______ children.

When planning a community health fair, which of the following topics are most appropriate for the nurse to include to target the young adult? (Select all that apply.)

The nurse is aware that according to Schaie's theory of development, the most significant event in the life of a 26-year-old single woman who is graduating from graduate school would be:

A nurse is concerned about a 21-year-old who does not seem to have any intimate relationships. The nurse is aware that according to the Eriksonian theory, a lack of intimacy in this person's life can result in:

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Legal and Ethical Aspects of Nursing

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Communication and the Nurse-Patient Relationship

Patient Teaching for Health Promotion

Delegation, Leadership, and Management

Growth and Development: Infancy Through Adolescence

Promoting Healthy Adaptation to Aging

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Infection Prevention and Control: Protective Mechanisms and Asepsis

Infection Prevention and Control in the Hospital and Home

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Patient Environment and Safety

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Admitting, Transferring, and Discharging Patients

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Fluid, Electrolyte, and Acid–Base Balance

Concepts of Basic Nutrition and Cultural Considerations

Diet Therapy and Assisted Feeding

Assisting with Respiration and Oxygen Delivery

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Pain, Comfort, and Sleep

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Administering Intradermal, Subcutaneous, and Intramuscular Injections

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