Question 1

Which best explains why many elderly women do not prepare meals or do housework?

Accepted Answer

A) Chronic diseases,especially arthritis and rheumatism,hinder their ability 
B) Living in a nursing home does not require them to do so 
C) They do not want to; their husbands can share in the work 
D) With Social Security,they can afford to pay someone else to do these tasks. 
A) Chronic diseases,especially arthritis and rheumatism,hinder their ability 
B) Living in a nursing home does not require them to do so 
C) They do not want to; their husbands can share in the work 
D) With Social Security,they can afford to pay someone else to do these tasks.

Question 2

A female client has recently been diagnosed with osteoporosis.Which would the nurse anticipate as the most likely treatment prescribed by the health care provider?

Accepted Answer

A) Instructions to begin weight-bearing exercise at least three times a week 
B) Instructions to increase the amount of calcium and Vitamin D in her diet 
C) A prescription for hormone replacement therapy 
D) A prescription for oral bisphosphonates 
A) Instructions to begin weight-bearing exercise at least three times a week 
B) Instructions to increase the amount of calcium and Vitamin D in her diet 
C) A prescription for hormone replacement therapy 
D) A prescription for oral bisphosphonates

Question 3

A woman was in the emergency department with a bruised and broken leg.She explained that she had accidentally opened the car door on a trip and the door had blown back on her leg.Her husband was very attentive,constantly asking the nurse to make his wife more comfortable.Which actions should be taken by the nurse?

Accepted Answer

A) Ask the husband to step out of the room while you get a urine specimen,and,after he leaves,ask the woman,"Have you ever been deliberately hurt by someone?" 
B) Call x-ray immediately,and prepare for the leg to have a cast applied 
C) Put ice bags on the area until the leg can be repaired 
D) Try to get an additional pain medication order from the physician. 
A) Ask the husband to step out of the room while you get a urine specimen,and,after he leaves,ask the woman,"Have you ever been deliberately hurt by someone?" 
B) Call x-ray immediately,and prepare for the leg to have a cast applied 
C) Put ice bags on the area until the leg can be repaired 
D) Try to get an additional pain medication order from the physician.

Question 4

Which is the most serious complication of women having osteoporosis?

Accepted Answer

A) Hip fracture 
B) Need to avoid sunlight 
C) Need to decrease weight-bearing physical activity 
D) Stooped posture 
A) Hip fracture 
B) Need to avoid sunlight 
C) Need to decrease weight-bearing physical activity 
D) Stooped posture

Question 5

"I want to get pregnant as soon as possible now that I'm married," a 43-year-old female says to the nurse.Which would be the most appropriate response by the nurse?

Accepted Answer

A) "Having a child will certainly cement your new marriage and give it a focus." 
B) "It's understandable that your 'biological clock is ticking' and time is running out." 
C) "You're right,once you hit menopause you won't be able to have a child." 
D) "We will help you,but you need to know that there are more risks for you at your age." 
A) "Having a child will certainly cement your new marriage and give it a focus." 
B) "It's understandable that your 'biological clock is ticking' and time is running out." 
C) "You're right,once you hit menopause you won't be able to have a child." 
D) "We will help you,but you need to know that there are more risks for you at your age."

Question 6

Which is the most common sexually transmitted disease (STD)?

Accepted Answer

A) Chlamydia 
B) Gonorrhea 
C) HIV 
D) Syphilis 
A) Chlamydia 
B) Gonorrhea 
C) HIV 
D) Syphilis

Question 7

Which is the most common cause of death among women after age 75?

Accepted Answer

A) Accidents and unintentional injuries 
B) Cancer 
C) Cardiovascular disease (CV
D)  
D) Diabetes and its complications 
A) Accidents and unintentional injuries 
B) Cancer 
C) Cardiovascular disease (CV
D)  
D) Diabetes and its complications

Question 8

A community health nurse suggested that a group of nursing students perform a diabetic screening at a location where groups of people meet.Which site would be best for the screening?

Accepted Answer

A) The senior citizens center,which always welcomes students back 
B) The shopping mall where many young adults go to save money 
C) The YWCA/YMCA down the street 
D) The Weight Losers group meeting at the church 
A) The senior citizens center,which always welcomes students back 
B) The shopping mall where many young adults go to save money 
C) The YWCA/YMCA down the street 
D) The Weight Losers group meeting at the church

Question 9

Which event caused attention that has resulted in the current emphasis on women's health?

Accepted Answer

A) Hillary Clinton's comments during the presidential race 
B) Political correctness,including addressing the rights of women 
C) New research studies that are focusing on women 
D) Women's movement from the 1970s 
A) Hillary Clinton's comments during the presidential race 
B) Political correctness,including addressing the rights of women 
C) New research studies that are focusing on women 
D) Women's movement from the 1970s

Question 10

Which describe health hazards to which nurses in hospitals are exposed? (Select all that apply.)

Accepted Answer

A) Anesthetic gases 
B) Dust 
C) Heat and chemicals 
D) Heavy lifting 
E) Infectious diseases
F)Solvents and acids 
A) Anesthetic gases 
B) Dust 
C) Heat and chemicals 
D) Heavy lifting 
E) Infectious diseases
F)Solvents and acids

Question 11

"I don't want to listen to another lecture on safe sex.Just give me my antibiotic and let me leave," said a client.Which would be the best response by the nurse?

Accepted Answer

A) "As you wish.But can you tell me why you still engage in unprotected sex?" 
B) "Gonorrhea is becoming resistant to antibiotics.It's becoming difficult to treat you,and permanent damage to your body is occurring." 
C) "Our policy requires that we review how to protect yourself even if you have heard the information before." 
D) "These recurrent infections are damaging you inside; please consider using condoms." 
A) "As you wish.But can you tell me why you still engage in unprotected sex?" 
B) "Gonorrhea is becoming resistant to antibiotics.It's becoming difficult to treat you,and permanent damage to your body is occurring." 
C) "Our policy requires that we review how to protect yourself even if you have heard the information before." 
D) "These recurrent infections are damaging you inside; please consider using condoms."

Question 12

Which is the most likely reason for adult women to be injured?

Accepted Answer

A) Automobile accidents 
B) Intimate partner violence 
C) Falling 
D) Stranger violence (theft,rape) 
A) Automobile accidents 
B) Intimate partner violence 
C) Falling 
D) Stranger violence (theft,rape)

Question 13

A nurse is called by her pregnant sister,who tells her how she is going to request that her physician deliver her baby via C-section so that the baby will be healthier.Which would be the most appropriate response by the nurse?

Accepted Answer

A) "There is not evidence to support that your baby will be healthier if it is born via C-section." 
B) "That's a great idea,now I will be able to plan when I will be able to visit you in the hospital." 
C) "There are many benefits to both you and your baby by having a C-section.I am glad you are making that request." 
D) "I think you should wait until you are in labor to make this request." 
A) "There is not evidence to support that your baby will be healthier if it is born via C-section." 
B) "That's a great idea,now I will be able to plan when I will be able to visit you in the hospital." 
C) "There are many benefits to both you and your baby by having a C-section.I am glad you are making that request." 
D) "I think you should wait until you are in labor to make this request."

Question 14

A nurse has just been told by a friend that her physician has recommended a hysterectomy for fibroids in her womb.Which would be the most appropriate response by the nurse?

Accepted Answer

A) "Hysterectomies are the most common surgical procedure done on women; you'll be fine." 
B) "Tell your doctor to remove your ovaries as well so you will never have to worry about ovarian cancer." 
C) "There are other alternatives.Why don't you seek a second opinion just to be sure a hysterectomy is best for you?" 
D) "Uterine fibroids are very common so don't feel badly; you've already had your children,so there's no reason to keep your uterus." 
A) "Hysterectomies are the most common surgical procedure done on women; you'll be fine." 
B) "Tell your doctor to remove your ovaries as well so you will never have to worry about ovarian cancer." 
C) "There are other alternatives.Why don't you seek a second opinion just to be sure a hysterectomy is best for you?" 
D) "Uterine fibroids are very common so don't feel badly; you've already had your children,so there's no reason to keep your uterus."

Question 15

Which best explains why some community health nurses find nursing models inappropriate for use in their clinical practice?

Accepted Answer

A) Models are almost always based on meeting the needs of individuals,not groups 
B) Models are too theoretical and not realistic 
C) Models,developed for the middle class,do not fit low-income families 
D) Models taught in nursing school are not remembered by nurses in practice. 
A) Models are almost always based on meeting the needs of individuals,not groups 
B) Models are too theoretical and not realistic 
C) Models,developed for the middle class,do not fit low-income families 
D) Models taught in nursing school are not remembered by nurses in practice.

Question 16

A woman with two young children is debating if she should try to work using child care or stay at home and care for her children.Based on the current trends,which decision is she most likely to make?

Accepted Answer

A) Enter the work force 
B) Invite a relative to live with them to care for the children 
C) Negotiate with her husband so he stays home with the children 
D) Stay home with the children 
A) Enter the work force 
B) Invite a relative to live with them to care for the children 
C) Negotiate with her husband so he stays home with the children 
D) Stay home with the children

Which best explains why many elderly women do not prepare meals or do housework?

A female client has recently been diagnosed with osteoporosis.Which would the nurse anticipate as the most likely treatment prescribed by the health care provider?

Which is the most serious complication of women having osteoporosis?

"I want to get pregnant as soon as possible now that I'm married," a 43-year-old female says to the nurse.Which would be the most appropriate response by the nurse?

Which is the most common sexually transmitted disease (STD)?

Which is the most common cause of death among women after age 75?

A community health nurse suggested that a group of nursing students perform a diabetic screening at a location where groups of people meet.Which site would be best for the screening?

Which event caused attention that has resulted in the current emphasis on women's health?

Which describe health hazards to which nurses in hospitals are exposed? (Select all that apply.)

"I don't want to listen to another lecture on safe sex.Just give me my antibiotic and let me leave," said a client.Which would be the best response by the nurse?

Which is the most likely reason for adult women to be injured?

A nurse is called by her pregnant sister,who tells her how she is going to request that her physician deliver her baby via C-section so that the baby will be healthier.Which would be the most appropriate response by the nurse?

A nurse has just been told by a friend that her physician has recommended a hysterectomy for fibroids in her womb.Which would be the most appropriate response by the nurse?

Which best explains why some community health nurses find nursing models inappropriate for use in their clinical practice?

A woman with two young children is debating if she should try to work using child care or stay at home and care for her children.Based on the current trends,which decision is she most likely to make?

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Exam 17: Womens Health

Which best explains why many elderly women do not prepare meals or do housework?

A female client has recently been diagnosed with osteoporosis.Which would the nurse anticipate as the most likely treatment prescribed by the health care provider?

Which is the most serious complication of women having osteoporosis?

"I want to get pregnant as soon as possible now that I'm married," a 43-year-old female says to the nurse.Which would be the most appropriate response by the nurse?

Which is the most common sexually transmitted disease (STD)?

Which is the most common cause of death among women after age 75?

A community health nurse suggested that a group of nursing students perform a diabetic screening at a location where groups of people meet.Which site would be best for the screening?

Which event caused attention that has resulted in the current emphasis on women's health?

Which describe health hazards to which nurses in hospitals are exposed? (Select all that apply.)

"I don't want to listen to another lecture on safe sex.Just give me my antibiotic and let me leave," said a client.Which would be the best response by the nurse?

Which is the most likely reason for adult women to be injured?

A nurse is called by her pregnant sister,who tells her how she is going to request that her physician deliver her baby via C-section so that the baby will be healthier.Which would be the most appropriate response by the nurse?

A nurse has just been told by a friend that her physician has recommended a hysterectomy for fibroids in her womb.Which would be the most appropriate response by the nurse?

Which best explains why some community health nurses find nursing models inappropriate for use in their clinical practice?

A woman with two young children is debating if she should try to work using child care or stay at home and care for her children.Based on the current trends,which decision is she most likely to make?

Health: a Community View

Historical Factors: Community Health Nursing in Context

Thinking Upstream: Nursing Theories and Population-Focused Nursing Practice

Policy,politics,legislation,and Community Health Nursing

The Health Care System

Economics of Health Care

Cultural Diversity and Community Health Nursing

Environmental Health

Health in the Global Community

Child and Adolescent Health

Mens Health

Senior Health

Family Health

Populations Affected by Disabilities

Veterans Health

Homeless Populations

Rural and Migrant Health

Populations Affected by Mental Illness

Communicable Disease

Substance Abuse

Violence

Natural and Man-Made Disasters

School Health

Occupational Health

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