Question 1

Intimate partner violence (IPV) is a common social condition affecting health and health care delivery. Which of the following is true regarding IPV? Select all that apply.

Accepted Answer

A)  Women comprise the vast majority of IPV victims. 
B)  IPV is the least common but most reported crime. 
C)  The vast majority of women eventually leave their abusive partners. 
D)  IPV does not affect women of all socioeconomic, racial, and ethnic groups. 
E)  Women living in abusive situations experience acute traumatic injuries and chronic physical and emotional problems. 
A)  Women comprise the vast majority of IPV victims. 
B)  IPV is the least common but most reported crime. 
C)  The vast majority of women eventually leave their abusive partners. 
D)  IPV does not affect women of all socioeconomic, racial, and ethnic groups. 
E)  Women living in abusive situations experience acute traumatic injuries and chronic physical and emotional problems. A, C, E

Question 2

If two patients need the same resources in the same medical situation, it is justifiable, when resources are scarce, to limit them to patients having insurance and showing an ability to pay for the resources.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 3

Nursing care and policy need to address which of the following issues? Select all that apply.

Accepted Answer

A)  Poverty 
B)  Homelessness 
C)  Domestic violence 
D)  Lack of insurance 
E)  Racism
F) None of the above 
A)  Poverty 
B)  Homelessness 
C)  Domestic violence 
D)  Lack of insurance 
E)  Racism
F) None of the above A, B, C, D, E

Question 4

Refusing to discharge an abused child to her home when there is a possibility of further injury is an example of which ethical principle?

Accepted Answer

A)  Nonmaleficence 
B)  Justice 
C)  Beneficence 
D)  Autonomy 
A)  Nonmaleficence 
B)  Justice 
C)  Beneficence 
D)  Autonomy

Question 5

Poverty and homelessness are an issue among U.S. citizens. Which of the following statements are true regarding poverty? Select all that apply.

Accepted Answer

A)  Poverty is known to have a negative impact on the health of individuals. 
B)  Poorer individuals are sicker than individuals with adequate financial resources. 
C)  Individuals living below the poverty level frequently participate in preventive care services. 
D)  The new homeless are families, single women with children, veterans, and elderly. 
E)  Children living in poverty have a higher incidence of conditions associated with trauma, poor nutrition, drugs, burns, mental illness, and HIV infections. 
A)  Poverty is known to have a negative impact on the health of individuals. 
B)  Poorer individuals are sicker than individuals with adequate financial resources. 
C)  Individuals living below the poverty level frequently participate in preventive care services. 
D)  The new homeless are families, single women with children, veterans, and elderly. 
E)  Children living in poverty have a higher incidence of conditions associated with trauma, poor nutrition, drugs, burns, mental illness, and HIV infections.

Question 6

An African American man returned to the emergency room for the fourth time in less than a week complaining of severe epigastric pain. Talk begins at the nurses' station regarding whether the patient should even receive treatment as it is his fault the pain is back; they claim he has GERD but never filled the prescription given to him. This behavior by the nurses is an example of what?

Accepted Answer

A)  Racism 
B)  Language of violence 
C)  Victim blaming 
D)  Nonmaleficence 
A)  Racism 
B)  Language of violence 
C)  Victim blaming 
D)  Nonmaleficence

Question 7

Issues that influence the health and health care options of increasing numbers of elderly include which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Social isolation 
B)  Economic hardships 
C)  Poverty 
D)  Chronic illness 
E)  All of the above 
A)  Social isolation 
B)  Economic hardships 
C)  Poverty 
D)  Chronic illness 
E)  All of the above

Question 8

The acquisition, harboring, and trade of persons through force, threat, deception, or other forms of coercion with the aim of exploiting them is called:

Accepted Answer

A)  racism. 
B)  human trafficking. 
C)  domestic violence. 
D)  poverty. 
A)  racism. 
B)  human trafficking. 
C)  domestic violence. 
D)  poverty.

Question 9

Giving preference for health care to those who have the ability to pay is an example of disregarding which ethical principle?

Accepted Answer

A)  Nonmaleficence 
B)  Justice 
C)  Beneficence 
D)  Autonomy 
A)  Nonmaleficence 
B)  Justice 
C)  Beneficence 
D)  Autonomy

Question 10

____ and ____ continue to be prevalent in the United States as a consequence of the overall economy and changes in government assistance programs and taxes.

Accepted Answer

A)  Uninsured; racism 
B)  Racism; homelessness 
C)  Elderly population; poverty 
D)  Poverty; homelessness 
A)  Uninsured; racism 
B)  Racism; homelessness 
C)  Elderly population; poverty 
D)  Poverty; homelessness

Question 11

Nursing responsibilities related to victims of human trafficking may include:

Accepted Answer

A)  recognizing signs of this form of violence. 
B)  providing appropriate interventions and support. 
C)  working toward prevention of this form of violence 
D)  all of the above. 
E)  a and b only. 
A)  recognizing signs of this form of violence. 
B)  providing appropriate interventions and support. 
C)  working toward prevention of this form of violence 
D)  all of the above. 
E)  a and b only.

Question 12

Higher incidence of conditions associated with poor nutrition, trauma, drugs, burns, mental illness, and HIV are being seen in which population?

Accepted Answer

A)  Children living in poverty 
B)  Adults living in poverty 
C)  Elderly living in poverty 
D)  Abused women living in poverty 
A)  Children living in poverty 
B)  Adults living in poverty 
C)  Elderly living in poverty 
D)  Abused women living in poverty

Question 13

When considering health care options for patients, nurses need to be aware that federal programs for the indigent cover what percentage of individuals living on incomes below the poverty line?

Accepted Answer

A)  25 percent 
B)  50 percent 
C)  75 percent 
D)  100 percent 
A)  25 percent 
B)  50 percent 
C)  75 percent 
D)  100 percent

Question 14

The elderly are a growing population worldwide. Which of the following statements are true regarding this population? Select all that apply.

Accepted Answer

A)  In developed countries, those aged 80 and above are the fastest growing population. 
B)  The incidence of elderly abuse is decreasing worldwide. 
C)  Many elderly, especially from minority populations, live without pensions and on incomes below the poverty level. 
D)  Chronic illness, pain, cognitive problems, and disabilities increase in frequency in the elderly. 
E)  Few elderly are socially isolated or susceptible to economic hardship. 
A)  In developed countries, those aged 80 and above are the fastest growing population. 
B)  The incidence of elderly abuse is decreasing worldwide. 
C)  Many elderly, especially from minority populations, live without pensions and on incomes below the poverty level. 
D)  Chronic illness, pain, cognitive problems, and disabilities increase in frequency in the elderly. 
E)  Few elderly are socially isolated or susceptible to economic hardship.

Question 15

All of the following factors contribute to a domestic violence victim returning to her abusive partner except:

Accepted Answer

A)  support from the criminal justice system. 
B)  lack of housing and suitable job. 
C)  pressure from family and friends. 
D)  concern for children's well-being. 
A)  support from the criminal justice system. 
B)  lack of housing and suitable job. 
C)  pressure from family and friends. 
D)  concern for children's well-being.

Intimate partner violence (IPV) is a common social condition affecting health and health care delivery. Which of the following is true regarding IPV? Select all that apply.

If two patients need the same resources in the same medical situation, it is justifiable, when resources are scarce, to limit them to patients having insurance and showing an ability to pay for the resources.

Nursing care and policy need to address which of the following issues? Select all that apply.

Refusing to discharge an abused child to her home when there is a possibility of further injury is an example of which ethical principle?

Poverty and homelessness are an issue among U.S. citizens. Which of the following statements are true regarding poverty? Select all that apply.

Issues that influence the health and health care options of increasing numbers of elderly include which of the following?

The acquisition, harboring, and trade of persons through force, threat, deception, or other forms of coercion with the aim of exploiting them is called:

Giving preference for health care to those who have the ability to pay is an example of disregarding which ethical principle?

and continue to be prevalent in the United States as a consequence of the overall economy and changes in government assistance programs and taxes.

Nursing responsibilities related to victims of human trafficking may include:

Higher incidence of conditions associated with poor nutrition, trauma, drugs, burns, mental illness, and HIV are being seen in which population?

When considering health care options for patients, nurses need to be aware that federal programs for the indigent cover what percentage of individuals living on incomes below the poverty line?

The elderly are a growing population worldwide. Which of the following statements are true regarding this population? Select all that apply.

All of the following factors contribute to a domestic violence victim returning to her abusive partner except:

Social, Philosophical, and Other Historical Forces Influencing the Development of Nursing

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Values Clarification

Values Development

Ethics and Professional Nursing

Ethical Decision Making

Legal Issues

Professional Relationship Issues

Practice Issues Related to Technology

Practice Issues Related to Patient Self Determination

Scholarship Issues

Global Consciousness in the Twenty First Century

Health Policy Issues

Economic Issues

Gender Issues

Transcultural and Spiritual Issues

Empowerment for Nurses

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Exam 16: Social Issues

Intimate partner violence (IPV) is a common social condition affecting health and health care delivery. Which of the following is true regarding IPV? Select all that apply.

If two patients need the same resources in the same medical situation, it is justifiable, when resources are scarce, to limit them to patients having insurance and showing an ability to pay for the resources.

Nursing care and policy need to address which of the following issues? Select all that apply.

Refusing to discharge an abused child to her home when there is a possibility of further injury is an example of which ethical principle?

Poverty and homelessness are an issue among U.S. citizens. Which of the following statements are true regarding poverty? Select all that apply.

Issues that influence the health and health care options of increasing numbers of elderly include which of the following?

The acquisition, harboring, and trade of persons through force, threat, deception, or other forms of coercion with the aim of exploiting them is called:

Giving preference for health care to those who have the ability to pay is an example of disregarding which ethical principle?

____ and ____ continue to be prevalent in the United States as a consequence of the overall economy and changes in government assistance programs and taxes.

Nursing responsibilities related to victims of human trafficking may include:

Higher incidence of conditions associated with poor nutrition, trauma, drugs, burns, mental illness, and HIV are being seen in which population?

When considering health care options for patients, nurses need to be aware that federal programs for the indigent cover what percentage of individuals living on incomes below the poverty line?

The elderly are a growing population worldwide. Which of the following statements are true regarding this population? Select all that apply.

All of the following factors contribute to a domestic violence victim returning to her abusive partner except:

Social, Philosophical, and Other Historical Forces Influencing the Development of Nursing

Ethical Theory

Ethical Principles

Values Clarification

Values Development

Ethics and Professional Nursing

Ethical Decision Making

Legal Issues

Professional Relationship Issues

Practice Issues Related to Technology

Practice Issues Related to Patient Self Determination

Scholarship Issues

Global Consciousness in the Twenty First Century

Health Policy Issues

Economic Issues

Gender Issues

Transcultural and Spiritual Issues

Empowerment for Nurses

Facilitating Patient Enpowerment

Filters

and continue to be prevalent in the United States as a consequence of the overall economy and changes in government assistance programs and taxes.