Exam 4: Health Promotion and Illness Prevention

A thorough abuse assessment screen should be done on all clients. This screen includes (choose all that apply):

With regard to violence against women,intimate partner violence (IPV) nurses should be aware that:

The nurse who is evaluating the client for potential abuse should be aware that intimate partner violence includes (choose all that apply):

The use of methamphetamine (meth) has been described as the number one drug problem in America. To provide adequate nursing care to this client population the nurse must be cognizant that methamphetamine:

Sexual assault is:

The nurse's best measure when evaluating the care of a woman in an abusive situation is based on the:

During the past 20 years the prevalence of obesity has doubled in the United States,with 25% of women older than 20 years of age being obese. Body mass index is defined as the measure of an adult's weight in relation to his or her height. This is currently the most accurate measure of weight. It is an important part of the health screening process because obesity is closely associated with:

Kegel exercises,or pelvic muscle exercises:

The modern woman faces increasing levels of stress on a daily basis. As a result she is prone to a variety of increased complaints and illness. The nurse is most likely aware of the psychologic symptoms of stress such as anxiety and depression;however,a number of physiologic symptoms may also occur. To best assist her client in managing these symptoms the nurse is aware that stress may also result in:

One purpose of preconception care is to:

As a powerful central nervous system stimulant,which of these substances can lead to miscarriage,preterm labor,premature separation of the placenta,and stillbirth?

Concerning the use and abuse of legal drugs or substances,nurses should be aware that:

_____ use/abuse during pregnancy causes vasoconstriction and decreased placental perfusion,resulting in maternal and neonatal complications.

Intervention for the sexual abuse survivor often is not attempted by maternity and women's health nurses because of the concern about increasing the woman's distress and the lack of expertise in counseling. What initial intervention is appropriate and most important in facilitating the woman's care?

The nurse who provides preconception care understands that it:

What opiate causes euphoria,relaxation,drowsiness,and detachment from reality and has possible effects on the pregnancy,including preeclampsia,intrauterine growth restriction,and premature rupture of membranes?

During a health history interview,a woman tells the nurse that her husband physically abuses her. The nurse's first response should be to: