Question 1

The population health nurse is working in a community health clinic and is planning a program to resolve health problems in male clients. One such example could be a program:

Accepted Answer

A)  That eliminates high-risk behaviors. 
B)  Related to diabetes prevention. 
C)  That encourages blood pressure screening. 
D)  That explains adult immunizations. 
A)  That eliminates high-risk behaviors. 
B)  Related to diabetes prevention. 
C)  That encourages blood pressure screening. 
D)  That explains adult immunizations. C

Question 2

The population health nurse is working with a community who is devoting a month to men's health. Which information should be included on marketing material for this event?

Accepted Answer

A)  Men have lower rates of sexually transmitted diseases as compared to women. 
B)  Men are less likely to die from cancer as are women. 
C)  Men develop heart disease earlier and die more frequently than do women. 
D)  Worldwide, the most frequent cause of death in young and middle adult men is prostate cancer. 
A)  Men have lower rates of sexually transmitted diseases as compared to women. 
B)  Men are less likely to die from cancer as are women. 
C)  Men develop heart disease earlier and die more frequently than do women. 
D)  Worldwide, the most frequent cause of death in young and middle adult men is prostate cancer. C

Question 3

The nurse is working with a client who had his testes surgically removed as part of treatment for testicular cancer. The treatment had a profound impact on his self-image. An important area of health restoration for this client would be:

Accepted Answer

A)  Encouraging him to join a support group. 
B)  Referring him to a marriage counselor. 
C)  Hormone therapy. 
D)  Antidepressant medications. 
A)  Encouraging him to join a support group. 
B)  Referring him to a marriage counselor. 
C)  Hormone therapy. 
D)  Antidepressant medications. A

Question 4

The population health nurse is asked to participate on a committee to support health lifestyles for the entire family. What should the nurse suggest to support the men's health promotion needs?

Accepted Answer

A)  Healthy diet and physical activity. 
B)  Identification of medication side effects. 
C)  Receiving recommended immunizations. 
D)  Smoking cessation and limiting alcohol intake. 
A)  Healthy diet and physical activity. 
B)  Identification of medication side effects. 
C)  Receiving recommended immunizations. 
D)  Smoking cessation and limiting alcohol intake.

Question 5

The population health nurse is concerned that a male community member is at risk for recidivism for heroin use. What did the nurse observe to cause this concern?

Accepted Answer

A)  Enrolling in college classes. 
B)  Spending time with family members. 
C)  Going out with friends who use heroin. 
D)  Attends substance abuse meetings every other day. 
A)  Enrolling in college classes. 
B)  Spending time with family members. 
C)  Going out with friends who use heroin. 
D)  Attends substance abuse meetings every other day.

Question 6

The population health nurse is reviewing psychological determinants of health in preparation for a meeting with a group of male community leaders. What should the nurse keep in mind about the general dimensions of the stereotypical male role when meeting with the group?

Accepted Answer

A)  Freely demonstrate affection. 
B)  Are more reliant on others. 
C)  Participate in routine health care screenings. 
D)  View oneself as superior to others. 
A)  Freely demonstrate affection. 
B)  Are more reliant on others. 
C)  Participate in routine health care screenings. 
D)  View oneself as superior to others.

Question 7

A male client is complaining of not being able to achieve and maintain an erection sufficient for sexual activity. The population health nurse realizes this client is experiencing a change in which determinant of health?

Accepted Answer

A)  Biological. 
B)  Psychological. 
C)  Environmental. 
D)  Sociocultural. 
A)  Biological. 
B)  Psychological. 
C)  Environmental. 
D)  Sociocultural.

Question 8

The nurse is talking with a male client who is on a regimen of antihypertensive medications. The nurse knows that there are side effects that affect masculine roles associated with these medications. Those side effects include:

Accepted Answer

A)  Impotence and hyperglycemia. 
B)  Impotence and dizziness. 
C)  Decreased tolerance for physical activity and tremors. 
D)  Erectile dysfunction and hoarseness. 
A)  Impotence and hyperglycemia. 
B)  Impotence and dizziness. 
C)  Decreased tolerance for physical activity and tremors. 
D)  Erectile dysfunction and hoarseness.

Question 9

The population health nurse is preparing a seminar on men's health issues for a community organization. For the presentation the nurse should explain that men are ________ as likely as women to die from heart disease and ________ times more likely to commit suicide.

Accepted Answer

A)  Three times, four. 
B)  Four times, two. 
C)  Twice, four. 
D)  Twice, six. 
A)  Three times, four. 
B)  Four times, two. 
C)  Twice, four. 
D)  Twice, six.

Question 10

The population health nurse decides to screen the male population of a small rural community for the presence of suicide risks. On which risks should the nurse focus? (Select all that apply.)

Accepted Answer

A)  Depression. 
B)  Unemployment. 
C)  Married. 
D)  Substance abuse. 
E)  Relationships with peers. 
A)  Depression. 
B)  Unemployment. 
C)  Married. 
D)  Substance abuse. 
E)  Relationships with peers.

Question 11

The population health nurse is using the six-point HEALTH program intended to facilitate creation of health care services that better meet the health promotion needs of men in the community. When using this program, what should be done for the letter T in the acronym?

Accepted Answer

A)  Typical. 
B)  Transfer. 
C)  Tailor. 
D)  Temperature. 
A)  Typical. 
B)  Transfer. 
C)  Tailor. 
D)  Temperature.

Question 12

The nurse is caring for a bisexual male client. In addition to routine adult immunizations, the nurse is aware that the client needs to receive the:

Accepted Answer

A)  Meningococcal vaccine. 
B)  Hepatitis A and B vaccine. 
C)  Hepatitis B vaccine. 
D)  Pneumococcal vaccine. 
A)  Meningococcal vaccine. 
B)  Hepatitis A and B vaccine. 
C)  Hepatitis B vaccine. 
D)  Pneumococcal vaccine.

Question 13

The population health nurse realizes that behavioral factors seem to make a greater contribution to men's health status as compared to women. This is most likely because:

Accepted Answer

A)  Men are more apt to perform healthful behaviors. 
B)  Men are more reliant on others. 
C)  Men are more educated about health issues. 
D)  Men are generally more likely to engage in high-risk behaviors. 
A)  Men are more apt to perform healthful behaviors. 
B)  Men are more reliant on others. 
C)  Men are more educated about health issues. 
D)  Men are generally more likely to engage in high-risk behaviors.

Question 14

The nurse is trying to help the male client see the same situation in a different light. The best description of this technique is:

Accepted Answer

A)  Processing. 
B)  Reframing. 
C)  Acknowledgement. 
D)  Cause and effect. 
A)  Processing. 
B)  Reframing. 
C)  Acknowledgement. 
D)  Cause and effect.

Question 15

A nurse is working with a group of elderly men in a community health clinic. Even though the nurse might need to discuss each of these statements, which statement should the nurse address first?

Accepted Answer

A)  "I know I can eat this fried chicken every day because I exercise a lot." 
B)  "I cannot eat as much as I used to." 
C)  "My sleep patterns have changed." 
D)  "I have to turn the volume up on the television these days." 
A)  "I know I can eat this fried chicken every day because I exercise a lot." 
B)  "I cannot eat as much as I used to." 
C)  "My sleep patterns have changed." 
D)  "I have to turn the volume up on the television these days."

Exam 17: Care of Men

The population health nurse is working in a community health clinic and is planning a program to resolve health problems in male clients. One such example could be a program:

The population health nurse is working with a community who is devoting a month to men's health. Which information should be included on marketing material for this event?

The nurse is working with a client who had his testes surgically removed as part of treatment for testicular cancer. The treatment had a profound impact on his self-image. An important area of health restoration for this client would be:

The population health nurse is asked to participate on a committee to support health lifestyles for the entire family. What should the nurse suggest to support the men's health promotion needs?

The population health nurse is concerned that a male community member is at risk for recidivism for heroin use. What did the nurse observe to cause this concern?

The population health nurse is reviewing psychological determinants of health in preparation for a meeting with a group of male community leaders. What should the nurse keep in mind about the general dimensions of the stereotypical male role when meeting with the group?

A male client is complaining of not being able to achieve and maintain an erection sufficient for sexual activity. The population health nurse realizes this client is experiencing a change in which determinant of health?

The nurse is talking with a male client who is on a regimen of antihypertensive medications. The nurse knows that there are side effects that affect masculine roles associated with these medications. Those side effects include:

The population health nurse is preparing a seminar on men's health issues for a community organization. For the presentation the nurse should explain that men are ________ as likely as women to die from heart disease and ________ times more likely to commit suicide.

The population health nurse decides to screen the male population of a small rural community for the presence of suicide risks. On which risks should the nurse focus? (Select all that apply.)

The population health nurse is using the six-point HEALTH program intended to facilitate creation of health care services that better meet the health promotion needs of men in the community. When using this program, what should be done for the letter T in the acronym?

The nurse is caring for a bisexual male client. In addition to routine adult immunizations, the nurse is aware that the client needs to receive the:

The population health nurse realizes that behavioral factors seem to make a greater contribution to men's health status as compared to women. This is most likely because:

The nurse is trying to help the male client see the same situation in a different light. The best description of this technique is:

A nurse is working with a group of elderly men in a community health clinic. Even though the nurse might need to discuss each of these statements, which statement should the nurse address first?

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