Question 1

The nurse is teaching a class to pregnant women about common physiological changes during pregnancy. Which information should the nurse include in the teaching session?

Accepted Answer

A)   Pregnancy is not a time to be having sexual activity.
B)   Urinary frequency will occur early in the pregnancy.
C)   Breast tenderness should be reported as soon as possible.
D)   Late in the pregnancy Braxton Hicks contraction may occur. D

Question 2

A nurse is assessing the risk of intimate partner violence (IPV) for patients. Which population should the nurse focus on most for IVP?

Accepted Answer

A)   White males
B)   Pregnant females
C)   Middle-aged adults
D)   Nonsubstance abusers B

Question 3

Which goal is priority when the nurse is caring for a middle-aged adult?

Accepted Answer

A)   Maintain immediate family relationships.
B)   Maintain future generation relationships.
C)   Maintain personal career relationships.
D)   Maintain work relationships. B

Question 4

A nurse is assessing young and middle-aged adults for work-related conditions. Match the job to the work-related conditions that the nurse is assessing.
-Dry cleaners

Accepted Answer

A)  Liver disease
B)  Carpal tunnel syndrome
C)  Asbestosis
D)  Farmer's lung
E)  Bladder cancer

Question 5

A nurse is assessing young and middle-aged adults for work-related conditions. Match the job to the work-related conditions that the nurse is assessing.
-Office computer workers

Accepted Answer

A)  Liver disease
B)  Carpal tunnel syndrome
C)  Asbestosis
D)  Farmer's lung
E)  Bladder cancer

Question 6

A patient states that she is pregnant and concerned because she does not know what to expect, and she wants her husband to play an active part in the birthing process. Which information should the nurse share with the patient?

Accepted Answer

A)   Lamaze classes can prepare pregnant women and their partners for what is coming.
B)   The frequency of sexual intercourse is key to helping the husband feel valued.
C)   After the birth, the stress of pregnancy will disappear and will be replaced by relief.
D)   After the baby is born, the wife should accept the extra responsibilities of motherhood.

Question 7

A 55-year-old female presents to the outpatient clinic describing irregular menstrual periods and hot flashes. Which information should the nurse share with the patient?

Accepted Answer

A)   The patient's assessment points toward normal menopause.
B)   Those symptoms are normal when a woman undergoes the climacteric.
C)   An assessment is not really needed because these problems are normal for older women.
D)   The patient should stop regular exercise because that is probably causing these symptoms.

Question 8

A nurse is teaching young adults about health risks. Which statement from a young adult indicates a correct understanding of the teaching?

Accepted Answer

A)   "It's probably safe for me to start smoking. At my age, there's not enough time for cancer to develop."
B)   "My mother had appendicitis so this increases my chance for developing appendicitis."
C)   "Controlling the amount of stress in my life may decrease the risk of illness."
D)   "I don't do drugs. I do drink coffee, but caffeine is not a drug."

Question 9

A nurse is assessing young and middle-aged adults for work-related conditions. Match the job to the work-related conditions that the nurse is assessing.
-Agricultural workers

Accepted Answer

A)  Liver disease
B)  Carpal tunnel syndrome
C)  Asbestosis
D)  Farmer's lung
E)  Bladder cancer

Question 10

A nurse discusses the risks of repeated sun exposure with a young-adult patient. Which response will the nurse most expect from this patient?

Accepted Answer

A)   "I should consider participating in a health fair about safe sun practices."
B)   "I'll make an appointment with my doctor right away for a full skin check."
C)   "I've had this mole my whole life. So what if it changed color? My skin is fine."
D)   "I have a mole that has been bothering me. I'll call my family doctor for an appointment to get it checked."

Question 11

A young-adult patient is brought to the hospital by police after crashing the car in a high-speed chase when trying to avoid arrest for spousal abuse. Which action should the nurse take?

Accepted Answer

A)   Question the patient about drug use.
B)   Offer the patient a cup of coffee to calm nerves.
C)   Discretely assess the patient for sexually transmitted infections.
D)   Deal with the issue at hand, not asking about previous illnesses.

Question 12

A nurse is choosing an appropriate topic for a young-adult health fair. Which topic should the nurse include?

Accepted Answer

A)   Retirement
B)   Menopause
C)   Climacteric factors
D)   Unplanned pregnancies

Question 13

A home health nurse is providing care to a middle-aged couple with children at home. The patient has a debilitating chronic illness. Which areas will the nurse need to assess? (Select all that apply.)

Accepted Answer

A)   Adherence to treatment and rehabilitation regimens
B)   Coping mechanisms of patient and family
C)   Need for community services or referrals
D)   Knowledge base of patient only
E)   Use of a doula for care

Question 14

A nurse is assessing young and middle-aged adults for work-related conditions. Match the job to the work-related conditions that the nurse is assessing.
-Dye workers

Accepted Answer

A)  Liver disease
B)  Carpal tunnel syndrome
C)  Asbestosis
D)  Farmer's lung
E)  Bladder cancer

Question 15

A nurse is planning care for young-adult patients. Which information should the nurse consider when planning care?

Accepted Answer

A)   Fertility issues do not occur in young adulthood.
B)   Young adults tend to suffer more from severe illness.
C)   Substance abuse is easy to observe in young-adult patients.
D)   Young adults are quite active but are at risk for illness in later years.

Question 16

A nurse is caring for a young adult. Which goal is priority?

Accepted Answer

A)   Maintain peer relationships.
B)   Maintain family relationships.
C)   Maintain parenteral relationships.
D)   Maintain recreational relationships.

Question 17

During a routine physical assessment, the nurse obtaining a health history notes that a 50-year-old female patient reports pain and redness in the right breast. Which action is best for the nurse to take in response to this finding?

Accepted Answer

A)   Assess the patient as thoroughly as possible.
B)   Explain to the patient that breast tenderness is normal at her age.
C)   Tell the patient that redness is not a cause for concern and is quite common.
D)   Inform her that redness is the precursor to normal unilateral breast enlargement.

Question 18

A nurse is providing prenatal care to a first-time mother. Which information will the nurse share with the patient? (Select all that apply.)

Accepted Answer

A)   Regular trend for postpartum depression
B)   Protection against urinary infection
C)   Strategies for empty nest syndrome
D)   Exercise patterns
E)   Proper diet

Question 19

A nurse is assessing young and middle-aged adults for work-related conditions. Match the job to the work-related conditions that the nurse is assessing.
-Insulators

Accepted Answer

A)  Liver disease
B)  Carpal tunnel syndrome
C)  Asbestosis
D)  Farmer's lung
E)  Bladder cancer

Question 20

Which information from the nurse indicates a correct understanding of emerging adulthood?

Accepted Answer

A)   It is a type of young adulthood.
B)   It is a type of extended adolescence.
C)   It is a type of independent exploration.
D)   It is a type of marriage and parenthood.

Exam 13: Young and Middle Adults

The nurse is teaching a class to pregnant women about common physiological changes during pregnancy. Which information should the nurse include in the teaching session?

A nurse is assessing the risk of intimate partner violence (IPV) for patients. Which population should the nurse focus on most for IVP?

Which goal is priority when the nurse is caring for a middle-aged adult?

A nurse is assessing young and middle-aged adults for work-related conditions. Match the job to the work-related conditions that the nurse is assessing. -Dry cleaners

A nurse is assessing young and middle-aged adults for work-related conditions. Match the job to the work-related conditions that the nurse is assessing. -Office computer workers

A patient states that she is pregnant and concerned because she does not know what to expect, and she wants her husband to play an active part in the birthing process. Which information should the nurse share with the patient?

A 55-year-old female presents to the outpatient clinic describing irregular menstrual periods and hot flashes. Which information should the nurse share with the patient?

A nurse is teaching young adults about health risks. Which statement from a young adult indicates a correct understanding of the teaching?

A nurse is assessing young and middle-aged adults for work-related conditions. Match the job to the work-related conditions that the nurse is assessing. -Agricultural workers

A nurse discusses the risks of repeated sun exposure with a young-adult patient. Which response will the nurse most expect from this patient?

A young-adult patient is brought to the hospital by police after crashing the car in a high-speed chase when trying to avoid arrest for spousal abuse. Which action should the nurse take?

A nurse is choosing an appropriate topic for a young-adult health fair. Which topic should the nurse include?

A home health nurse is providing care to a middle-aged couple with children at home. The patient has a debilitating chronic illness. Which areas will the nurse need to assess? (Select all that apply.)

A nurse is assessing young and middle-aged adults for work-related conditions. Match the job to the work-related conditions that the nurse is assessing. -Dye workers

A nurse is planning care for young-adult patients. Which information should the nurse consider when planning care?

A nurse is caring for a young adult. Which goal is priority?

During a routine physical assessment, the nurse obtaining a health history notes that a 50-year-old female patient reports pain and redness in the right breast. Which action is best for the nurse to take in response to this finding?

A nurse is providing prenatal care to a first-time mother. Which information will the nurse share with the patient? (Select all that apply.)

A nurse is assessing young and middle-aged adults for work-related conditions. Match the job to the work-related conditions that the nurse is assessing. -Insulators

Which information from the nurse indicates a correct understanding of emerging adulthood?