Obesity among the youth of the nation has reached epidemic proportions. Which of the following are included in the guidelines for managing childhood obesity? Select all that apply. 1. Set goals related to healthier lifestyle, not dieting. 2. Have low-calorie, nutritious snacks available and ready. 3. Allow snacking in front of the TV for only […]
The American Academy of Nursing Expert Panel on Woman’s Health argued that women’s health encompasses the entire life span. The fundamental features of excellent women’s health care include 1. Delivery of health care by a range of health care providers 2. Health care oriented to the child-bearing years 3. Reflection on women of low economic […]
The generation of statistics that estimate indicators such as incidence, prevalence, morbidity, and mortality helps policy makers establish national health priorities. These numbers often reveal 1. Many communicable diseases still exist in communities. 2. Disparities in community environments. 3. More data needs to be collected to accurately assess communities. 4. 45 clinical preventive services are […]
For decades many women used hormone replacement therapy (HRT). Current research on HRT has found that HRT 1. Did not prevent heart disease 2. Should be used to prevent osteoporosis 3. Is useful with complementary therapies 4. Causes breast cancer ESSAYBID ANSWER ANS: 1 HRT does not prevent heart disease. To prevent heart disease […]
Chronic health problems in children often create complex needs for families. When a nurse is assessing the child and family, which of the following should be taken into account? 1. The ability of the family to pay for expensive equipment 2. The degree of impairment to the child’s ability to develop 3. How often recreational […]
Witnessing gun violence or knowing its victims affects children indirectly. Nurses can actively participate in efforts to reduce gun violence among young people by 1. Identifying populations at risk for violence and targeting aggression or anger management 2. Passing legislation to support gun control 3. Searching lockers at school looking for weapons and contraband 4. […]
Playground safety protects children from injury. A nurse visits a new community church and notices rope swings and a trampoline. What action should the nurse take? 1. No action is required 2. Explain to the church officials that those items are not recommended for playgrounds because they create the potential for injury 3. Supervise the […]
The process of integrating new experiences into existing thought patterns is known as 1. Accommodation 2. Assimilation 3. Intuition 4. Symbolism ESSAYBID ANSWER ANS: 2 The process of integrating new experiences into existing thought patterns is known as assimilation.
According to Erickson’s stages of ego development, resolution of the psychosocial conflict of autonomy versus shame and doubt results in a sense of 1. Self-control 2. Competence 3. Independence 4. Loyalty ESSAYBID ANSWER ANS: 1 Resolution of the psychosocial conflict of autonomy versus shame and doubt results in self-control and self-confidence.
Children represent 25% of the population. Which of the following is true about the status of children in low-income families? 1. The rate of poverty in the United States is less than that of other industrialized Western nations. 2. Trends include a decrease in the working poor in all regions. 3. African-American and Hispanic children […]
