The nurse makes a home visit to an 85-year-old female who has congestive heart failure and osteoarthritis. In completing an environmental assessment of the home for structural barriers, the nurse should assess for A) the client’s perception of her environment. B) impaired vision and hearing. C) handrails on the stairs and in the bathroom. D) […]
The nurse attends formal gatherings such as community meetings, city council meetings, and county board meetings to observe significant events and occurrences to determine what is happening in these settings. This is an example of a(n) A) informant interview. B) windshield survey. C) participant observation. D) constructed survey. ESSAYBID ANSWER C
A nurse assesses the power systems within her community as part of a community assessment. Which of the following best describes these power systems? A) Economic, educational, religious, political, and legal systems B) Decision making, political systems, and safety C) Economics, demographics of the community, and health care D) Human services, opportunities for recreation, and […]
Which of the following attributes are indicative of family resiliency? (Select all that apply.) A) Rigid family boundaries B) Individual recreational interests C) Spirituality D) Positive outlook E) Routines and rituals ESSAYBID ANSWER C, D, E
Mr. Farley is being discharged to home after surgery for a fractured hip. The nurse visits Mr. Farley at the hospital in order to determine needed resources that will facilitate his care at home. They determine that he will need physical therapy, meals on wheels, and assistive devices. These interventions are considered A) primary prevention. […]
Formal family roles include which of the following? (Select all that apply.) A) Breadwinner B) Social scheduler C) Parent D) Housekeeper E) Pet walker ESSAYBID ANSWER A, C, D
Which of the following is the best explanation of how nurses in community-based settings use assessment? A) As a dynamic, ongoing process to collecting information, recognize changes, analyze needs, and plan care B) For ongoing monitoring of acute conditions, and as an essential component in ensuring continuity with discharge planning C) As a method to […]
Community assessment is intended to determine the A) health status, resources, or needs of a group of individuals. B) quality and number of health resources in a community. C) overall health needs of a community. D) basic needs of a community. ESSAYBID ANSWER A
The nurse completes a family assessment on George and Mary Lykins and determines the family is in the developmental stage of aging family. Nursing interventions that will be appropriate for the Lykins include A) counseling that will rebuild the couple’s marital relationship. B) teaching regarding how to deal with the empty nest syndrome. C) providing […]
The Smith family has a preschool child, Emma. Nursing interventions that would be appropriate for this stage of family development would be A) identification of family stressors between Mr. and Mrs. Smith. B) anticipatory guidance regarding developmental expectations for Emma’s age. C) assisting the family with balancing freedom with responsibility for Emma. D) health teaching […]
