MC The client explains to the nurse that his father died from malignant melanoma. The nurse knows that this client has A. The same risk for malignant melanoma as the general population. B. The same risk for malignant melanoma as the father had. C. A lower risk of developing malignant melanoma. D. An eightfold increase […]
MC The nurse wants to work with the group that is most at-risk for hypertension. Which group is this? A. Latinos B. African-Americans C. Hispanics D. Caucasians ESSAYBID ANSWER B. African-Americans
MC The nurse is planning a month-long series related to healthy lifestyles. Some of the most relevant topics should include: (Select all that apply.) A. Diet. B. Pharmacotherapy. C. Exercise. D. Immunization for selected conditions. E. End-of-life care. ESSAYBID ANSWER A. Diet. C. Exercise. D. Immunization for selected conditions.
MC The major psychological factor that contributes to chronic health problems is A. Anxiety. B. Stress. C. Depression. D. Social isolation. ESSAYBID ANSWER B. Stress.
MC One of the three major foci of secondary prevention includes A. Assisting the client to adjust to a chronic condition. B. Monitoring health status. C. Providing end-of-life care. D. Screening for existing chronic conditions. ESSAYBID ANSWER D. Screening for existing chronic conditions.
MC Factors that help to identify persons who may have an elevated chance of developing a specific condition, but do not contribute to its development, are called A. Predispositions. B. Tendencies. C. Familial. D. Risk markers. ESSAYBID ANSWER D. Risk markers.
MC The nurse is discussing the effects of obesity with a group of adolescents. Information the nurse should share with the group includes: (Select all that apply.) A. Obesity decreases with age. B. Obesity can contribute to heart disease. C. Obesity is decreasing among the younger population. D. Obesity may exacerbate the effects of arthritis. […]
MC The nurse is preparing a presentation about pediatric health care. Since most people believe that chronic health problems occur primarily among the elderly, the nurse should include which of the following information in the presentation? A. Diabetes is more common in the pediatric population than in the adult population. B. In the United States, […]
MC The community is conducting a seminar to encourage health promotion. A portion of the seminar will discuss the cost of chronic health conditions. The most relevant information that should be included in the seminar is that A. Heart disease accounted for 5% of United States hospitalizations in 2003. B. Direct and indirect costs for […]
MC The nurse is preparing a community health program about women’s health care issues. Which of the following statements should the nurse include in the program? A. Women have higher incidence rates for hypertension. B. Women have a higher risk of death from stroke. C. Women are more likely than men to die of chronic […]
