Current research on hormone replacement therapy (HRT) has found that it a. Does not prevent heart disease b. Should be used to prevent osteoporosis c. Is useful with complementary therapies d. Causes breast cancer ESSAYBID ANSWER ANS: A
Which goal does the nurse plan to obtain when providing contraceptive counseling to a female? a. Encourage the individual to choose abstinence. b. Ensure the individual is educated to make an informed choice about reproduction. c. Advocate for increased funding for reproductive services. d. Reduce the health risks of the individual. ESSAYBID ANSWER ANS: […]
A nurse is educating a community women’s group about the importance of monthly breast self-exam and annual mammograms. Why is this community health education important? a. Increased screening will lead to a decreased incidence of breast cancer b. Early detection of breast cancer typically leads to a better prognosis c. The death rate of breast […]
Which person would be considered obese? a. An individual with a body mass index (BMI) of 10 b. An individual with a BMI of 20 c. An individual with a BMI of 30 d. An individual with a BMI of 40 ESSAYBID ANSWER ANS: C
Which characteristic indicates a man is at a higher risk for developing prostate cancer? a. Being of Caucasian descent b. Has not had a PSA test c. Has a father or brother who has had prostate cancer d. Has benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH) ESSAYBID ANSWER ANS: C
A nurse is using motivational interviewing when communicating with a family about improving their eating habits. Which question would the nurse most likely ask when using this technique? a. “Do you feel comfortable restricting foods your child eats?” b. “Why do you choose unhealthy snacks?” c. “What changes would you like to make to improve […]
An older person is in the last stages of dying. Which type of care would be the best for him? a. Home health b. Assisted living c. Nursing home d. Hospice ESSAYBID ANSWER ANS: D
When a client has designated someone else to make health care decisions when he or she is unable to do so, the client is using a. An advance directive b. A living will c. A durable medical power of attorney d. The Patient Self-Determination Act ESSAYBID ANSWER ANS: C
The nurse is caring for an elderly client who has written advance directives. This means that the a. Client has made decisions regarding treatment if he becomes incapacitated. b. Client has a living will. c. Client has a Do Not Resuscitate order. d. Client’s family has decided on a medical treatment regimen. ESSAYBID ANSWER […]
Which indicator would a nurse most likely use to learn more about the overall health of a population? a. Life expectancy b. Health status c. Morbidity rate d. Prevalence ESSAYBID ANSWER ANS: A