Which of the following situations best describes when a person would most likely be very unhappy and perhaps ill after retirement? (Select all that apply.) a. If their family total income is now less than when he or she was employed b. If the retirement was involuntary c. If the person’s self-image was based on […]
Which of the following advantages do women have in relation to health screenings? (Select all that apply.) a. As the weaker sex, women are expected to be ill and see physicians more often. b. Employers often require health screening of their employees. c. Health care departments focus on maternal and child health. d. Women enjoy […]
Which of the following best describe why it is crucial that nurses who focus on the care of individual patients also be able to work with families? (Select all that apply.) a. Anytime a person is ill, his or her whole family is affected. b. By understanding the family, understanding of the individual is improved. […]
Which of the following describe health hazards to which nurses in hospitals are exposed? (Select all that apply.) a. Anesthetic gases b. Dust c. Heat and chemicals d. Heavy lifting e. Infectious diseases f. Solvents and acids ESSAYBID ANSWER ANS: A, D, E Hospital and other health care workers are exposed to infectious diseases, […]
Which of the following strategies would most likely increase attendance at a clinic aiming to improve men’s health in the community? (Select all that apply.) a. Employing male nurses b. Having male-friendly space for socialization c. Having evening and weekend hours d. Having male-accepted nibbles and drinks (pretzels and light beer) e. Including lectures on […]
A nurse always reviewed the medications taken by elderly clients on each home visit. Which of the following best explains the rationale for the nurse’s action? (Select all that apply.) a. Age-related changes and polypharmacy make elderly clients vulnerable to drug interactions and dangerous adverse reactions. b. Elderly clients are known to sue if medications […]
A family member tells the nurse that she is worried about her grandmother driving. Which of the following would be most appropriate for the nurse to suggest? (Select all that apply.) a. Avoid rush hour traffic. b. Buy and drive a very large heavy car. c. Do not converse with any passengers. d. Drive more […]
A woman admitted, “I did fall once, but it was an accident that I’m sure won’t happen again.” Which of the following responses would be most appropriate for the nurse? (Select all that apply.) a. “Are you getting lots of calcium and vitamin D? Are you drinking milk or taking calcium pills?” b. “Do you […]
An elderly woman shared that she had six different physicians, each focusing on one particular health problem. Which of the following would be of immediate concern for the home health nurse? (Select all that apply.) a. Whether the client has a family physician who was coordinating her care b. Whether the physicians communicate with each […]
Which of the following would be a problem for an older adult with a hearing loss? (Select all that apply.) a. Difficulty in finding a hearing aid that is unobtrusive b. Embarrassment at having to wear a hearing aid c. Hearing is not part of a routine health screening d. Long delays in getting an […]