Which of the following best explains why a community health nurse would choose to emphasize women’s health? (Select all that apply.) a. Different nurses prefer different specialties. b. It is currently politically correct to verbalize support for female issues. c. Many women’s groups are lobbying for more programs. d. Many factors resulting in illness and […]
A nurse was creating an ecomap for a family, which consisted of a 3-year-old girl, an 8-year-old boy, and their mother. Which of the following questions would be useful for the nurse to ask? a. “Are you involved with any groups or resources in the community?” b. “Can you tell me about your extended family […]
A nurse is on the treadmill exercising, when the woman next to her says, “You’re a nurse. Explain to me how the scale says I’ve lost weight, but my waist and tummy just keep getting larger.” Which of the following would be the most appropriate response by a. “I’m concerned. You need to see your […]
The nurse has started to complete a family health tree. Which of the following questions would be most helpful as the nurse works with the family to promote their health? a. “Can you tell me the cause of death of your older relatives back several generations?” b. “Do you know of any chronic health problems […]
“Do you have any advice?” a young woman asked. “I’m eating lunch with my dad but he can’t hear and he won’t wear his hearing aid.” Which of the following suggestions should be made by the nurse? a. Encourage your dad to wear his hearing aid—if only for you b. Find a very quiet place […]
Which of the following theoretical approaches would be most useful to the nurse who wants to improve patient-provider communication and address the gap between what providers discuss and what families want to know about? a. Ecological framework b. Network therapy theory c. The Kentucky Partnership model d. Transaction model ESSAYBID ANSWER ANS: A The […]
Which of the following is the most common sexually transmitted disease (STD)? a. Chlamydia b. Gonorrhea c. HIV d. Syphilis ESSAYBID ANSWER ANS: A In 2007, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported that the most common STD was Chlamydia trachomatis infection, followed by gonorrhea. The spread of HIV and syphilis are also […]
A parent at a school says to the school nurse, “I can’t keep that plate thing straight. What is the bottom line about nutritious eating today?” Which of the following is the most appropriate response by the nurse? a. “Avoid processed foods, and eat fresh fruits and vegetables.” b. “Eat lots of protein, fruits, and […]
A family agreed to bring all the children in to the clinic at one time to begin to catch up on the children’s immunizations, but they didn’t keep their appointment. Which of the following conclusions by the nurse would be most accurate? a. Obtaining immunizations might have been the nurse’s goal, not the family’s. b. […]
Which of the following is the greatest single cause of absenteeism from school and work among young women? a. A child’s illness b. Dysmenorrhea c. Mental health disorders d. Upper respiratory tract infection ESSAYBID ANSWER ANS: B Dysmenorrhea is the greatest single cause of absenteeism from school and work among young women and causes […]
