“I don’t want to listen to another lecture on safe sex. Just give me my antibiotic and let me leave,” said a defiant client. Which of the following would be the best response by the nurse? a. “As you wish. But can you tell me why you still engage in unprotected sex?” b. “Gonorrhea is […]
Date: October 9th, 2020
In a college health course, the question arose as to when a woman needs to see her health care provider for a Pap smear. Which of the following would be the most appropriate response by the nurse? a. “After you begin having intercourse or reach age 21, whichever is sooner” b. “Before having sexual intercourse, […]
Date: October 9th, 2020
Which of the following best explains how the Civil Rights Act amendments have been helpful to adult women who are employed? a. If both a man and a woman apply for a position, preference must be given to the woman. b. Everyone has permission to apply for any employment position regardless of gender. c. Employers […]
Date: October 9th, 2020
A wife explained to the nurse that her husband was becoming awfully forgetful, and now he’s started getting lost on the way home from the golf club. She’s scared he may be getting Alzheimer’s disease. Which of the following would be most appropriate action for the nurse to take?a. Ask the husband to explain why […]
Date: October 9th, 2020
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 […]
Date: October 9th, 2020
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 […]
Date: October 9th, 2020
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 […]
Date: October 9th, 2020
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 […]
Date: October 9th, 2020
“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 […]
Date: October 9th, 2020
A mother says to the nurse, “I know I should be feeling an empty nest sadness now that our youngest has left for college—but mainly I’m dying to turn his room into my craft room. Do you think that’s normal for a mom? I really do love my kids.” Which of the following would be […]
Date: October 9th, 2020
