An elderly gentleman was shoveling his snow when you arrived for a home visit. You notice that when he comes inside he is very pale, is shivering, and seems a bit confused. His skin is very cold when you touch it. Which of the following actions would be most appropriate for the nurse to take […]
Date: October 9th, 2020
A son explained to the home health nurse that since his mother died, his father did not seem to have any interest in life and had even told his son he was considering suicide. Which of the following would be the most appropriate response by the nurse? a. “If he really wants to kill himself, […]
Date: October 9th, 2020
A nurse explained that the elderly are twice as likely to die in a home fire as younger persons and therefore suggested some safety measures. Which of the following strategies would most likely have been suggested by the nurse? a. Have smoke detectors installed in the house b. Invite a family member to sleep in […]
Date: October 9th, 2020
A nurse asked a family if they’d work with her to create a family genogram. The mother asked, “Why would you want to know so much about our family?” Which of the following would be the most appropriate response by the nurse? a. “A genogram helps you see how some problems run in families. Your […]
Date: October 9th, 2020
A middle-aged woman was obese and being treated for hypertension; and her blood tests showed elevated triglycerides and low high-density lipoprotein (HDL). Besides recommending physical activity, which of the following nutritional guidance should be provided by the nurse? a. Buy a good diet book, and follow its advice. b. Eat fish and seafood such as […]
Date: October 9th, 2020
A family came in to discuss a problem with one of their children. Which of the following family behaviors would be concerning to the nurse? a. Each family member made supportive comments about each other. b. Every Sunday the family attends religious services together. c. Family members made humorous comments about their life together. d. […]
Date: October 9th, 2020
Which of the following best explains why some community health nurses find nursing models inappropriate for use in their clinical practice? a. Models are almost always based on meeting the needs of individuals, not groups. b. Models are too theoretical and not realistic. c. Models, developed for the middle class, do not fit low-income families. […]
Date: October 9th, 2020
A man had been in an extended-care facility for five weeks and was now home. His wife tells the nurse, “He’s trying to take up where he left off but we’ve adapted to not having him home. He keeps thinking things will be just as they were when he left, but they aren’t.” Which of […]
Date: October 9th, 2020
A male nurse is enjoying a very hot summer day at the zoo when he notices a family approaching. An elderly member of the family is moving very slowly and being scolded by another adult, saying “You are not sick. Let’s keep moving.” The nurse touches the elderly adult who has a flushed face and […]
Date: October 9th, 2020
A woman with two young children is debating if she should try to work using child care or stay at home and care for her children. Based on the current trends, which decision is she most likely to make? a. Enter the work force b. Invite a relative to live with them to care for […]
Date: October 9th, 2020
