A nurse completed the health assessment but needed to use the elderly woman’s bathroom. The nurse noticed perineal pads under the sink. Which of the following questions would the nurse most likely ask the woman? a. “Can you tell me why you need to have perineal pads?” b. “Do you know how to do Kegel […]
Which of the following outcomes for the infant and mother have occurred because of fetal monitoring? a. Improved outcomes for both infant and mother b. No difference for the infant but improved outcomes for the mother c. No difference for the mother but improved outcomes for the infant d. No difference in outcomes for the […]
A nurse overheard an adult woman, shaking her head in exasperation as she said, “Dad, you’re being unreasonable. It’s not safe!” Which of the following is the most likely reason for this argument? a. The dad wants to keep driving. b. The dad wants to keep cooking his own meals. c. The dad wants to […]
“My health problems are too much to handle,” said an elderly woman at her annual clinical checkup. “What’s most important for me to do?” Which of the following would be the most appropriate response by the nurse? a. “Focus on eating properly and staying active.” b. “Get the shingles immunization along with your flu shot […]
Record data demonstrated that there were a very large number of children in the school district whose insurance plan was the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP). Which of the following conclusions would be accurate for the nurse to make? a. There are a large number of parents who know how to abuse government programs. b. […]
A young son was so physically fidgety that his mother was seriously embarrassed by his inability to be quiet and involved in the interview. Which of the following comments by the nurse would be the most helpful? a. “Isn’t it marvelous how much energy your son has?” b. “Is there something your son could be […]
Which of the following statements best explain the difference in suicide rate according to gender? a. Men are less likely to attempt suicide and less likely to be successful. b. Men are more likely to attempt suicide but less likely to be successful. c. Women are more likely to attempt suicide but less likely to […]
A man has been off work because of a recent illness. Which of the following would be the most useful action for the employer to take to support this man? a. Encourage the man to return to work as soon as possible, possibly at something less physically demanding b. Reassure the man that he may […]
A nurse is making the first home visit to a recently discharged elderly client. Which of the following should the nurse most likely expect to find? a. A client who is unhappy with the disorganization of the house b. A client who will expect the nurse to do everything now that the nurse is at […]
The current school year is now over, and the school health nurse spends time summarizing the records of all the children who had come into the school health office during the past school year. Which of the following best explains the rationale for this action? a. Because analysis can help establish priorities for future health […]