Which of the following is the most common reason for visual impairment in older adults? a. Cataracts b. Glaucoma c. Macular degeneration d. Presbyopia ESSAYBID ANSWER ANS: A Among older adults, the three most common pathological eye conditions are cataracts, macular degeneration, and glaucoma. Cataracts are the leading cause, as well as the most […]
Which of the following best describes why a nurse would ask about the meals of all family members, rather than focus on a nutritional history for the post-myocardial infarction patient? a. It is assumed that all family members eat the same food at the same time each day. b. Lifestyle choices among family members are […]
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 […]
A 36-year-old woman had diabetes diagnosed at a free health-screening program at a large employer. Which of the following should be emphasized by the nurse when helping the woman make an appointment at the diabetic clinic for follow-up testing and treatme a. “Bring a food diary of everything you’ve eaten for one week with you […]
Which of the following groups has the highest poverty rate in the United States? a. Married couples with several children b. Single female heads of household c. Single male heads of household d. Two adults cohabitating when one is unemployed ESSAYBID ANSWER ANS: B Women heads of households and their children are the poorest […]
A nurse needed to do a quick assessment of a client’s lifestyle behaviors to counsel appropriately. Which of the following strategies would be the easiest way to determine the elderly woman’s nutritional status? a. Ask the woman to keep a food diary for 2 weeks and bring it to the clinic b. Have the clinic […]
An ambulance medic reported a client was on the way with a traumatic brain injury (TBI). Which of the following symptoms would the nurse expect this client to display? a. Blurred vision and a headache b. Hypotension and tachycardia c. Irregular heart rate d. Fecal incontinence ESSAYBID ANSWER ANS: A TBI symptoms may be […]
Which single action has been most influential in changing men’s health behaviors? a. Establishing well-man clinics during evening hours b. Legislative action c. Peer-reviewed journals such as the American Journal of Men’s Health d. Running men’s health ads during sports events e. The male consumer movement: seen in The National Organization for Changing Men […]
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 […]
