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 […]
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 […]
Based on theory, which of the following are men most likely to do when they become ill? a. Ask their female partner what action might be helpful b. Ignore symptoms or refuse to see them as symptoms of illness and act tough c. See their physician as soon as possible d. Talk to other men […]