Beyond gathering needed information for future interventions, which of the following purposes is served when the nurse interviews the family? a. Assessing the safety of the immediate environment before further planning can be done b. Establishing a process for the nurse and the family to make decisions c. Engaging in focused planned conversation, which has […]
“I want to get pregnant as soon as possible now that I’m married,” a 43-year-old female says to the nurse. Which of the following would be the most appropriate response by the nurse? a. “Having a child will certainly cement your new marriage and give it a focus.” b. “It’s understandable that your ‘biological clock […]
Why do some researchers believe data regarding health behaviors may be inaccurate in relation to men? a. Men are not socialized to tell the truth when interviewed. b. Men do not know when they are ill. c. Most of the data are collected about and from women. d. Most of the data are collected by […]
Which of the following is a biological explanation for gender differences in health status? a. Influence of hormones b. Different treatment by parents c. Random differences in genetic inheritance d. Social expectations of appropriate gender behavior ESSAYBID ANSWER ANS: A Random differences are random and do not have a systematic effect. Although parents do […]
A nurse is called by her sister, who tells her how wonderful it is that she knows the exact date her baby is coming because her doctor scheduled her for a C-section before his vacation. Which of the following would be the most appropriate response by the nurse? a. “A C-section is major surgery. Do […]
In the supermarket checkout, a young woman complained to her friend, “Old people think we taxpayers should pay for them to be in a nursing home. Seems like a waste of money.” Which of the following would be the most appropriate response by the nurse? a. “Did you know more than 90% of all the […]
Which of the following best describes why grandparents would be the primary caregivers for their grandchildren? a. Because they fell in love with the newborn and wanted that small person to be a part of their lives b. Because the parents were drug abusers or in the prison system c. Raising a grandchild is easier […]
Which of the following is the leading cause of death for women in their first trimester? a. Anesthesia b. Ectopic pregnancy c. Hemorrhage d. Pulmonary embolism ESSAYBID ANSWER ANS: B According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, ectopic pregnancy is the leading cause of maternal death in the first trimester. Historically, the […]
Which of the following questions is crucial to ask very early in a family interview? a. “Do you see any way this problem could have been avoided—so future problems could be prevented?” b. “What do you all, as a famil,y hope to achieve during your time with me?” c. “What would you like me to […]
Which of the following groups would most need adult day care services? a. Caregivers who work all day b. Elderly who are bored staying home alone c. Elderly in whom Alzheimer’s has been diagnosed d. Older men who want an opportunity to meet older women e. Older women who want to engage in arts and […]
