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 […]
Which of the following is most effective in helping males choose healthier lifestyle behaviors? a. Educational programs that include both threat and reward b. Involvement in team sports at school or at work c. Physician prescription for a specific behavior change d. Support from a female family member concerned about the man’s well-being ESSAYBID […]
Which of the following is the primary source of income for elderly Americans? a. Employment income b. Pensions c. Savings d. Social Security ESSAYBID ANSWER ANS: D Aggregate income for the population aged 65 years and over comes largely from four sources: (1) Social Security provides 37%, (2) earnings account for 30%, (3) pensions […]
Which of the following is a major barrier to a nurse caring for the family as a whole? a. Families often don’t want to know what is wrong with their loved one. b. Nurses don’t know how to care for families. c. Reimbursement is paid only for services given to an individual. d. The family […]
When making a home visit, a nurse is usually expected to focus attention on the ill family member. But whom would the nurse possibly focus on instead? a. The children who are being affected by the stress of the situation b. The ill family member’s primary caregiver c. The spouse of the ill family member […]
Which of the following provides the best explanation for the importance of the “Go Red” and “The Heart Truth” campaigns? a. Because heart disease is so prevalent, we all need to know the usual symptoms so we may seek help quickly. b. Few people are aware of how to prevent chronic diseases such as cancer. […]