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 […]
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 […]
A nurse is completing a first assessment interview with a family after entering the family’s apartment for the first time. Which of the following would be crucial for the nurse to remember? a. Analyze the power relationships before focusing on needed information b. Be on best behavior with manners and courtesy, starting with a self-introduction […]
A nurse has just been told by a friend that her physician has recommended a hysterectomy for fibroids in her womb. Which of the following would be the most appropriate response by the nurse? a. “Hysterectomies are the most common surgical procedure done on women; you’ll be fine.” b. “Tell your doctor to remove your […]
Which of the following is the treatment of choice for treating heroin addicts during withdrawal? a. Acamprosate b. Benzodiazepines c. Methadone d. Naltrexone ESSAYBID ANSWER ANS: C Methadone is the treatment of choice in withdrawal from heroin or other opiates. As a detoxification agent, methadone is dispensed over an 8-day period in a tapering […]