Which of the following best explains why cancer rates increase as people get older? a. Better prevention programs are available for cardiac disease, so cardiac disease rates are decreasing, making cancer rates increase. b. It is harder to screen for cancer than for other fatal diseases, so the rates are increasing because of the inability […]
A male client reports that he is unable to change his health behaviors and adopt a healthier lifestyle. Which of the following is the most likely reason for his difficulty? a. Lack of financial resources b. Lack of transportation c. Lack of programs d. Lack of motivation ESSAYBID ANSWER ANS: D Two nurse researchers […]
A man stated, “I used to work out at the exercise room at work, but now that I’m retired I sit and watch TV. My wife keeps nagging me to do something. What do you think I should be doing at my age?” Which of the following would be the most appropriate response by the […]
Which of the following definitions of family would be the most useful for the nurse practicing in the community? a. A group of persons with shared convictions b. A social unit interacting with the larger society c. People descended from a common ancestor d. Persons related either by blood or by legal contract (marriage) e. […]
Which of the following best describes what proportion of children live in a single-parent family? a. Fewer than 10% b. 11%-15% c. 16%-20% d. 21%-26% e. More than 30% ESSAYBID ANSWER ANS: E In 2012, 34% of all U.S. children lived in single-parent homes.
Which of the following events caused attention that has resulted in the current emphasis on women’s health? a. Hillary Clinton and Sarah Palin’s comments during the presidential race b. Political correctness, including addressing the rights of women c. New research studies that are focusing on women d. Women’s movement from the 1970s ESSAYBID ANSWER […]
Which of the following is the most useful way to discuss aging? a. By divisions—young-old, middle-old, old-old, and elite-old b. Chronological age c. Functional age d. Number of chronic comorbidities ESSAYBID ANSWER ANS: C Functional age refers to functioning and the ability to perform activities of daily living, such as bathing and grooming, and […]
Which of the following is the most common cause of death among women after age 75? a. Accidents and unintentional injuries b. Cancer c. Cardiovascular disease (CVD) d. Diabetes and its complications ESSAYBID ANSWER ANS: C About one in four Americans has one or more forms of CVD. One in ten women under age […]
Which gender has higher morbidity rates with a higher prevalence of chronic diseases that cause disability and limitation of activities? a. Females b. Males c. No difference between genders in chronic health problems d. Prevalence of chronic diseases varies strongly by individuals more than gender. ESSAYBID ANSWER ANS: A A chronic condition is a […]
A nurse has recently learned of the death of a 22-year-old female friend. Which of the following would be the most likely cause of death? a. Complications of childbirth b. Accident or unintentional injury c. Cancer d. Cardiovascular disease ESSAYBID ANSWER ANS: B In the adolescent to early adulthood years, the leading cause of […]
