VERIFIED ANSWERS
◉ Which nursing intervention is an example of tertiary preventive
care? Answer: Assisting with speech therapy a client with a traumatic
brain injury
◉ A nurse is caring for a client with chronic obstructive pulmonary
disease (COPD). The nurse explains to the client that COPD is a
chronic disease. Why is COPD considered a chronic disease? Answer:
It has a gradual onset and lasts for a long time.
◉ A mammogram represents which level of prevention? Answer:
Secondary prevention
◉ When chronic illnesses and disabilities are present, individuals
benefit most from activities that: Answer: help them maintain
independence.
◉ A community health nurse arranges for a dentist to teach local
children in the school district how to properly brush their teeth. Which
goal will the nurse set for this event? Answer: health promotion
◉ When providing care to a client, the nurse integrates knowledge
that a client's beliefs and actions are related and influenced by the
client's personal expectations in relation to health and illness. The
nurse is demonstrating an understanding of which health model?
Answer: Health Belief Model
, ◉ To be an effective change agent for wellness, the nurse must:
Answer: consume a healthy diet
◉ The nurse's community outreach class is giving a presentation on
seat belts and child safety seats at the local firehouse every weekend
in October. Which level of health promotion is this an example of?
Answer: Primary
◉ Which behaviors are necessary for a person to successfully adapt to
a chronic illness? Select all that apply. Answer: Learn to live as
normally as possible
Maintain a positive self-concept
Maintain a sense of hope
◉ A pregnant client at 10 weeks' gestation is receiving education by
the nurse about the importance of abstaining from alcohol while
pregnant. What statement made by the client demonstrates an
understanding of the education provided? Answer: "I should abstain
from alcohol to prevent the development of a fetal alcohol spectrum
disorder."
◉ A client has been admitted to the hospital for the treatment of
diabetic ketoacidosis, with a random blood glucose reading of 575
mg/dL (31.91 mmol/L), vomiting, and shortness of breath. This client
has experienced which phenomenon? Answer: Exacerbation
◉ A nurse assists the client in the development of a healthy lifestyle.
The adoption of these lifestyle changes in the client's life is
considered: Answer: self-care.