NMNC 1110 EAQ 9: Health Disparities
Questions and Correct Answers.
A client reports a cold and a whooping sound with a cough. Which organism is responsible for
this condition? - Answer Bordetella pertussis
The nurse recognizes that belly binding is a common cultural practice for the mother of a 9-
month-old infant with extrusion of the umbilicus. Which variation of belly binding would the
nurse discourage? - Answer Coin in the umbilicus
An older adult is hospitalized for weight loss and dehydration due to nutritional deficit. Which
factor would the nurse consider when planning care for this client? - Answer The nutritional
needs of an older adult are basically unchanged except for a decreased need for calories.
Which point is included in the World Professional Association for Transgender Health (WPATH)
document regarding core principles of care for transgender clients? - Answer Seeking
informed consent before providing treatment
The parent of a large family asks the home health nurse about inexpensive sources of B
vitamins. Which suggestion would the nurse make? - Answer "Bake with whole wheat flour."
Which concept would the nurse consider when caring for school-aged children who are obese? -
Answer There are familial influences on childhood eating habits.
Which organization has a publication that includes the objective, "Aiming to develop a system to
identify clients who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer/questioning (LGBTQ)"? -
Answer U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (USDHHS)
Which points will be part of the nurse preceptor's lecture on caring for the lesbian, gay,
bisexual, transgender, and questioning (LGBTQ) older adult population? Select all that apply.
One, some, or all responses may be correct. - Answer - May have sexual organs that conflict
with their gender identity.
- Are at an elevated risk for disability from chronic disease and mental distress.
- May hide their gender identities and sexual orientations from the nurse and other health care
providers.
A client with bubonic plague has a body temperature of 103°F (39.4°C) associated with chills,
swollen glands, headache, and weakness. Which microorganism is responsible for the client's
condition? - Answer Yersinia pestis
Questions and Correct Answers.
A client reports a cold and a whooping sound with a cough. Which organism is responsible for
this condition? - Answer Bordetella pertussis
The nurse recognizes that belly binding is a common cultural practice for the mother of a 9-
month-old infant with extrusion of the umbilicus. Which variation of belly binding would the
nurse discourage? - Answer Coin in the umbilicus
An older adult is hospitalized for weight loss and dehydration due to nutritional deficit. Which
factor would the nurse consider when planning care for this client? - Answer The nutritional
needs of an older adult are basically unchanged except for a decreased need for calories.
Which point is included in the World Professional Association for Transgender Health (WPATH)
document regarding core principles of care for transgender clients? - Answer Seeking
informed consent before providing treatment
The parent of a large family asks the home health nurse about inexpensive sources of B
vitamins. Which suggestion would the nurse make? - Answer "Bake with whole wheat flour."
Which concept would the nurse consider when caring for school-aged children who are obese? -
Answer There are familial influences on childhood eating habits.
Which organization has a publication that includes the objective, "Aiming to develop a system to
identify clients who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer/questioning (LGBTQ)"? -
Answer U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (USDHHS)
Which points will be part of the nurse preceptor's lecture on caring for the lesbian, gay,
bisexual, transgender, and questioning (LGBTQ) older adult population? Select all that apply.
One, some, or all responses may be correct. - Answer - May have sexual organs that conflict
with their gender identity.
- Are at an elevated risk for disability from chronic disease and mental distress.
- May hide their gender identities and sexual orientations from the nurse and other health care
providers.
A client with bubonic plague has a body temperature of 103°F (39.4°C) associated with chills,
swollen glands, headache, and weakness. Which microorganism is responsible for the client's
condition? - Answer Yersinia pestis
