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MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. The nurse suspects that there is physical abuse present after visiting the client in the home. In recognition of the pattern of family violence, the nurse knows that: A. Child abuse is declining in frequency B. Spouses are the most frequent abusers C. Mental illness is a major cause of abuse D. Abuse is primarily seen in lower income families ANS: B In recognition of the pattern of family violence, the nurse knows that spouses are the most frequent abusers. Child ...

MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. When teaching basic infant safety to the parents of a 3-month-old, the nurse should emphasize: A. Placing gates at stairways B. Keeping bathroom doors closed C. Giving large, hard teething biscuits D. Removing feeding bibs at bedtime ANS: D Bibs should be removed at bedtime to avoid suffocation. Placing gates or fences at stairways is an appropriate safety measure to prevent falls of the 8- to 12-month-old infant. Keeping bathroom doors closed is an appropriate sa...

MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. The nurse is working with a new mother who will require surgery. The follow-up treatment will interfere with bonding. In applying Freuds theory, the nurse recognizes that the stage of development that may be affected is the: A. Oral stage B. Anal stage C. Phallic stage D. Latent stage ANS: A According to Freud, disruption in the physical or emotional availability of the parent for the newborn (e.g., undergoing surgery) will affect the oral stage of development; th...

MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. The nurse knows that the primary factor affecting a cancer survivors quality of life is: A. The clients precancer physical and mental health status B. The presence of a strong support system C. The quality and type of cancer treatment received D. The type and number of cancer-related risk factors the client possesses ANS: B Mellon and colleagues (2006) interviewed cancer survivors and their family caregivers, finding that two of the strongest predictors for cancer...

MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. There are cultural context of health and illness differences in comparing Western versus non- Western cultures. The nurse is aware that in Western culture the overall treatment is: A. Herbal B. Holistic C. Naturalistic D. Specialty-specific ANS: D The overall treatment in Western culture is specialty-specific. The treatment in some non- Western cultures is herbal. The treatment in non-Western cultures is holistic in nature. Some non- Western cultures use a natural...

Chapter 1: Nursing Today Chapter 2: Health Care Delivery System Chapter 3: Community-Based Nursing Practice Chapter 4: Theoretical Foundations of Nursing Practice Chapter 5: Evidence-Based Practice

MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. The nurse cares for an alert, homeless older adult patient who was admitted to the hospital with a chronic foot infection. Which intervention is the most appropriate for the nurse to include in the discharge plan for this patient? A. Refer the patient to social services for further assessment. B. Teach the patient how to assess and care for the foot infection. C. Schedule the patient to return to outpatient services for foot care. D. Give the patient written information...

MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. While the nurse realizes that the definition of health is unique to the client, the most universal factor is that health is: A. Dynamic and ever-changing B. Affected and managed by the nurse C. Determined by internal and external forces D. Perceived and defined by the individual ANS: A Health has different meanings for each client, the clinical setting, and the health care profession (see Chapter 6). Health is dynamic and continuously changing. Your challenge is t...

MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. The client who recently received a kidney transplant is worried about her husband since he has taken over the physical tasks of running their home. The client is in the process of adapting to a change in: A. Body image B. Self-concept C. Illness behavior D. Family dynamics ANS: The effects of illness on the client and family have created a change in family dynamics. Family dynamics is the process by which the family functions, makes decisions, gives support to in...

MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. A sample of orthopedic clients varies greatly in their requests for postsurgical analgesics. Which type of nursing research would best examine a prospective group of clients in determining what factors affect their alterations in comfort? A. Historical research B. Evaluation research C. Correlational research D. Experimental research ANS: C Correlational research explores the interrelationships among variables of interest (such as factors affecting client comfort)...