Chapter 37: Self-Concept
1. A newl ywed couple has moved to another cit y due to a job opportunit y.
The couple would be at risk for alteration in self -concept related to
a. Inadequate coping
b. Role strain
c. Anxiet y
d. Stress
CORRECT ANSWER: A
Feedback:
Lack of support systems and inabilit y to prioritize and problem solve
contribute to inadequate self -esteem.
2. A nurse student states, I feel good that I p ut an indwelling catheter in m y
patient without any problem. This demonstrates which factor affecting
self-concept?
a. Culture
b. Inadequate coping
c. Stress tolerance
d. Values
CORRECT ANSWER: C
Feedback:
, Coping and stress tolerance influence self -concept. People who are
able to adapt to stress and resolve conflicts through coping tend to
develop healthy self -concepts.
3. A nurse visits a 60 -year-old diabetic patient in his home after the patients
above-the- knee amputation of his left leg. The patient appears disheveled
and with poor hygiene. He also avoids making eye contact with the nurse.
Which of the following is likel y to occur as a result of the patients
reduced self-esteem?
a. Lethargy
b. Withdrawal
c. Self-care deficit
d. Lack of interest
CORRECT ANSWER: C
Feedback:
Physical changes such as decreased strength, skin turgor, and sensory
acuit y affect body image in later life. Because of the valuation of youth
in the media and popular culture, some older people experience
lowered self-esteem with the changed body image.
4. Preschoolers exhibit sexual curiosit y. This builds the preschoolers
a. Self-concept
b. Ideal self
c. Body image
d. Diminished self
CORRECT ANSWER: A
, Feedback:
Self-concept continues to develop actively during preschool years.
Preschoolers sense of self becomes more defined as they realize that
they are separate and unique. During this stage of development,
children exhibit great sexual curiosit y.
5. In regards to development of self -concept, an infant
a. Plays independentl y with toys
b. Has no separat e existence
c. Is not affected by self -concept
d. Develops new roles dail y
CORRECT ANSWER: B
Feedback:
Newborns have undifferentiated selves; they do not experience separate
existence from others.
6. What role does the son play in your patients life?
a. Hereditary
b. Ascribed
c. Designated
d. Assumed
CORRECT ANSWER: B
Feedback:
An ascribed role is one in which the person has no choice.
1. A newl ywed couple has moved to another cit y due to a job opportunit y.
The couple would be at risk for alteration in self -concept related to
a. Inadequate coping
b. Role strain
c. Anxiet y
d. Stress
CORRECT ANSWER: A
Feedback:
Lack of support systems and inabilit y to prioritize and problem solve
contribute to inadequate self -esteem.
2. A nurse student states, I feel good that I p ut an indwelling catheter in m y
patient without any problem. This demonstrates which factor affecting
self-concept?
a. Culture
b. Inadequate coping
c. Stress tolerance
d. Values
CORRECT ANSWER: C
Feedback:
, Coping and stress tolerance influence self -concept. People who are
able to adapt to stress and resolve conflicts through coping tend to
develop healthy self -concepts.
3. A nurse visits a 60 -year-old diabetic patient in his home after the patients
above-the- knee amputation of his left leg. The patient appears disheveled
and with poor hygiene. He also avoids making eye contact with the nurse.
Which of the following is likel y to occur as a result of the patients
reduced self-esteem?
a. Lethargy
b. Withdrawal
c. Self-care deficit
d. Lack of interest
CORRECT ANSWER: C
Feedback:
Physical changes such as decreased strength, skin turgor, and sensory
acuit y affect body image in later life. Because of the valuation of youth
in the media and popular culture, some older people experience
lowered self-esteem with the changed body image.
4. Preschoolers exhibit sexual curiosit y. This builds the preschoolers
a. Self-concept
b. Ideal self
c. Body image
d. Diminished self
CORRECT ANSWER: A
, Feedback:
Self-concept continues to develop actively during preschool years.
Preschoolers sense of self becomes more defined as they realize that
they are separate and unique. During this stage of development,
children exhibit great sexual curiosit y.
5. In regards to development of self -concept, an infant
a. Plays independentl y with toys
b. Has no separat e existence
c. Is not affected by self -concept
d. Develops new roles dail y
CORRECT ANSWER: B
Feedback:
Newborns have undifferentiated selves; they do not experience separate
existence from others.
6. What role does the son play in your patients life?
a. Hereditary
b. Ascribed
c. Designated
d. Assumed
CORRECT ANSWER: B
Feedback:
An ascribed role is one in which the person has no choice.
