Human Development Ch. 1 Test Bank
A mainstay of therapy for the management of chronic diseases is: - ANS-lifestyle changes
\A major cause of death in the early twentieth century was: - ANS-infections
\A nurse is asked to provide an expert opinion about the development of an education program
for newly diagnosed diabetics. In this scenario, the nurse is acting as a(n): - ANS-consultant
\A nurse is planning to deliver an educational program to individuals with diabetes. Which of the
following should be the initial action taken by the nurse to ensure the success of the program? -
ANS-assess the knowledge level of the individuals
\A nurse who uses findings from a randomized, controlled trial on the care of Foley catheters to
change practice at an institution is practicing: - ANS-evidence-based medicine
\A person with chronic back pain is cared for by her primary care provider as well as receives
acupuncture. Which model of health does this person likely favor? - ANS-eudaemonistic model
\A state of physical, mental, spiritual, and social functioning that realizes a persons potential and
is experienced within a developmental context is known as: - ANS-health
\An example of a Hispanic American nurse promoting cultural competency is: - ANS-taking a
class about Hispanic American culture
\Assuming that an individuals own perspective is correct and shared by others is known as: -
ANS-ethnocentrism
\Building a partnership with an obese individual who is trying to lose weight requires the nurse
to: - ANS-learn about the methods of weight loss
\During a home visit, a nurse assists an individual to complete an application for disability
services. The nurse is acting as a(n): - ANS-advocate
\During a home visit, a nurse discusses the dangers of smoking with an individual. In this
scenario the nurse is acting as a(n): - ANS-educator
\In reviewing a persons medical claims, a nurse realizes that the individual with moderate
persistent asthma has had several emergency department visits and is not on inhaled steroids
as recommended by the NHLBI asthma management guidelines. The nurse discusses this with
the persons primary care provider. In this scenario, the nurse is acting as a(n): - ANS-care
manager
\The conscientious, explicit, and judicious use of current best evidence in making decisions
about the care of individuals is known as: - ANS-evidence-based practice
\The devaluing of beliefs, values, and customs of others is known as: - ANS-racism
\The question, What is the experience of teenagers who lose a sibling to cancer? can best be
answered by using which research methodology? - ANS-qualitative research
\Which factor may have the most influence in changing the health behavior of a single, adult
woman who smokes and is the care provider for her mother, her own children, and
granddaughter? - ANS-a gift card for $10 to a local grocery store for every week she is smoke
free
\Which model of health is most likely used by a person who does not believe in preventive
health care? - ANS-clinical model
A mainstay of therapy for the management of chronic diseases is: - ANS-lifestyle changes
\A major cause of death in the early twentieth century was: - ANS-infections
\A nurse is asked to provide an expert opinion about the development of an education program
for newly diagnosed diabetics. In this scenario, the nurse is acting as a(n): - ANS-consultant
\A nurse is planning to deliver an educational program to individuals with diabetes. Which of the
following should be the initial action taken by the nurse to ensure the success of the program? -
ANS-assess the knowledge level of the individuals
\A nurse who uses findings from a randomized, controlled trial on the care of Foley catheters to
change practice at an institution is practicing: - ANS-evidence-based medicine
\A person with chronic back pain is cared for by her primary care provider as well as receives
acupuncture. Which model of health does this person likely favor? - ANS-eudaemonistic model
\A state of physical, mental, spiritual, and social functioning that realizes a persons potential and
is experienced within a developmental context is known as: - ANS-health
\An example of a Hispanic American nurse promoting cultural competency is: - ANS-taking a
class about Hispanic American culture
\Assuming that an individuals own perspective is correct and shared by others is known as: -
ANS-ethnocentrism
\Building a partnership with an obese individual who is trying to lose weight requires the nurse
to: - ANS-learn about the methods of weight loss
\During a home visit, a nurse assists an individual to complete an application for disability
services. The nurse is acting as a(n): - ANS-advocate
\During a home visit, a nurse discusses the dangers of smoking with an individual. In this
scenario the nurse is acting as a(n): - ANS-educator
\In reviewing a persons medical claims, a nurse realizes that the individual with moderate
persistent asthma has had several emergency department visits and is not on inhaled steroids
as recommended by the NHLBI asthma management guidelines. The nurse discusses this with
the persons primary care provider. In this scenario, the nurse is acting as a(n): - ANS-care
manager
\The conscientious, explicit, and judicious use of current best evidence in making decisions
about the care of individuals is known as: - ANS-evidence-based practice
\The devaluing of beliefs, values, and customs of others is known as: - ANS-racism
\The question, What is the experience of teenagers who lose a sibling to cancer? can best be
answered by using which research methodology? - ANS-qualitative research
\Which factor may have the most influence in changing the health behavior of a single, adult
woman who smokes and is the care provider for her mother, her own children, and
granddaughter? - ANS-a gift card for $10 to a local grocery store for every week she is smoke
free
\Which model of health is most likely used by a person who does not believe in preventive
health care? - ANS-clinical model
