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The nurse should identify the need for further teaching when the client with diabetes who is taking daily insulin and follows a strict diet makes which statement? "I can achieve a maximum level of functioning." "I cannot possibly ever be considered as healthy." "I can achieve a high quality of health and life." "I have an illness, but I can feel as if I am healthy."

"I cannot possibly ever be considered as healthy."

The registered nurse is teaching a community health class about illness prevention. Which statement reflects understanding of this concept? "I will take my medication for hypertension every day." "My family will call hospice for an evaluation." "It is important to enroll in a smoking cessation class." "If I am injured, I will call an ambulance."

"It is important to enroll in a smoking cessation class."

A BSN nurse is discussing the benefits of a BSN to high school students. Which statement made by the nurse would be most appropriate? "Many nursing management jobs require a BSN." "BSN nurses only work in the hospital." "Most nontraditional students obtain a BSN." "BSN programs attract the most males."

"Many nursing management jobs require a BSN."

A 48-year-old client was just diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus. The client has a body mass index of 35 and leads a sedentary lifestyle. The nurse informs the client of risk factors for the diagnosis and the need to change diet and exercise behavior. Which client statement indicates a need for further teaching? "I need to start slow on an exercise program approved by my healthcare provider." "Over 80% of cases of type 2 diabetes could be prevented if the risk factors were eliminated." "There is nothing that can be done anyway; chronic diseases cannot be prevented." "The major causes of chronic diseases are known."

"There is nothing that can be done anyway; chronic diseases cannot be prevented."

The nurse cares for a client who is a member of a different culture from the nurse's. Which question is most important for the nurse to ask to assess the client's beliefs about treatment? "What are your expectations about being in the hospital?" "What do you eat for breakfast?" "How do you feel about being in the hospital?" "What do you believe about health care?"

"What are your expectations about being in the hospital?"

A client from a minority culture has been hospitalized for 6 days for postoperative infection. The client's weight is decreasing each day, and the nutritional intake is declining. Which nutritional assessment question is most appropriate? "Why aren't you eating your food?" "Are you aware that you are losing weight?" "What type of food do you eat at home?" "Don't you like what is on your food tray?"

"What type of food do you eat at home?"

A community health nurse is providing care to a group of Hispanic people living in an area that is predominantly populated by white people. What are the Hispanic people in this community an example of? A subculture A subgroup A minority A majority

A minority

A nurse is assigned the care of a client who speaks a nondominant language. The nurse does not understand the client's language. Which agency resource is best for the nurse to use in this case? A professional interpreter. A family member A hospital employee who speaks the client's language The hospital social worker.

A professional interpreter.

What is the definition of wellness? Being without disease An active state of being healthy A desire to be without disease Maximizing the state in which you live

An active state of being healthy

Which are characteristics of chronic conditions? (Select all that apply.) Resolve spontaneously Are rarely curable Have a rapid onset Require lifelong management Have a prolonged course

Are rarely curable Require lifelong management Have a prolonged course

The nurse is delegating care to an unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP). Which intervention would be most important for the nurse to perform independently? Assess the client with difficulty breathing Obtain a postprandial blood sugar reading Measure the client's blood pressure Assist the client with turning in bed

Assess the client with difficulty breathing

A 12-year-old black client has experienced significant blood loss and may require a blood transfusion. The client's mother, father, and sisters are currently present at the bedside in the emergency department. How should the nurse direct questions and education about the client's condition and treatment? Assess who is the dominant member of the family and then address that person. Address the mother, because black families are commonly matriarchal. Ask the child's father what should be done, but make eye contact with everyone in the room. Direct questions to the family collectively to avoid presuming who is dominant.

Assess who is the dominant member of the family and then address that person.

The nurse and unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) are working together in the emergency room. Which task should the nurse avoid delegating to the UAP? Assessing a rash on the arm Emptying an indwelling catheter bag Obtaining an electrocardiogram (EKG) Placing electrodes for cardiac monitoring

Assessing a rash on the arm

A client is operated on for gallstones. On the postoperative night, the nurse finds that the client is not sleeping and is tossing and turning. When asked about analgesics, the client denies having pain. Which nursing action is most appropriate? Believing that the client has no pain Assessing for nonverbal expressions of pain Inspecting the incision site for any abnormality Asking the client if the client is feeling hungry

Assessing for nonverbal expressions of pain

Which nursing intervention is an example of tertiary preventive care? Assisting with speech therapy a client with a traumatic brain injury Administration of immunizations to a 6-month-old child Blood pressure screenings at a senior center Teaching stress reduction classes at a wellness center

Assisting with speech therapy a client with a traumatic brain injury

After graduating from an accredited program in nursing and successfully passing the NCLEX, the nurse must take which action to obtain the legal right to practice? Enroll in an advanced degree program File NCLEX results in the county of residence Be licensed by the State Board of Nursing Submit a signed letter confirming graduation

Be licensed by the State Board of Nursing

A client makes a decision to quit smoking and joins a smoking cessation class. This is an example of which of Dunn's processes that helps one know who and what one is? Being Belonging Becoming Befitting

Befitting

In general, how do most people view change? By how it affects the cohesiveness of the group By how much it will cost in time and resources By how they are affected personally By how it will affect others on the staff

By how they are affected personally

A nurse on a telemetry unit is admitting a client and has an unlicensed assistive person (UAP) helping with the admission process. Which task can the nurse delegate to the UAP? Gathering information about the client's medical history and any allergies Listing the client's home medications on a medication reconciliation form Obtaining an admission weight for the client utilizing the client's bed scale Determining what heart rhythm the client is in based on telemetry reading

Obtaining an admission weight for the client utilizing the client's bed scale

A nurse is caring for a client who constantly requests pain medication. What should the nurse consider when assessing the client's pain? Most people react to pain in the same way. Pain in adults is less intense than pain in children. The client has a low pain tolerance. Pain is what the client says it is.

Pain is what the client says it is.

The nurse is preparing to talk to a local community group regarding chronic illness. The nurse informs the group that both external and internal factors influence a person's health. When discussing the fact that the male client has a higher chance of developing lung cancer due to his gender, which dimension is the nurse referring to? Physical dimension Emotional dimension Intellectual dimension Environmental dimension

Physical dimension

The nurse is providing flu shots to older adult clients at a nurse-managed wellness center. This is an example of which aim of nursing? Preventing illness Restoring health Coping with disability Promoting health literacy

Preventing illness

A nurse is giving a talk to a local community group on the importance of proper diet and regular exercise. This is an example of which type of health promotion? Primary Secondary Tertiary Chronic

Primary

A nurse is immunizing children against measles. This is an example of what level of preventive care? Primary Secondary Tertiary Chronic

Primary

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? Primary Secondary Tertiary Medical

Primary

A nurse is educating clients on the need for calcium intake to prevent bone loss. What level of prevention does this represent? Primary prevention Secondary prevention Tertiary prevention Residual prevention

Primary prevention

When caring for a diabetic client, the nurse notes that the client learns better when practicing the self-administration of the insulin injection alone. In which learning domain does this client's learning style fall? Cognitive Affective Psychomotor Interpersonal

Psychomotor

Which is an example of tertiary health promotion? Family counseling Water treatment Pap tests Rehabilitation

Rehabilitation

Which strategy should the nurse use when providing education to the older adult client? Remain calm and conduct the teaching session in a quiet environment. Avoid the use of colorful materials and keep the session short. Teach in a monotone voice in a quiet environment. Teach from books only and remain calm.

Remain calm and conduct the teaching session in a quiet environment.

A nurse assumes the leadership role while directing and supervising coworkers. Which attributes of a leader should the nurse display? Select all that apply. Respectfulness Discipline oriented Charisma Dynamic Intimidating approach

Respectfulness Charisma Dynamic

A nurse evaluates whether a middle-age client with chronic back pain has been performing the different exercises and physiotherapy procedures recommended by the health care provider. What would the nurse most likely use to evaluate the client? Written test Oral test Return demonstration Simulation

Return demonstration

What are some examples of healthy self-care behaviors everyone should adopt? Select all that apply. Sleeping 7 to 8 hours each night Eating regular healthy meals Maintaining an ideal body weight Exercising infrequently Having a low self-esteem

Sleeping 7 to 8 hours each night Eating regular healthy meals Maintaining an ideal body weight

Which lifestyle factor is associated with an increased risk for chronic diseases? Exercise Smoking Eustress Gastrointestinal disease

Smoking

Which type of skills is not needed for nursing leadership? Communication skills Technical skills Problem-solving skills Self-evaluation skills

Technical skills

Which model is most useful in examining the cause of disease in an individual, based upon external factors? The Agent-Host-Environment Model The Health-Illness Continuum The High-Level Wellness Model The Health Belief Model

The Agent-Host-Environment Model

Which explanation accurately differentiates the role of the registered nurse (RN) from that of the licensed practical/vocational nurse (LPN/LVN)? The RN is permitted to prescribe medications. The LPN/LVN can only work in a long-term care facility. The RN directs the workload of an LPN/LVN. The LPN/LVN should work under the supervision of an RN.

The LPN/LVN should work under the supervision of an RN.

A home health nurse is visiting a client who is 60 years of age. During the initial visit, the client's spouse answers all of the questions. What would the nurse assess based on this behavior? The client does not want the nurse to visit. The spouse does not trust the client to answer questions. The client is not able to answer the questions. The spouse is the dominant member of the family.

The spouse is the dominant member of the family.

The registered nurse (RN) wants to delegate measuring a client's urinary output to an unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP). Which factors should the nurse consider before delegating the task? The complexity of the activity, age of the UAP, and predictability of the outcome Predictability of the UAP, the amount of time required for the task, and RN's skill level The stability of the client's condition, potential for harm, and complexity of the activity The context of the other client needs, the desired outcome, and autonomy of the client

The stability of the client's condition, potential for harm, and complexity of the activity

Which statement about the concepts of disease and illness is most accurate? A disease is traditionally diagnosed and treated by a nurse. The terms disease and illness are often used interchangeably. A person with an illness cannot be considered healthy. Illness is a process in which levels of functioning remain unchanged.

The terms disease and illness are often used interchangeably.

Which of these statements regarding a nurse manager role is accurate? The nurse manager's main role in the nursing unit is to manage the unit budget. To effectively manage the nursing unit, the nurse manager should also be a leader. A healthy work environment is not within the scope of the nurse manager's role. The nurse manager will decide on the financial targets for the nursing unit.

To effectively manage the nursing unit, the nurse manager should also be a leader.

What have the models of health promotion and illness prevention been used for? To define a medical framework for the care of the disabled. To create a forum for improving rehabilitative care. To help health care providers understand health-related behaviors. To formulate care plans for the disabled population.

To help health care providers understand health-related behaviors.

Why are nursing organizations important for the continued development and improvement of nursing as a whole? To provide socialization and networking for members To regulate work activities for members To set standards for nursing education and practice To provide information to nurses about legal requirements

To set standards for nursing education and practice

A nurse leader is described as charismatic, motivational, and passionate. Communications are open and honest, and the nurse is willing to take risks. What type of leadership is the nurse practicing? Democratic Autocratic Quantum Transformational

Transformational

Following a myocardial infarction (heart attack), a client begins to recognize the need to increase exercise, eat a low-fat diet, and implement relaxation techniques. According to Lewin, this client is in which stage of the change process? Prizing Unfreezing Moving Refreezing

Unfreezing

The nurse is addressing primary prevention with a group of college students. Which promotional statement by the nurse would be the best example of a developmentally appropriate discussion? Use of condoms can help prevent sexually transmitted infections and unwanted pregnancy. Annual Papanicolaou test can detect cancer earlier. HIV screening should be done on an annual basis if you are sexually active. Testicular examinations for male students can detect early stages of cancer.

Use of condoms can help prevent sexually transmitted infections and unwanted pregnancy.

Which practice by the nurse indicates that the nurse is a professional? Doing things the way they have always been done Using intuition to make decisions about client care Using evidence-based practice interventions Submitting an article to a local newspaper

Using evidence-based practice interventions

The nurse in a free clinic caring for clients uses the Health Belief Model, which is based on three components. What is the main focus for this model? How people interact with their environments How health is a constantly changing state What people believe to be true about their health Factors that predispose a person to infectious diseases

What people believe to be true about their health

Establishing the criteria for the education and licensure of nurses is a component of: a state's nurse practice act. the American Nurses Association Standards of Practice. the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Healthy People 2030 program. evidence-based practice.

a state's nurse practice act.

Which is a criterion that defines nursing as a profession? an undefined body of knowledge a dependence on the medical profession an ability to diagnose medical problems a strong service orientation

a strong service orientation

Despite the presence of a large number of older adult residents from Asian cultures, a long-term care facility has not integrated the medical concept of hot and cold into meal planning. The nurses at the facility should recognize this as an example of: cultural blindness. stereotyping. cultural assimilation. cultural imposition.

cultural blindness.

The nurse is having an exceptionally busy shift on an obstetrical unit. Which task is the nurse justified in delegating to the unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP)? emptying a client's Foley catheter bag and reporting the volume to the nurse helping a first-time parent achieve a good latch when breastfeeding the infant assessing the size and quantity of clots that are in a client's bedpan and informing the nurse giving an anti-inflammatory medication to a client who is 8 hours postbirth

emptying a client's Foley catheter bag and reporting the volume to the nurse

Which nursing action best exemplifies the nurse's role in promoting health? encouraging a group of junior high school students to engage in regular physical activity facilitating a support group for the friends and families of clients affected by stroke performing deep suctioning on a client who has a tracheotomy and copious secretions administering a beta-adrenergic blocker and diuretic to a client who has a history of hypertension

encouraging a group of junior high school students to engage in regular physical activity

Persistent gaps between the health status of minorities and non-minorities are defined as: racism. ethnocentrism. health disparities. cultural relativity.

health disparities.

The nurse is administering immunizations to a group of adolescents in a county health clinic. The nurse correctly identifies this action as: illness prevention. restorative care. treatment of disease. supportive nursing care.

illness prevention.

What is the primary purpose of standards of nursing practice? to provide a method by which nurses perform skills safely to ensure knowledgeable, safe, comprehensive nursing care to establish nursing as a profession and a discipline to enable nurses to have a voice in health care policy

to ensure knowledgeable, safe, comprehensive nursing care

Who is considered to be the founder of professional nursing? Dorothea Dix Lillian Wald Florence Nightingale Clara Barton

Florence Nightingale

Which is the most accurate definition of health? Health is a state of maximal wellness. Health is a lack of disease. Health is a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being. Health is a reflection of wellness and requires a conscious and deliberate effort to maintain.

Health is a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being.

Which definition of health is the best? Health is the absence of disease. Health is how people feel. Health is a state of complete well-being. Health is the lack of physical symptoms.

Health is a state of complete well-being.

A nurse explains the concept of health to a client when establishing health promotion goals with the client. Which statement by the client indicates that the nurse's teaching has been effective? Health is a state of optimal functioning. Health is an absence of illness. Health is always an objective state. Health is not determined by the client.

Health is a state of optimal functioning.

Which statement most accurately defines illness? Illness is the inability to carry out normal activities of daily living. Illness is a pathologic change in the body. Illness is the response of a person to a disease. Illness is the inability to maximize one's potential and quality of life.

Illness is the response of a person to a disease.

What might a nurse need to do to ensure the continuation of his or her nursing license? Obtain a baccalaureate degree. Obtain a master's degree. Attend hospital in-services. Obtain continuing education credits.

Obtain continuing education credits.

Which nursing pioneer established the Red Cross in the United States in 1882? Florence Nightingale Clara Barton Dorothea Dix Jane Addams

Clara Barton

A family has recently immigrated. All members are quickly learning the language and the children are all in public school. Both parents are working and adapting to the new culture. What is this family demonstrating? Cultural assimilation Culture shock Cultural blindness Cultural imposition

Cultural assimilation

Which term is most appropriate for describing a healthcare practitioner who is respectful of the healthcare traditions of other cultures? Culturally sensitive Culturally appropriate Culturally competent Culturally impositive

Culturally sensitive

A nurse caring for clients in a culturally diverse neighborhood knows that culture affects the nurse's interactions with the client. Which are characteristics of culture? Select all that apply. Culture guides what is acceptable behavior for people in a specific group. Individuals make a conscious decision whether to accept their culture once they enter adolescence. Culture is generally not affected by the group's social and physical environment. Cultural practices and beliefs mainly remain constant as long as they satisfy a group's needs. Culture influences the way people of a group view themselves, have expectations, and behave.

Culture guides what is acceptable behavior for people in a specific group. Cultural practices and beliefs mainly remain constant as long as they satisfy a group's needs. Culture influences the way people of a group view themselves, have expectations, and behave.

Upon moving to another country, a college student is very confused by many local customs. He is especially bothered by the custom of men and women eating in separate areas and it makes him angry and resentful of the new culture. What are the feelings experienced by this student? Culture shock Stereotyping Ethnocentrism Cultural assimilation

Culture shock

The nurse is working to enhance time management skills and has to administer pain medications to several clients, obtain vital signs, and assist clients with bathing. What should the nurse do next? Bathe clients. Obtain vital signs. Administer pain medications. Delegate bathing and vital signs tasks.

Delegate bathing and vital signs tasks.

What type of leader shares decisions and activities with group participants? Democratic Autocratic Laissez-faire Situational

Democratic

A client diagnosed with type 2 diabetes has been prescribed insulin therapy in conjunction with an oral agent because the client has been experiencing difficulty controlling blood sugar levels with an oral agent alone. The nurse is preparing a teaching plan for this client. Which intervention would the nurse include in the teaching plan to address the psychomotor domain? Demonstrating the technique for insulin self-injection Describing the signs and symptoms of low blood sugar Explaining what to do if hypoglycemia occurs Reviewing with the client appropriate foods to eat

Demonstrating the technique for insulin self-injection

Which best exemplifies the role of the nurse as educator? Discussing side effects of a medication with a client Allowing a client to verbalize fears of death Researching the best way to provide care Referring a client to outpatient services

Discussing side effects of a medication with a client

A client's spouse has asked that the client be cared for exclusively by female nurses. How should the nurse incorporate this request into the care plan? Document the request and make all reasonable efforts to honor it Assess the couple's rationale for making the request Determine whether the request is based on a valid reason or cultural preference Document the request as a knowledge deficit and address the couple's educational needs

Document the request and make all reasonable efforts to honor it

Which key figure was responsible for recruiting and equipping the army with a corps of nurses? Dorothea Dix Lillian Wald Florence Nightingale Isabel Hampton Robb

Dorothea Dix

Which of these is not a factor in the Agent-Host-Environment Model of health and illness, as developed by Leavell and Clark (1965)? Bacteria Virus Evil spirit Chemical substance

Evil spirit

A nurse manager is planning to introduce to the staff a new procedure for documenting supplies used for clients on a medical-surgical unit. Several of the staff members say to the nurse manager, "Why do we have to change the procedure? The one we're using is working just fine." Which action would be important for the nurse manager to take first? Explain the change using simple, concise language. Inform them that the change will occur in steps. Emphasize the advantages of the change. Involve all affected by the change in planning.

Explain the change using simple, concise language.

A charge nurse has what type of power in this position? Explicit power Assumed power Absolute power Implied power

Explicit power

Which are common reasons why people resist change? Select all that apply. Feel threatened Fear increased responsibility Lack understanding See no benefits to the change Dislike the hospital chief officer

Feel threatened Fear increased responsibility Lack understanding See no benefits to the change

A hospital nurse assesses clients in various stages of illness. Which statements accurately describe client responses to illness based on Suchman's stages of illness? Select all that apply. In stage 1, the person defines himself or herself as being sick, seeks validation of this experience from others, and gives up normal activities. In stage 2, most people focus on their symptoms and bodily functions. When help from a health care provider is sought, the person becomes a client and enters stage 3, assuming a dependent role. When a client decides to accept a diagnosis and follow a prescribed treatment plan, he or she is in stage 4, achieving recovery and rehabilitation. In stage 1, pain is the most significant symptom indicating illness, although other symptoms, such as a rash, fever, bleeding, or cough, may be present. Most clients complete the final stage of illness behavior in the hospital or a long-term care setting.

In stage 2, most people focus on their symptoms and bodily functions. When help from a health care provider is sought, the person becomes a client and enters stage 3, assuming a dependent role. In stage 1, pain is the most significant symptom indicating illness, although other symptoms, such as a rash, fever, bleeding, or cough, may be present.

A nurse manager is teaching staff how to use a new piece of hospital equipment. Which educational setting would be most appropriate for this process? Continuing education Graduate education In-service education Undergraduate studies

In-service education

A nurse is preparing to teach a 6-year-old client with a broken arm and the client's mother about caring for the child's cast. Which statement reflects the best education plan for these clients? Include the child in the education; ask questions of both the mother and the child. Focus mainly on the mother; ask the child a couple of simple questions. Provide the mother with written materials; teach the child about keeping the cast dry. Separate the mother and the child; teach the mother and then let the mother teach the child.

Include the child in the education; ask questions of both the mother and the child.

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? It persists for a long time. It is a sequela of acute illness. It takes a long time to cure. It has a gradual onset and lasts for a long time.

It has a gradual onset and lasts for a long time.

A nurse educator is discussing the role of nursing based on the American Nurses Association (ANA). Which statement best describes this role? Nursing is a profession dependent upon the medical community as a whole. It is the role of the health care provider, not the nurse, to assist clients in understanding their health problems. It is the role of nursing to provide a caring relationship that facilitates health and healing. The essential components of professional nursing care are strength, endurance, and cure.

It is the role of nursing to provide a caring relationship that facilitates health and healing.

Personal space and distance is a cultural perspective that can impact nurse-client interactions. What is the best way for the nurse to interact physically with a client who has a different cultural perspective on space and distance? Know the client's cultural personal space preferences. Realize that sitting close to the client is an indication of warmth and caring. Sit 3 to 6 ft (0.90 to 1.80 m) away from the client in an attempt to not offend. Remember not to intrude into the personal space of the older adult.

Know the client's cultural personal space preferences.

The nurse manager calls a staff into a unit meeting to discuss client satisfaction. During the meeting, several staff members assume control. The nurse manager does not intervene to regain control of the group. Which type of leadership style is the nurse embodying? Quantum Autocratic Democratic Laissez-faire

Laissez-faire

Which nursing activity reflects secondary prevention? Promoting the use of seat belts Making a referral for a mammogram Discussing the use of drugs and alcohol Promoting the use of helmets while riding motorcycles or bicycles

Making a referral for a mammogram

The nurse manager notices a trend in nurses routinely arriving to work late. How can the nurse use the transactional leadership style to get nurses to arrive to work on time? Allow the nursing staff to develop a plan to decrease tardiness within the unit. Emphasize the importance of arriving to work on time during a monthly unit meeting. Monitor time clock reports on a monthly basis and enter all nurses who have not been tardy into a raffle for a paid day vacation. Generate a report of nurses who routinely arrive to work late and set an example by firing the nurse who has been tardy the most.

Monitor time clock reports on a monthly basis and enter all nurses who have not been tardy into a raffle for a paid day vacation.

In which way can nurses develop cultural self-awareness? Ask peers and colleagues about practicing cultural competence. Objectively examine one's own beliefs, values, and practices. Realize nothing can be done to change one's values and beliefs. Assert to others that personal biases cannot be changed.

Objectively examine one's own beliefs, values, and practices.

According to Rosenstock's health belief model, what factor(s) may promote a client with alcohol use disorder seeking help? Select all that apply. A friend tells the client that the client does not have alcohol use disorder. The client believes that nothing bad will happen if the client continues to drink. The client saw an infomercial on television outlining questions about alcohol use disorder. The Employee Health Nurse at the client's place of employment asked the client to meet to discuss alcohol use. The client speaks about growing up with a parent who had alcohol use disorder.

The client saw an infomercial on television outlining questions about alcohol use disorder. The Employee Health Nurse at the client's place of employment asked the client to meet to discuss alcohol use. The client speaks about growing up with a parent who had alcohol use disorder.

A client is seeking care at the local clinic. The nurse is completing a cultural assessment. Which scenario would demonstrate cultural assimilation? The client does not speak the dominant language and requires an interpreter. The client's child learned the dominant language as a second language. The client and child cook traditional foods for the family. The client enjoys watching television programs from the home country.

The client's child learned the dominant language as a second language.

What is Rosenstock's health belief model based on? Demographic variables do not impact the client who is obtaining treatment for a health problem. Personality and peer pressure are the most important variables in acknowledging a health problem. The client's perceptions of susceptibility to and seriousness of a disease and the benefits of action are the focus. Mass-media campaigns are unimportant in the reason a client may seek help from a health professional.

The client's perceptions of susceptibility to and seriousness of a disease and the benefits of action are the focus.

A child, age 4 years, has leukemia but is now in remission. What does it mean to be in remission when one has a chronic illness? The chronic disease has been cured. Nothing further can be done in terms of treatment. Severe symptoms of the chronic illness have reappeared. The disease is present, but symptoms are not experienced.

The disease is present, but symptoms are not experienced.

Which model of health promotion and illness prevention was developed to illustrate how people interact with their environment as they pursue health? The health promotion model The health belief model The health-illness continuum The agent-host-environment model

The health promotion model

In Lewin's classic theory of change, what happens during unfreezing? Planning is conducted. Change is initiated. Change becomes operational. The need for change is recognized.

The need for change is recognized.

While applying dressings to a client's wound, the nurse teaches the client about wound care. To promote the most effective teaching-learning relationship with this client, what would be most important for the nurse to keep in mind? Nurses are experts who generously bestow knowledge upon clients. Nurses barter knowledge of medication with the client for compliance. The nurse and client relationship is based on mutual sharing and negotiation. Nurses have control over the client because of their knowledge and expertise.

The nurse and client relationship is based on mutual sharing and negotiation.

Which is the best example of a client-centered approach to care? The nurse helps a client ambulate. The nurse asks the client about health goals. The nurse asks the client what the client would like to order from the menu. The nurse draws a blood sample from a client.

The nurse asks the client about health goals.

The nurse is using Leavell and Clark's Agent-Host-Environment Health Model to help plan nursing interventions for clients in a hospital setting. Which examples of nursing actions to prevent hospital-acquired infections (HAIs) best illustrate the principles of this model? Select all that apply. The nurse should assess the clients for risk factors for infection when planning nursing care. The nurse should assess client's ability to fight off infection by using a graduated scale with high-level wellness on one end and death on the other. The nurse should consider the client's family history and age when assessing risk factors for infection. The nurse should consider client's past behavior when determining goals for recovery. The nurse should assess what the clients believe to be true about themselves and their illnesses when developing a nursing plan to prevent HAIs. The nurse should examine environmental stressors in clients' lives to see how these stressors might affect their recovery and ability to ward off infection.

The nurse should assess the clients for risk factors for infection when planning nursing care. The nurse should consider the client's family history and age when assessing risk factors for infection. The nurse should examine environmental stressors in clients' lives to see how these stressors might affect their recovery and ability to ward off infection.

A client who does not speak the dominant language has been admitted to the health care facility reporting chest pain. Because the assigned nurse does not know the client's language, what would be the most appropriate solution for communication until a professional interpreter can be obtained? The nurse should request the help of a family member if available, if not care should be administered that is in the best interest of the client. The nurse should get a language dictionary and attempt to translate basic information in order to obtain consent for treatment. The nurse should ask the supervisor for a different nurse to take this client that is fluent in the client's native language. The nurse should communicate with the client nonverbally and proceed with care as needed.

The nurse should request the help of a family member if available, if not care should be administered that is in the best interest of the client.

A client arrives at a health care facility complaining of pain in the abdomen and diarrhea. The health care provider diagnoses the client with colitis, an acute illness. Why is colitis considered an acute illness? The onset is sudden. It lasts for a long time. It is difficult to treat. It is not curable.

The onset is sudden.

Which definition best describes acute illness? The rapid onset of symptoms lasting a relatively short time A medical condition that is life-threatening and requires surgery A condition that causes a permanent change and requires a long period of care The leading health problem in the world

The rapid onset of symptoms lasting a relatively short time

The nurse is assessing a client and obtains information related to the client's age, race, gender, and genetic inheritance. The nurse is assessing which human dimension? physical emotional environmental holistic

physical

A preconceived and untested belief about an individual or group of individuals is: racism. stereotyping. culturally competent care. cultural relativity.

stereotyping.