Public Health- Exam 2
A 13-year-old resident in a rural community has been diagnosed with asthma. Which of the following providers will most likely provide care to this client? a. Advanced nurse practitioner b. Allergist c. Pediatrician d. Pulmonologist
A- Advanced nurse practitioner
At a county board meeting, a nurse reports statistics related to the increasing problem of substance abuse in the county. The nurse then requests funding for an after-school recreation program that promotes age-appropriate fun activities and sports. Which of the following objectives is the nurse attempting to meet through this action? a. Help prevent obesity and boredom. b. Offer alternatives to being "on the streets." c. Prevent children from getting in trouble before their parents get home from work. d. Promote healthy lifestyles with physical activity.
D
A nurse is working to ensure long-term positive health outcomes of poor pregnant teens and their children. Which of the following actions would the nurse most likely take? a. Assist teen mothers to learn about their body changes during pregnancy. b. Develop programs that allow teen mothers to complete their education. c. Offer courses in proper care of babies and how to be a parent. d. Monitor pregnant teens to detect early problems with pregnancy.
B
A nurse is working with Mexican immigrants. Which of the following behaviors would most likely lead to a positive interaction for the nurse? a. Avoiding touching the client except when necessary as part of the physical examination b. Calling the client by name, socializing before addressing the problem, and being very respectful c. Keeping all interactions direct, to the point, and targeted on the reason for presentation d. Maintaining a nonconfrontational relationship by avoiding any disagreement even if the nurse does disagree with what the client is saying
B
A nurse sees the father of a newborn baby push his wife in a wheelchair out onto the patio. The man and woman each smoke a cigarette while the baby sleeps in the mother's arms. Which of the following information should the nurse share with the parents? a. Fetal nicotine syndrome may cause complications in the newborn. b. The sidestream smoke that the baby is exposed to is more dangerous than the mainstream smoke that the parents are inhaling themselves. c. The baby will eventually develop tolerance to tobacco smoke. d. The parents should switch to chewing tobacco as long as the child lives in the home.
B
A nurse was shocked when late one night she saw a former high school friend going through a trash bin outside a fast-food restaurant and pulling out half-eaten food. Which of the following is the most likely explanation for a healthy young adult engaging in such behavior? a. He ate his meal but wanted more and had no more money. b. He had full-time employment, but with such a low salary it was inadequate to meet basic expenses. c. A friend had thrown his meal away, and he thought he could find his friend's untouched food. d. He was doing this to fulfill an obligation of fraternity initiation at the college.
B
A school health nurse is asked by a parent group to explain risk factors for alcoholism. Which of the following information should the nurse include? a. Alcoholism is determined primarily by the family environment. b. Alcoholism is determined partly by genetic factors. c. Persons who are alcoholics are usually women. d. Persons born with fetal alcohol syndrome are alcoholics from birth.
B
A school health nurse is conducting drug screening to detect drug use by students before serious problems develop. Which of the following levels of prevention does this action represent? a. Primary prevention b. Secondary prevention c. Tertiary prevention d. Primary and secondary prevention
B
A school health nurse presents a program on preventing teen pregnancy to a group of parents. Following the presentation, which of the following comments by a parent would cause concern? a. "I do not know if my son is sexually active; however, I have decided I'm going to talk to him about it." b. "My daughter is too intelligent to get involved with boys, even if her friends do sleep around." c. "My daughter and I have often discussed sexuality, and when she's ready, I'll pay for her birth control pills." d. "I have spoken to my son about birth control. He says he's not ready to be a father and support a baby. He wants to go to college."
B
A school nurse was talking to the teacher of an 8-year-old child who was living with her mother in their car. Which of the following concerns would lead the nurse to talk to the teacher concerning the child's academic progress? a. Protentional abuse risk b. Possible developmental delays c. Food insecurity d. Susceptibility to infections
B
According to the Federal Register, which of the following is the minimum income needed by a family of four to meet the basic needs for healthy living (that is, an income below this amount is considered insufficient to provide the food, shelter, and clothing needed to preserve health)? a. $16,020 b. $26,200 c. $36,580 d. $40,890
B
During a group counseling session for perpetrators of intimate partner violence, which of the following statements made by a client indicates a lack of insight into his violent behavior? a. "I have been taking out my frustrations with work on my girlfriend." b. "I love my girlfriend and didn't want to hurt her; it was an accident." c. "It might be a good idea for me to temporarily leave the house when I feel myself becoming angry." d. "When I drink alcohol, I become more abusive toward my girlfriend."
B
A nurse offers homeless clients yearly tuberculosis (TB) screening and free treatment for those who test positive for TB. Which of the following levels of prevention is being used? a. Primary prevention b. Secondary prevention c. Tertiary prevention d. Secondary and tertiary prevention
B- secondary prevention
A public health nurse is hosting an informational meeting for young parents about how to balance their multiple responsibilities. Which of the following parents in attendance would be most at risk for abusing his or her own child? a. A new mother who has joined a parents' support group b. A father who is overwhelmed and exhausted by overtime work c. A depressed father who was laid off from work and is missing his work colleagues d. A mother who is missing her career challenges and friends but enjoying being home with her baby
C
A teacher asks the school health nurse to assess a child for neglect. Which of the following assessment findings could indicate neglect? a. Bruises in various stages of healing b. Failure of parent to attend parent-teacher conferences or return teacher phone calls c. Lack of weight gain and wearing dirty clothes d. Lice in the hair
C
A Mexican immigrant mother tells the nurse she is concerned that people in the community will give her daughter mal de ojo. To which of the following folk illnesses is the nurse referring? a. Evil eye b. Fallen fontanel c. Fright d. Indigestion
A
A client requests help to stop smoking. Which of the following methods would be the best for the nurse to suggest to the client? a. A combination of interventions, beginning with changing the environment b. Acupuncture to reduce the nicotine cravings c. Behavior modification through hypnosis d. Nicotine replacement products
A
A nurse is concerned about stress related to the heavy caregiving burden assumed by adult children of older clients. Which of the following actions by the nurse demonstrates the use of secondary prevention to limit caregiver stress? a. Asking caregivers how they are doing and suggesting coping strategies b. Encouraging caregivers to periodically leave the house for a couple of hours c. Establishing support groups for caregivers of older parents d. Referring some activities to neighbors and friends
A
A nurse is providing care to a pregnant teenager. Which of the following principles is the most important for the nurse to consider when providing care? a. All teen pregnancies are considered high risk. b. Limited self-care knowledge can lead to pregnancy complications. c. Pregnant teens are likely to receive prenatal care late in the pregnancy. d. Pregnant teens may have limited financial resources to pay for care.
A
A nurse would like to increase the accessibility to health care services for mentally ill homeless clients in the community. Which of the following actions should be taken by the nurse? a. Apply for a grant to fund a mobile clinic to take health care to the clients. b. Distribute flyers to the homeless that detail the location of various types of health care services. c. Refer homeless clients to areas that provide temporary housing. d. Solicit donations for food and clothing to be distributed to the homeless.
A
Three female clients were brought to the emergency department by ambulance after a two-car accident at a busy intersection. Which of the following tests should automatically be done under such circumstances? a. Alcohol blood level b. Cardiac workup c. Pregnancy test d. STI tests
A
Which of the following persons is most likely to be assaulted? a. A young man b. A young woman c. An older man d. An older woman
A
Which of the following statements, made by a caregiver of an older client, should alert the nurse to assess for evidence of elder abuse? a. "Mom is always into something and can't seem to stay still, so I've been giving her half a Valium to get her to relax so I can get some rest." b. "Mom wanted to stay at her home, but we were scared for her safety, so we moved some of her personal things into our home and brought her to live with us." c. "She has not been having incontinence problems since we have been taking her to the toilet every 2 to 3 hours when she is awake." d. "We have to feed Mom baby food now because she has trouble chewing and swallowing regular food."
A
A client tells a nurse, "I know all about this already. I read about it on the Internet" and then begins to summarizes what he has learned. Because some of this information seems incorrect, what questions would be effective for the nurse to ask? (Select all that apply.) a. Were you able to find what you wanted easily on the website? b. Did the website say when the information was updated? c. Did the website state who was responsible for the information? d. Did you enjoy reading the material on the website? e. Did the information sound correct to you?
A, B, C
Which of the following factors may lead to increased violence? (Select all that apply.) a. Minimal social support b. Feelings of powerlessness c. Violence shown in the media d. Living in a crowded environment e. A history of depression
A, B, C, D
A mother is concerned that her daughter may be considering experimentation with drugs and alcohol. Which of the following strategies would the nurse suggest the mother implement? (Select all that apply.) a. Provide opportunities for her daughter to develop her talents. b. Provide realistic feedback to the daughter about her performance at school. c. Encourage her daughter to become involved in extracurricular activities. d. Encourage her daughter to develop new friendships. e. Encourage her to discuss her dreams for the future.
A, B, C, E
A nurse's family has moved to a rural area to be near her spouse's aging parents. Which of the following would the nurse most likely notice about the family's new environment? (Select all that apply.) a. It is very difficult to obtain continuing education, except for online programs. b. Neighbors seem to expect the nurse to know everything about all health care and illness conditions. c. Neighbors ask questions about health concerns any time they see the nurse, regardless of where they are. d. People come to the health clinic before their situation becomes relatively serious. e. Boundaries between personal and professional lives are blurred.
A, B, C, E
A home health client has been prescribed acetaminophen with codeine every 4 hours for pain following a hip arthroplasty. Which of the following statements made by a nurse to the client's primary health care provider indicates a need for further education on narcotics related to the goals of safe pain management? (Select all that apply.) a. "Please consider decreasing the time interval between doses to every 3 hours so that my client will maintain pain relief." b. "I'm really concerned my client will become addicted to the codeine." c. "Consider prescribing a different medication so that my client will achieve adequate pain relief." d. "My client needs a prescription for PRN medication for 'breakthrough' pain." e. "This medication is expensive; please prescribe something less costly."
A, B, D
A nurse is helping a client's family prepare to have an intervention that hopefully will encourage the alcoholic father to realize the need for change. Which of the following instructions by the nurse to the client's family members would be most effective? (Select all that apply.) a. "Express your belief in him and his ability to change." b. "Point out that his behavior is his choice and his responsibility." c. "Let him know that you understand how much he loves being with his drinking pals." d. "Remind him that entering treatment is better than going to prison." e. "Let him know that he is loved by his family and friends."
A, B, E
1. The nurse is scheduled to teach carbohydrate counting to middle-aged adults newly diagnosed with diabetes. Which of the following actions will the nurse need to take when teaching this population? (Select all that apply.) a. Appeal to the need for autonomy and choice. b. Emphasize that anyone with diabetes must know this information. c. Explain how to cope with being a guest at a dinner. d. Recognize that this audience will depend on the instructor to set goals for learning. e. Reinforce learning with handouts.
A, C
Which statements by a nurse demonstrate understanding of the unique needs of vulnerable groups? (Select all that apply.) a. "I always address the problem that the client believes is the most important." b. "I avoid asking clients for income or financial information, because this is an invasion of privacy." c. "I try to observe the client's cultural traditions as I complete my assessment." d. "I make sure to do a complete assessment, since we often don't know when the person will return to the clinic." e. "Understanding an individual's cultural experience is an important factor in meeting their needs."
A, C
Which of the following characteristics must a learner possess to successfully master psychomotor learning? (Select all that apply.) a. The necessary ability to perform the skill b. An open mind to learn the new skill c. A sensory image of how to perform the skill d. Opportunities to practice the skill e. Desire to learn the skill
A, C, D
A nurse is developing a community-based activity aimed at preventing substance abuse in the community. Which of the following interventions would the nurse most likely implement? (Select all that apply.) a. Supporting an increase in the availability of recreational facilities b. Lobbying to state legislators to approve a higher cigarette tax c. Educating all middle school students about the long-term side effects of drugs and alcohol d. Providing general screenings for substance abuse e. Identifying community-based resources that deal with substance abuse issues
A, C, D, E
A nurse tells her nursing supervisor that her family is moving from the urban area where they both live in a rural area to be near her spouse's parents, who are becoming less independent. Which of the following suggestions would the nursing supervisor provide to the nurse? (Select all that apply.) a. "Community members will probably hold you in higher regard and will look up to you." b. "Expect to have less autonomy in a small town than you have working as a nurse in a medical center." c. "You may feel like an isolated outsider, because the community may not immediately accept you." d. "You will have to be very sensitive about the differences in the rural lifestyle." e. "The church and school will be the centers for socialization."
A, C, D, E
A school nurse was caring for an 8-year-old child who had been hurt on the school playground. During the nurse's assessment, the child admitted that her mother was working but didn't make much money, so the girl and her mother were living in their car. Based on this information, which of the following would the nurse most likely suspect? (Select all that apply.) a. Food insecurity b. Target of peer bullying c. Increased school absences d. Vision problems e. Depression
A, C, E
Which of the following best describes why health professionals would be particularly concerned about the health needs of residents in rural areas? (Select all that apply.) a. 40% of rural children live in poverty. b. People in rural areas are especially susceptible to acute illnesses rather than chronic diseases. c. Diagnoses in rural areas are usually for physical injuries, not mental health concerns. d. The cost of healthcare is strain on rural families. e. Accessibility to healthcare is limited.
A, D, E
A group of teenagers with diabetes become upset and angry because they cannot agree on whether or not to have meetings during summer vacation. Which of the following should the nurse do to be effective in helping the teenagers resolve the conflict? a. Admit that it is difficult for everyone to agree on everything; then ask whether the group can try to decide how to agree on the issue. b. Assume adult authority and announce that meetings will be suspended until fall. c. Recognize that most of the teenagers want to have the meetings, but two are being stubborn; ask the two deviant members to leave the group. d. Suggest that the group avoid discussing it further but rather think about it over the next week and try to discuss the situation more rationally next week.
A- Admit that it is difficult for everyone to agree on everything; then ask whether the group can try to decide how to agree on the issue
Which of the following statements regarding the Health Belief Model is accurate? a. Cues to action are an important component of the model. b. Multiple methods of education should be used when implementing this model. c. The first stage experienced in this model is the pre-contemplation stage. d. To successfully implement this model, ongoing maintenance of the behavior must be considered.
A- Cues to action are an important component of the model
When evaluating an educational program, the nurse discovers that only 25% of community members met the learning objectives. Which of the following parts of the program should be improved? a. Educator b. Content c. Learners d. Objectives
A- Educator
A migrant farmworker has been injured while working on the farm. Which of the following would provide assistance to care for this injury? a. Emergency department for immediate care b. Migrant Health Act clinics c. OSHA, because the man was injured by farm machinery d. Workers' Compensation, because injury was at work
A- Emergency department for immediate care
In addition to those barriers faced by many residents in rural areas, what additional barrier to health care is a Hispanic migrant farmworker likely to encounter? a. Absence of culturally competent care b. Availability of specialists c. Distance of health care facilities from the place of residence d. High cost of health care
A- absence of culturally competent care
Nursing students have been assigned to set up a health fair for the homeless population in a large urban setting. Without any funds to pay for space, where should the health fair be located, assuming that all of the following sites are available at no cost? a. At the city's homeless shelter, which is, by policy, vacant during the day b. At a large medical center, where the students could get permission to use an empty clinic in the evening c. At the largest inner city police station, where there was a large empty space available d. At the local community college, where there are plenty of tables and chairs
A- at the city's homeless shelter, which is. by policy, vacant during the day
A homeless family brought their father to the public health clinic after he reported bleeding when he went to the bathroom. Which of the following nursing actions would be most appropriate? a. Begin tests to determine the cause of the bleeding while asking about other family concerns from nutrition to shelter for the night. b. Refer the man to a urologist to address the urinary bleeding. c. Suggest that the family take him to an urgent care center immediately. d. Treat the urinary infection and give the man medication to take to prevent the recurrence of infection.
A- begin tests to determine the cause of the bleeding while asking about other family concerns from nutrition to shelter for the night
A nurse is caring for a migrant farm worker who has been working in the agricultural industry for the past 10 years. When questioned about environmental hazards, the client reports regular exposure to pesticides. Which of the following disorders is the client most at risk to develop? a. Cancer b. Memory loss c. Skin rashes d. Headaches
A- cancer
A nurse who is providing diabetes screening at a community clinic discovers that a new client has type 2 diabetes mellitus. The nurse provides counseling, refers the client to an endocrinologist for initial assessment and treatment, arranges for the client to see someone regarding financial assistance, contacts the mobile van to arrange transportation, and sets up a follow-up appointment. Which of the following types of service does these actions represent? a. Case management b. Client advocacy c. Holistic care d. Wrap-around services
A- case management
A community health nurse would like to implement an intervention to increase lasting resilience among new immigrants. Which of the following actions should be taken by the nurse? a. Direct clients to English-as-second-language courses. b. Give immigrant clients money to help them get settled. c. Identify areas in the city where housing is less expensive. d. Solicit donations for food, clothing, and other needs.
A- direct clients to English-as-second-language courses
A nurse established an ongoing group meeting of teenagers with diabetes. In the early stages, the nurse was very directive in arranging location, providing low-carbohydrate drinks and snacks, steering the discussion, and trying to meet all the teenagers' needs. After the group had been meeting for about 3 months, the nurse noticed that the group members no longer simply accepted everything the nurse suggested. Instead, the teenagers began making decisions themselves, and eventually, the nurse no longer controlled the group. Which of the following most likely happened to cause this shift? a. The group became cohesive enough to share leadership tasks. b. Teenagers don't like feeling dependent on adults with power. c. Teenagers often rebel against adult authority. d. The nurse was overwhelmed and lost control of task process.
A- the group became cohesive enough to share leadership tasks
The nurse is making a postpartum visit to a teenage mother and her month-old infant. Which of the following assessments would be most important? a. Assessing for mother's ability to fulfill her own growth and development tasks b. Assessing for mother's knowledge about normal infant growth and development c. Assessing how much the teenage mother's own mother is helping her cope with childcare d. Assessing whether the baby's father is being helpful to the mother
B
The nurse who works at a homeless clinic wants to improve healing of chronic wounds in clients living on the streets. Which of the following would be the best action to take to improve client outcomes? a. Provide antibiotics to all homeless persons with chronic, nonhealing wounds. b. Offer daily access to a room with soap, water, and bandages. c. Hand out free bandaging supplies following each clinic visit. d. Perform regular monitoring of the client's wound condition.
B
The wife of an abusive husband reports to the nurse that her husband has been increasingly more abusive over the past year. Which of the following should be the first action that is taken by the nurse? a. Arrange for the couple to attend marital counseling. b. Develop a plan for the wife's escape if the violence starts again. c. Teach the client how to avoid initiating her husband's anger. d. Work with the client on development of self-esteem.
B
Which client may be able to safely detoxify and manage their withdrawal symptoms with only minimal medical supervision? a. A 50-year-old who uses diazepam to "manage my anxiety" b. The 30-year-old reporting a "weekend cocaine habit" c. A 60-year-old who takes a secobarbital "most nights to help me sleep" d. A 70-year-old who usually drinks "3-4 beers in the evening"
B
Which of the following addictive drugs is both legal and culturally acceptable throughout almost all of the United States? a. Beer b. Caffeine c. Cigarettes (nicotine) d. Mixed alcoholic beverages
B
Which of the following approaches has research suggested is the most effective way to approach drug addiction? a. Criminal justice system b. Harm reduction c. Punishment approach d. Substance abuse education
B
Which of the following is the primary cause of vulnerability to health problems? a. Breakdown of family structures b. Poverty c. Prejudice d. Social isolation
B- poverty
Which of the following best describes a principle of care that the nurse should abide by when working with abusive families? a. Confront the abuser and shame him into penitence and a desire to change. b. Demonstrate respect for all family members, including the abuser. c. Exclude the abuser from family meetings because the abuser is the one creating problems. d. Notify the abuser's clergyman, boss, and others who can exert pressure for change.
B
Which of the following clients is most at risk for suicide involving firearms? a. A 15-year-old female b. A 20-year-old male c. A 56-year-old female d. A 36-year-old male
B
Which of the following clients is most likely to experience a high incidence of poverty? a. A 65-year-old woman b. A 14-year-old male c. A 79-year-old male d. A 19-year-old female
B
Which of the following conditions of the rural environment provides increased opportunities for teaching? a. Increased interaction among residents due to neighbors visiting neighbors on the family farms b. Involvement in rural community activities provides more contact with community residents than in urban areas c. Nursing responsibilities in these areas stress the importance of primary, secondary, and tertiary preventions d. Increased illnesses and injuries of rural residents require that they see nurses more often
B
Which of the following is an accurate concern about the marijuana? a. Strength of most available marijuana is weaker than in the past. b. Paranoia is a known side effect of marijuana use. c. Marijuana has no effect on a fetus. d. Psychological and physiological dependence are seldom experience with marijuana use.
B
Which of the following is the most likely reason for a man to rape a woman? a. Because the woman was asking for it b. For power and control c. Provoked by the woman's dress and behavior d. Sexual pleasure and release
B
Which of the following is the most rapidly growing group experiencing poverty? a. Hispanic families b. Women older than 65 c. African-American families d. Single men of all ages
B
Which of the following statements accurately describes why methadone is used to treat heroin addiction? a. Addicts come to prefer methadone instead of heroin. b. Methadone blocks the effects of heroin and reduces the craving. c. Methadone prevents further dependence on drugs. d. Methadone gives an enjoyable high, so addicts continue treatment.
B
Which of the following statements by a parent indicates a need for increased learning regarding appropriate (nonabusive) discipline of a child? a. "I have stopped using a switch on my child, and I am learning to count to 10 before reacting." b. "I never spank or hit; I yell at them to stop being stupid, and if they don't, I tell them no one is ever going to love them if they act like that." c. "I use time-outs when my child acts out or is naughty. Sometimes my child doesn't cope well with this, but I am persistent." d. "When my child misbehaves, I distract him and focus his attention on other things. If he throws a tantrum, I have been known to just pick him up and leave from wherever we are."
B
A nurse is caring for Mexican migrant farmworkers. Which of the following conditions are of greatest importance for the nurse to assess? (Select all that apply.) a. Tuberculosis b. Hepatitis c. High blood level of lead d. Malaria e. Diabetes
B, C, E
Which of the following strategies should be used when providing educational programs for children? (Select all that apply.) a. Emphasize how to build learning from previous experiences. b. Use simple words to enhance understanding. c. Use objects to help increase their attention. d. Emphasize the importance of the long-term consequences. e. Use concrete examples to reinforce learning
B, C, E
A nurse is concerned about a teenage mother who does not seem to know how to play with an infant. Which of the following behaviors would the nurse want to role-model as good parenting behaviors? (Select all that apply.) a. Allow the baby to cry for 10 or 15 minutes before reacting so that the infant can learn to self-soothe. b. Cuddle the baby often. c. Teach the mother to keep her face about 4 or 5 inches from the baby and to gently blow on the infant's face. d. Sing to baby with different melodies until baby seems to listen and shows a preference for certain tunes. e. During the assessment, smile and gaze into the baby's eyes.
B, D, E
Which of the following statements by the client indicates the client is experiencing a learner-related barrier to new information about type 2 diabetes management? a. "I know about diabetes; my sister has it." b. "I Don't like to read' just tell me what I need to know." c. "It won't change my life; it's type 2 diabetes." d. "It can't be that hard to learn; I don't have to take shots."
B- "I don't like to read' just tell me what I need to know"
A nurse planned a presentation about the latest trends in disaster planning for the senior nursing students at the local college. However, when the nurse began to share the information, the students were talking to one another and essentially ignoring the nurse. Which of the following actions should be taken by the nurse? a. Ask the students why they are being so rude. b. Explain why the information is crucial to their current clinical practice. c. Nothing; let the instructor of the course handle the problem. d. Tell a joke to get the students' attention.
B- Explain why the information is crucial to their current clinical practice
The nurse gives a very informative and engaging presentation and then gives everyone in the audience a handout that outlines the presentation. Later, the nurse discovers that many of the handouts were thrown away before the audience left the building. Which of the following educational principles has the nurse forgotten? a. Audiences expect PowerPoint or video presentations, not lectures. b. Many Americans do not have a high reading level. c. People want photographs and images, not wordy outlines. d. The nurse gave them too much information too fast for them to want to cope with it all.
B- Many americans do not have a high reading level
Which of the following bills would the nurse lobbyist, who believes strongly in social justice, encourage legislators to support? a. A bill that establishes policies requiring all persons to pay the same cost for services regardless of income b. A bill that promotes universal health insurance coverage c. A bill that requires all health care providers to give care to uninsured persons without charge d. A bill that requires health care workers to report undocumented immigrants who present for treatment
B- a bill that promotes universal health insurance coverage
7. Which of the following is the most accurate description of a migrant farmworker? a. A person who does farm work as the primary means of employment, although other work may be done when the seasonal work ends b. A person who immigrates to the United States to "follow the crops" in performing seasonal farm work c. A person who moves from place to place to earn money performing seasonal agricultural work d. A person who specializes in the development of rural land for the purpose of farming
C
A community mental health nurse is working within the community to help prevent youth violence. Which of the following interventions would most likely be implemented by the nurse? a. Distributing literature that associates violence with a lack of intelligence b. Explaining to youth why youth violence is detrimental to society c. Partnering with associations to provide alternative activities that improve social skills d. Recommending increased funding to prosecute and jail teens associated with violent activity
C
A man who takes a prescribed narcotic for pain on a regular basis reports that he does not like the way the medicine makes him feel. He has tried to change to an alternate analgesic but experienced withdrawal symptoms when he stopped taking the narcotic. Which of the following problems is the man experiencing? a. Drug abuse b. Drug addiction c. Drug dependence d. Substance abuse
C
A migrant farmworker brings his daughter to the clinic with severe heat stroke from being out in the sun. The nurse explains the danger signs and stresses staying cool and drinking lots of water. The man seems to know this already. Which of the following best describes the most likely reason that this happened? a. It was a rare occurrence, which probably won't be repeated. b. The daughter either disobeyed her father and went out to play in the sun or just did not realize how hot she was. c. Children may work on small farms because the family may need the additional income. d. The parents were busy working and didn't realize the child was outside so long.
C
A movie shows a woman and a man having a contest to see who can drink more shots of whiskey. Who is more likely to "win" the drinking contest when and one is unable to continue drinking? a. If their alcohol consumption is the same size, they'll both pass out about the same time. b. Whoever has food in their stomach will probably vomit and be unable to continue drinking. c. The man will likely win because of an inborn tendency to greater alcohol tolerance. d. The woman will likely win due to the tendency to have more adipose tissue.
C
A nurse is assessing a young, single pregnant woman. Which of the following findings would be of most concern to both mother and fetus? a. Elevated blood pressure b. First prenatal visit at 5 months' gestation c. Homelessness d. Positive STD test
C
A nurse is concerned about the possibility of suicide in a teenage boy. Which of the following characteristics has the boy most likely displayed? a. He has threatened harm to his school peers. b. He is between the ages 15 and 19. c. He is depressed and has a history of being sexually abused. d. He has been accused of abusing an animal.
C
A nurse is implementing a primary prevention strategy to address abuse in the community. Which of the following actions is the nurse most likely taking? a. Encouraging others to interfere when they see children hit or hurt in a public place b. Referring caregivers to community respite centers if abuse is beginning to occur c. Lobbying for passage of legislation to outlaw physical punishment in schools d. Screening each pregnant woman privately for intimate partner abuse
C
A nurse is trying to identify the risk for mental health problems among older adults. Which of the following interventions should the nurse implement initially? a. Provide information on mental health resources in the community. b. Teach the elderly to self-monitor for signs and symptoms of depression. c. Organize screening programs offered at senior centers. d. Teach older clients to focus on their strengths rather than their weaknesses.
C
A nurse is working to improve personal self-awareness in order to provide better client-centered care to clients living in poverty. Which of the following questions should the nurse self-reflect upon? a. What would I do if I lived in poverty? b. What can be done to get poor people motivated to work? c. How have the media images of poor persons shaped my image of poverty? d. How can community resources assist those living in poverty?
C
A woman has just delivered a baby and is lamenting that the baby's father is not with her. She shares with you that he became involved with drugs and is now in prison for theft. The new mother says, "It's so sad. He's clearly no good." Which of the following would be the best response by the nurse while demonstrating empathy? a. "I'm so sorry to hear that. Is your mother able to be with you?" b. "It's good that you and the baby are safe from him." c. "Is there anyone to help you with the baby until the baby's father can be released and encouraged to get treatment for his addiction?" d. "You must hate him for leaving you alone with a new baby!"
C
Which of the following is a common factor typically found in those who abuse others? a. Fear and belief that others are "out to get them" b. Poor self-esteem and unawareness of alternatives c. Previous observations of violent behaviors to manage conflict d. Difficulty keeping commitments
C
Which of the following is the leading cause of disability for adult Americans? a. Accidents b. Arthritis c. Anxiety disorders d. Workplace injuries
C
Which of the following is the top risk factor for intimate partner homicide? a. There is a gun in the house. b. The husband has made threats against wife before. c. The wife has previously reported being physically abused. d. The woman's young daughter also lives with them.
C
Which of the following statements best explains the primary reason why violence is so high among young male parents? a. Men tend to be more violent than women. b. They are young and thus lack maturity. c. Unemployment is higher in this population. d. Violent tendencies are transferred genetically along racial lines.
C
A teenager who has just come in for her prenatal visit appears to be about 6 months pregnant. Which of the following best describes why the teenage girl has waited so long to come in for prenatal care? (Select all that apply.) a. Her friends were suggesting ways to make the problem go away. b. She knew she could not be pregnant because her boyfriend said he used a condom. c. She was afraid her parents would pressure her to terminate the pregnancy. d. She kept hoping the pregnancy would just go away. e. She dreads the gynecological examination.
C, D, E
A nurse is providing an educational program about testicular self-examination (TSE). Which of the following would be the best learning objective for this program? a. Each participant will state why TSE is important and explain how to do it. b. Each participant will describe how to do TSE and discuss the dangers of testicular cancer. c. 90% of the men will correctly demonstrate testicular self-examination. d. 100% of the men will do a testicular examination correctly on a model.
C- 90% of the men will correctly demonstrate testicular self-examination
A member of a community weight-loss group has maintained a healthy weight for 2 years through healthy eating and daily exercise. Which of the following steps of the affective domain is this participant demonstrating? A- Analysis B- Application C- Evaluation D- Knowledge
C- Evaluation Steps in the affective domain have the learner doing the following in this sequence: knowledge, comprehension, application, analysis, synthesis, and evaluation. During evaluation, the learner adopts behaviors consistent with the new values. In this example, the individual has adopted the behavior, and this has resulted in the ability to maintain the value of a healthy weight. Steps in the affective domain have the learner doing the following in this sequence: (1) knowledge: receives the information; (2) comprehension: responds to what is being taught; (3) application: values the information; (4) analysis: makes sense of the information; (5) synthesis: organizes the information; (6) evaluation. None of the other options are considered in the sequence.
A man says, "I just can't get myself to leave the house and go for a 30-minute walk each day. I wish I could think of some way to motivate myself." Which of the following would be the best action for the nurse to take? a. Establish a written contract between him and his employer that states walking is required each day. b. Recognize the reasons why 30 minutes of walking each day is one of the best health promotion activities he can choose. c. Join a group that walks early each morning. d. Set up rewards, such as a nice snack after he gets back from walking.
C- Join a group that walks early each morning
The leader of an Alzheimer's support group surveys the members of the group to determine the best time for the group to meet. Which of the following norms is being supported through this action? a. Group norms b. Task norms c. Maintenance norms d. Reality norms
C- Maintenance norms
A nurse just finished teaching breast self-examination to a large group of women at a professional conference. During the session, the nurse distributed literature and used culturally appropriate visual aids. However, the session was not as effective as it could have been. Which of the following was the most important thing omitted by the nurse? A- Time for audience members to ask questions and clarify the information B- Explanation of why culturally appropriate images are more acceptable C- Opportunity for the women to practice what they learned D- Use of simple language instead of printed material
C- Opportunity for the women to practice what they learned
A community health nurse is implementing a tertiary prevention activity related to tuberculosis. Which of the following interventions is the nurse most likely completing? a. Administration of skin tests to identify persons who have been infected with tubercle bacilli b. Assessing for signs and symptoms of active tuberculosis c. Directly observing clients with active tuberculosis as they take their antitubercular medications d. Interpretation of tuberculosis skin test findings
C- directly observing clients with active tuberculosis as they take their antitubercular medications
A nurse uses lecturing as the primary method of educating clients. Which part of the education process is missing? a. Evaluation b. Experience c. Participation d. Understanding
C- participation
A migrant farmworker presents to the clinic reporting an acute onset dizziness, intense thirst, vomiting, fatigue, and headache with difficulty concentrating. Which of the following conditions would cause such symptoms? a. Appendicitis b. Bacterial gastroenteritis c. Pesticide poisoning d. Viral illness
C- pesticide poisoning
A mother and her son are in the emergency department seeking care after the son had become so angry that he put his hand through a glass window and had to have stitches. The emergency care provider suggested a psychiatric consult. Now the mother asks, "Do you think my son is crazy?" Which of the following is the most appropriate response by the nurse? a. "Absolutely not. But a psychiatrist can help your son realize more appropriate ways of displaying anger." b. "Have you had other reasons to think your son is crazy? Perhaps the psychiatrist can reassure you that your son is just an adolescent coping with hormones." c. "Your son is having problems coping with anger. And naturally you're upset. Let the psychiatrist determine whether your son is crazy or not." d. "Your son is having problems with behavior, which is distressing all of you. A psychiatrist may be able to help your son cope with life in a more acceptable way."
D
A mother cannot understand why her daughter ran away from home. When the police locate the daughter, she complains of a severe headache, so the police take both of them to the emergency department for assessment. Which of the following potential problems should be assessed by the nurse? a. The daughter's inability to do well in school b. Intimacy problems with the daughter's boyfriend c. The mother's abuse of the daughter over a long period of time d. Sexual abuse by the father
D
A mother confides to the nurse that her live-in boyfriend knocked down her 2-year-old child because he was crying too much. She begs the nurse not to tell anyone because her boyfriend has agreed to take anger management classes. Which of the following actions should be taken by the nurse? a. Abide by the mother's wishes because this information was provided in confidence. b. Arrange for counseling for the boyfriend at the earliest possible availability. c. Encourage the mother to take the child and find alternate housing right away. d. Report the incident to child protective services or other appropriate legal authority.
D
A nurse is counseling a woman following a rape. Which of the following feelings is the woman most likely to state she felt while being raped? a. Confusion b. Satisfaction c. Sexual release d. Victimization
D
A nurse is implementing a tertiary prevention strategy related to pesticide exposure. Which of the following activities would the nurse complete? a. Observe farmworkers for evidence of unsafe handling of pesticides. b. Provide teaching on how to handle pesticides to avoid or decrease exposure. c. Teach farmworkers how to recognize signs and symptoms of pesticide poisoning. d. Treat a client who has pesticide exposure to prevent complications.
D
A nurse is reviewing with a client the importance of the diabetic diet to maintaining control of blood glucose levels. The client states, "I went to the classes and learned how to count carbohydrates. I have even started to write down what I eat for each meal." Which of the following would be most appropriate response from the nurse? a. "I'm so glad you're beginning to recognize the need to control your blood sugar." b. "Now you just have to make sure you don't give that habit up!" c. "Sounds like you're not ready to really plan your eating yet." d. "That is great. You've started to take action and make changes."
D
A nurse is working with a family to reduce the incidence of home violence. Which of the following actions by the nurse would most likely have a positive effect? a. Being assertive and taking control of decisions because family members cannot be expected to have this ability b. Focusing attention on family weaknesses that need to be fixed before healing can begin c. Pointing out things that victims should do differently to avoid antagonizing the abuser d. Soliciting ideas from the family regarding what they feel will improve their situation
D
A school nurse stops a student in the hall and expresses concern that, "Your eyes look rather red and dry." The student yawns and denies eye problems but does mention having gained 15 pounds since smoking "special cigarettes." Which of the following is the student most likely smoking? a. Tobacco b. Crack cocaine c. Ice methamphetamine d. Marijuana
D
An IV drug abuser admits to the nurse he has no desire to stop using drugs, so rather than lecture the individual on the dangers of drug addiction, the nurse provides information how to sterilize his needles. Which of the following prevention efforts is the nurse attempting to achieve? a. Primary prevention by educating about safe injections b. Primary prevention by avoidance of future legal complications c. Secondary prevention to reduce the risk for infection or other complications d. Tertiary prevention to reduce the transmission of blood-borne diseases
D
An employer provides a migrant farm family the day off to visit the health clinic in a nearby community and tells them to take all of the time they need. However, the family arrives at the clinic appearing very stressed. In addition to the health issue, which of the following would most likely be a fear experienced by the family? a. Their personal belongings may be stolen while they are at the clinic. b. Immigration officials will send them back to their home country. c. The clinic personnel will look down on them and be biased against them. d. They weren't getting paid for that day, and continued employment is never certain.
D
In which of the following scenarios is a family member enabling an individual to continue to abuse alcohol? a. The husband asks the nurse to explain why his wife's continued drinking is dangerous. b. The son threatens to leave home because he finds the father's behavior embarrassing. c. The teenage daughter of an alcoholic turns to a favorite teacher for emotional support. d. The wife tells her husband's boss that her husband is sick when he is actually inebriated.
D
Research as shown that vaping increases an individual's risk of contracting what disease five-fold? a. Gingivitis b. Mouth cancer c. Oral herpes d. COVID-19
D
Students at first-day orientation at the local community college are discussing alcohol and drug abuse with their freshmen advisor. During a break, some students go outside for soft drinks and snacks. Soon after, the advisor walks by and notices several of these students smoking cigarettes. Based on this, which of the following topics of the drug and alcohol orientation would be most important for the advisor to reemphasize after the break? a. A discussion of which drugs are commonly used on campus b. How students can learn to "just say no" when offered drugs or drinks c. How to recognize and overcome peer pressure to continue bad habits d. The fact that tobacco smoking causes more premature deaths than any other behavior
D
Which of the following factors predisposes many migrant farm workers to disenfranchisement? a. Being a minority group member b. Inability to attend religious services because of work requirements c. Previous experiences of physical abuse d. Short length of time in the community
D- short length of time in the community
Which of the following statements best describes why health care of the homeless is so expensive to the community? a. Health conditions of the homeless require increased preventive services. b. Homeless clients typically make more clinic visits for multiple health problems. c. Homeless people are a major source of spread for contagious diseases. d. Most care to homeless people takes place in hospital emergency departments.
D
Which of the following statements is the best explanation as to why some countries are more violent than others? a. Civilized societies are less violent than primitive societies. b. Geographical differences are the primary factor. c. Population differences are the main determinant—for example, having more males than females. d. Violence is a learned behavior controlled or allowed by social norms.
D
A nurse invited all the teenagers who were newly diagnosed with diabetes to a group meeting to discuss issues they all had in common. One teenager replied, "I don't know if I want to share all the problems I'm having with strangers." Which of the following is the best nurse response? a. "Don't share anything with anyone until you're comfortable doing so." b. "I can understand what you are saying." c. "No one will require you to do anything you don't want to do." d. "The purpose of the group is to have a safe place to share problems with others who may be having similar problems."
D- "The purpose of the group is to have a safe place to share problems with others who may be having similar problems"
Which individual has the greatest risk for becoming a member of the vulnerable population of the local community? a. A male diagnosed with a cardiac issue who recently moved in with his adult child b. A single mother who is studying for a law degree at the local university c. A 50-year-old married female who has worked as a server in local restaurants for her entire adult life d. A single male who has a history that includes a learning disability and a parent diagnosed with type 2 diabetes
D- A single male who has a history that includes a learning disability and a parent diagnosed with type 2 diabetes
A nurse is meeting to discuss problems and solutions with a group of teenagers who have been newly diagnosed with diabetes. One teenager states, "My mom found this particular brand of popcorn that has only 15 carbohydrates in the whole giant bag." Which of the following best describes the group purpose that is being served by the teenager's statement? a. Maintenance function of encouraging everyone to continue the discussion b. Maintenance function of helping everyone feel comfortable talking about food c. Task function of resolving problems about what to nibble during movies d. Task function of sharing information and resources
D- Task function of sharing information and resources
A nurse is planning an educational program about cardiovascular disease. Which of the following would be the optimal time for the nurse to elicit feedback from program participants?
D- Throughout the program
A large financial grant was being offered to whichever health facility wanted to accept the responsibility for giving care to local vulnerable populations. Which of the following actions would most likely be taken by the local medical centers? a. Agree to collaboratively apply for the funds in a cooperative proposal. b. Individually compete eagerly for the additional funds now available. c. Reach out enthusiastically to this previously underserved population group. d. Strongly consider not applying, because this population will be expensive to treat.
D- strongly consider not applying, because this population will be expensive to treat
Which of the following terms is used to describe aggregates who are at high risk for having poor health outcomes because of limited resources? a. Disadvantaged families b. Multi-problem families c. Resilient populations d. Vulnerable populations
D- vulnerable populations
A nurse is working as a case manager with a vulnerable population. Which of the following actions should the nurse do when providing care? a. Be willing to enter into a long-term relationship with families. b. Direct and control the client's care because the nurse knows what is most needed. c. Encourage families to become self-sufficient and less dependent on nursing personnel for advice and referrals. d. Rotate assignments periodically to prevent attachment and codependency.
a. Be willing to enter into a long-term relationship with families.
Nurses at a homeless clinic are concerned that homeless clients rarely return to have the nurses assess the findings of their tuberculosis (TB) skin tests. Which of the following is the most appropriate policy for the clinic to have regarding the screening test findings? a. Call all homeless clients 48 hours after TB skin testing to remind them to return to the clinic for test interpretation. b. Have homeless individuals read their TB skin test, if necessary, and mail in results on a postage-paid card coded to protect privacy. c. Readminister the TB skin test if the client returns later than scheduled for test interpretation. d. Routinely refer all homeless clients for chest X-rays.
b. Have homeless individuals read their TB skin test, if necessary, and mail in results on a postage-paid card coded to protect privacy.
Which of the following best describes a health professional shortage area (HPSA)? a. An area with inadequate health care facilities for residents b. An isolated area of underserved populations within an urban region c. A region with insufficient numbers of health care providers d. A rural region of the United States with a population density of less than 10,000
c- a region with insufficient numbers of health care providers
A staff member is orienting a new nurse to a health clinic that serves primarily vulnerable populations. Which of the following statements indicates a need for additional staff education? a. "If a client who does not speak English comes in, you must obtain an interpreter right away." b. "We try to take care of as many problems as possible in one visit, so when you interview the client, ask about additional concerns." c. "You will like working with Hispanic immigrants because they all have close-knit family structures." d. "You will need to assist the client by scheduling any referral or follow-up appointments around their work schedules."
c. "You will like working with Hispanic immigrants because they all have close-knit family structures."