NMNC 1220 Quiz 1

Which characteristic can be observed in abusive parents? Select all that apply. One, some, or all responses may be correct. a.) Social isolation b.) Poor coping skills c.) Family authorization d.) Felling of no control over life e.) Inability to seek help from others f.) Expects child to satisfy needs for love

a, b, c, d, e, f (all)

The nurse concludes that the teaching about sickle cell anemia has been understood when an adolescent with the disorder makes which statement? a.) "I'll start to have symptoms when I drink less fluid." b.) "I'll start to have symptoms when I have fewer platelets." c.) "I'll start to have symptoms when I decrease the iron in my diet." d.) "I'll start to have symptoms when I have fewer white blood cells."

a.) "I'll start to have symptoms when I drink less fluid."

Which statement by a new mother observing her preterm infant in the neonatal intensive care nursery indicates that she has not yet begun the bonding process? a.) "It's such a tiny baby." b.) "Do you think he'll make it?" c.) "Why does he need to be in an incubator?" d.) "My baby looks so much like my husband."

a.) "It's such a tiny baby."

Which would the nurse consider when caring for a family with three school-aged children as the unit of service? a.) Certain members of the family may be capable of giving more support than the nurse b.) Assessing each family member is not necessary to plan care for the family as a whole c.) Family values are not as important as other factors regarding how assistance is perceived d.) Helping the family requires separating health problems from other aspects of the family's life

a.) Certain members of the family may be capable of giving more support than the nurse

Which finding in older adult clients is associated with aging? a.) Decrease in height b.) Decreased neck rigidity c.) Increased fine-motor dexterity d.) Increased range of motion (ROM)

a.) Decrease in height

The parents of an adolescent treated for allergies privately tell the nurse that they suspect that their child is a hypochondriac. Which therapeutic response would the nurse provide? a.) Discussing developmental behaviors of adolescents b.) Explaining potentially serious complications of allergies c.) Discussing some of the underlying causes of hypochondriasis d.) Explaining that the parents may be transferring their fears to their adolescent

a.) Discussing developmental behaviors of adolescents

The nurse is teaching a high school student about scoliosis treatment options. On which priority information would the nurse focus? a.) Effect on body image b.) Least invasive treatment c.) Continuation with schooling d.) Maintenance of contact with peers

a.) Effect on body image

At which stage of Kohlberg's theory does an individual want to fulfill the expectations of one's immediate group? a.) Good boy-nice girl orientation b.) Society-maintaining orientation c.) Instrumental relativist orientation d.) Universal ethical principle orientation

a.) Good boy-nice girl orientation

A client with hemiparesis voices a reluctance to use a cane. Which rationale would the nurse use to explain the cane's purpose to the client? a.) Maintain balance to improve stability b.) Relieve pressure on weight-bearing joints c.) Prevent further injury to weakened muscles d.) Aid in controlling involuntary muscle movements

a.) Maintain balance to improve stability

Which type of rehabilitation is an essential component to a client's recovery from Guillain-Barré syndrome? a.) Physical therapy b.) Speech exercises c.) Fitting with a vertebral brace d.) Follow-up on cataract progression

a.) Physical therapy

Which joint is an example of a condyloid joint? a.) Wrist joint b.) Elbow joint c.) Shoulder joint d.) Sacroiliac joint

a.) Wrist joint

Which structures protect a client's internal organs, support blood cell production, and store minerals? a.) Joints b.) Bones c.) Muscles d.) Cartilages

b.) Bones

Which goal is the priority for a client with asthma who has a prescription for an inhaled bronchodilator? a.) Is able to obtain pulse oximeter readings b.) Demonstrates use of a metered-dose inhaler c.) Knows the health care provider's office hours d.) Can identify triggers that may cause wheezing

b.) Demonstrates use of a metered-dose inhaler

Which statement defines the term 'family resiliency'? a.) Each family is unique b.) The family has an ability to cope with stressors c.) An interfamilial structure and support system exist d.) The family has the ability to transcend lifestyle changes

b.) The family has an ability to cope with stressors

Which explanation will the nurse give when a client asks about what causes varicose veins? a.) abnormal configurations of the veins b.) incompetent superficial veins c.) atherosclerotic plaque formation in the veins d.) decreased pressure within the deep veins

b.) incompetent superficial veins

The parents of a 2-year-old child are watching the nurse administer the Denver II Developmental Screening Test to their child. They ask, "Why did you make our child draw on paper? We don't let our child draw at home." Which is the best response by the nurse? a.) "I should have asked you about drawing first." b.) "These drawings help us determine your child's intelligence." c.) "It lets us test the child's ability to perform tasks requiring the hands." d.) "I don't understand why drawing is forbidden in your home."

c.) "It lets us test the child's ability to perform tasks requiring the hands."

A 15-year-old with type 1 diabetes has a history of noncompliance with the therapy regimen. Which would be considered about the teenager's developmental stage before starting a counseling program? a.) They usually deny their illness b.) They have a need for attention c.) The struggle for identity is typical d.) Regression is associated with illness

c.) The struggle for identity is typical

A client diagnosed with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) states, "I'm not worried because they have a cure for AIDS." Which response would the nurse use? a.) "Repeated phlebotomies may be able to rid you of the virus." b.) "You may be cured of AIDS after prolonged pharmacological therapy." c.) "Perhaps you should have worn condoms to prevent contracting the virus." d.) "There is no cure for AIDS, but there are medications that can slow down the virus."

d.) "There is no cure for AIDS, but there are medications that can slow down the virus."

A client is dying. Hesitatingly, his wife says the nurse, "I'd like to tell him how much I love him, but I don't want to upset him." Which is the correct response by the nurse? a.) "You must keep up a strong appearance for him." b.) "I think he'd have difficult dealing with that now." c.) "Don't you think he knows that without you telling him?" d.) "You should share your feelings with him while you can."

d.) "You should share your feelings with him while you can."

What is the average optimal blood pressure of an adolescent? a.) 85/54 mm Hg b.) 95/65 mm Hg c.) 105/65 mm Hg d.) 110/65 mm Hg

d.) 110/65 mm Hg

A 50-year-old client has difficulty communicating because of expressive aphasia after a cerebrovascular accident (CVA< also known as a 'brain attack'). When the nurse inquired about the client's feelings, the spouse responded. Which communication strategy would the nurse use to address this behavior? a.) Ask the spouse how to know the client's feelings b.) Instruct the spouse to let the client answer c.) When the spouse leaves, return to speak with the client d.) Acknowledge the spouse, but look at the client for a response

d.) Acknowledge the spouse, but look at the client for a response

Which type of joint permits movement in any direction? a.) Pivot b.) Hinge c.) Biaxial d.) Ball-and-socket

d.) Ball-and-socket

Which relationship is the most important to the formation of personality? a.) Peer relationships b.) Sibling relationships c.) Spousal relationships d.) Parent-child relationships

d.) Parent-child relationships

Which is a complication that may develop in the child with hypospadias with chordee? a.) Renal failure b.) Testicular cancer c.) Testicular torsion d.) Sexual difficulties

d.) Sexual difficulties

The nurse instructs the parents of an adolescent with asthma on how to reduce the allergens in the child's bedroom. The mother tells the nurse what she plans to do to make the room hypoallergenic. Which idea indicates that further teaching is needed? a.) Removing a stuffed animal collection b.) Storing off-season clothing in another room c.) Covering the mattress with a plastic slipcover d.) Using flat outdoor carpeting to cover hardwood floors

d.) Using flat outdoor carpeting to cover hardwood floors