EAQ Mastery intermediate
The nurse recognized that belly binding is common cultural practice for the mother of a 9 month old infant with extrusion of the umbilicus. Which variation of belly binding would the nurse discourage?
Coin in the umbilicus
An older adult is hospitalized for weight loss and dehydration due to nutritional deficit. Which factor would the nurse consider when planning care for this client?
The nutritional needs for an older adult are basically unchanged except for a decreased need for calories.
When conduction an assessment of a client who does not speak English and an interpreter in unavailable, which action would the nurse not utilize?
Using medical terminology
When compared with their non-hispanic white counterparts, which factors contribute to the health disparities among the older Hispanic population? SATA.
Value differences. Language barrier. Lack of health care facility. Inadequate health insurance.
A client with bubonic plague has a body temperature of 103 F (39.4C) associated with chills, swollen glands, headache, and weakness. Which microorganism is responsible for the clients condition?
Yersinia pestis
Which example illustrates public or population health informatics? SATA.
-Global heath informatics -Community health informatics.
Which male client would the nurse note as having the highest risk for development of clinical manifestations related to prostate cancer?
African american 55 year old
Which statement of the nurse is true regarding disasters?
An internal disaster creates a need for evacuation or relocation.
Among which group of women are breast cancer death rates the lowest?
Asian American
A client reports a cold and whooping sound with a cough. Which organism is responsible for this condition?
Bordetella pertussis
Which statement made by the client is socioeconomic influence on the clients health beliefs?
I cannot afford expensive medications because i have to take care of my family.
Which attribute is a characteristic of equitable care? SATA.
Strives to serve underserve people. Does not vary in quality among groups. Delivered in a system that allows for exemptions.
A client who does not understand English requires an interpreter. Which action by the nurse may exacerbate health disparities?
The nurse talks only to the interpreter about the client.
Which statement describes the step followed to provide competent care for vulnerable populations?
Understand the clients cultural beliefs, values, and practices to determine their specific needs and interventions.