NSG 222 Family Health Nursing Exam 2 Latest Update 2024-2025 100% Complete 400 Questions and Verified Correct Answers Already Graded A+
9-year-old brian has a difficult time making friends at school and being chosen to play on the team. he also has trouble completing his homework and, as a result, receives little positive feedback from his parents or teacher. according to erikson's theory, failure
at this stage of development results in:
- a sense of guilt
- a poor sense of self
- feelings of inferiority
d) mistrust - CORRECT ANSWER: c) feelings of inferiority
a 35-year-old woman is speaking with you about her recent diagnosis of a chronic illness. she is concerned about her treatment options in relation to her ability to continue to care for her family. as she considers the options and alternatives, she incorporates information, her values, and emotions to decide which plan will be the best fit for her.she is using which form of cognitive development?
- conventional reasoning
- formal operations
- integrity versus despair
d) postformal thought - CORRECT ANSWER: d) postformal thought
a 45-year-old obese woman tells the nurse that she wants to lose weight. after conducting a thorough assessment, the nurse concludes that which of the following may be contributing factors to the woman's obesity) (Select all that apply)
- the woman works in an executive position that is very demanding
- the woman works out at the corporate gym at 5am two mornings per week
- the woman says that she has little time to prepare meals at home and eats out at
- the woman says that she tries to eat "low cholesterol" foods to help lose weight -
least four nights a week
CORRECT ANSWER: a) the woman works in an executive position that is very
demanding
- the woman says that she has little time to prepare meals at home and eats out at
least four nights a week
A 48-year-old woman complains to her nurse that she is experiencing frequent episodes of insomnia. What are some measures the nurse should educate her about?Select all that apply.
a) Insomnia is common for this age group. 1 / 4
b) Engage in activity 1 to 2 hours before bed to encourage sleep.
c) Avoid or reduce the amount of caffeinated beverages that are consumed.
d) Napping should be encouraged.
e) Have a regular schedule for waking and sleep. - CORRECT ANSWER: a) Insomnia
is common for this age group.
c) Avoid or reduce the amount of caffeinated beverages that are consumed.
e) Have a regular schedule for waking and sleep.
a 50-year-old male patient is seen in the clinic. he tells the nurse that he has recently lost his job and his wife of 26 years has asked for a divorce. he has a flat affect. family history reveals that his father committed suicide at the age of 53. the nurse should
assess for the following:
- cardiovascular disease
- depression
- sexually transmitted suicide
d) iron deficiency anemia - CORRECT ANSWER: b) depression
A 50-year-old man is initiating an exercise program to help improve his cardiovascular health. What are some of the recommended guidelines that the nurse should instruct him on?Select all that apply.
a) Every adult over the age of 50 should start with a daily running program.
b) Overexertion should be avoided.
c) Increase fluid intake during periods of strenuous exercise in hot weather.
d) Adults over the age of 50 benefit from intense strength training.
e) Suggested activities include walking, jogging, swimming, and bicycling. - CORRECT
ANSWER: b) Overexertion should be avoided.
c) Increase fluid intake during periods of strenuous exercise in hot weather.
e) Suggested activities include walking, jogging, swimming, and bicycling.
a 50-year-old woman has elevated cholesterol profile values that increase her cardiovascular risk factor. one method to control this risk factor is to identify current diet trends and describe dietary changes to reduce the risk. this nursing activity is a form of:
- referral
- counseling
- health education
d) stress management techniques - CORRECT ANSWER: c) health education
a 63-year-old patient is retiring from his job at an accounting firm where he has a in a management role for the past 20 years. he has been with the same company for 42 years and was a dedicated employee. his wife is a homemaker. she raised their five children, babysits for her grandchildren as needed, and belongs to numerous church committees. what are your major concerns for this patient (Select all that apply) 2 / 4
- the loss of his work role
- the risk of social isolation
- a determination if the wife will need to start working
- how the wife expects household tasks to be divided in the home in retirement
- the age the patient chose to retire - CORRECT ANSWER: a) the loss of his work role
- how the wife expects household tasks to be
A condition of the bone that is the result of bone lysis exceeding the rate of bone matrix
synthesis is called:
- osteoarthritis.
- kyphosis.
- osteopenia.
d) osteoporosis. - CORRECT ANSWER: c) osteopenia.
A hospital creates a Facebook page for the bariatric surgery program. The owner of the site posts healthy recipes, lifestyle information, and information about upcoming
workshops. This is an example of:
- health literacy.
- coercive advertising.
- a teaching plan.
d) social marketing. - CORRECT ANSWER: d) social marketing.
a major life event such as the death of a loved one, a move to a nursing home, or a
cancer diagnosis could precipitate:
a)dementia
- delirium
- depression
d) stroke - CORRECT ANSWER: c) depression
A new mother asks the nurse when the baby's anterior fontanel will close. The nurse
explains that it will close at:
- 2 months.
- 6 months.
- 12 months.
d) 18 months. - CORRECT ANSWER: d) 18 months.
a nurse has conducted an assessment of a new patient who has come to the medical clinic. the patient is 82 years old and has had osteoarthritis for 10 years and diabetes mellitus for 20 years. he is alert but becomes easily distracted during the nursing history. he recently moved to a new apartment, and his pet beagle died just 2 months
ago. he is most likely experiencing:
- dementia 3 / 4
- depression
- delirium
d) disengagement - CORRECT ANSWER: b) depression
a nurse is caring for a patient preparing for discharge from the hospital the next day. the patient does not read and has a hearing loss. his family caregiver will be visiting before discharge. what can you do to facilitate the patient's understanding of his discharge instructions (select all that apply)
- speak loudly so the patient can hear you
- sit facing the patient so he is able to watch your lip movements and facial
- present one idea or concept at a time
- send a written copy of the instructions home with him and tell him to have the family
- include the family caregiver in the teaching session - CORRECT ANSWER: b) sit
- present one idea or concept at a time
- include the family caregiver in the teaching session
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facing the patient so he is able to watch your lip movements and facial expressions
a nurse is conducting an admission interview with a patient. to maintain the patient's
territoriality and maximize communication, the nurse should sit:
- 4 to 12 feet from the patient
- 0 to 18 inches from the patient
- 12 feet or more from the patient
- 18 inches to 4 feet form the patient - CORRECT ANSWER: d) 18 inches to 4 feet
from the patient
personal zone when taking a patient's history
A nurse is going to teach a patient how to perform breast self-examination. Which behavioral objective does the nurse set to best measure the patient's ability to perform the examination?
- The patient will verbalize the steps involved in breast self-examination within 1 week.
- The nurse will explain the importance of performing breast self-examination once a
- The patient will perform breast self-examination correctly on herself before the end of
- The nurse will demonstrate breast self-examination on a breast model provided by
month.
the teaching session.
the American Cancer Society. - CORRECT ANSWER: C) The patient will perform
breast self-examination correctly on herself before the end of the teaching session.
a nurse is planning a teaching session about healthy nutrition with a group of children who are in the first grade. the nurse determines that after the teaching session the
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