A client is experiencing an alteration in the health-perception–health-management pattern and an alteration in the values-beliefs pattern. Which of the following best describes the behavior of this person?- Nurselytic

Question 1 of 5

A client is experiencing an alteration in the health-perception–health-management pattern and an alteration in the values-beliefs pattern. Which of the following best describes the behavior of this person?

A. Never sees a physician B. Only sees a physician if not feeling well C. Sees a physician for screenings only D. Sees a physician for follow-up care of a chronic disease

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Someone with alterations in both health-perception and values-beliefs patterns may only seek care when they are ill, reflecting a reactive approach to health.

Question 2 of 5

A toddler needs to have blood drawn at his next appointment. Which of the following actions would the nurse suggest that the mother do with the child before the next visit?

A. Tell the child about the blood work on the day that the appointment is scheduled B. Tell the child about the blood work right before leaving the house for the appointment C. Tell the child when they are in the office right before the phlebotomist enters the room D. Do not tell the child about the blood work

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Telling the toddler about the procedure right before leaving allows them to prepare without overwhelming them with too much time to think about it.

Question 3 of 5

A nurse determined the interobserver reliability of a blood pressure reading. Which of the following describes the method that was used by the nurse?

A. Blood pressure readings of 124/82 were obtained two days in a row by two different nurses. B. Three consecutive blood pressure readings of 124/82 were obtained by the same nurse. C. Blood pressure readings of 124/82 in the right arm and 124/82 in the left arm were obtained. D. A blood pressure reading of 124/82 was obtained immediately followed by another blood pressure reading of 147/92.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Interobserver reliability measures the consistency of test results when performed by different observers under similar conditions.

Question 4 of 5

Adoption of a Canadian-style health care system in the United States has the potential to:

A. Decrease waiting times for tests and procedures B. Create further health disparities C. Increase the number of HMOs D. Increase the amount of funding available for health care

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: A Canadian-style health care system may exacerbate disparities by creating a two-tier system where private insurance users receive quicker care.

Question 5 of 5

A person states to the nurse, “The guidelines for what we should eat as Americans is constantly changing, just when I got used to using MyPyramid they changed it to MyPlate. I wonder what will be next and if they really know what they are doing with all of this change.” Which of the following would be the best response from the nurse?

A. “The USDA is constantly making changes in order to decrease the alarming rates of obesity in our country.” B. “MyPyramid was developed in 2005, so it was time for this graphic to be revised.” C. “The creation of MyPlate has decreased the need for additional teaching resources for nutrition.” D. “MyPlate serves as a better visual aid, reminding Americans what a healthy ‘plate’ looks like.”

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: MyPlate was introduced as a clearer visual representation of what a healthy plate looks like, simplifying nutrition education.

Nurselytic

ATI RN

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