A nurse is collecting data regarding the number of

Question 1 of 9

A nurse is collecting data regarding the number of crosswalks within a community. Which perspective is being used to gather this data?

A. Developmental perspective B. Functional perspective C. Risk-factor perspective D. Systems perspective

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: The risk-factor perspective identifies factors that contribute to health issues and predicts future health outcomes.

Question 2 of 9

The nurse shares with her client the news that she, the nurse, is going to be married soon and tells the client about her wedding plans. Which of the following best describes the nurse’s actions?

A. The nurse is sharing inappropriate personal information with her client. B. The nurse is exhibiting a communication technique called self-disclosure. C. The nurse is attempting to show empathy with her client. D. The nurse is violating client confidentiality rights of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Self-disclosure involves sharing aspects of oneself in communication.

Question 3 of 9

The mother of a 3-month-old is concerned because her infant usually falls asleep halfway through his bottle. Which of the following would be the most therapeutic response by the nurse?

A. Ask the mother about the infant’s feeding schedule. B. Assure the mother that he is growing fine. C. Tell the mother that half a bottle is probably enough for him. D. Tell the mother she should start to add solids to his diet.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: The nurse should first understand the feeding schedule to assess if the infant is getting adequate nutrition before offering advice.

Question 4 of 9

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 9

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.

Question 6 of 9

A nurse is developing health education content for an educational session about cardiovascular disease prevention. Which domains should be considered?

A. Cognitive B. Psychomotor C. Affective D. Gross motor

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Health education for cardiovascular disease prevention involves cognitive, psychomotor, and affective domains.

Question 7 of 9

A nurse is counseling a person with heart disease. Which of the following statements made by the individual would require the nurse to provide additional education?

A. “I drink skim milk on a regular basis.” B. “I try not to eat foods that have added salt on the label.” C. “I eat American cheese about once every 2 weeks.” D. “I add salt to many of the food that I eat to enhance the flavor.”

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Sodium intake should be limited for heart disease patients.

Question 8 of 9

A health care professional is offering an educational session about providing culturally congruent care. Which of the following information would be included in the presentation?

A. Hispanic Americans value keeping balance and harmony with the earth. B. The oldest male is the decision maker in African American families. C. Native Americans are present-oriented, taking one day at a time. D. The hot and cold concept of disease is part of the Asian American culture.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Native Americans are typically present-oriented and focus on the current moment, especially during illness.

Question 9 of 9

During an office visit, a nurse meets with a woman who states she does not have time to exercise. Which of the following actions should the nurse take next?

A. Do nothing because she has already made the decision to not exercise. B. Provide her with information on the benefits of exercising. C. Develop an exercise prescription with her. D. Schedule a follow-up in 2 months to see if she still feels the same way.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: At this stage, providing information about the benefits of exercise helps raise awareness without forcing immediate action.

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