As a child grows, he unconsciously develops a component of self-concept based on the image of role models. What part of the self-concept does this describe?

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Question 1 of 5

As a child grows, he unconsciously develops a component of self-concept based on the image of role models. What part of the self-concept does this describe?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Role models shape future self. 'Self-expectations' describes thise.g., a boy mimics a firefighter dad, setting 'I'll be brave,' per Taylor's developmental view. 'False self' is inauthentice.g., faking traits, not modeling. 'Evolving self' isn't a terme.g., vague evolution. 'Self-knowledge' is currente.g., 'I'm kind,' not aspirational. Unconscious adoptione.g., courage from a teacherbuilds what he expects to become, a nursing focus for growth. Choice D is correct.

Question 2 of 5

A nurse always addresses patients by the preferred name when entering a patients home or room. What is the nurse facilitating by this action?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Names affirm identity. 'A sense of self and worth' is facilitatede.g., 'Mrs. Jones' honors her, per Taylor's dignity focus, boosting esteem. 'Reorientation' fits confusione.g., dementia, not routine care. 'Personal strengths' is specifice.g., skills, not name use. 'Negative self-concept' contradictse.g., ignoring names harms. A patient smiling at 'John'e.g., not 'patient'feels humanized, a nursing basic. Choice A is the correct outcome.

Question 3 of 5

Various physiologic mechanisms within the body respond to internal changes to maintain relative constancy in the internal environment. The state that results is called:

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Physiologic balance has a name. 'Homeostasis' resultse.g., insulin drops glucose, per Taylor's biology, keeping stability. 'Nirvana' is spirituale.g., not scientific. 'Fight-or-flight response' is acutee.g., adrenaline surge, not constancy. 'Anxiety' is emotionale.g., not a state of balance. A nurse sees temp at 98.6°Fe.g., sweat or shiver maintains ithomeostasis in action, a care cornerstone. Choice B is the correct, foundational term.

Question 4 of 5

A young mother tells the nurse, I cant stop smoking. That is what I do to make myself feel better. What is the term used to describe this behavior?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Smoking to feel better is a strategy. 'Coping mechanism' describese.g., nicotine calms her stress, per Taylor's stress response, a conscious act. 'Defense mechanism' is unconsciouse.g., denial, not smoking choice. 'Caregiver burden' is straine.g., not her issue. 'Crisis' is evente.g., not behavior. A nurse hearse.g., 'It's my crutch'coping via habit, 40% of smokers report, needing alternatives. Choice B is the correct, deliberate term.

Question 5 of 5

Of the following physiologic stressors, which one is a physical agent?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Physical stressors are tangible. 'Heat' is a physical agente.g., 100°F raises core temp, per Taylor's stress types, a measurable force. 'Drugs' are chemicale.g., caffeine, not physical. 'Bacteria' are biologicale.g., infection, not force. 'Hypoxia' is statee.g., low O2, not agent. A nurse seese.g., sweating in heatphysical stress (e.g., 20% ER visits), distinct from chemical/biological. Choice A is the correct, physical answer.

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