Questions and CORRECT Answers| 2026/2027|
which is the most important health assessment focus for middle adulthood? -
ANSWER -cancer screening with annual health examinations
a mother comes to the clinic with her infant for a newborn checkup at 1 week of
age. the mother tells the nurse "my baby looks yellow to me". which is the nurses
best response? - ANSWER -the color is from the breakdown of maternal red blood
cells
a father brings his toddler to the clinic for well-child care. which would be most
important for the nurse to assess? - ANSWER -whether the home is child proof
which comment made by a woman in her early 50s would be a cue indicating the
need for further assessment for a problem? - ANSWER -I have to write myself
notes because im getting so forgetful
which is the most common major challenge for older adults? - ANSWER -chronic
health problems leading to the loss of independence
an older client with a chronic health problem expresses dismay at the loss of
physical stamina. what should the nurse suggest to client? - ANSWER -engage in
an adapted physical activity program
the nurse is concerned that an older client is demonstrating new signs of
depression. what should the nurse focus on first when assessing the possible reason
for this health problem? - ANSWER -medications
an older client is recovering from an acute illness. what should the nurse suggest
to help increase the clients physical stamina? - ANSWER -walk briskly for 15 min
twice a day
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the department of nursing at a healthcare organization has adopted jean Watsons
theory of nursing as a guide for client care. what principles about health will the
nursing staff implement at organization? - ANSWER --absence of illness
, -a general adaptive-maintanence level of daily functioning
-a high-level of overall physical, mental, and social functioning
a patient complains of a vague, uneasy feeling of dread and has an elevated heart
rate. which nursing diagnosis is most appropriate for this patient? - ANSWER -
anxiety
at the end of an imagery session, which physical finding suggests that the
relaxation technique was successful? - ANSWER -decreased blood pressure
before entering the room of a patient who is angry and yelling, the nurse removes
her stethoscope from around her neck. why did the nurse perform this action? -
ANSWER -could be used by patient to hurt her
which is considered a strength of the nursing profession? - ANSWER -
biopsychosocial needs
which can the nurse assess using Erik eriksons theory? - ANSWER -
developmental tasks
the nurse is caring for a group of patients on the med-surgical unit. which patient
situation exemplifies difficulty in adapting to a change in body image? -
ANSWER -traumatic amputation of the left leg in an industrial accident
which individual is most likely to have a positive body image? - ANSWER -
adolescent of average appearance who had an appendectomy
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which intervention helps a client maintain a sense of personhood during
hospitalization? - ANSWER --making eye contact if it is comfortable for the
patient
-always offering an explanation before beginning a procedure
-listening actively when the patient speaks
a 13 year old girl is admitted to the adolescent unit with acute leukemia. the
patient has a support system that includes her brother, sister, mother, father, and
grandmother as well as members of her local community. which component of her
support system is considered a suprasystem? - ANSWER -the community