Chronic Exam 1 UPDATED ACTUAL
Questions and CORRECT Answers
A man and woman are in their early 80s and have provided constant care for their 44-year-old son who
has Down syndrome. When planning this family's care, the nurse should be aware that the parents most
likely have what concerns around what question? - CORRECT ANSWER - "who will care for our
son once were unable?"
A client experiencing a manic phase of bipolar disorder sustained cuts on the body from falling through a
store window. The nurse is preparing to start an intravenous needle insertion and explains the procedure to
the client - CORRECT ANSWER - Using clear and simple terms
A nursing instructor is discussing characteristics of chronic illness with a class. The instructor asks the
students to name one characteristic. Which of the following answers is correct? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Managing chronic conditions must be a collaborative process.
A client tells the nurse that her doctor just told her that her new diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis is
considered to be a "chronic condition." She asks the nurse what "chronic condition" means. What would
be the nurse's best response? - CORRECT ANSWER - "Chronic conditions are defined as health
problems that require management of several months or longer."
An elderly client has presented to the clinic with a new diagnosis of osteoarthritis. The client's daughter is
accompanying him and the nurse has explained why the incidence of chronic diseases tends to increase
with age. What rationale for this phenomenon should the nurse describe? - CORRECT ANSWER -
With age, biologic changes reduce the efficiency of body systems.
A client from a low socioeonomic background was diagnosed with a chronic health problem. The client
states, "Everyone has to die of something." The most appropriate response by this nurse is - CORRECT
ANSWER - "There are things you can do to minimize the effects of this disease on your health."
A young female client smokes two packs of cigarettes and drinks a six-pack of beer each day. The nurse is
attempting to teach the client about smoking cessation and decreasing alcohol intake. The client states,
"My grandmother lived to be in her 90s, and she smoked and drank. I come from good genes." The most
, apropriate statement by the nurse is - CORRECT ANSWER - "Certain illnesses can be traced to
common risk factors and can be prevented."
Chronic conditions are most acutely experienced by clients and their immediate familiies. Nurses provide
direct care especially during actue episodes. Which of the following is an example of what the nurse can
do for a client with a chronic illness? - CORRECT ANSWER - Provide teaching and secure
resources and other support systems needed.
In which phase of the trajectory model of chronic illness are symptoms under control and managed? -
CORRECT ANSWER - Stable
Which is a true statement regarding characteristics of chronic conditions? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Managing chronic conditions must be a collaborative process.
The nurse is caring for a client who communicates via sign language. What should the nurse should do to
promote communication? - CORRECT ANSWER - Provide a sign language interpreter.
A client with end-stage lung cancer has been admitted to hospice care. The hospice team is meeting with
the client and her family to establish goals for care. What is likely to be a first priority in goal setting for
the client? - CORRECT ANSWER - Pain control
The nurse is presenting health education to a 48-year-old man who was just diagnosed with type 2
diabetes. The client has a BMI of 35 and leads a sedentary lifestyle. The nurse gives the client information
on the risk factors for his diagnosis and begins talking with him about changing behaviors around diet and
exercise. The nurse knows that further client teaching is necessary when the client tells you what? -
CORRECT ANSWER - "There is nothing that can be done anyway, because chronic diseases like
diabetes cannot be prevented."
A client who is hearing impaired and communicates through sign language only is scheduled for an
endoscopy. She does not read lips. It would be best for the nurse to - CORRECT ANSWER -
Obtain a sign interpreter
Questions and CORRECT Answers
A man and woman are in their early 80s and have provided constant care for their 44-year-old son who
has Down syndrome. When planning this family's care, the nurse should be aware that the parents most
likely have what concerns around what question? - CORRECT ANSWER - "who will care for our
son once were unable?"
A client experiencing a manic phase of bipolar disorder sustained cuts on the body from falling through a
store window. The nurse is preparing to start an intravenous needle insertion and explains the procedure to
the client - CORRECT ANSWER - Using clear and simple terms
A nursing instructor is discussing characteristics of chronic illness with a class. The instructor asks the
students to name one characteristic. Which of the following answers is correct? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Managing chronic conditions must be a collaborative process.
A client tells the nurse that her doctor just told her that her new diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis is
considered to be a "chronic condition." She asks the nurse what "chronic condition" means. What would
be the nurse's best response? - CORRECT ANSWER - "Chronic conditions are defined as health
problems that require management of several months or longer."
An elderly client has presented to the clinic with a new diagnosis of osteoarthritis. The client's daughter is
accompanying him and the nurse has explained why the incidence of chronic diseases tends to increase
with age. What rationale for this phenomenon should the nurse describe? - CORRECT ANSWER -
With age, biologic changes reduce the efficiency of body systems.
A client from a low socioeonomic background was diagnosed with a chronic health problem. The client
states, "Everyone has to die of something." The most appropriate response by this nurse is - CORRECT
ANSWER - "There are things you can do to minimize the effects of this disease on your health."
A young female client smokes two packs of cigarettes and drinks a six-pack of beer each day. The nurse is
attempting to teach the client about smoking cessation and decreasing alcohol intake. The client states,
"My grandmother lived to be in her 90s, and she smoked and drank. I come from good genes." The most
, apropriate statement by the nurse is - CORRECT ANSWER - "Certain illnesses can be traced to
common risk factors and can be prevented."
Chronic conditions are most acutely experienced by clients and their immediate familiies. Nurses provide
direct care especially during actue episodes. Which of the following is an example of what the nurse can
do for a client with a chronic illness? - CORRECT ANSWER - Provide teaching and secure
resources and other support systems needed.
In which phase of the trajectory model of chronic illness are symptoms under control and managed? -
CORRECT ANSWER - Stable
Which is a true statement regarding characteristics of chronic conditions? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Managing chronic conditions must be a collaborative process.
The nurse is caring for a client who communicates via sign language. What should the nurse should do to
promote communication? - CORRECT ANSWER - Provide a sign language interpreter.
A client with end-stage lung cancer has been admitted to hospice care. The hospice team is meeting with
the client and her family to establish goals for care. What is likely to be a first priority in goal setting for
the client? - CORRECT ANSWER - Pain control
The nurse is presenting health education to a 48-year-old man who was just diagnosed with type 2
diabetes. The client has a BMI of 35 and leads a sedentary lifestyle. The nurse gives the client information
on the risk factors for his diagnosis and begins talking with him about changing behaviors around diet and
exercise. The nurse knows that further client teaching is necessary when the client tells you what? -
CORRECT ANSWER - "There is nothing that can be done anyway, because chronic diseases like
diabetes cannot be prevented."
A client who is hearing impaired and communicates through sign language only is scheduled for an
endoscopy. She does not read lips. It would be best for the nurse to - CORRECT ANSWER -
Obtain a sign interpreter
