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QUESTION 1 zm




Term
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Which teaching method is most effective when providing instruction to members of sp
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ecial populations? 1. Teach-
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back 2. video instruction 3. written materials 4. verbal explanation
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1. Teach-
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back Rationale: When providing education to members of special populations, return explanation an
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d demonstration (teach-
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ost reliable in confirming the client understands the instructions.
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QUESTION 3 zm




Which health concerns should the nurse be aware of as risk factors when caring for cl
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ients of African American descent? Select all that apply: 1. cancer 2. obesity 3. hyperte
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nsion 4. heart disease 5. hypothyroidism 6. diabetes mellitus
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ANSWER

1, 2, 3, 4, 6 Rationale: obesity, diabetes mellitus, hypertension, heart disease, asthma, and cancer are
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prevalent among African Americans.
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The nurse is planning care for a client of Native Hawaiian descent who recently had a
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mbaby. The nurse develops a teaching plan and includes info about which measure that
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's related to a newborn complication within this ethnic group? 1. safe sleeping 2. car s
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eat safety 3. breast-feeding 4. baby-proofing
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ANSWER

1. Safe sleeping Rationale: The native Hawaiian population has a disproportionately higher rate of in
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fant mortality compared with other ethnic groups. Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) is a major
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cause of infant mortality. Safe sleeping is an important measure to prevent this newborn complicatio
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QUESTION 5 zm




The nurse is planning care for an assigned client. The nurse should include info in the
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plan of care about the prevention of HIV for which individuals specifically at risk? 1.
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lesbian persons 2. men-who-have-sex-with-men (MSM) 3. women-who-have-sex-with-
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women (WSW) 4. Female-To-Male (FTM) transgender persons
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ANSWER

2. MSM Rationale: MSM (men who have sex with men) are at a higher risk for HIV and AIDS.
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QUESTION 6 zm




Which therapeutic communication technique is most helpful when working with trans
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gender persons? 1. using open- zm zm zm zm



ended questions 2. using their first name to address them 3. using pronouns associate
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d with birth sex 4. anticipating the client's needs and making suggestions
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ANSWER

1. Using open-ended questions Rationale: The use of open-
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ended questions is the most helpful in communicating with transgender persons because it assists in
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refraining from judgment and allows the client the opportunity to express their thoughts and feelin
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Which special population should be targeted for breast cancer screening by way of ma
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mmography? Select all that apply: 1. male-to-female (MTF) 2. female-to-
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male (FTM) 3. men-who-have-sex-with-men (MSM) 4. women-who-have-sex-with-
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men (WSM) 5. women-who-have-sex-with-women (WSW)
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ANSWER

1, 2, 4, 5 Rationale: Transgender persons who have undergone sexual reassignment surgery should
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have the respective preventive screenings. WSW and WSM should also have screenings.
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The nurse is volunteering with an outreach program to provide basic healthcare for h
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omeless people. Which finding, if noted, should be addressed first? 1. BP 154/72 2. vis
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ual acuity of 20/200 in both eyes 3. random blood glucose level of 206 4. complaints
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of pain associated with numbness and tingling in both feet
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ANSWER

4. complaints of pain associated with numbness and tingling in both feet Rationale: With this popula
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tion, the complaints of pain associated with numbness and tingling should be addressed first. If the
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client perceives value to the service provided, they will be likely to provide follow-
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up care. While the bp, blood glucose, and vision are concerning, the client's stated concern should b
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e addressed first.
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The nurse is completing the admission assessment for a client who is intellectually dis
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abled. Which part of the client encounter may require more time to complete? 1. the
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history 2. the physical assessment 3. the nursing plan of care 4. the readmission risk
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assessment
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1. the history Rationale: intellectually disabled clients tend to be poor historians, and it may take m
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ore time to ask questions in different ways when collecting the history data.
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QUESTION 10 zm




A nurse working in a community outreach program for foster children plans care kno
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wing that which health conditions are common in this population? Select all that appl
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y: 1. asthma 2. claustrophobia 3. sleep problems 4. bipolar disorder 5. aggressive beh
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ANSWER

3, 4, 5, 6 Rationale: foster children are at risk for a variety of health conditions later in life, includin
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g ADHD, aggressive behavior, anxiety disorder, bipolar disorder, depression, mood disorder, PTSD, re
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active detachment disorder, sleep problems, prenatal drug and alcohol exposure, and personality dis
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order. Claustrophobia and asthma are not specifically associated with foster children.
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QUESTION 11 zm




The nurse is caring for a female client in the ED who presents with a complaint of fati
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gue and SOB. Which physical assessment findings, if noted by the nurse, warrant a ne
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ed for follow up? 1. reddened sclera of the eyes 2. dry flaking noted on the scalp 3. a
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reddish-purple mark on the neck 4. a scaly rash noted on the elbows and knees
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, ANSWER

3. a reddish-
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purple mark on the neck Rationale: The client should be screened for abuse. Battered women experi
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ence bruises, particularly around the eyes, red or purple marks on the neck, sprained or broken wri
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sts, chronic fatigue, SOB, muscle tension, involuntary shaking, changes in eating and sleeping, sexual
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dysfunction, and fertility issues. Mental health issues can also arise including PTSD, nightmares, anxi
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ety, uncontrollable thoughts, depression, anxiety, low self-
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esteem, and alcohol and drug abuse. Reddened sclera, a dry rash on the elbows, and flaking of the s
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calp do not indicate abuse.
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The nurse planning care for a military veteran should prioritize nursing interventions
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targeted at managing which condition, if present, that commonly occurs in this popul
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ation? 1. hypertension 2. hyperlipidemia 3. substance abuse disorder 4. PTSD
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ANSWER

4. PTSD Rationale: PTSD is extremely common in this population. Identifying and treating mental he
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alth disorders assists in lowering the suicide risk. Treatment of comorbid conditions such as PTSD
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may also help address any substance abuse disorder. Use of screening tools in identifying substance
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use disorder is helpful. Treatment of PTSD includes exposure therapy, psychotherapy, and family/gro
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up therapy. Hypertension and hyperlipidemia are important but not priority; the risk of suicide and
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other safety concerns associated with PTSD are the priority for this population.
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The nurse caring for a refugee considers which health care need a priority for this cli
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ent? 1. access to housing 2. access to clean water 3. access to transportation 4. access
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to mental health care services
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ANSWER

4. access to mental health care services Rationale: Mental health problems are the primary issue for
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mthis population as a result of tortuous events. While all the other options are important, they do no
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t address the specific needs of this special population.
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QUESTION 14 zm




Which action by the nurse will best facilitate adherence to the treatment regimen for
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a client with a chronic illness? 1. arranging for home health care 2. focusing on mana
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ging a single illness at a time 3. communicating with one provider only to avoid confu
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sion for the client 4. allowing the client to teach a support person about their treatme
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