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NUR 103 BSU Exam Questions and
Answers A+ Graded (2025)
A patient comes to a health care provider concerned about a family history of
diabetes. The provider addresses the patient's concerns and suggests
interventions to diminish the patient's chances of developing the disease. What is
this action considered? - CORRECT ANSWER-Perceived benefits
Which illness trajectory would be seen in a person with cancer? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Presenting symptoms, followed by diagnosis and treatment
According to Suchman, what does assuming the sick role mean to a person?
Select all correct answers to obtain credit for this question. - CORRECT
ANSWER-Is aware that something is wrong and responds emotionally
Seeks help and shares the problem with family and friends
Is aware that something is wrong and responds emotionally
A group of health care providers are attempting to define health. What can occur
during this discussion? - CORRECT ANSWER-Terms and meanings may be
challenged.
What would be the result of ambivalence during the dependent-patient role
stage? - CORRECT ANSWER-Create barriers that interfere with the treatment and
willingness to comply.
Which is an obligation of a person who is assuming the sick role? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Seeking help and following it to promote recovery
Which definition of health would the nurse most likely use when assessing a
patient's thinking about health? - CORRECT ANSWER-Being in a state of
physical, mental, and social well-being
Why would health care providers refer to Healthy People 2020 when providing
patient care? - CORRECT ANSWER-It provides a plan to continue to improve the
health of everyone in the United States.
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What is the Healthy People 2020 goal for health disparities? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Achieve health equity, eliminate disparities, and improve the health of
all groups.
While hospitalized, a patient enters the stage of patient status. What behavior will
the nurse observe in this patient? - CORRECT ANSWER-The person shifts into
the role as it is determined by society.
The nurse notes that a larger number of foreign-born patients are being seen in
the hospital. From which countries are the majority of foreign-born legal
permanent residents?
Select the 3 that apply. - CORRECT ANSWER-Mexico
India
China
The nurse is comparing the patient population at a health care organization with
the US Bureau of the Census population statistics. Which statement would the
nurse use to make this comparison? - CORRECT ANSWER-The percentage of US
citizens who were people of color in 2010 was 36.3% of the population.
Between the 2000 Census and 2010 Census, what is the most notable statistic
about the total United States population? - CORRECT ANSWER-The US
population was over 308 million in 2010.
People who find religion to be a hobby are members of the ________ generation. -
CORRECT ANSWER-Generation X
The process of ______ is involuntary and occurs when a member of a minority
group becomes like the dominant group. - CORRECT ANSWER-acculturation
The generation that places life style first is the ________ generation. - CORRECT
ANSWER-Millenials
While shifts in the population profile are occurring, what is an important
consideration to address in health care? - CORRECT ANSWER-Cultural health
needs of varying groups must be considered.
The nurse desires employment in a metropolitan area with a high percentage of
foreign-born legal residents. The nurse would consider all the following EXCEPT?
- CORRECT ANSWER-Dallas
The health care administrator is comparing the 2000 Census Bureau data with
patient demographic data. Which cultural group represented 12.5% of the
population in 2000? - CORRECT ANSWER-Hispanic or Latino
While completing demographics for a new admission, the nurse notes that there
are separate categories for race and Hispanic origin. What influenced this change
to occur in demographic data reporting? - CORRECT ANSWER-Correct Federal
NUR 103 BSU Exam Questions and
Answers A+ Graded (2025)
A patient comes to a health care provider concerned about a family history of
diabetes. The provider addresses the patient's concerns and suggests
interventions to diminish the patient's chances of developing the disease. What is
this action considered? - CORRECT ANSWER-Perceived benefits
Which illness trajectory would be seen in a person with cancer? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Presenting symptoms, followed by diagnosis and treatment
According to Suchman, what does assuming the sick role mean to a person?
Select all correct answers to obtain credit for this question. - CORRECT
ANSWER-Is aware that something is wrong and responds emotionally
Seeks help and shares the problem with family and friends
Is aware that something is wrong and responds emotionally
A group of health care providers are attempting to define health. What can occur
during this discussion? - CORRECT ANSWER-Terms and meanings may be
challenged.
What would be the result of ambivalence during the dependent-patient role
stage? - CORRECT ANSWER-Create barriers that interfere with the treatment and
willingness to comply.
Which is an obligation of a person who is assuming the sick role? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Seeking help and following it to promote recovery
Which definition of health would the nurse most likely use when assessing a
patient's thinking about health? - CORRECT ANSWER-Being in a state of
physical, mental, and social well-being
Why would health care providers refer to Healthy People 2020 when providing
patient care? - CORRECT ANSWER-It provides a plan to continue to improve the
health of everyone in the United States.
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What is the Healthy People 2020 goal for health disparities? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Achieve health equity, eliminate disparities, and improve the health of
all groups.
While hospitalized, a patient enters the stage of patient status. What behavior will
the nurse observe in this patient? - CORRECT ANSWER-The person shifts into
the role as it is determined by society.
The nurse notes that a larger number of foreign-born patients are being seen in
the hospital. From which countries are the majority of foreign-born legal
permanent residents?
Select the 3 that apply. - CORRECT ANSWER-Mexico
India
China
The nurse is comparing the patient population at a health care organization with
the US Bureau of the Census population statistics. Which statement would the
nurse use to make this comparison? - CORRECT ANSWER-The percentage of US
citizens who were people of color in 2010 was 36.3% of the population.
Between the 2000 Census and 2010 Census, what is the most notable statistic
about the total United States population? - CORRECT ANSWER-The US
population was over 308 million in 2010.
People who find religion to be a hobby are members of the ________ generation. -
CORRECT ANSWER-Generation X
The process of ______ is involuntary and occurs when a member of a minority
group becomes like the dominant group. - CORRECT ANSWER-acculturation
The generation that places life style first is the ________ generation. - CORRECT
ANSWER-Millenials
While shifts in the population profile are occurring, what is an important
consideration to address in health care? - CORRECT ANSWER-Cultural health
needs of varying groups must be considered.
The nurse desires employment in a metropolitan area with a high percentage of
foreign-born legal residents. The nurse would consider all the following EXCEPT?
- CORRECT ANSWER-Dallas
The health care administrator is comparing the 2000 Census Bureau data with
patient demographic data. Which cultural group represented 12.5% of the
population in 2000? - CORRECT ANSWER-Hispanic or Latino
While completing demographics for a new admission, the nurse notes that there
are separate categories for race and Hispanic origin. What influenced this change
to occur in demographic data reporting? - CORRECT ANSWER-Correct Federal
