NUR208 / NUR 208 Exam 2 V2 Mental Health Nursing Review | Latest 2026–2027 Update | Questions & Answers | Grade A | 100% Correct (Verified Solutions) – Fortis

NUR208 / NUR 208 Exam 2 V2 Mental Health Nursing Review | Latest 2026–2027 Update | Questions & Answers | Grade A | 100% Correct (Verified Solutions) – Fortis 2026 / 2027 Academic Year Q: The Human Genome Project is credited with the development of significant research on the subject of: Answer gene mapping. Q: The ELSI program has been developed for the purpose of: Answer evaluating the ethical, legal, and social implications of gene therapy. "Because no one knows how much or how little alcohol it takes to cause fetal problems, it is recommended that you abstain throughout your pregnancy." Q: The newlywed couple most appropriately referred to genetic counseling would be the: Answer African Americans, one of whom has sickle cell trait. Q: A woman who is 14 weeks pregnant says that she has abstained from alcohol during her first trimester and would like to know if it is now safe to have a drink with dinner. The health-care worker's best response would be: Answer Q: The home health-care worker visiting a pregnant woman in her second trimester observes the patient doing chores and performing errands. Because of a threat to the fetus, the woman should refrain from: Answer emptying and cleaning the cat box. Q: According to parental role development theory, the reality of the pregnancy occurs for the couple when: Answer movement is felt in the second trimester. Q: The difference between a nurse midwife and a doula is that a doula is a: Answer specially trained coach that stays with the mother during labor and delivery. Q: A new mother of a baby girl who has a 2 1/2-year-old son at home says, "I don't know how I'll ever manage both children when I get home." The most informative response would be: Answer "You may see babyish behavior in your son, which is a typical reaction." Q: The health-care worker observes several interactions between a postpartum woman and her newborn. The behavior that would be assessed as maladaptive is: Answer seldom making eye contact with the baby. Q: A 15-year-old mother seems to ignore her newborn. A strategy that the health-care worker can use to facilitate mother-infant attachment in this mother is to: Answer show the mother how the baby initiates interaction in face-to-face encounters. Q: "Taking hold" is occurring when the new mother: Answer shows interest in learning more about infant care. Q: During a telephone follow-up conversation 5 days postpartum, the woman tells the health-care worker, "I don't know what's wrong with me. I love my baby, but I seem to be crying all the time!" The woman is most likely experiencing: Answer postpartum blues. Q: The home health-care worker can help a father in his transition to parenthood by: Answer pointing out that the infant recognizes his voice. Q: The mother asks how much her baby will sleep every day. The best response is: Answer "A newborn sleeps about 17 hours a day with periods of wakefulness gradually increasing." Q: Parents of a newborn ask about the baby's vision and specifically want to know what visual stimuli they should provide for the newborn. The most appropriate response is: Answer "Newborns have good near vision. A brightly colored mobile to hang over the crib is a good choice for your baby." Q: Characteristics of dizygotic twins include their being: Answer similar to each other as any sibling. Q: A young, newly pregnant woman who led a sedentary life prior to pregnancy asks what sort of exercise would be beneficial. Helpful suggestions would be to engage in regular: Answer swimming. Q: Warnings that are appropriate to an exercising pregnant woman in her second trimester of pregnancy would include: Answer avoiding exercises that require the supine position. Q: The pH of the female reproductive tract and estrogen level have an effect on fertilization in that they: Answer affect the speed of the ova and sperm entering the fallopian tube. Q: The young pregnant woman with type 2 diabetes mellitus should get at least minutes of exercise a day to control weight and blood glucose. Answer 30 Q: Development of neural tube defects seems to be more common in the fetuses of pregnant women whose diet is low in: Answer folic acid. Q: The term fetus refers to an embryo that is weeks old. Answer 9 Q: The Moro (startle) reflex, which is present at birth, disappears normally at the age of: Answer 3 months. Q: Good prenatal nutrition is stressed to an expectant mother because poor nutrition could increase the baby's risk of in later life. Answer coronary artery disease Q: Q: The prenatal intervention that would be most helpful to a prospective father about his new role would be to: Answer let him verbalize his feelings about the pregnancy and fatherhood. Q: The single most important influence on appropriate growth and disease prevention at all stages of development is: Answer nutrition. Q: The most effective time for interaction between parents and the new baby is when the baby is in the state of: Answer quiet alert. Q: A woman delivered a baby 1 hour ago. The nurse is ready to assist her with breastfeeding. The woman states she cannot breastfeed until her "good" milk comes in. She says she is afraid the "thin" milk will harm the baby. The nurse's best response is: Answer "I understand that you believe this colostrum is unhealthy for the baby. Let's talk about feeding alternatives until your milk comes in." Q: After the delivery of the newborn, the major focus for its well-being is to: Answer prevent heat loss. Q: After delivery, the new father is staring intently at his newborn and lightly running his fingertips over the baby's face. The father is beginning: Answer engrossment. Q: A Chinese woman rejects the plan for her to bring the newborn to the health clinic before the seventh day of life to repeat the test for phenylketonuria (PKU) stating that it is too early for her to come. The culturally competent health-care worker would ask: Answer "Do you need more time to heal after your delivery?" Q: Methods of holding a neonate that are comforting and consoling to the baby and reinforce bonding include: Answer placing the nude baby on the naked chest of the parent. swaddling the baby. cuddling the baby. Q: In speaking with a group of parents, the health-care worker informs them that in the case of a premature delivery, the fetus of 25 weeks gestation has many attributes that would help support extrauterine life. These include: Answer surfactant in the lungs. respiratory movements. Q: A complete set of DNA contained in all human cells is referred to as a Answer genome Q: A can now be programmed to destroy a defective gene, allowing a pure gene to replace it. Answer suicide gene Q: The 5-month-old should demonstrate: Answer ability to grasp an object voluntarily Q: According to Erikson, infancy is concerned with acquiring a sense of: Answer trust. Object permanence is: Answer actively searching for a hidden object. A parent of an 8-month-old infant says that the baby cries and screams whenever she is left with her grandparents. The reply should be based on the fact that the: Answer infant is experiencing separation anxiety. The parents of a 2-month-old boy are concerned about spoiling their son by picking him up when he cries. The most informative response would be: Answer "Babies need comforting and cuddling. Meeting these needs will not spoil him." The parents of a 6-month-old infant say that they are worried about their baby's thumb- sucking. The reply that is most informative would be: Answer "Nonnutritive sucking during infancy is normal." The health-care worker instructs the parents of an infant that they can expect the first tooth eruption at the age of: Answer 6 months. The parent of a 12-month-old says, "He pushes the spoon right out of my hand and screams when I feed him. I can't let him feed himself, he makes too much of a mess." The best response is: Answer "He is old enough to try to feed himself. Let's think of ways to limit the mess." A 4-month-old infant is brought to the clinic by her parents for a well-baby checkup.Because 4-month-old infants are developing very fast, the health-care worker reminds parents that they can help prevent an accident by: Answer supporting child firmly during bath time. Regarding the introduction of solid foods during infancy, the nurse would advise: Answer foods should be introduced one at a time, at intervals of 4 to 7 days. The health-care worker ensures doting parents that they will hear the first meaningful words from their infant when the baby is about months old. Answer 10 The parents of a 6-month-old infant say, "She cries sometimes after we have put her down after we have played with her. We know she is dry and h Answer still wants parental stimulation. Even infants can develop coping skills, which allow the infant to: manage a stressful situation. The parents of a 3-month-old complain that they are exhausted because she still wakes up as often as every 1 to 2 hours during the night. When she awakens, they change her diaper, and her mother nurses her back to sleep. The best suggestion would be to: give the baby a pacifier while the child is in a semi-awake state. The usual initial age at which infants begin to demonstrate meaningful social smiles in response to parental interaction is at: 2 months. A mother is concerned that her 12-month-old is "getting fat." She plans to switch the infant from formula to 2% low-fat milk. Based on knowledge of infant nutrition, the best response should be: "Your child needs whole milk instead of low-fat milk to promote proper growth and development." When the parents of a 6-month-old say that they see no reason to spend money for a car seat because the baby is happier sitting in someone's lap. The best response is: "A rear-facing car seat placed in the back seat is the safest place for your baby." An appropriate play activity to encourage sensorimotor stimulation in a 7-month-old would be: playing peek-a-boo. To support the development of language skills in their child, the parents should: talk to the infant in their native language. If parents are concerned about the fact that their 14-month-old infant is not walking, the health-care worker should particularly evaluate whether the infant: pulls up on the furniture uses a pincer grasp. transfers objects. has developed object permanence. pulls up on the furniture According to Freud's theory of development, the best toy for an infant would be a: teething ring. The information that should be given to the parents of a 12-month-old regarding appropriate play activities would include which of the following? Give large push-pull toys for kinetic stimulation. A child who weighed 6 pounds at birth will weigh approximately 12 months. 18 A 2-month-old uses the preverbal speech technique of: smiling. pounds at the age of A hospitalized 11-month-old is crying and clinging to the parents as they attempt to leave the room at the termination of visiting hours. An appropriate intervention would be to: arrange for a parent to room in with the infant. At what age would the health-care worker expect an infant to be able to say "mama" and "dada" with meaning? 9-10 months Interactive physical activity between parents and their baby should be focused on: exploring developmental movement and the environment. What is a possible indication of child abuse on an 11-month-old? Bruises in various stages of healing Which age-appropriate toy(s) for a 3-month-old infant should be recommended? (Select all that apply.) Crib mobile Soft or furry quilt Stuffed animals The parents of a 2-month-old bring their infant to the well-child clinic for a checkup and immunizations. Based on knowledge of immunization schedules, the health-care worker instructs the parents that the infant should receive which vaccine(s)? (Select all that apply.) Polio HepB DTap To assist parents in understanding normal growth and development during various stages of infancy, the health-care worker must understand age-appropriate motor development. Which gross and fine motor skill(s) would be appropriate for a 9-month-old? (Select all that apply.) Uses thumb and forefinger in crude pincer grasp Creeps on hands and knees Sits steadily on floor for prolonged time Although the child protests when the parent leaves the room, the child will develop when the parent consistently returns. trust A 2-year-old should be able to: run. Erik Erikson describes the major developmental task of the toddler to be: autonomy. Most children use sentences of five words by the age of years. 5 A parent of a 24-month-old boy say that the child has frequent tantrums and that "no" is becoming his favorite word. This behavior: is a response to frustration in gaining autonomy According to Piaget, magical thinking is the belief that: dolls are real people. When preparing parents to teach their children about sexuality, the health-care worker should emphasize that they should: expect some masturbatory behavior. Although a 14-month-old girl received a shock from an electrical outlet recently, her mother finds her about to place a paper clip in another outlet. The repeated behavior is due to: inability to understand cause and effect. When a toddler snatches a toy from another toddler, this behavior is: typical behavior because toddlers are egocentric. When a 3-year-old spills his milk at the dinner table, he can be expected to: blame his sibling for the accident. The Portion Plate for Kids placemat can be used as an aid to nutrition because it: acts as a guide for food intake. According to Kohlberg, the moral task of childhood is learning to: share with others. When a toddler acquires receptive language skills, the child is able to: understand simple messages. In the clinic waiting room, a parent is showing an 18-month-old how to build a tower out of blocks. Toddlers: are capable of building a tower of blocks. In the instruction about considerations relative to the use of car seats, the health-care worker lists that before a child should be allowed to sit in the front seat of a car, the child should be at least years of age. 13 A "time-out" for unacceptable behavior may be effective discipline for children between 1 and 6 years of age if the time-out period is no more than minute(s) per year of child's age. 1 A 5-year-old boy has been having increasingly more frequent angry outbursts in preschool. For the past 8 to 10 weeks, he had seven episodes of aggressiveness toward the other children and the teachers. The best advice would be to: take the child for a professional psychosocial assessment. An example of parallel play is a toddler: sitting with another toddler playing with toys without interaction. Dental evaluations should start at the age of months. 12 Toilet training is dependent on: developing sphincter control. During the preschool period, the emphasis of injury prevention should be placed on: education for safety and potential hazards. The toddler is vulnerable to ear infections because: there is a short, straight internal ear canal leading to the oropharynx. The preschool child learns socially acceptable behavior through the use of: positive reinforcement. Age-appropriate literacy skills for a 24-month-old include the child taking a book and: carrying it around the house. A parent has a 2-year-old in the clinic for a well-child checkup. Which statement by the parent would indicate the need for more instruction regarding child safety? "We're using the car seat belt instead of the car seat now that the baby is older." The parents of a 30-month-old say that their daughter is not talking in short sentences. The most appropriate response is: "Let's make an appointment with your pediatrician for an evaluation." Complete myelinization of the brain does not occur until the age of: 7 years. The child is involved in fantasy play when the child: uses the sandbox as a sailboat. Children learn to cope by: experiencing new situations. To prepare a preschooler for better human interaction, the parents should help the child learn to: express feelings verbally rather than acting out. The activity that is most appropriate for a hospitalized 5-year-old who is allowed to go to the playroom is: joining a group of boys and girls who are playing house. The home health-care worker would assess the indication of sexual abuse in a preschool child if assessments were made of the child's: (Select all that apply.) positioning dolls in sexual positions. excessive sexual curiosity. drawing genitals on dolls. The health-care worker guiding parents in selecting a day care facility for their child would emphasize the importance of: (Select all that apply.) licensure student-to-staff ratio discipline techniques staff education Preschool children need a minimum of minutes a day of age-appropriate active play. (express as a number - i.e. "25") 60 Flight or flight - fight : aggression - flight: withdrawal Psychological stressors Financial challenges, loss of a job, divorce, death of a loved one, and can also be related to changes that are considered positive like marriage and birth of a new baby HPA axis (Hypothalamic-Pituitary-Adrenal axis) - propels us to be alert - the pituitary secretes the hormore ACTH (adrenocorticotropic hormone) - the result is more cortisol is produced to increase glucose in blood and increase muscle endurance - keeps us alert! The alarm stage - initial, brief, and adaptibe response (fight or flight) to the stressor - It beings with the eyes or ears sending information such as a car running a light or the sound of a fire alarm to the brains amygdala - If the amygdala, which processes emotional date, interprets the event as dangerous, it sounds the alarm to the hypothalamus. - If situations gets worse --- Resistance stage follows The third stage is exhaustion - where stress can become chronic and contribute to anxiety disorders, major depressive disorder, sleep disorders, digestive problems, heart disease, and weight gain Acute stress can lead to what Sad mood, loss of appetite, increased bp, risk for clots/stroke, decreased memory and learning, impotence Chronic stress can lead to what anxiety/pain, major depressive disorder, lowered resistance, anorexia or overeating, insulin resistant diabetes, greater risk for cardiac events/respiratory issues Stress can result in Malfunctions in the immune system that are implicated in autoimmune disorders, immunodeficiency, and hypersensitivities note the brain-immune system connection Stress is individual and impacted by: perception, temperament, support systems, age, gender, culture/religion/spirituality Stress interventions - Relaxation exercises, biofeedback, mindfulness, meditation - Cognitive reframing, journaling, humor Minimal anxiety - small feelings of worry/anxiety - Able to get things done and focus on tasks - Little to no physical symptoms Mild anxiety - Anxious throughout the day but not all day - Some changes in concentration and sleep - Stomach ache and muscle tension - Restlessness and irritability Moderate anxiety - Anxious most of the day - Changes in sleep, appetite, concentration - Avoidance - Feeling panicky, headache, and fatigue - Voice tremors and tension Severe anxiety - Anxiety all day - Feeling breathless, chest tightness, digestive issues, unable to focus - Sensory overload - Isolation - Trembling and a pounding heart Cognitive restructuring helps the patient: 1. Identify automatic negative beliefs that cause anxiety 2. Explore the basis for these thoughts 3. Reevaluate the situation realistically 4. Replace negative self-talk with supportive ideas Behavioral therapy involves teaching and physical practice of activities to decrease anxious or avoidant behavior Biofeedback Involves using a recording device and cannot be used anywhere - meditation helps a client relax but not eliminating muscle contraction Guided imagery focuses on pleasant images and replaces negative or stressful feelings - guided imagery may be self-directed or led by a practitioner or a recording Progressive relaxation - Can be used anywhere and involves eliminating muscle contraction, which helps reduce anxiety restructuring involves changing an activity in a way that will decrease a stimulation that sets the client off rationalization refers to a client providing a logical explanation for inappropriate behavior Displacement refers to when a client transfers an emotional reaction from an object or person to another object or person projection refers to when a client attributes their thoughts onto another person repression is an unconscious exclusion of unpleasant or unwanted experiences, emotions, or ideas from conscious awareness denial ignoring the existence of a thought/feeling General anxiety disorder ( gad) - excessive worry for 6 months that include 3 or more of these symptoms: restlessness, fatigue, difficulty concentrating, irritability, muscle tension, sleep disturbance general anxiety disorder interventions immediate-stay with patient, decrease stimulation, simple directions, reassure patient you are there to help ; then education, CBT, reframing social anxiety disorder fear brought on by social situations; most common = fear o public speaking Panic disorder panic attack, feeling of impending doom, often unexpected and seemingly out of nowhere - common comorbidities = substance use disorder, depression Phobias persistent irrational fear resulting in high anxiety - open spaces: agoraphobia - acrophobia (heights) trichobezoar - mass of hair or hair ball trapped in the GI system compulsive actions and a compulsive act is a ritualistic behavior performed by a client with OCD - manifest symptoms such as: pacing, increased breathing, facial flushing Contamination compulsion observed when the client avoids touching all objects and scrubs their hands or obsessively washes their hands whenever the client must touch something Trichotillomania and trichophagia - hair pulling disorder and secretly swallowing the pulled hair trauma-informed care A treatment framework that involves recognizing and responding to the effects of all types of trauma Integrating trauma informed care into all healthcare settings can reduce the pervasive and damaging effects of trauma disociative amnesia inability to recall personal information depersonalization/derealization disorder - recurring feelings of unreality or detachment from oneself - focus on outside world dissociative identity disorder two or more distinct personalities with different behaviors, relationships, usually a result of significant trauma Attachment disorders Psychiatric conditions that are related to emotional attachment to others Types of crises: - Maturational - Situational - Adventitious 1. occurs as we develop - marriage, birth of a child, retirement 2. Events that are often unexpected and distressing - divorce, death of a spouse 3. Comes from outside; a chance happening - hurricane, pandemic Prevention of Crisis - primary - secondary - tertiary 1. Teaching, help reduce life changes, recognizing potential problems 2. Intervening during a crisis 3. Long term support post crisis Crisis interventions Crisis intervention teams: - 24-hour phone lines, walk-in crisis centers, mobile crisis teams, respite and residential services, and hospital services Crisis stabilization facilities Crisis hot-lines Disaster response team Bulimia nervosa and anorexia nervosa electrolyte imbalance - low k+ - low albumin rumination disorder characterized by undigested food being returned to the mouth. it is then rechewed, reswallowed, or spit out. Hypersomnolence disorder is associated with excessive daytime sleepiness and has a prevalence of about 5% to 10% in individuals who seek help in sleep disorder clinics Narcolepsy Defined as an individuals who have an uncontrollable urge to sleep Circadian Rhythm Disorder Occurs when there is a misalignment between the timing of an individuals normal circadian rhythm and external factors that affect the timing or the duration of sleep Insomnia interventions - avoid trying to complete office work before bedtime - avoid intake of caffeinated beverages - maintaining a consistent bedtime exhibitionistic disorder characterized by urges to expose oneself to unsuspecting strangers Voyeurism an illegal activity that begins in adolescence or early adulthood - characterized by seeking sexual arousal Transvestic disorder when sexual satisfaction is achieved by dressing in the clothing of the opposite gender Frotteuristic disorder Rubbing up against or touching a nonconsenting person Sexual masochism involves the achievement of sexual satisfaction by being humiliated, beaten, bound, or otherwise made to suffer Referential delusions A client that believes he or she is receiving messages through the radio Grandiose delusions are a false or unusual belief about one's greatness A client experiencing erotomaniac delusions believe: a person desires you romantically A client experiencing persecutory: Delusions believes they are singled out for harm Haloperidol (haldol) side effects: - Sudden high fever is a sign of neuroleptic syndrome (rare but serious complication of first gen antipsychotics) - dry mouth, drowsiness, and hypotension Clozapine - monitor wbc can cause agranulocytosis - may cause elevated blood glucose Risperidone (risperdal) - can cause orthostatic hypotension - take with food to avoid gastric upset - should not be stopped abruptly - may cause fatigue Aripiprazole - Place the client at risk for neuroleptic malignant syndrome (911) - report temp of 101.9 Lisdexamfetamine dimesylate (vyvanse) - tx for adhd or binge eating - common side effects: dry mouth and insomnia Tardive Dyskinesia - abnormal involuntary movements of the mouth, tongue, trunk, and extremities Akathisia - motor restlessness that causes pacing, repetitive movements, or an inability to stay still or remain in one place - can be mistaken for anxiety or agitation Pseudo parkinsonism - sx: tremor, reduced accessory movements, gait impairment, reduced facial expressiveness, and slowing of motor behavior Acute dystonia characterized by a sudden, sustained contraction of one or several muscle groups, usually of the head and neck Paranoia - provide personal space - avoid whispering - tx of choice: psychotherapy Neuroleptic malignant syndrome - muscle rigidity, dysphasia, flexor extensor posturing, reduces of absent speech and movement, and decreased responsiveness - hyperpyrexia is the main feature with a temp over 103 autonomic dysfunction symptoms include hypertension, tachycardia, diaphoresis, incontinence, delirium, stupor, and coma can also occur Agranulocytosis - marked decreased is granulated wbc - s/sx: frver, flu like symptoms, sore throat, chills Schizoid personality disorder clients diagnosed appear cold, aloof, indifferent to others, and prefer to work in isolation avoiding social situations Psychotic polydipsia compulsive drinking of excess fluids - can cause hyponatremia sx: confusion, delirium, hallucinations, worsening of existing psychotic symptoms, and coma Cluster A,B,C A: odd/eccentric (know types in this class) B: intrusive/erratic/inconsiderate C: anxiety/fear Schizotypal personalith disorder are aloof and isolated and behave in a bland and apathetic manner. - this person experiences magical thinking, ideas of reference, illusions, and depersonalization as part of daily life Histrionic Personality Disorder characterized by an individual tending to be self-dramatizing, attention-seeking, over gregarious and seductive which of the following is mostly to be emphasized in a favor assist suicide the importance of dignity Dennis is paralyzed and deemed highly unlikely to recover, has no will, but legalized and authorized his wife to make decisions. She says Dennis would like ot be off life support, he as appointed his wife as decision maker through what power of attorney On her birthday, suzie does not want advanced life support living will 60 yo SAm diagnosed with late stage pancreatic cancer 5 months ago, severe abdominal pain, during his most recent acute attack he requested to be given a lethal amount of drug to be put to sleep, This is called… euthanasia what is true of gender difference in widowhood women more likely to be widowed than men janice lost mom in car crash, left in daze and emotional distress and pain for year chronic grief, because medically chronic is over 3 months After her daughter's death, Brooke attended grief therapy. Which of the following observations would lead her therapist to this conclusion? After the death they experienced distressing pain, anxiety, tension, but at the end of the year they've accepted the loss According to the classic grief work model, grief work often begins with what? Shock and Disbelief Hospice care for elderly residents. As part of hospice services, patients are more likely to receive what? 3 Months ago, 55 yo Suzie was diagnosed with terminal illness. She feels intense distress and has come to terms with the fact that death is around the corner. Acceptance The sense of being out of body, sucked into a tunnel, or mystical encounters has been summarized under what concept near death experience (NDE) Counseling and therapy to alleviate physical pain, fear, and anxiety Daughter of an 80 yo man uses payments without his knowledge to pay for her business. elder abuse Whether or not living with an adult child as an older adult depends on what… quality of relationship that had existed in past Which of the following is true about old adults aging in place They opt to live in their own homes with or without assistance Older adults are happy or more satisfied than life of younger adults happiness high at 18, declines with age, and rises again after 50 What is true of alzheimers Gradually drops patients intelligence, awareness, and ability to control bodily functions This person is a researcher primarily studying the aging process. She most likely specializes in which following subject? gerentology Gianna has a full time job. She has difficulty raising two adolescent sons and is required to take care of in laws with chronic illness. What generation is she in? Sandwich sandwich generation 50 yo nichole’s children move out. She now gets an opportunity to fulfill her dreams and participate in an acting workshop. empty nest helen dreamed to become actor, 40yo has career has not shaped life, time is running out, her stressful period illustrates mid life crisis Christine is a 40 yo female, retired firefighter. Enjoys working with her family and has decided to take up a part time job. Her decision to continue in the labor force illustrates what concept… bridge retirement roxanne 50 yo, menopause, low estrogen, BMI 19, most likely to have rapid bone loss A practice often followed by middle age people where they reduce hours and gradually fall out of work is what? phase retirement in the context of post formal thought process, unlike younger adults, more mature adults integrate logic with intuition and emotion Which is true of psychosocial connection of economic status and health those with high SES have better resources to promote health, such as better medical attention and social support Alice = 61 yo female admitted to hospital after stroke. She has a high glucose level as the cells in her body are incapable of using the insulin produced in her body. This could put her at risk for stroke. T2DM T1 is autoimmune and shows in children Changes in male reproductive system during middle age Erectile dysfunciton (ED) Bertha 49 yo, female, does not get monthly vaginal bleeding for a year, what process is she experiencing? menopause Which of the following is true of bone loss in middle adulthood Smoking, alcohol use in early adulthood tend to speed up bone loss Which is a true statement about male involvement in parenthood When women work and earn more, Father's tend to step in and increase their involvement with the children Which is true of the timing of events modeled by Psychosocial development? Course of development depends on the timing of events, not just raw age What is the psychosocial development stage that is the normative crisis of young adulthood? intimacy vs. isolation identify true state about secure ethnic identity High self esteem why do transgender people have higher depression, suicide, and rates eating disorder response to rejection, stigma, social pressure According to the CDC, infertility refers to the inability to conceive a baby after how long? 12 months without contraceptive/birth control Identify the most common ways STDs spread in the United States Casual sex among college students Which of the following is true about depression among young adults Adolescents in emerging adulthood appear to be sensitive to depressive/mental health issues Compulsive drinkers for the last 4 years that are trying to quit will... undergo detox and rehab center, not social drinking Which of the following is true about social integrations It is active engagement in a broad range of social relationships, actiivities, and roles Research students found that people who are better educated and more affluent people eat healthier than those who are not. People who are less affluent are more likely to smoke then people of greater resource Which is true about alcohol among young adults College students tend to drink more frequently and more heavily What is the main reason that people who smoke continue to do so even if they want to stop Nicotine addiction Jo is participating in a study on the effects of extreme sleep deprivation. Slept less than 4 hours for 5 consecutive days. What are some expected outcomes? His ability to avoid distractions decreases A research study concludes that individuals who are secure in their relationship experience less martha overcomes the grief of losing her mom with her husband which of the following is recommended for physical activity in adults 18-64 should do 75-100 min a week, with even greater benefits shown after 300 mins of exercise with 2 days/week of weight training Losing loss of low pitched hearing low-frequency loss, second stage of presbycusis specific type euthanasia if they insert a needle to kill active euthanasia What is passive euthanasia? When the person is being let die, death is brought about by omission of care which of the following is mostly to be emphasized in a favor assist suicide the importance of dignity denise ... paralyzed power of attorney, advanced directive what is true of gender difference in widowhood women more likely to be widowed than men on 30th birthday suzie made statement it not to be on life support living will late stage pancreatic Cancer , reject drugs euthanization janice lost mom in car crash, left in daze and emotional distress and pain for year chronic grief after death of daughter, went to therapy, after year her grief followed grief pattern what made her go to this conclusion after experiencing distress and pain by end of year accepted the loss according to grief model loss of loved ones, grief starts with disbelief 3mo ago, 55 yo chronic illness devastated initially speaks about issues and says death around corner of which state acceptance sense of being out of body and vision bright lights is concept of near death experience whether or not living with adult child depends on quality of relationship in past in nursing home improve hospice care with comfort, workers will attend meeting and most likely receive counseling and therapy to alleviate physical pain and anxiety daughter of 80yo man used his pain med elder abuse which of the following is true about old adults aging in place live with or without assisstance older adults are happy or more satisfied than life of younger adults happiness high at 18, decline after 50 true of alzheimers gradually robs patient development and intelligence decrease ability to control bodily functions enhances life of elderly people ad solves problems elderly face which is the study of gerentology gianna 45yo, full time job, difficult raising two sons, required to take care of in laws who have chronic conditions sandwich 50 yo nicole children move out, all her life she cared for them, after they moved out, she could pursue acting and decided to go to workshop empty nest helen dreamed to become actor, 41yo has career has not shaped life, time is running out, her stressful period illustrates mid life crisis christine 40yo female, retired firefighter, works with family, decided to take part time job BLS instructor bridge retirement practice often followed by middle age parents cut back work hours phase retirement in the context of post formal thought process, unlike younger adults, more mature adults integrate logic with intuition and emotion roxanne 50 yo, menopause, low estrogen, BMI 19, most likely to have rapid bone loss true of psychosocial connection of economic status and health unlike people with low those with high have better support and get better medical attention when they need it 61 yo female, stroke, admitted to hospital, tell husband high glucose level, which can cause stroke, most likely hase type 2 DM in context of changing in reproduction, middle aged men ED bertha 49 yo, female, does not get monthly vaginal bleeding for a year menopause true of bone loss in middle adulthood smoking, alcohol use in early adulthood tend to speed up bone loss true statement about male involvement in parenthood when women work more and get paid more, fathers tend to step in and get more involved true about timing of event of development of psychosocial holds back course of development occurs in someones life content of psychosocial development, normative crisis of young adulthood is intimacy vs. isolation identify true state about secure ethnic identity high self esteem why do transgender people have higher depression, suicide, and ED rates response to rejection, stigma, social pressure according to CDC, infertility is defined as not seeing baby for how long after how long 1 yr common ways STIs occur casual sex in college students which of the following is true about depression in young adults adolescence is a sensitive period for the onset of depressive disorders compulsive drinkers for the last 4 years undergo detox and rehab center which of the following is true about social integrations act of engagement in a broad range of social relations research states, better education are more health than less education people who are less effulent are more likely to smoke than high which of the following are true about alcohol amongst young adults college students tend to drink more frequently and heavily primary reason people cant stop tobacco use addiction joe is in study, sleep deprivation, 4 hrs of sleep, 5 days, which change is expected because of sleep deprivation ability to avoid distractions decreases research conclude individuals that are secure in relationship use more adaptive coping skills martha overcomes the grief of losing her mom with her husband which of the following is recommended for physical activity in adults 18-64 should do 75-100 min a week losing loss of low pitched hearing low-frequency loss specific type euthanasia if they insert a needle to kill active euthanasia