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A man is telling a nurse that he feels that his health is a gift from God. This statement most closely coincides with beliefs of which cultural group?
- A. African
- B. Alaska Native
- C. Asian
- D. Hispanic
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: In Hispanic cultures, health is often viewed as a gift from God, reflecting their spiritual perspective on health.
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Which person exceeds the recommended activity guidelines?
- A. "A 36-year-old man who engages in bike riding and has a pulse rate of 137 during activity."
- B. "A 45-year-old woman who swims and has a pulse rate of 145 during activity."
- C. "A 50-year-old man who jogs and has a pulse rate of 120 during activity."
- D. "A 60-year-old woman who walks briskly and has a pulse rate of 125 during activity."
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The optimal pulse rate for a 60-year-old woman during activity should not exceed 120.
Which of the following best describes person-centered communication?
- A. The nurse says to the person seeking care, “Why do you continue to drink when you know it is not good for you?”
- B. The nurse responds to person seeking care’s request for pain medicine by saying, “It is not time for your pain medicine. You had it hours ago.”
- C. The client says to the nurse, “I think my husband is cheating on me.” The nurse responds by saying, “You think your husband is cheating on you?”
- D. The client says to the nurse, “I can’t believe I have cancer.” The nurse responds by saying, “One of my closest friends had cancer and had to have chemotherapy.”
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Person-centered communication focuses on recognizing and clarifying the person's concerns, allowing the person to elaborate.
A nurse is using the Healthy People 2020 health promotion and disease prevention objectives for preschoolers when planning for health policy development in the community. Which of the following health policies would the nurse support?
- A. Elimination of the school requirement for the MMR vaccine
- B. Regulation of the use of electronic devices used by preschoolers
- C. Regulation of the paint allowed for use with toys
- D. Elimination of WIC programs
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Regulating the paint used in toys addresses the risk of lead poisoning, a Healthy People 2020 objective.
Healthy People 2020 objectives provide a framework for:
- A. Assessment
- B. Diagnosis
- C. Prevention
- D. Treatment
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Healthy People 2020 focuses on providing a framework for prevention.
A mother is concerned because her daughter has been taking a nap every day after school. Which statement would be the best response by the nurse?
- A. Don’t worry; all teenagers do that.
- B. Tell me about your daughter’s schedule.
- C. Let’s bring her in for some blood work.
- D. Have you addressed the topic of drugs with your daughter?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Further information about the daughter’s schedule is needed to determine if the behavior is normal or a concern.