Fear of deportation among undocumented Hispanic immigrants may lead to which of the following results?
- A. Delayed medical treatment
- B. Complete disclosure of relevant medical information
- C. Decreased risk in asthma morbidity
- D. Increased patient interest in personal health
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Fear of deportation often delays care-seeking among undocumented immigrants.
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The psychological test measure unconscious mind is
- A. Rorschach
- B. MMPI
- C. TAT
- D. All of these
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The Rorschach inkblot test probes unconscious thoughts and feelings through interpretation of ambiguous images.
A married couple has two biologic children who live with them as well as a child from the wifes first marriage. What type of family is evident?
- A. Homogeneous
- B. Extended
- C. Blended
- D. Nuclear
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A blended family is made up of members from two or more unrelated families. It is not a nuclear family because a stepchild is present. It is not an extended family, because there are only two generations present. Homogeneous is not a family type.
Your family, as the client, now has four children and the parents do not want any other children at this time. The mother has a history of deep vein thrombosis and cigarette smoking; and both parents have a history of the lack of adherence to medical regimens. Which form of contraception would you recommend for this couple?
- A. A transdermal contraceptive patch
- B. A diaphragm
- C. A vaginal contraceptive ring
- D. None of the above
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A diaphragm (B) avoids hormonal risks given DVT and smoking history.
The child's ability to solve problem hypothetically develops during
- A. Sensorimotor
- B. Preoperational
- C. Concrete operational
- D. Formal operational
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Hypothetical problem-solving emerges in the formal operational stage (Piaget).
In dealing with end-of-life disputes between a patient's family members, under what circumstance would it be appropriate to invoke Catholic theology?
- A. Under any circumstance; Catholics favor preservation of life
- B. If the majority of the family is Catholic
- C. If the patient's next of kin is Catholic
- D. If the Catholic tradition is meaningful to the patient
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Relevance to the patient ensures respect for their beliefs.