The ecomap of a client’s family has slashed lines drawn from the son to the family church. Based on this information, what conclusion can the nurse make?
- A. The son is deceased.
- B. The son is actively involved with the family church.
- C. The son has a stressful relationship with the church.
- D. The son has no relationship with the church.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Slashed lines on an ecomap signify stressful relationships between the person and the entity (in this case, the church).
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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.
A health care professional is caring for an individual who is homeless. Which of the following considerations should be made?
- A. The prevalence of substance abuse is much lower among the homeless population than the general population.
- B. The prevalence of HIV/AIDS is much lower among the homeless population than the general population.
- C. The percentage of the population who has health insurance is much lower among the homeless than the general population.
- D. The percentage of the population who has limited access to medical care is much lower among the homeless than the general population.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Homeless individuals typically lack health insurance and access to necessary healthcare services, contributing to poorer health outcomes.
A health care professional is caring for an Arab American individual. Which of the following cultural practices of this ethnic minority should be considered when planning care?
- A. This ethnic culture tends to be future oriented.
- B. Religion plays an important role in this culture.
- C. Traditional cultural practices are infrequently used during a health crisis.
- D. Members of this culture tend to have smaller families.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Religion plays a significant role in Arab American culture, influencing dietary rules, prayers, and health practices.
A toddler has been diagnosed with amblyopia. Which of the following treatment measures would most likely be prescribed for the child?
- A. Using corrective lenses
- B. Patching of the eye
- C. Applying artificial tears to the eye
- D. Allowing the passage of time
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Amblyopia is treated by patching the stronger eye to encourage use of the weaker eye, or using atropine drops.
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.