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In working with families, the nurse recognizes that different family structures exist. Which example best describes a blended family? A family in which:
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In working with families, the nurse recognizes that different family structures exist. Which example best describes a blended family? A family in which:
a. the adult members share in homemaking as well as in child-rearing
b. both partners in the marriage bring children from previous marriages into the household.
c. grandparents live in the same house with the grandchildren and their parents.
d. partners of the same sex share a household and raise children together.
B
One role of the nurse in a community-based setting focuses on primary prevention. An example of primary prevention would be:
a. screening children for vision in a preschool.
b. giving an information session on bicycle safety in an after-school program.
c. identifying head lice in a child in elementary school.
d. exploring financial help for a client in a home setting.
B
3. Which of the following would be an intervention made by the community health nurse? Select all that apply.
a. Arranging for parents whose infant is in the NICU to attend a parenting class
b. Helping the family purchase a car to attend medical appointments at the clinic
c. Leading a class at a local church about normal infant development
d. Calling parents of children discharged from the emergency department to see if they filled their child's prescriptions
e. Screening children at a homeless shelter for head lice
E
4. A mother of a child being cared for in a home setting makes the following statements. Which statement best illustrates one of the positive aspects home healthcare?
a. "My family gets to visit once a week when my child is in the hospital."
b. "I can do my child's care since you taught the procedure to me.'
c. "Our insurance pays for us to go to the well-child clinic."
d. "The neighbor's child likes being in the group home."
B
When a nurse is providing information in a community-based setting, it is most important for the nurse to:
a. ask questions about the histories of those present.
b. use posters that everyone in the group can read.
c. tell the participants about the nurse's background.
d. know the needs of the audience.
B
Preventing and treating infections during childbirth have reduced maternal and infant mortality rates. Of the following, which scientific advancement has done the most to improve neonatal mortality statistics?
a. Control of puerperal fever
b. Use of anesthesia during labor
c. Enforcement of strict rules in hospitals
d. Treatment advances for preterm infants
d
Which of the following are ethical dilemmas? (Select all that apply)
a. Using a surrogate for a pregnancy
b. Being part of a stepfamily
c. Research on umbilical cord blood
d. Treating a very premature infant
e. Testing for infections
The nurse collects data and begins to develop a trust relationship with the client in which component of the nursing process?
a. Assessment
b. Planning
c. Implementation
d. Evaluation
A
The nurse gives the client a bed bath and assists the client to eat his breakfast. This is which component of the nursing process?
a. Assessment
b. Planning
c. Implementation
d. Evaluation
C
In caring for clients, a healthcare team often uses critical pathways. Which of the following are reasons critical pathways are used? (Select all that apply.)
The critical pathway:
a. decreases cost for the client and hospital.
b. helps establish a trusting relationship with clients.
c. is followed by all members of the health team.
d. provides organization for the care of the client.
e. includes all treatments and procedures.
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1. Preventing and treating infections during childbirth have reduced maternal and infant mortality rates. Of the following, which scientific advancemer has done the most to improve neonatal mortality statistics?a. Control of puerperal fever b. Use of anesthesia during labor c. Enforcement of strict rules in hospitals d. Treatment advances for preterm infants dWhich of the following are ethical dilemmas? (Select all that apply)a. Using a surrogate for a pregnancy b. Being part of a stepfamily c. Research on umbilical cord blood d. Treating a very premature infant e. Testing for infections3. The nurse collects data and begins to develop a trust relationship with the client in which component of the nursing process?a. Assessment b. Planning c. Implementation d. Evaluation AThe nurse gives the client a bed bath and assists the client to eat his breakfast. This is which component of the nursing process?a. Assessment b. Planning c. Implementation d. Evaluation C5. In caring for clients, a healthcare team often uses critical pathways. Which of the following are reasons critical pathways are used? (Select all that apply.) The critical pathway:a. decreases cost for the client and hospital. b. helps establish a trusting relationship with clients. c. is followed by all members of the health team. d. provides organization for the care of the client. e. includes all treatments and procedures. acdeIn working with families, the nurse recognizes that different family structures exist. Which example best describes a blended family? A family in which: .a. the adult members share in homemaking as well as in child-rearing. b. both partners in the marriage bring children from previous marriages into the household. c. grandparents live in the same house with the grandchildren and their parents. d. partners of the same sex share a household and raise children together bOne role of the nurse in a community-based setting focuses on primary prevention. An example of primary prevention would be:a. screening children for vision in a preschool. b. giving an information session on bicycle safety in an after-school program. c. identifying head lice in a child in elementary school. d. exploring financial help for a client in a home setting. B3. Which of the following would be an intervention made by the community health nurse? Select all that apply.a. Arranging for parents whose infant is in the NICU to attend a parenting class b. Helping the family purchase a car to attend medical appointments at the clinic c. Leading a class at a local church about normal infant development d. Calling parents of children discharged from the emergency department to see if they filled their child's prescriptions e. Screening children at a homeless shelter for head lice ACEA mother of a child being cared for in a home setting makes the following statements. Which statement best illustrates one of the positive aspects of home healthcare?a. "My family gets to visit once a week when my child is in the hospital." b. "I can do my child's care since you taught the procedure to me c. "Our insurance pays for us to go to the well-child clinic. d. "The neighbor's child likes being in the group home." bWhen a nurse is providing information in a community-based setting, it is most important for the nurse to:a. ask questions about the histories of those present. b. use posters that everyone in the group can read. c. tell the participants about the nurse's background. d. know the needs of the audience.