Deck 27: Chronic Physical Health Problems

Question 1

The population health nurse is planning a program focusing on the societal effects of chronic kidney disease. The community members with which health problems should the nurse encourage attending this program? (Select all that apply.)

A) 64 year old male client with hypertension.
B) 17 year old male client being treated for asthma.
C) 78 year old female client diagnosed with osteoporosis.
D) 58 year old female client with type 2 diabetes mellitus.
E) 34 year old male client recovering from testicular cancer.

Answer 1

64 year old male client with hypertension.
58 year old female client with type 2 diabetes mellitus.

Question 2

The student is preparing a presentation on common chronic diseases. Which definition should the student use for this presentation?

A) A condition that persists over a period of time that cannot be cured but can be controlled.
B) Problems in body function and structure such as significant deviation or loss.
C) A multidimensional phenomenon that results from the interaction between people and their physical and social environment.
D) Problems an individual may experience in life situations.

Answer 2

A condition that persists over a period of time that cannot be cured but can be controlled.

Question 3

The population health nurse is planning to work with the group that is most at-risk for hypertension. Which group is this?

A) Hispanics.
B) Caucasians.
C) African Americans.
D) Latinos.

Answer 3

African Americans.

Question 4

The population health nurse is preparing a class about pain. The percentage the nurse cites for how many adults in the United States experience daily pain is:

A) 27%.
B) 43%.
C) 55%.
D) 63%.

Question 5

The population health nurse is working in a clinic whose clientele has existing liver disease. The nurse knows that these clients need which immunization?

A) Pneumococcal.
B) Meningococcal.
C) Varicella.
D) Rubella.

Question 6

The population health nurse is discussing the effects of obesity with a group of adolescents. Information the nurse should share with the group includes: (Select all that apply.)

A) Obesity may exacerbate the effects of arthritis.
B) Obesity can contribute to heart disease.
C) Obesity is associated with increased disability among people with chronic illnesses.
D) Obesity is decreasing among the younger population.
E) Obesity decreases with age.

Question 7

A community member returns home after having spinal fusion surgery for spinal stenosis. What recommendation should the population health nurse make to help with this client's health restoration?

A) Focusing on weight management activities.
B) Participating in rehabilitation to promote maximum physical functioning.
C) Encouraging to have needed vaccinations during the next care provider visit.
D) Requesting prescriptions from the care provider to ensure adequate pain management.

Question 8

The population health nurse is planning the care of a group of clients that addresses one of the three major foci of resolving existing chronic physical health problems. On what should the nurse focus this care?

A) Assisting the clients to adjust to a chronic condition.
B) Providing end-of-life care.
C) Screening for existing chronic conditions.
D) Monitoring health status.

Question 9

The population health nurse is reviewing the factors that contribute to chronic health problems with a group of community members. What should the nurse identify as the major factor?

A) Depression.
B) Anxiety.
C) Stress.
D) Social isolation.

Question 10

The population health nurse is reviewing factors that help to identify persons who may have an elevated chance of developing a specific condition, but do not contribute to its development. What information is the nurse reviewing?

A) Tendencies.
B) Risk markers.
C) Predispositions.
D) Familial.

Question 11

The population health nurse is preparing a community health program about women's health care issues. Which statement should the nurse include in the program?

A) Women have higher incidence rates for hypertension.
B) Women are more likely than men to die of chronic liver disease.
C) Women have a higher risk of death from stroke.
D) Women have a higher risk for arthritis than men.

Question 12

The population health nurse is planning a month-long series related to healthy lifestyles. Some of the most relevant topics should include: (Select all that apply.)

A) Diet.
B) Exercise.
C) Pharmacotherapy.
D) End-of-life care.
E) Coping skills.

Question 13

The population health nurse is identifying individuals with chronic health problems. For which health problems should the nurse recommend disease management to resolve the health issue? (Select all that apply.)

A) COPD.
B) Asthma.
C) Epilepsy.
D) Diabetes.
E) Cardiovascular disease.

Question 14

The population health nurse is preparing a presentation about pediatric health care. Since most people believe that chronic health problems occur primarily among the elderly, the nurse should include which information in the presentation?

A) In the United States, 8% of children experience some form of disability related to a variety of chronic conditions.
B) Disabilities are rarely seen in the pediatric population.
C) Diabetes is more common in the pediatric population than in the adult population.
D) Young children are the only high-risk age group for epilepsy.

Question 15

The population health nurse has been working with a family caring for a client with dementia. Which action by a family member indicates that interventions to promote caregiver health restoration have been effective?

A) Spouse drops membership in a civic organization.
B) Spouse begins attending caregiver support group in the community.
C) Spouse changes from full-time to part-time employment to provide more care at home.
D) Family's oldest son and daughter move and get an apartment several miles from home.

Question 16

The population health nurse is working with a client who is recovering from a debilitating stroke. The nurse is encouraging the client to continue to feed himself and to continue taking care of his toileting needs. What is the most important reason that the nurse is encouraging the client?

A) Because it was a physician's order.
B) To promote a positive self-image.
C) To prevent joint involvement.
D) To prevent depression.