Question 1

How does the nurse define a role?

Accepted Answer

A role is defined as an accepted behavior standard that is associated with a particular position or job. It is a set of behaviors that are expected of an individual in order to fulfill their responsibilities and duties. Roles can vary from job to job, and they are often defined by the organization or society in which they exist.

Question 2

The nurse assesses that although the college professor has retired, he still perceives himself as an educator and retains his academic title and professional association membership. How could the change in employment status be reflected in the professor?

Accepted Answer

The professor's continued identification as an educator despite retiring from his job suggests that he has an altered self-image, where his occupational identity is still closely tied to his sense of self.

Question 3

Which stage of grief usually resolves after approximately 2 weeks to 4 months?

Accepted Answer

D

Question 4

What is a typical response for friends when dealing with a grieving person?

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Question 5

What would be the best method for the nurse to help a grieving widow begin the grief resolution process?

Accepted Answer

Encouraging the widow to verbalize her grief is the best method for the nurse to help her begin the grief resolution process. When someone is grieving, it can be helpful to talk about their feelings and emotions. Verbalizing emotions can be therapeutic and allow individuals to begin the process of coming to terms with their loss. Distracting the widow with social conversation or focusing solely on her loneliness and loss may not be as helpful in addressing her grief specifically. Pointing out unhelpful behaviors can be a useful strategy, but alone may not be enough to initiate the grief resolution process.

Question 6

What behavior would indicate that the bereaved widow has entered the searching and yearning stage of grief?

Accepted Answer

The searching and yearning stage of grief is characterized by feelings of sadness, longing, and emptiness. Signs of depression are common during this stage, as the bereaved individual searches for ways to cope with their loss and come to terms with their new reality. Renewed interest in social activities and making plans for the future may be signs of the adaptation stage, while denial of the loss of her husband is a sign of the shock and disbelief stage.

Question 7

Which stage of grief usually resolves after approximately 2 weeks?

Accepted Answer

Shock and numbness is typically the first stage of grief and can resolve after approximately 2 weeks as individuals begin to process the reality of the loss.

Question 8

A man has roles of father, husband, professional businessman, son, and community leader. What may he be at risk of experiencing?

Accepted Answer

As the man has multiple roles, he may experience internal role conflict where the expectations of each role may conflict with one another, leading to stress and difficulty in fulfilling all roles effectively. For example, he may have to prioritize his role as a professional over his role as a father or husband, which can cause conflict within himself.

Question 9

Which of the following accurately reflects a homogenous society?

Accepted Answer

A homogenous society is one where members share a common cultural history, meaning they have similar values, beliefs, and practices. This can lead to a sense of unity and a shared identity among members of the society. Choices B, C, and D are not accurate descriptions of a homogenous society.

Question 10

How can a nurse most effectively promote social contact and interaction in the long-term care facility?

Accepted Answer

Accompanying the patient to a craft activity encourages social interaction and participation in activities, rather than just providing information or resources for contact and interaction. It allows the nurse to actively facilitate socialization for the resident.

Question 11

What would be indicative of complex grieving in an 80-year-old man?

Accepted Answer

Complex grieving can manifest in various ways and on different timelines, but a sense of depression and despair persisting after 1 year is more indicative of complex or prolonged grief, especially in older adults. This timeframe suggests an inability to move through the normal grieving process, which typically begins to show signs of adaptation and acceptance within a year.

Question 12

The recently widowed 65-year-old man has told the nurse that he is so lost without his wife that he is planning to retire, sell his home, and move to a retirement village in another state. What assessment by the nurse would be the most correct?

Accepted Answer

Selling his home and moving to a retirement village in another state represents a major life change and a loss of significant supports to his self-image and grief resolution process. It is important for the nurse to assess the level of support the patient has in his current community, and explore other options before making such a drastic change.

Question 13

What is the status of any role based upon?

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Question 14

Which of the following are expected standards within various roles in a culture? (Select all that apply.)

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Question 15

Which individual would be most likely to experience a problem with role conflict?

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Question 16

When the home health nurse suggests a grief resolution group to the older widow, the widow furiously states, "I don't want or need any help! I want my husband back!" What stage of grief would this be characteristic of?

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Question 17

Which stage of grief usually resolves after approximately 4-7 months?

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Question 18

What is the correct term for a society in which members of many diverse subcultures must interact?

Accepted Answer

A heterogeneous society is one that is composed of diverse subcultures and groups, requiring interaction and coexistence among them. Homogeneous societies are composed of people who share similar characteristics, while impersonal and superficial describe the nature of relationships rather than the composition of the society.

Question 19

A nurse is counseling an older man who retires from his work and changes his role status. What will likely result in the man having fewer adjustment problems?

Accepted Answer

Having other roles and relationships can provide a sense of purpose and fulfillment, helping the man adjust better to retirement and the change in his role status.

Question 20

Which stage of grief may last up to 2 years?

Accepted Answer

The stage of grief that may last up to 2 years is Reorganization. This stage involves the individual accepting the reality of the loss and beginning to find a new way of life without the person or thing that was lost. The length of time spent in this stage can vary greatly depending on the individual and their circumstances.

Quiz 12: Roles and Relationships