Question 1

Current research on hormone replacement therapy (HRT) has found which statement to be true?

Accepted Answer

Research has shown that hormone replacement therapy does not prevent heart disease and is not recommended for this purpose.

Question 2

Which of the following characteristics indicates a man is at a higher risk for developing prostate cancer?

Accepted Answer

Having a father or brother who has had prostate cancer significantly increases a man's risk of developing prostate cancer, indicating a genetic or familial predisposition.

Question 3

A nurse is providing home care for several elderly clients in the community. Which of the following situations would most likely be indicative of elder abuse?

Accepted Answer

Stealing money from an elderly person is a form of financial abuse, which is a common and serious form of elder abuse.

Question 4

An older person is in the last stages of dying. Which type of care would be the best for this client?

Accepted Answer

Hospice care is specifically designed to provide comfort and support to individuals in the last stages of a terminal illness, focusing on palliative care rather than curative treatment, making it the best option for someone in the last stages of dying.

Question 5

Which statement about eating disorders is correct?

Accepted Answer

Most women with bulimia are concerned with the shape and weight of their body, which is a key characteristic of the disorder.

Question 6

A nurse is providing preconceptual counseling to a woman. Which of the following supplements would be recommended to help prevent neural tube defects?

Accepted Answer

Folic acid is recommended for women of childbearing age, especially before conception and during early pregnancy, to help prevent neural tube defects in the fetus.

Question 7

Which type of cancer is the second leading cause of cancer deaths in the United States?

Accepted Answer

Prostate cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death in men in the United States, following lung cancer.

Question 8

A nurse is investigating the overall health status of a population. Which of the following indicators would most likely be used by the nurse?

Accepted Answer

Life expectancy is a measure of the average number of years a person is expected to live. It is a key indicator of the overall health status of a population.

Question 9

A nurse is implementing Wagner's Chronic Care Model (CCM). Which of the following actions would most likely be taken by the nurse?

Accepted Answer

Wagner's Chronic Care Model focuses on improving chronic illness management through community resources and health system support. Educating a community group about hypertension control aligns with this model by empowering patients with knowledge to manage their chronic conditions.

Question 10

A community health nurse would like to reduce the prevalence of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) in the community. Which of the following activities would most likely be used?

Accepted Answer

Developing an STD clinic increases access to testing, treatment, and education, which can effectively reduce the prevalence of STDs in the community.

Question 11

A nurse is educating a community women's group about the importance of monthly breast self-exam and annual mammograms. Which of the following best describes why this community health education is important?

Accepted Answer

Early detection of breast cancer through methods such as monthly breast self-exams and annual mammograms can significantly improve the prognosis by identifying cancer at an earlier, more treatable stage. This approach is crucial for increasing the chances of successful treatment and survival.

Question 12

The nurse is caring for an elderly client who has written advanced medical directives. Which of the following best describes what this means?

Accepted Answer

Advanced medical directives are legal documents that allow individuals to outline their preferences for medical treatment in the event that they become incapacitated and unable to communicate their decisions.

Question 13

A nurse advises a client who has HIV not to donate blood, plasma, or organs. Which of the following levels of prevention is being used?

Accepted Answer

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Question 14

A nurse is educating a client about reducing risk factors for the development of colorectal cancer. Which of the following lifestyle changes should the nurse recommend?

Accepted Answer

Reduction in consumption of processed meats is recommended to lower the risk of colorectal cancer. Processed meats have been classified as carcinogenic to humans by the International Agency for Research on Cancer, and their consumption is associated with an increased risk of colorectal cancer.

Question 15

A nurse is providing contraceptive counseling to a female. Which of the following goals does the nurse plan to work toward?

Accepted Answer

The nurse's goal is to ensure the individual is educated to make an informed choice about reproduction.

Question 16

Which of the following statements about health disparities is accurate?

Accepted Answer

Health disparities indeed vary among different racial and ethnic groups, reflecting inequalities in access to healthcare services, socioeconomic status, environmental factors, and other determinants of health. While the other statements contain inaccuracies or overgeneralizations, the variation of health disparities across racial and ethnic lines is well-documented and recognized in public health research.

Question 17

A nurse is caring for a client who has designated someone else to make health care decisions when they are unable to do so. Which of the following is being used by the client?

Accepted Answer

A durable medical power of attorney is a legal document that allows a person to designate another individual to make health care decisions on their behalf if they are unable to do so. This differs from an advanced medical directive or a living will, which typically outline the individual's wishes regarding medical treatment but do not designate another person to make decisions. The Patient Self-Determination Act is a federal law that requires healthcare providers to inform patients of their rights to make advance healthcare directives, not a document or designation itself.

Question 18

A woman needs to take some time off from work to care for her invalid mother. Which of the following health policies allows her to take an extended leave from work to care for a family member?

Accepted Answer

The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) allows eligible employees to take unpaid, job-protected leave for specified family and medical reasons, including caring for an ill family member.

Question 19

Testicular cancer is commonly found in which age group?

Accepted Answer

Testicular cancer most commonly affects men between the ages of 15 and 40 years. It is relatively rare compared to other cancers but is the most common cancer in American males between the ages of 15 and 35.

Question 20

A nurse is developing a community-based exercise program for a group of women who have cardiovascular disease. Which of the following levels of prevention is being used?

Accepted Answer

Tertiary prevention aims to manage and improve quality of life for individuals with chronic diseases or conditions, such as cardiovascular disease, by reducing the impact of the disease. This exercise program is designed to help women with existing cardiovascular disease, which aligns with the goals of tertiary prevention.

Quiz 29: Major Health Issues and Chronic Disease Management of Adults Across the Life Span