As recently as the mid–20th century, nursing students were taught to stand and offer the physician a seat and to accompany the physician on rounds, carrying patient charts. This practice is an example of which of the following?
a. Sexism
b. Paternalism
c. Nursism
d. Parentalism
A
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Two brothers played with their cousin. One brother later became quite ill, whereas the other did not. Which of the following provides the best explanation for this occurrence?
a. Difference in length of time exposed b. Difference in how actively the children played c. Difference in genetic inheritance between the two brothers d. Difference in lifestyle between the two brothers
An older patient is diagnosed with osteoarthritis. How should the nurse explain this health problem to the patient?
1. A metabolic bone disease 2. Occurs from synovial inflammation 3. Most common in thin, small-built female patients 4. Involves erosion of joint cartilage with new bone formation in joint spaces
An elderly client comes to the clinic for follow-up after a long hospitalization. When the client asks about increasing strength and endurance, the nurse should respond with which of the following statements?
A) "Your muscles can be strengthened, which might help you function better." B) "Once muscle mass is decreased, there's nothing that can be done for strength improvement." C) "Maybe you should think about going to a nursing home. At least the people there will be able to help with your needs." D) "It won't matter whether you exercise. At your age, there's little room for improvement."
It has been proven that folate, when consumed in an adequate amount, may help prevent neural tube defects. When is it necessary to consume the folate to have this effect?
A) Before conception and early in pregnancy B) During the second trimester of pregnancy C) During the third trimester of pregnancy D) Throughout pregnancy