The most common disability found in persons age 18 years and over in the United States is
a. Diabetes
b. Stroke
c. Arthritis
d. Cancer
ANS: C
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The nurse knows that when patients are experiencing stress, the following change can be seen in their signs and symptoms: (Select all that apply.)
a. Increase in heart rate b. Increase in gastric motility c. Pupil dilation d. Decrease in blood pressure e. Increase in respiratory rate
A nurse is describing the multicausal perspective of mental health and illness to the parents of a child recently diagnosed with autistic spectrum disorder. Which statement would the nurse utilize when describing this approach?
1. The feedback mechanism appears dysfunctional, creating neurotoxic effects on brain development and function. 2. The child's genetically determined attributes and life experiences interact to influence mental health outcomes. 3. Early psychological trauma may create deficits or abnormalities in brain structure. 4. Exposure to drugs and alcohol has been associated with psychiatric disorders.
What conclusions concerning firearms in the United States can be drawn? (Select all that apply.)
a. No data support the assertion that gun-control laws decrease violence. b. Firearms are the second leading cause of death among 10- to 19-year-olds. c. Higher rates of family ownership of guns are associated with lower homicide rates. d. Laws have prevented sales of assault weapons but not handguns. e. Regulations concerning firearms are more restrictive in the United States than in other industrialized nations. f. Zero-tolerance laws have decreased firearm violence in schools.
A nurse assesses a patient with a tentative diagnosis of generalized anxiety disorder. Which question would be most appropriate for the nurse to ask?
a. "Have you been a victim of a crime or seen someone badly injured or killed?" b. "Do you feel especially uncomfortable in social situations involving people?" c. "Do you repeatedly do certain things over and over again?" d. "Do you find it difficult to control your worrying?"