The degree to which an individual has the capacity to obtain, process, and understand basic health information and services needed to make appropriate health decisions is known as:
a) self-care inability.
b) learning style.
c) health literacy.
d) self-care ability.
Answer: c) health literacy.
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The nurse is caring for a baby with esophageal atresia. Which situation during the mother's pregnancy indicates that this health problem was developing?
A) Hydramnios B) Oligohydramnios C) A difficult second stage of labor D) Bleeding at 32 weeks of pregnancy
The nurse is assessing the patient's ability to self-administer medication. Which finding would cause the nurse concern?
1) Dementia 2) Diabetes mellitus 3) Hypertension 4) Anxiety
An example of an athlete who is most likely to benefit from a multivitamin/mineral supplement that provides 100% of the DRI is a
a. gymnast. b. swimmer. c. bodybuilder. d. football player.
What are the primary ethical issues involved in genetic research?
a. Production of mutant organisms and dan-gerous diseases b. Violations of confidentiality and informed consent c. Breeding of a "super-race" of humans be-cause of purification of genetic material d. Loss of control of reproduction by the human species