From which of the following causes are rural residents twice as likely to die in comparison with urban residents?

NURS 455 QUIZ #2

1. GOLDWEBER

4/25/20 Which of the following events caused attention that has resulted in the current emphasis on women’s health? 1) Hillary Clinton and Sarah Palin’s comments during the presidential race 2) Political correctness, including addressing the rights of women 3) New research studies that are focusing on women 4) Women’s movement from the 1970s A nurse has recently learned of the death of a 22-year-old female friend. Which of the following would be the most likely cause of death? 1) Complications of childbirth 2) Accident or unintentional injury 3) Cancer 4) Cardiovascular disease Which of the following is the most common cause of death among women after age 75? 1) Accidents and unintentional injuries 2) Cancer 3) Cardiovascular disease (CVD) 4) Diabetes and its complications Which of the following provides the best explanation for the importance of the “Go Red” and “The Heart Truth” campaigns? 1) Because heart disease is so prevalent, we all need to know the usual symptoms so we may seek help quickly. 2) Few people are aware of how to prevent chronic diseases such as cancer. 3) We need to increase awareness of the genetic component in chronic disease. 4) Women have different symptoms and require different treatment than men. Which of the following best explains why cancer rates increase as people get older? 1) Better prevention programs are available for cardiac disease, so cardiac disease rates are decreasing, making cancer rates increase. 2) It is harder to screen for cancer than for other fatal diseases, so the rates are increasing because of the inability to detect the cancer at an early stage. 3) Poor lifestyle choices, environmental exposures, and increased life expectancy have all caused cancer rates to increase. 4) Other causes of death are decreasing, so it appears that cancer rates are increasing. “I want to get pregnant as soon as possible now that I’m married,” a 43-year-old female says to the nurse. Which of the following would be the most appropriate response by the nurse? 1) “Having a child will certainly cement your new marriage and give it a focus.” 2) “It’s understandable that your ‘biological clock is ticking’ and time is running out.” 3) “You’re right, once you hit menopause you won’t be able to have a child.” 4) “We will help you, but you need to know that there are more risks for you at your age.” A male client reports that he is unable to change his health behaviors and adopt a healthier lifestyle. Which of the following is the most likely reason for his difficulty? 1) Lack of financial resources 2) Lack of transportation 3) Lack of programs 4) Lack of motivation Which gender perceives and reports having better health? 1) Females 2) Males 3) No difference between genders in perceived health status 4) Perceived health status varies strongly by individuals more than gender. Which gender has higher morbidity rates with a higher prevalence of chronic diseases that cause disability and limitation of activities? 1) Females 2) Males 3) No difference between genders in chronic health problems 4) Prevalence of chronic diseases varies strongly by individuals more than gender. Which of the following statements best explains why men are sicker on hospital admission than women? 1) Men do not have access to care. 2) Men do not seek treatment until they are very ill. 3) Men have chronic conditions more than women. 4) Men have more acute illnesses than women. Which of the following is the most useful way to discuss aging? 1) By divisions—young-old, middle-old, old-old, and elite-old 2) Chronological age 3) Functional age 4) Number of chronic comorbidities Which of the following is an example of a nonstochastic theory of aging? 1) Cross-link theory 2) Error theory 3) Free radical theory 4) Immunologic theory 5) Somatic mutation theory 6) Wear and tear theory A woman said, “I’ve never been retired before. I didn’t plan it but it’s OK. I’m still doing what I used to do otherwise; I go to church, make quilts for charity, and babysit my grandkids. Do you think I should be trying to find another job for a few years?” Which of the following would be the most appropriate response by the nurse? 1) “For lots of people, retirement, even if unplanned, is much like life has always been.” 2) “It’s okay to slow down at your age; why look for problems?” 3) “You really need to get out of your house more and be more active, even if you don’t get paid at the position.” 4) “Without a job, you really don’t have an identity. Have you been to the unemployment office?” A man stated, “I used to work out at the exercise room at work, but now that I’m retired I sit and watch TV. My wife keeps nagging me to do something. What do you think I should be doing at my age?” Which of the following would be the most appropriate response by the nurse? 1) “I think you should try to please your wife. What is it she wants you to do?” 2) “It’s okay to slow down at your age; why look for problems?” 3) “You should try to exercise just as you did before. Is there a YMCA or club nearby?” 4) “You’ve worked all your life; you have a right to rest now.” In the supermarket checkout, a young woman complained to her friend, “Old people think we taxpayers should pay for them to be in a nursing home. Seems like a waste of money.” Which of the following would be the most appropriate response by the nurse? 1) “Did you know more than 90% of all the elderly live in their own homes while fewer than 5% live in care facilities?” 2) “Those old people built our society; we owe it to them to support them now.” 3) “Would it be better to put each person to sleep when they reach a certain age such as 80 years?” 4) “You know, you’ll get old someday too. Won’t you want someone to take care of you when you can’t anymore?” Which of the following definitions of family would be the most useful for the nurse practicing in the community? 1) A group of persons with shared convictions 2) A social unit interacting with the larger society 3) People descended from a common ancestor 4) Persons related either by blood or by legal contract (marriage) 5) Whoever the family says is in their family A nurse was teaching a class on good hygiene at a local day care center when one child volunteered, “I have two mommies.” Which of the following would be the most appropriate response by the nurse? 1) “Don’t tell anyone; that’s a secret.” 2) “That’s nice—why did you share that?” 3) “Yes, some children have two mommies, some have a mommy and a daddy, and some just have daddies. Some people only have one grown-up to love them.” 4) “Which mommy is your real mommy?” Which of the following statements best describes how a family can meet the needs of society? 1) By living and existing in the wider community 2) By meeting the needs of the individual family members 3) Through procreation and socialization 4) Through productivity seen in employment positions Which of the following best describes what is meant by cohabitation? 1) A living arrangement in which one adult is employed and the other is unemployed 2) A living arrangement in which an unmarried couple in a long-term relationship lives together 3) A living arrangement between two members of the same sex 4) A living arrangement between two single mothers with children Which of the following best describes what proportion of children live in a single-parent family? Fewer than 10% 1) 11%-15% 2) 16%-20% 3) 21%-26% 4) More than 30% Which of the following is an accurate definition of impairment? 1) A disadvantage resulting from a disability that prevents fulfillment of an expected role 2) A restriction or inability to perform an activity in a normal manner 3) An anatomical, mental, or psychological loss or abnormality 4) A defect that affects society on a macro level Which of the following problems depends on the responses of other people and therefore cannot be measured? 1) Disability 2) Handicap 3) Impairment 4) Injury Which of the following best describes the problem with the viewing disability based on the Nagi model? 1) Functional limitations are used to determine if an individual is disabled. 2) Functional limitations are not easily objectified and measured. 3) The model does not distinguish between genetic limitations and limitations imposed by injury or illness. 4) Persons are or are not limited according to choices they make. Which of the following insights is being stressed by advocacy groups regarding persons with disabilities today? 1) Disability results when physical and social barriers in the environment prevent a person from taking equal part in community life. 2) Handicapped persons have as much right to social support as nonhandicapped persons. 3) It is recognized that an individual may be limited by an environmental barrier in society. 4) Impairment is a result of society’s reaction more than mental or physical condition. Which of the following concerns can a nurse as a citizen help address? 1) Advocating for removal of environmental and social barriers to needed services 2) Continuing to engage in political action to increase funding for care for the handicapped 3) Recognizing that it is better to offer to help than to wait for a person with handicaps to have to ask for assistance 4) Needing to not stare or ask personal questions of a person with a disability A family will most likely lose their primary nighttime residence within the next week. Which of the following terms best describes their situation in relation to homelessness? 1) Homeless under other federal statutes 2) Literally homeless 3) Imminent risk of homelessness 4) Fleeing/attempting to flee domestic violence (DV) Which of the following best describes the recent trends in homelessness? 1) The number of homeless individuals in school is decreasing. 2) The number of homeless individuals is increasing. 3) The number of people in homeless families is increasing. 4) The number of people in homeless families is decreasing. On the basis of all the work done by social scientists, approximately how many homeless persons should be expected and tolerated in our society? 1) No more than 5% 2) No more than 10% 3) No more than 15% 4) There should not be homeless persons in America. Which of the following represents the largest group of homeless adults? 1) Minorities 2) Disabled 3) Females 4) Males Which of the following best describes the problem with the Section 8 housing program? 1) Direct access to an apartment in a public housing facility is faster and easier. 2) Most renters prefer the program to make direct payment to apartment owners willing to rent to them. 3) Section 8 housing is essentially slum housing, and no one wants to live there. 4) Supply is vastly less than the demand. Which of the following best explains why the rural population is growing when young persons from rural areas consistently are moving to urban areas to seek employment? 1) Adults engaged in all the physically demanding farming tasks have longer life spans than people in urban areas. 2) Farm families continue to have a higher birth rate than urban families. 3) Many formerly migrant worker Hispanics are settling in rural counties. 4) Retirees and other urbanites able to conduct business through telecommunication and travel are moving in. Which of the following best explains why there are so few hospitals in rural areas? 1) Few nurses and physicians enjoy the rural lifestyle. 2) Historically, hospitals began in large urban areas and have slowly expanded outward but have not yet reached all rural areas. 3) Rural areas have very low population density. 4) Rural residents do not trust hospitals, preferring to receive care from neighbors and friends. From which of the following causes are rural residents twice as likely to die in comparison with urban residents? 1) Chronic diseases, especially cardiac problems and cancers 2) Diabetes from the higher incidence of obesity 3) Respiratory diseases (from pesticides and herbicides) 4) Unintentional injuries Which of the following factors would cause a geographic area to be called a frontier area? 1) Arbitrary distinction recognizing the Great Plains, Intermountain areas, and Alaska 2) Geographically located in the West, specifically the Great Plains states 3) High death rate from use of guns (homicide or suicide) 4) Population of fewer than six persons per square mile Which of the following best describes the practical importance of the classifications of metropolitan, micropolitan, and noncare areas? 1) Classifications are used for congressional policy-making and funding decisions. 2) Metropolitan areas gained importance because of their large population. 3) Micropolitan areas are now recognized for their crucial role in society. 4) The new system emphasizes the extent of rural (noncare) areas. Which of the following provides the best description of severe mental illness (SMI)? 1) Having been clearly diagnosed with at least two mental health disorders within the past year 2) Having a diagnosable mental disorder with moderate functional behavior in a specific area of lifestyle at any time during the past year 3) Being unable to function in society due to a mental illness 4) Being convicted of several impulsive crimes during the past year Which of the following events occurred in 1965? State mental hospitals were created. 1) The mentally ill were deinstitutionalized. 2) Electroconvulsive therapy was discovered to help depression. 3) Community mental health centers for outpatient care were established. 4) Which of the following best describes how brain imaging scans are being used? 1) To deliver electroconvulsive therapy to high-risk individuals 2) To help detect and diagnose medical disorders and illnesses 3) To help determine treatment options for mental disorders 4) To help determine the effects of psychotherapy Which of the following best describes how people with mental illness are viewed by the general public? 1) Individuals in need of assistance 2) Criminals who need to be institutionalized 3) Lazy, weak, and immoral 4) Contributing members of society Which of the following would be most upsetting for American families when their loved one, after serving in Iraq or some other battlefield, returns home? 1) Many families, especially those with children, do not want guns in the house. 2) Reabsorbing them into the family structure is challenging and difficult. 3) The suicide rate is twice as high as among nonveteran adults. 4) They must use the Veterans Affairs medical system for medical care. .

ANSWER. PAPER DETAILS
Academic Level	Masters
Subject Area	Nursing
Paper Type	Course Work
Number of Pages	1 Page(s)/275 words
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Format	APA
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