Some health conditions are more prevalent in the black population than in the white population. It ...

Some health conditions are more prevalent in the black population than in the white population. It is important that nurses pay particular attention to identifying those health conditions.
 
  Which of the following health assessments and reasons is the most important in working with black patients? A) Control their lifestyle changes because of a lower life expectancy
  B) Monitor their blood pressure because of a blunted nocturnal response
  C) Examine their buccal mucosa because black skin color can complicate the use of skin color for assessment of health problems
  D) Monitor for HIV/AIDS as this is a leading cause of death among African Americans

Question 2

A 76-year-old client has been diagnosed with an axial hiatal hernia following several months of belching and heartburn. What should the nurse teach the client about the management of this health problem?
 
  A) Even though you would expect them to help, it's important to avoid over-the-counter antacids as much as possible..
  B) Losing weight and trying a bland diet might help alleviate some of the symptoms you're experiencing..
  C) This problem can be easily corrected with day surgery, which your physician will likely suggest..
  D) Try to limit yourself to two larger meals daily in order to minimize the amount of time in a day that food is in your stomach..

Question 3

A patient, age 28, has a fractured tibia and fibula. The nurse is performing an assessment of her extremities. The purpose of assessing capillary filling or performing a blanching test is to assess for adequate
 
  a. arterial peripheral circulation.
  b. cardiac output.
  c. venous peripheral circulation.
  d. nutritional deficiency.

Question 4

Which of the following is the most direct way for nurses to accommodate ethnic diversity among their clients?
 
  A) Explain how scientific research evidence supports medical treatment
  B) Provide standardized diets that meet patients' nutritional needs
  C) Listen to the life stories of elderly patients
  D) Take a foreign language class or travel abroad

Question 5

Which of the following statements most accurately captures an aspect of dental health among older adults?
 
  A) Clients who wear dentures do not normally require visits to the dentist.
  B) The incidence of dental caries increases significantly with age.
  C) Periodontal disease is less common in older adults than in younger clients.
  D) The presence of dental problems can be indicative of a variety of other diseases.