The stage of family development that is considered to be the last stage of the life cycle is known as the:
a. expectant stage.
b. senescence stage.
c. establishment stage.
d. disengagement stage.
Question 2The nurse is sensitive to the fact that patients lose control over their lives when admitted to the hospital. This loss of control frequently results in:
a. anger.
b. depression.
c. fear.
d. anxiety.
Question 3Using a pain scale of 1 to 10, the nurse explains that the maximum pain level at which a patient can function effectively is:
a. 2.
b. 3.
c. 4.
d. 5.
Question 4What percentage of an adult's body weight consists of water?
a. 10 to 20
b. 30 to 40
c. 50 to 60
d. 70 to 80
Question 5Auscultating the heart sounds should result in a lubb-dupp sound when using the bell and the diaphragm of the stethoscope. The lubb sound is caused by the:
a. opening of the AV valves.
b. opening of the semilunar valves.
c. closing of the AV valves.
d. closing of the semilunar valves.
Question 6The home health nurse instructs the family of an older adult patient with arthritis that his sleep can be promoted by:
a. giving his nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) in the mornings.
b. administering his diuretics in the mornings.
c. encouraging daytime sleeping.
d. avoiding the stimulation of backrubs or warm drinks before bedtime.
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