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A nurse is counseling a person with a dysfunctional sleep pattern. Which of the following recommendations would the nurse most likely give the person?

A. Read in bed until he falls asleep. B. Avoid fluids after 7 PM. C. Exercise immediately before bedtime. D. Watch television in the recliner in the evening.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Avoiding fluids before bedtime helps prevent frequent urination, which may be causing the dysfunctional sleep pattern.

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Sexuality in middle age: What should the nurse stress?

A. "Contraception usage should be decreased as a woman nears menopause." B. "Difficulty with sexual performance among men happens near age 60." C. "HIV infection after age 50 is rare." D. "The majority of new HIV/AIDS cases occur among middle-age adults."

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: HIV/AIDS cases are prevalent in middle-age adults, making it important to emphasize safe sexual practices.

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The nurse is conducting a physical exam on a 3-year-old child. Which of the following would be the best way for the nurse to approach the child during the exam?

A. Let the child listen to the nurse�s heart with the stethoscope. B. Tell him to sit quietly while the nurse examines him. C. Ask his parents to leave the room to minimize distractions. D. Ask another nurse to hold him while the nurse examines him.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Allowing the child to use the stethoscope helps engage them and makes the experience more comfortable.

Question 4 of 5

A nurse is using a sweat test to screen people for cystic fibrosis. Which of the following results demonstrates poor sensitivity?

A. When 6 out of every 10 sweat tests performed are negative, but the six individuals actually have cystic fibrosis B. When 6 out of every 10 sweat tests performed are positive, but the six individuals do not actually have cystic fibrosis C. When 6 out of every 10 sweat tests performed are negative, and the six individuals really do not have cystic fibrosis D. When 6 out of every 10 sweat tests performed are positive, and the six individuals really do have cystic fibrosis

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Poor sensitivity means that individuals who actually have the condition are missed (false negatives), as seen when the test incorrectly identifies them as negative.

Question 5 of 5

A parish nurse is concerned about the number of parishioners who smoke. How would the parish nurse best address this issue?

A. Ban smoking on parish property B. Invite local experts to participate in a health fair at the parish C. Find literature about smoking cessation D. Hand out free nicotine-replacement systems

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: The nurse should invite experts to educate the parish on smoking cessation and foster health promotion through community events.

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