Question 1

Mr.Umlah,34,has been admitted to a mental health inpatient unit.His history includes unemployment,homelessness,deceased parents,and foster care.What might the nurse learn by using the developmental stage theory framework during the admission assessment?

Accepted Answer

Using the developmental stage theory framework, the nurse can identify that Mr. Umlah may have difficulty with adult roles as he was unable to gain a stable sense of personal identity due to his history of being in foster care and experiencing the loss of his parents. This may impact his ability to develop and maintain relationships, establish a fulfilling career, and achieve a sense of purpose in life.

Question 2

What is the term used to describe a person's total character,self-identity,and perceptions?

Accepted Answer

Individuality refers to the unique characteristics, self-identity, and perceptions that define a person.

Question 3

Julie,19,has entered an addiction treatment program.She commits crimes to support her drug habit,and discloses that she "mostly raised herself" because of her parents' addictions.According to Maslow's theory,what should the nurse understand?

Accepted Answer

According to Maslow's hierarchy of needs, safety and security needs must be met before one can move on to higher level needs such as love and belonging, esteem, and self-actualization. Julie's parents' addictions likely resulted in an unstable and unsafe environment, leading Julie to meet her need for safety and security through drug use and crime.

Question 4

Between 1986 and 2006,the trend in Canada was to higher levels of education in the population.How did this impact nursing practice?

Accepted Answer

With higher levels of education in the population, clients are becoming more knowledgeable about health care and are now requesting more information about health and health care. Nursing practice must now focus on providing more education and information to clients to meet their demands.

Question 5

Why would a family be considered a system?

Accepted Answer

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Question 6

What is the term used to describe an active method of problem solving developed to meet life's challenges?

Accepted Answer

Coping mechanisms are strategies, actions or behaviors individuals use to deal with stress and challenges in their lives. Active problem solving is considered a type of coping mechanism, as it involves taking action to address and solve problems.

Question 7

What significance do the terms developmental,gender or race,hereditary,culture,sociological,and lifestyle factors have to a nurse?

Accepted Answer

As a nurse, understanding the various factors that can contribute to a patient's health and well-being is crucial for conducting a comprehensive risk assessment. Developmental stages can be important in understanding a patient's physiological and cognitive abilities, while gender or race can impact risk factors for certain health conditions. Hereditary factors can also play a role in certain diseases and conditions. Socioeconomic and cultural factors can impact a patient's access to healthcare and their health beliefs and practices. Lifestyle factors, such as diet and exercise, can also impact a patient's health. However, while these factors may be important to consider, risk assessment involves prioritizing which factors are most relevant to a patient's specific situation. The other options listed (Hierarchy of needs, Systems theory) are important theoretical frameworks that may be helpful in certain contexts, but are not specifically related to understanding patient factors.

Question 8

Mrs.Etherington has been admitted for emergency abdominal surgery.The nurse has identified some risk factors during the admission assessment which could put her at risk for post-operative complications.Which of the following would be considered a developmental risk factor?

Accepted Answer

Mrs. Etherington's age of 80 years could be considered a developmental risk factor as older individuals have a higher risk of post-operative complications due to decreased physiological reserves and increased comorbidities. The other options are not developmental risk factors. Living alone after her husband's death is a social risk factor, her father's history of heart disease is a genetic risk factor, and developing diabetes at age 45 is a medical risk factor.

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