N109: Foundations in Nursing Practice

N109: Foundations in Nursing Practice Study Guide 23. In the Hispanic American culture, what is the role of a Curandero ? a. A physician’s assistant b. A person who possesses special health-related knowledge and/or training c. A midwife d. None of the above 24. Breast development is a secondary sexual characteristic. a. True b. False 25. When caring for a patient’s ears, nurses should never retract the auricle upward to loosen the cerumen because it can be damaging. a. True b. False 26. If a young adult has never lived away from his parents and has difficulty making decisions of his own, Freud would say this person is fixated at the _______________ stage of development. a. Phallic b. Anal c. Genital d. Latency 27. How should the nurse support an elderly client who is ready to discharge from the hospital after suffering a stroke? a. Allow the client to be actively involved in all decisions made b. Set up a meeting with the client’s family members c. Make arrangements based on what the physician recommends d. A and B only 28. Weakened knee and hip joints are considered secondary changes of aging. a. True b. False 29. Which of the following items is/are not considered to be physician-related suicide? a. Administration of a lethal agent with a merciful intent b. Using high-dose opioids to relieve pain c. Aiding the patient in ending his/her life at their own request d. B and C only

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