N109: Foundations in Nursing Practice

N109: Foundations in Nursing Practice Study Guide

Chapter Three Practice Exam 1. All of the following statements about chronic illness are true EXCEPT: a. Chronic illness is a condition that is permanent or irreversible b. Chronic illness has a sudden onset and usually results in death c. Chronic illness may require close supervision by healthcare workers d. Chronic illness may last a lifetime 2. Julio is an elderly individual who has been hypertensive for several years. He is on blood pressure medication that has his blood pressure under control. According tothe trajectory model of chronic illness, Julio is in which phase? a. Pre-trajectory phase b. Downward phase c. Stable phase d. Crisis phase 3. Several years later, the nurse notes that Julio’s blood pressure is no longer controlled by his medication and his mental status is beginning to deteriorate. The nurse knows that Julio has progressed into what phase of the trajectorymodel? a. Pre-trajectory phase b. Downward phase c. Stable phase d. Crisis phase 4. Problems associated with chronic illness may include all of the following EXCEPT: a. Decreased ability to perform ADLs b. Progressive decline in health c. Family issues d. Increased self-esteem 5. Psychological issues that may adversely influence the course of chronic illness include all the following EXCEPT: a. Anger b. Regression to previous levels of development c. Acceptance d. Depression

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