N212: Health Differences Across the Life Span 2

Health Differences Across the Lifespan 2 Study Guide 9. Michelle Rather is a very shy, withdrawn 18-year-old. You have just learned that when her father died four months ago, she refused to go to the funeral and has not been to the gravesite. Which statement would be most therapeutic? a. "I understand your situation completely. When my dad died I did not go to his funeral either." b. "We won’t talk about your father anymore because I know it upsets you." c. "Can you tell me why you didn't want to go to your father's funeral?" d. "Tell me about your father." 10. Your patient has a difficult time communicating following a severe stroke. He usually speaks in word patterns known as "word salad". When you greet him with his evening supper tray and say, "Good evening, Mr. Kinner," his most likely answer will be: a. "Good evening, Mr. Kinner." b. "Good often yes kind front." c. "Good, should, could, cover, other." d. "Good, good, good, eve, eve, eve.” 11. Rachel Thomas, who is in a diabetic coma, is en route to the emergency room via ambulance. The paramedics radio in her vital signs and other presenting symptoms. Which symptoms would be consistent with her diagnosis? a. Heart rate 52, respiratory rate 8, capillary blood sugar 632 b. Pale, clammy, diaphoretic, capillary blood sugar48 c. Heart rate 124, capillary blood sugar 493 d. Heart rate 84, chilling capillary blood sugar 108 12. As part of a behavior modification program, Jeffery Hanson is given a chocolate chip cookie as a reward for his increased participation in a volleyball game. In this type of program, the purpose of a reward is to: a. Increase the enjoyment of the game b. Help him become more aware of his behavior c. Act as an incentive for continued improvement d. Thank him for appropriate behavior

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