N212: Health Differences Across the Life Span 2

Health Differences Across the Lifespan 2 Study Guide 13. Kayla Sanger, a 3-year-old girl assigned to you while she is in the day surgery unit, is to have tubes inserted into her ears. You know the biggest fear facing children in this age group is the fear of: a. Death b. Pain c. Monsters d. Abandonment 14. Jerry Nelson, a 61-year-old adult-onset diabetic, has been receiving Diabinese orally at home. During his hospitalization for coronary bypass surgery, he has been receiving insulin injections instead. Which statement would be most appropriate in this situation? a. "Most likely you will resume taking your Diabinese again here at the hospital beforeyou go home and will not need to take insulin injections athome." b. "Following complex surgical procedures, such as coronary bypass, most individuals can never be maintained again on oral anti-diabetic agentsalone." c. "Because insulin injections have already begun, you will need to continue them at home for the rest of your life." d. "You may be able to be regulated using a combination of diabetes and insulin injections." 15. You have been working with a teenager who has been recently diagnosed with diabetes mellitus. Which statement is evidence that your teaching has been effective? a. "I know that the more I exercise the less insulin my body requires." b. "I will give myself more insulin when I plan to exercise more." c. "I will reduce the amount of insulin I give myself when I know I will not be exercising much during the day." d. "I know that I need the same amount of insulin every day regardless of my exercise pattern." 16. Jeffery Anderson is a federal worker and a survivor of the Oklahoma City bombing. As a result of his ordeal, he is suffering from posttraumatic stress syndrome. Which symptom is most common in this disorder? a. Low stress tolerance b. Heightened startle reflex c. Profound sadness d. Flattened affect ©2017 Achieve Test Prep Page 114 of 140