26-year-old female with a diagnosis of major depressive disorder and social anxiety disorder who is increasing in isolation and poor self-care. She is in her third trimester of pregnancy.Answers in consideration of Social Determinants of Health on how you would: Assist the patient who cannot not afford to pay financially for the medication you are […]

A 23-year-old woman is admitted to the hospital following a suicide attempt. Her father reports a 3-week history of depressed mood, poor sleep, loss of interest in her hobbies, and low energy. She has a past medical history of recurring yeast infections, general tonic-clonic seizures, and schizophrenia. She is prescribed medication for depression and is […]

Ashely Martinez, 19 years old, accompanied by her boyfriend, Chris, arrives at the emergency room. They had a motor accident. Chris appears to be badly injured; but Ashely got no hits. However, she is confused and has difficulty seeing what is happening around her. She complains of dizziness and nausea, she has no physical damage. […]

A nurse is caring for an older adult client diagnosed with a progressive chronic condition affecting the client’s ability to perform activities of daily living (ADLs). The family cannot provide around-the-clock care, and the client cannot afford to pay for both caregivers and medications. The client stated the desire to stay in the home. What […]

Bob has severe hearing loss in both ears. Bob wears hearing aids that mitigate the effects of his hearing loss so that his hearing loss is mild. Under the pre-ADAAA interpretation of disability, would Bob be considered a person with a disability? Question 2 options: a) No, since his hearing loss is mild when hearing […]

Jennifer Sanderson is a 35 year old female from Barrie, Ontario, that has recently been admitted on a form 1 to your mental health floor. 10 days ago Jennifer’s home was destroyed by a tornado. Jennifer and her children were safe and out of the area visiting her parents, but her husband unfortunately passed away […]

Ms. Mohammed, a Muslim woman, has been admitted to hospital for severe cardiovascular disease. She refuses to allow Andrew, a male nurse, to care for her because of religious rules. She insists she have a female nurse. What should Andrew do? Question 2 options: Arrange for a change-of-patient assignment to a female nurse. Discuss with […]

Jennifer is a 37-year-old woman living in Vancouver, BC. All her life she has been an athlete: playing soccer and softball, hiking, swimming, skiing, and biking. Until her diagnosis of ALS in April of 2020, Jennifer worked as a high-school chemistry teacher. She is married to Adam, her husband of 10 years. They have two […]

Mr. Hahn is a 58-year-old man in the palliative care unit at the hospital. His wife tells you that Mr. Hahn does not enjoy his meals anymore, and she is worried about this change. Which response is most appropriate? Question 10 options: Explore her concerns in further detail. Inform her that Mr. Hahn still needs […]

Cynthia, a night RPN, is caring for Mr. Baker, who was just admitted to the palliative care unit the previous day. On her rounds, she finds Mr. Baker is awake, and asks him if he would like her to stay with him for a while. He agrees, and they have a conversation about organ and […]