Comprehensive NCLEX Review Saunders Exam Study Guide with Complete Solutions Graded A 2024

What diseases are more common in the Hispanic/Latino Population? - -obesity -end-stage renal disease secondary to diabetes -cervical cancer What diseases are more common in the black population? - -obesity -diabetes mellitus -HTN -heart disease -asthma -cancer What diseases are more common in the Asian American population? - -cancer -tuberculosis -hepatitis What diseases are more common in the LGBTQ population? - -breast cancer -cervical cancer Common conditions of intellectually disabled individuals - -motor deficits -epilepsy -allergies -otitis media -GERD -dysmenorrhea -sleep problems -mental illness -vision/hearing impairments -constipation -oral health problems intellectually disabled clients - -tend to eat quickly and so should be assessed for risk of choking and aspiration -certain conditions can cause changes in behavior such as otitis media causing self injury Side effects of psychotropic medications - -contribute to the incidence of diabetes mellitus and metabolic syndrome in individuals with mental illness common health conditions in foster children - -sleep problems -bipolar disorder -aggressive behavior -ADHD priority intervention in military veterans - PTSD priority intervention for refugees - access to mental health care services treatment regimen for chronic illness - home health care Ethics - the branch of philosophy concerned with the distinction between right and wrong on the basis of a body of knowledge not only on the basis of opinions Morals - behavior in accordance with customs or tradition, usually reflecting personal or religious beliefs Values - beliefs and attitudes that may influence behavior and the process of decision making Ethical principles - -Autonomy -Nonmaleficence -Beneficence -Justice -Veracity -Fidelity Autonomy - respect for an individual's right to self determination Nonmaleficence - the obligation to do or cause no harm to another Beneficence - the duty to do good to others and to maintain a balance between benefits and harms; paternalism is an undesirable outcome of beneficence, in which the health care provider decides what is best for the client and encourages the client to act against his/her own choices Justice - the equitable distribution of potential benefits and tasks determining the order in which clients should be cared for Veracity - obligation to tell the truth Fidelity - The duty to do what one has promised ethical dilemma - occurs when there is a conflict between two or more ethical principles