NR 107- NCLEX Practice Questions

An older nurse asks a younger coworker why the new generation of nurses just aren't ethical anymore. Which reply reflects the BEST understanding of moral development? a.) "Behaving ethically develops gradually from childhood; maybe my generation doesn't value this enough to develop an ethical code." b.) "I don't agree that nurses were more ethical in the past. It's a new age and the ethics are new!" c.) "Ethics is genetically determined...it's like having blue or brown eyes. Maybe we're evolving out of the ethical sense your generation had." d.)"I agree! It's impossible to be ethical when working in a practice setting like this!"

a.) "Behaving ethically develops gradually from childhood; maybe my generation doesn't value this enough to develop an ethical code." Rationale: The ability to be ethical, to make decisions, and to act in an ethically justified manner begins in childhood and develops gradually.

An attorney is representing a patient's family who is suing a nurse for wrongful death. The attorney calls the nurse and asks to talk about the case to obtain a better understanding of the nurse's actions. How should the nurse respond? a.) "I'm sorry, but I can't talk with you; you will have to contact my attorney." b.) "I will answer your questions so you'll understand how the situation occurred. c.) "I hope I won't be blamed for the death because it was so busy that day." d.) "First tell me why you are doing this to me. This could ruin my career!"

a.) "I'm sorry, but I can't talk with you; you will have to contact my attorney." Rationale: The nurse should not discuss the case with anyone at the facility (with the exception of the risk manager), with the plaintiff, with the plaintiff's lawyer, with anyone testifying for the plaintiff, or with reporters. This is one of the cardinal rules for nurse defendants.

A public health nurse is leaving the home of a young mother who has a special needs baby. The neighbor states, "How is she doing, since the baby's father is no help?" What is the nurse's BEST response to the neighbor? a.) "New mothers need support." b.) "The lack of a father is difficult." c.) "How are you today?" d.) "It is a very sad situation."

a.) "New mothers need support." Rationale: The nurse must maintain confidentiality when providing care. The statement "New mothers need support" is a general statement that all new parents need help. The statement is not judgmental of the family's roles

A nurse caring for culturally diverse patients in a health care provider's office is aware that patients of certain cultures are more prone to specific disease states than the general population. Which patients would the nurse screen for diabetes mellitus based on the patient's race? Select all that apply. a.) A Native American patient b.) An African-American patient c.) An Alaska Native d.) An Asian patient e.) A White patient f.) A Hispanic patient

a.) A Native American patient c.) An Alaska Native e.) A White patient f.) A Hispanic patient Rationale: Native Americans, Alaska Natives, Hispanics, and Whites are more prone to developing diabetes mellitus. African Americans are prone to hypertension, stroke, sickle cell anemia, lactose intolerance, and keloids. Asians are prone to hypertension, liver cancer, thalassemia, and lactose intolerance.

In order to provide culturally competent care, nurses must be alert to factors inhibiting sensitivity to diversity in the health care system. Which nursing actions are examples of cultural imposition? Select all that apply. a.) A hospital nurse tells a nurse's aide that patients should not be given a choice whether or not to shower or bathe daily. b.) A nurse treats all patients the same whether or not they come from a different culture. c.) A nurse tells another nurse that Jewish diet restrictions are just a way for them to get a special tray of their favorite foods. d.) A Catholic nurse insists that a patient diagnosed with terminal bladder cancer see the chaplain in residence. e.) A nurse directs interview questions to an older adult's daughter even though the patient is capable of answering them. f.) A nurse refuses to care for a married gay man who is HIV positive because she is against same-sex marriage.

a.) A hospital nurse tells a nurse's aide that patients should not be given a choice whether or not to shower or bathe daily. d.) A Catholic nurse insists that a patient diagnosed with terminal bladder cancer see the chaplain in residence. Rationale: Cultural imposition occurs when a hospital nurse tells a nurse's aide that patients should not be given a choice whether or not to shower or bathe daily, and when a Catholic nurse insists that a patient diagnosed with terminal bladder cancer see the chaplain in residence. Cultural blindness occurs when a nurse treats all patients the same whether or not they come from a different culture. Culture conflict occurs when a nurse ridicules a patient by telling another nurse that Jewish diet restrictions are just a way for Jewish patients to get a special tray of their favorite foods. When a nurse refuses to respect an older adult's ability to speak for himself or herself, or if the nurse refuses to treat a patient based on that patient's sexual orientation, the nurse is engaging in stereotyping.

A nurse working in a rehabilitation facility focuses on the goal of restoring health for patients. Which examples of nursing interventions reflect this goal? Select all that apply. a.) A nurse counsels adolescents in a drug rehabilitation program b.) A nurse performs range-of-motion exercises for a patient on bedrest c.) A nurse shows a diabetic patient how to inject insulin d.) A nurse recommends a yoga class for a busy executive e.) A nurse provides hospice care for a patient with end-stage cancer f.) A nurse teaches a nutrition class at a local high school

a.) A nurse counsels adolescents in a drug rehabilitation program b.) A nurse performs range-of-motion exercises for a patient on bedrest c.) A nurse shows a diabetic patient how to inject insulin Rationale: Activities to restore health focus on the person with an illness and range from early detection of a disease to rehabilitation and teaching during recovery. These activities include drug counseling, teaching patients how to administer their medications, and performing range-of-motion exercises for bedridden patients. Recommending a yoga class for stress reduction is a goal of preventing illness, and teaching a nutrition class is a goal of promoting health. A hospice care nurse helps to facilitate coping with disability and death.

A nurse is using the Johns Hopkins Nursing Evidence-Based Practice (JHNEBP) model PET as a clinical decision-making tool when delivering care to patients. Which steps reflect the intended use of this tool? Select all that apply. a.) A nurse recruits an interprofessional team to develop and refine an EBP question. b.) A nurse draws from personal experiences of being a patient to establish a therapeutic relationship with a patient. c.) A nurse searches the Internet to find the latest treatments for type 2 diabetes. d.) A nurse uses spiritual training to draw strength when counseling a patient who is in hospice for an inoperable brain tumor. e.) A nurse questions the protocol for assessing postoperative patients in the ICU. f.) A nursing student studies anatomy and physiology of the body systems to understand the disease states of assigned patients.

a.) A nurse recruits an interprofessional team to develop and refine an EBP question. c.) A nurse searches the Internet to find the latest treatments for type 2 diabetes. e.) A nurse questions the protocol for assessing postoperative patients in the ICU. Rationale: The JHNEBP model is a powerful problem-solving approach to clinical decision making, and is accompanied by user-friendly tools to guide individual or group use. It is designed specifically to meet the needs of the practicing nurse and uses a three-step process called PET: practice question, evidence, and translation. The goal of the model is to ensure that the latest research findings and best practices are quickly and appropriately incorporated into patient care. Steps in PET include, but are not limited to, recruiting an interprofessional team, developing and refining the EBP question, and conducting internal and external searches for evidence.

A student nurse begins a clinical rotation in a long-term care facility and quickly realizes that certain residents have unmet needs. The student wants to advocate for these residents. Which statements accurately describe this concept? Select all that apply. a.) Advocacy is the protection and support of another's rights. b.) Patient advocacy is primarily performed by nurses. c.) Patients with special advocacy needs include the very young and the older adult, those who are seriously ill, and those with disabilities. d.) Nurse advocates make good health care decisions for patients and residents. e.) Nurse advocates do whatever patients and residents want. f.) Effective advocacy may entail becoming politically active.

a.) Advocacy is the protection and support of another's rights. c.) Patients with special advocacy needs include the very young and the older adult, those who are seriously ill, and those with disabilities. f.) Effective advocacy may entail becoming politically active. Rationale: Advocacy is the protection and support of another's rights. Among the patients with special advocacy needs are the very young and the older adult, those who are seriously ill, and those with disabilities; this is not a comprehensive list. Effective advocacy may entail becoming politically active. Patient advocacy is the responsibility of every member of the professional caregiving team—not just nurses. Nurse advocates do not make health care decisions for their patients and residents. Instead, they facilitate patient decision making. Advocacy does not entail supporting patients in all their preferences.

A nurse working in a long-term care facility personally follows accepted guidelines for a healthy lifestyle. How does this nurse promote health in the residents of this facility? a.) By being a role model for healthy behaviors b.) By not requiring sick days from work c.) By never exposing others to any type of illness d.) By budgeting time and resources efficiently

a.) By being a role model for healthy behaviors Rationale: Good personal health enables the nurse to serve as a role model for patients and families.

When interacting with a patient, the nurse answers, "I am sure everything will be fine. You have nothing to worry about." This is an example of what type of inappropriate communication technique? a.) Cliché b.) Giving advice c.) Being judgmental d.) Changing the subject

a.) Cliché Rationale: Telling a patient that everything is going to be all right is a cliché. This statement gives false assurance and gives the patient the impression that the nurse is not interested in the patient's condition.

The nurse practitioner sees patients in a community clinic that is located in a predominately White neighborhood. After performing assessments on the majority of the patients visiting the clinic, the nurse notes that many of the minority groups living within the neighborhood have lost the cultural characteristics that made them different. What is the term for this process? a.) Cultural assimilation b.) Cultural imposition c.) Culture shock d.) Ethnocentrism

a.) Cultural assimilation Rationale: When minority groups live within a dominant group, many members lose the cultural characteristics that once made them different in a process called assimilation. Cultural imposition occurs when one person believes that everyone should conform to his or her own belief system. Culture shock occurs when a person is placed in a different culture perceived as strange, and ethnocentrism is the belief that the ideas, beliefs, and practices of one's own cultural group are best, superior, or most preferred to those of other groups.

A nurse is telling a new mother from Africa that she shouldn't carry her baby in a sling created from a large rectangular cloth. The African woman tells the nurse that everyone in Mozambique carries babies this way. The nurse believes that bassinets are safer for infants. This nurse is displaying what cultural bias? a.) Cultural imposition b.) Clustering c.) Cultural competency d.) Stereotyping

a.) Cultural imposition Rationale: The nurse is trying to impose her belief that bassinets are preferable to baby slings on the African mother—in spite of the fact that African women have safely carried babies in these slings for years.

Nursing in the United States is regulated by the state nurse practice act. What is a common element of each state's nurse practice act? a.) Defining the legal scope of nursing practice b.) Providing continuing education programs c.) Determining the content covered in the NCLEX examination d.) Creating institutional policies for health care practices

a.) Defining the legal scope of nursing practice Rationale: Nurse practice acts are established in each state to regulate the practice of nursing by defining the legal scope of nursing practice, creating a state board of nursing to make and enforce rules and regulations, define important terms and activities in nursing, and establish criteria for the education and licensure of nurses. The acts do not determine the content covered on the NCLEX, but they do have the legal authority to allow graduates of approved schools of nursing to take the licensing examination. The acts also may determine educational requirements for licensure, but do not provide the education. Institutional policies are created by the institutions themselves.

A nurse caring for a patient who is hospitalized following a double mastectomy is preparing a discharge plan for the patient. Which action should be the focus of this termination phase of the helping relationship? a.) Determining the progress made in achieving established goals b.) Clarifying when the patient should take medications c.) Reporting the progress made in teaching to the staff d.) Including all family members in the teaching session

a.) Determining the progress made in achieving established goals Rationale: The termination phase occurs when the conclusion of the initial agreement is acknowledged. Discharge planning coordinates with the termination phase of a helping relationship. The nurse should determine the progress made in achieving the goals related to the patient's care.

A nurse working in a hospital setting cares for patients with acute and chronic conditions. Which disease states are chronic illnesses? Select all that apply. a.) Diabetes mellitus b.) Bronchial pneumonia c.) Rheumatoid arthritis d.) Cystic fibrosis e.) Fractured hip f.) Otitis media

a.) Diabetes mellitus c.) Rheumatoid arthritis d.) Cystic fibrosis Rationale: Diabetes, arthritis, and cystic fibrosis are chronic diseases because they are permanent changes caused by irreversible alterations in normal anatomy and physiology, and they require patient education along with a long period of care or support. Pneumonia, fractures, and otitis media are acute illnesses because they have a rapid onset of symptoms that last a relatively short time.

During a nursing staff meeting, the nurses resolve a problem of delayed documentation by agreeing unanimously that they will make sure all vital signs are reported and charted within 15 minutes following assessment. This is an example of which characteristics of effective communication? Select all that apply. a.) Group decision making b.) Group leadership c.) Group power d.) Group identity e.) Group patterns of interaction f.) Group cohesiveness

a.) Group decision making d.) Group identity e.) Group patterns of interaction f.) Group cohesiveness Rationale: Solving problems involves group decision making; ascertaining that the staff completes a task on time and that all members agree the task is important is a characteristic of group identity; group patterns of interaction involve honest communication and member support; and cohesiveness occurs when members generally trust each other, have a high commitment to the group, and a high degree of cooperation. Group leadership occurs when groups use effective styles of leadership to meet goals; with group power, sources of power are recognized and used appropriately to accomplish group outcomes.

A nurse is practicing community-based nursing in a mobile health clinic. What typically is the central focus of this type of nursing care? a.) Individual and family health care needs b.) Populations within the community c.) Local health care facilities d.) Families in crisis

a.) Individual and family health care needs Rationale: In contrast to community health nursing, which focuses on populations within a community, community-based nursing is centered on individual and family health care needs. Community-based nurses may help families in crisis and work in health care facilities, but these are not the focus of community-based nursing.

A charge nurse meets with staff to outline a plan to provide transcultural nursing care for patients in their health care facility. Which theorist promoted this type of caring as the central theme of nursing care, knowledge, and practice? a.) Madeline Leininger b.) Jean Watson c.) Dorothy E. Johnson d.) Betty Newman

a.) Madeline Leininger Rationale: Madeline Leininger's theory provides the foundations of transcultural nursing care by making caring the central theme of nursing. Jean Watson stated that nursing is concerned with promoting and restoring health, preventing illness, and caring for the sick. The central theme of Dorothy E. Johnson's theory is that problems arise because of disturbances in the system or subsystem or functioning below optimal level. Betty Newman proposed that humans are in constant relationship with stressors in the environment and the major concern for nursing is keeping the patient system stable through accurate assessment of these stressors.

A nurse notices a patient is walking to the bathroom with a stooped gait, facial grimacing, and gasping sounds. Based on these nonverbal clues, for which condition would the nurse assess? a.) Pain b.) Anxiety c.) Depression d.) Fluid volume deficit

a.) Pain Rationale: A patient who presents with nonverbal communication of a stooped gait, facial grimacing, and gasping sounds is most likely experiencing pain. The nurse should clarify this nonverbal behavior.

A student nurse interacting with patients on a cardiac unit recognizes the four concepts in nursing theory that determine nursing practice. Of these four, which is most important? a.) Person b.) Environment c.) Health d.) Nursing

a.) Person Rationale: Of the four concepts, the most important is the person. The focus of nursing, regardless of definition or theory, is the person.

A nurse manager schedules a clinic for the staff to address common nursing interventions used in the facility and to explore how they can be performed more efficiently and effectively. The nurse manager's actions to change clinical practice are an example of a situation described by which nursing theory? a.) Prescriptive theory b.) Descriptive theory c.) Developmental theory d.) General systems theory

a.) Prescriptive theory Rationale: Prescriptive theories address nursing interventions and are designed to control, promote, and change clinical nursing practice. Descriptive theories describe a phenomenon, an event, a situation, or a relationship. Developmental theory outlines the process of growth and development of humans as orderly and predictable, beginning with conception and ending with death. General systems theory describes how to break whole things into parts and then to learn how the parts work together in "systems."

The nurse uses the agent-host-environment model of health and illness to assess diseases in patients. This model is based on what concept? a.) Risk factors b.) Demographic variables c.) Behaviors to promote health d.) Stages of illness

a.) Risk factors Rationale: The interaction of the agent, host, and environment creates risk factors that increase the probability of disease.

A hospice nurse is caring for a patient with end-stage cancer. What action demonstrates this nurse's commitment to the principle of autonomy? a.) The nurse helps the patient prepare a durable power of attorney document. b.) The nurse gives the patient undivided attention when listening to concerns. c.) The nurse keeps a promise to provide a counselor for the patient. d.) The nurse competently administers pain medication to the patient.

a.) The nurse helps the patient prepare a durable power of attorney document. Rationale: The principle of autonomy obligates nurses to provide the information and support patients and their surrogates need to make decisions that advance their interests. Acting with justice means giving each person his or her due, acting with fidelity involves keeping promises to patients, and acting with nonmaleficence means avoiding doing harm to patients.

Nurses today work in a wide variety of health care settings. What trend occurred during World War II that had a tremendous effect on this development in the nursing profession? a.) There was a shortage of nurses and an increased emphasis on education. b.) Emphasis on the war slowed development of knowledge in medicine and technology c.) The role of the nurse focused on acute technical skills used in hospital settings. d.) Nursing was dependent on the medical profession to define its priorities.

a.) There was a shortage of nurses and an increased emphasis on education. Rationale: During World War II, large numbers of women worked outside the home. They became more independent and assertive, which led to an increased emphasis on education. The war itself created a need for more nurses and resulted in a knowledge explosion in medicine and technology. This trend broadened the role of nurses to include practicing in a wide variety of health care settings.

Newly hired nurses in a busy suburban hospital are required to read the state nurse practice act as part of their training. Which topics are covered by this act? Select all that apply. a.) Violations that may result in disciplinary action b.) Clinical procedures c.) Medication administration d.) Scope of practice e.) Delegation policies f.) Medicare reimbursement

a.) Violations that may result in disciplinary action d.) Scope of practice Rationale: Each state has a nurse practice act that protects the public by broadly defining the legal scope of nursing practice. Practicing beyond those limits makes nurses vulnerable to charges of violating the state nurse practice act. Nurse practice acts also list the violations that can result in disciplinary actions against nurses. Clinical procedures are covered by the health care institutions themselves. Medication administration and delegation are topics covered by the board of nursing. Laws governing Medicare reimbursement are enacted through federal legislation.

A nurse performs an assessment of a family consisting of a single mother, a grandmother, and two children. Which interview questions directed to the single mother could the nurse use to assess the affective and coping family function? Select all that apply. a.) Who is the person you depend on for emotional support? b.) Who is the breadwinner in your family? c.) Do you plan on having any more children? d.) Who keeps your family together in times of stress? e.) What family traditions do you pass on to your children? f.) Do you live in an environment that you consider safe?

a.) Who is the person you depend on for emotional support? d.) Who keeps your family together in times of stress? Rationale: The five major areas of family function are physical, economic, reproductive, affective and coping, and socialization. Asking who provides emotional support in times of stress assesses the affective and coping function. Assessing the breadwinner focuses on the economic function. Inquiring about having more children assesses the reproductive function, asking about family traditions assesses the socialization function, and checking the environment assesses the physical function.

A nurse in the rehabilitation division states to the head nurse: "I need the day off and you didn't give it to me!" The head nurse replies, "Well, I wasn't aware you needed the day off, and it isn't possible since staffing is so inadequate." Instead of this exchange, what communication by the nurse would have been more effective? a.) "I placed a request to have 8th of August off, but I'm working and I have a doctor's appointment." b.) "I would like to discuss my schedule with you. I requested the 8th of August off for a doctor's appointment. Could I make an appointment?" c.) "I will need to call in on the 8th of August because I have a doctor's appointment." d.) "Since you didn't give me the 8th of August off, will I need to find someone to work for me?"

b.) "I would like to discuss my schedule with you. I requested the 8th of August off for a doctor's appointment. Could I make an appointment?" Rationale: Effective communication by the sender involves the implementation of nonthreatening information by showing respect to the receiver. The nurse should identify the subject of the meeting and be sure it occurs at a mutually agreed upon time.

A nursing student is preparing to administer morning care to a patient. What is the MOST important question that the nursing student should ask the patient about personal hygiene? a.) "Would you prefer a bath or a shower?" b.) "May I help you with a bed bath now or later this morning?" c.) "I will be giving you your bath. Do you use soap or shower gel?" d.)"I prefer a shower in the evening. When would you like your bath?"

b.) "May I help you with a bed bath now or later this morning?" Rationale: The nurse should ask permission to assist the patient with a bath. This allows for consent to assist the patient with care that invades the patient's private zones.

Nurses perform health promotion activities at a primary, secondary, or tertiary level. Which nursing actions are considered tertiary health promotion? Select all that apply. a.) A nurse runs an immunization clinic in the inner city. b.) A nurse teaches a patient with an amputation how to care for the residual limb. c.) A nurse provides range-of-motion exercises for a paralyzed patient. d.) A nurse teaches parents of toddlers how to childproof their homes. e.) A school nurse provides screening for scoliosis for the students. f.) A nurse teaches new parents how to choose and use an infant car seat.

b.) A nurse teaches a patient with an amputation how to care for the residual limb. c.) A nurse provides range-of-motion exercises for a paralyzed patient. Rationale: Tertiary health promotion and disease prevention begins after an illness is diagnosed and treated to reduce disability and to help rehabilitate patients to a maximum level of functioning. These activities include providing ROM exercises and patient teaching for residual limb care. Providing immunizations and teaching parents how to childproof their homes and use an appropriate car seat are primary health promotion activities. Providing screenings is a secondary health promotion activity.

A nurse who is working in a hospital setting uses value clarification to help understand the values that motivate patient behavior. Which examples denote "prizing" in the process of values clarification? Select all that apply. a.) A patient decides to quit smoking following a diagnosis of lung cancer. b.) A patient shows off a new outfit that she is wearing after losing 20 pounds. c.) A patient chooses to work fewer hours following a stress-related myocardial infarction. d.) A patient incorporates a new low-cholesterol diet into his daily routine. e.) A patient joins a gym and schedules classes throughout the year. f.) A patient proudly displays his certificate for completing a marathon.

b.) A patient shows off a new outfit that she is wearing after losing 20 pounds. f.) A patient proudly displays his certificate for completing a marathon. Rationale: Prizing something one values involves pride, happiness, and public affirmation, such as losing weight or running a marathon. When choosing, one chooses freely from alternatives after careful consideration of the consequences of each alternative, such as quitting smoking and working fewer hours. Finally, the person who values something acts on the value by combining choice and behavior with consistency and regularity, such as joining a gym for the year and following a low-cholesterol diet faithfully.

Despite a national focus on health promotion, nurses working with patients in inner-city clinics continue to see disparities in health care for vulnerable populations. Which patients are considered vulnerable populations? Select all that apply. a.) A White male diagnosed with HIV b.) An African American teenager who is 6 months pregnant c.) A Hispanic male who has type II diabetes d.) A low-income family living in rural America e.) A middle-class teacher living in a large city f.) A White baby who was born with cerebral palsy

b.) An African American teenager who is 6 months pregnant c.) A Hispanic male who has type II diabetes d.) A low-income family living in rural America f.) A White baby who was born with cerebral palsy Rationale: National trends in the prevention of health disparities are focused on vulnerable populations, such as racial and ethnic minorities, those living in poverty, women, children, older adults, rural and inner-city residents, and people with disabilities and special health care needs.

A nurse answers a patient's call light and finds the patient on the floor by the bathroom door. After calling for assistance and examining the patient for injury, the nurse helps the patient back to bed and then fills out an incident report. Which statements accurately describe steps of this procedure and why it is performed? Select all that apply. a.) An incident report is used as disciplinary action against staff members. b.) An incident report is used as a means of identifying risks. c.) An incident report is used for quality control. d.) The facility manager completes the incident report. e.) An incident report makes facts available in case litigation occurs f.) Filing of an incident report should be documented in the patient record.

b.) An incident report is used as a means of identifying risks. c.) An incident report is used for quality control. e.) An incident report makes facts available in case litigation occurs Rationale: Incident reports are used for quality improvement and should not be used for disciplinary action against staff members. They are a means of identifying risks and are filled out by the nurse responsible for the injured party. An incident report makes facts available in case litigation occurs; in some states, incident reports may be used in court as evidence. A health care provider completes the incident form with documentation of the medical examination of the patient, employee, or visitor with an actual or potential injury. Documentation in the patient record should not include the fact that an incident report was filed.

A young Hispanic mother comes to the local clinic because her baby is sick. She speaks only Spanish and the nurse speaks only English. What is the appropriate nursing intervention? a.) Use short words and talk more loudly. b.) Ask an interpreter for help. c.) Explain why care can't be provided. d.) Provide instructions in writing.

b.) Ask an interpreter for help. Rationale: The nurse should ask an interpreter for help. Many facilities have a qualified interpreter who understands the health care system and can reliably provide assistance. Using short words, talking loudly, and providing instructions in writing will not help the nurse communicate with this patient. Explaining why care can't be provided is not an acceptable choice because the nurse is required to provide care; also, since the patient doesn't speak English, she won't understand what the nurse is saying.

Review of a patient's record revealed that no one obtained informed consent for the heart surgery that was performed on the patient. Which intentional tort has been committed? a.) Assault b.) Battery c.) Invasion of privacy d.) False imprisonment

b.) Battery Rationale: Assault is a threat or an attempt to make bodily contact with another person without that person's consent. Battery is an assault that is carried out. Every person is granted freedom from bodily contact by another person unless consent is granted. The Fourth Amendment gives citizens the right of privacy and the right to be left alone; a nurse who disregards these rights is guilty of invasion of privacy. Unjustified retention or prevention of the movement of another person without proper consent can constitute false imprisonment.

The nurse caring for families in a free health care clinic identifies psychosocial risk factors for altered family health. Which example describes one of these risk factors? a.) The family does not have dental care insurance or resources to pay for it. b.) Both parents work and leave a 12-year-old child to care for his younger brother. c.) Both parents and their children are considerably overweight. d.) The youngest member of the family has cerebral palsy and needs assistance from community services.

b.) Both parents work and leave a 12-year-old child to care for his younger brother. Rationale: Inadequate childcare resources is a psychosocial risk factor. Not having access to dental care and obese family members are lifestyle risk factors. Having a family member with birth defects is a biologic risk factor.

The nurse is prioritizing nursing care for a patient in a long-term care facility. Which examples of nursing interventions help meet physiologic needs? Select all that apply. a.) Preventing falls in the facility b.) Changing a patient's oxygen tank c.) Providing materials for a patient who likes to draw d.) Helping a patient eat his dinner e.) Facilitating a visit from a spouse f.) Referring a patient to a cancer support group.

b.) Changing a patient's oxygen tank d.) Helping a patient eat his dinner Rationale: Physiologic needs—oxygen, water, food, elimination, temperature, sexuality, physical activity, and rest—must be met at least minimally to maintain life. Providing food and oxygen are examples of interventions to meet these needs. Preventing falls helps meet safety and security needs; providing art supplies may help meet self-actualization needs; facilitating visits from loved ones helps meet self-esteem needs; and referring a patient to a support group helps meet love and belonging needs.

A nurse uses Maslow's hierarchy of basic human needs to direct care for patients on an intensive care unit. For which nursing activities is this approach most useful? a.) Making accurate nursing diagnoses b.) Establishing priorities of care c.) Communicating concerns more concisely d.) Integrating science into nursing care

b.) Establishing priorities of care Rationale: Maslow's hierarchy of basic human needs is useful for establishing priorities of care.

A nurse wants to call an ethics consult to clarify treatment goals for a patient no longer able to speak for himself. The nurse believes his dying is being prolonged painfully. The patient's doctor threatens the nurse with firing if the nurse raises questions about the patient's care or calls the consult. What ethical conflict is this nurse experiencing? a.) Ethical uncertainty b.) Ethical distress c.) Ethical dilemma d.) Ethical residue

b.) Ethical distress Rationale: Ethical distress results from knowing the right thing to do but finding it almost impossible to execute because of institutional or other constraints (in this case, the nurse fears the loss of job). Ethical uncertainty results from feeling troubled by a situation but not knowing if it is an ethical problem. Ethical dilemmas occur when the principles of bioethics justify two or more conflicting courses of action. Ethical residue is what nurses experience when they seriously compromise themselves or allow themselves to be compromised.

A nurse studies the culture of Native Alaskans to determine how their diet affects their overall state of health. Which method of qualitative research is the nurse using? a.) Historical b.) Ethnography c.) Grounded theory d.) Phenomenology

b.) Ethnography Rationale: Ethnographic research was developed by the discipline of anthropology and is used to examine issues of culture of interest to nursing. Historical research examines events of the past to increase understanding of the nursing profession today. The basis of grounded theory methodology is the discovery of how people describe their own reality and how their beliefs are related to their actions in a social scene. The purpose of phenomenology (both a philosophy and a research method) is to describe experiences as they are lived by the subjects being studied.

A nurse working in a primary care facility assesses patients who are experiencing various levels of health and illness. Which statements define these two concepts? Select all that apply. a.) Health and illness are the same for all people. b.) Health and illness are individually defined by each person. c.) People with acute illnesses are actually healthy. d.) People with chronic illnesses have poor health beliefs. e.) Health is more than the absence of illness. f.) Illness is the response of a person to a disease.

b.) Health and illness are individually defined by each person. e.) Health is more than the absence of illness. f.) Illness is the response of a person to a disease. Rationale: Each person defines health and illness individually, based on a number of factors. Health is more than just the absence of illness; it is an active process in which a person moves toward his or her maximum potential. An illness is the response of the person to a disease.

A nurse is using the ESFT model to understand a patient's conception of a diagnosis of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Which interview question would be MOST appropriate to assess the E aspect of this model—Explanatory model of health and illness? a.) How do you get your medications? b.) How does having COPD affect your lifestyle? c.) Are you concerned about the side effects of your medications? d.) Can you describe how you will take your medications?

b.) How does having COPD affect your lifestyle? Rationale: The ESFT model guides providers in understanding a patient's explanatory model (a patient's conception of her or his illness), social and environmental factors, and fears and concerns, and also guides providers in contracting for therapeutic approaches. Asking the questions: "How does having COPD affect your lifestyle?" explores the explanatory model, "How do you get your medications?" refers to the social and environmental factor, "Are you concerned about the side effects of your medications?" addresses fears and concerns, and "Can you describe how you will take your medications?" involves therapeutic contracting.

A nurse is providing instruction to a patient regarding the procedure to change a colostomy bag. During the teaching session, the patient asks, "What type of foods should I avoid to prevent gas?" The patient's question allows for what type of communication on the nurse's part? a.) A closed-ended answer b.) Information clarification c.) The nurse to give advice d.) Assertive behavior

b.) Information clarification Rationale: The patient's question allows the nurse to clarify information that is new to the patient or that requires further explanation.

According to the National Advisory Council on Nurse Education and Practice, what is a current health care trend contributing to 21st century challenges to nursing practice? a.) Decreased numbers of hospitalized patients b.) Older and more acutely ill patients c.) Decreasing health care costs owing to managed care d.) Slowed advances in medical knowledge and technology

b.) Older and more acutely ill patients Rationale: The National Advisory Council on Nurse Education and Practice identifies the following critical challenges to nursing practice in the 21st century: A growing population of hospitalized patients who are older and more acutely ill, increasing health care costs, and the need to stay current with rapid advances in medical knowledge and technology.

A nurse caring for patients in an institutional setting expresses a commitment to social justice. What action best exemplifies this attribute? a.) Providing honest information to patients and the public b.) Promoting universal access to health care c.) Planning care in partnership with patients d.) Documenting care accurately and honestly

b.) Promoting universal access to health care Rationale: The American Association of Colleges of Nursing lists promoting universal access to health care as an example of social justice. Providing honest information and documenting care accurately and honestly are examples of integrity, and planning care in partnership with patients is an example of autonomy.

The nurse caring for patients postoperatively uses careful hand hygiene and sterile techniques when handling patients. Which of Maslow's basic human needs is being met by this nurse? a.) Physiologic b.) Safety and security c.) Self-esteem d.) Love and belonging

b.) Safety and security Rationale: By carrying out careful hand hygiene and using sterile technique, nurses provide safety from infection. An example of a physiologic need is clearing a patient's airway. Self-esteem needs may be met by allowing an older adult to talk about a past career. An example of helping meet a love and belonging need is contacting a hospitalized patient's family to arrange a visit.

A patient in a community health clinic tells the nurse, "I have a high temperature, feel awful, and I am not going to work." What stage of illness behavior is the patient exhibiting? a.) Stage 1: Experiencing symptoms b.) Stage 2: Assuming the sick role c.) Stage 3: Assuming a dependent role d.) Stage 4: Achieving recovery and rehabilitation

b.) Stage 2: Assuming the sick role Rationale: Stage 2: Assuming the sick role. When people assume the sick role, they define themselves as ill, seek validation of this experience from others, and give up normal activities. In stage 1: Experiencing symptoms, the first indication of an illness usually is recognizing one or more symptoms that are incompatible with one's personal definition of health. The stage of assuming a dependent role is characterized by the patient's decision to accept the diagnosis and follow the prescribed treatment plan. In the achieving recovery and rehabilitation role, the person gives up the dependent role and resumes normal activities and responsibilities.

A nursing student asks the charge nurse about legal liability when performing clinical practice. Which statement regarding liability is true? a.) Students are not responsible for their acts of negligence resulting in patient injury. b.) Student nurses are held to the same standard of care that would be used to evaluate the actions of a registered nurse. c.) Hospitals are exempt from liability for student negligence if the student nurse is properly supervised by an instructor. d.) Most nursing programs carry group professional liability making student personal professional liability insurance unnecessary.

b.) Student nurses are held to the same standard of care that would be used to evaluate the actions of a registered nurse. Rationale: Student nurses are held to the same standard of care that would be used to evaluate the actions of a registered nurse. Student nurses are responsible for their own acts of negligence if these result in patient injury. A hospital may also be held liable for the negligence of a student nurse enrolled in a hospital-controlled program because the student is considered an employee of the hospital. Nursing instructors may share responsibility for damages in the event of patient injury if an assignment called for clinical skills beyond a student's competency or the instructor failed to provide reasonable and prudent clinical supervision. Most nursing programs require students to carry personal professional liability insurance.

A nurse is caring for a patient in the ICU who is being monitored for a possible cerebral aneurysm following a loss of consciousness in the emergency department (ED). The nurse anticipates preparing the patient for ordered diagnostic tests. What aspect of nursing does this nurse's knowledge of the diagnostic procedures reflect? a.) The art of nursing b.) The science of nursing c.) The caring aspect of nursing d.) The holistic approach to nursing

b.) The science of nursing Rationale: The science of nursing is the knowledge base for care that is provided. In contrast, the skilled application of that knowledge is the art of nursing. Providing holistic care to patients based on the science of nursing is considered the art of nursing.

A nurse is using general systems theory to describe the role of nursing to provide health promotion and patient teaching. Which statements reflect key points of this theory? Select all that apply. a.) A system is a set of individual elements that rarely interact with each other. b.) The whole system is always greater than the sum of its parts. c.) Boundaries separate systems from each other and their environments. d.) A change in one subsystem will not affect other subsystems. e.) To survive, open systems maintain balance through feedback. f.) A closed system allows input from or output to the environment.

b.) The whole system is always greater than the sum of its parts. c.) Boundaries separate systems from each other and their environments. e.) To survive, open systems maintain balance through feedback. Rationale: According to general systems theory, a system is a set of interacting elements contributing to the overall goal of the system. The whole system is always greater than its parts. Boundaries separate systems from each other and their environments. Systems are hierarchical in nature and are composed of interrelated subsystems that work together in such a way that a change in one element could affect other subsystems, as well as the whole. To survive, open systems maintain balance through feedback. An open system allows energy, matter, and information to move freely between systems and boundaries, whereas a closed system does not allow input from or output to the environment.

A nurse caring for patients in the intensive care unit develops values from experience to form a personal code of ethics. Which statements best describe this process? Select all that apply. a.) People are born with values. b.) Values act as standards to guide behavior. c.) Values are ranked on a continuum of importance. d.) Values influence beliefs about health and illness. e.) Value systems are not related to personal codes of conduct. f.) Nurses should not let their values influence patient care.

b.) Values act as standards to guide behavior. c.) Values are ranked on a continuum of importance. d.) Values influence beliefs about health and illness. Rationale: A value is a belief about the worth of something, about what matters, which acts as a standard to guide one's behavior. A value system is an organization of values in which each is ranked along a continuum of importance, often leading to a personal code of conduct. A person's values influence beliefs about human needs, health, and illness; the practice of health behaviors; and human responses to illness. Values guide the practice of nursing care. An individual is not born with values; rather, values are formed during a lifetime from information from the environment, family, and culture.

A nurse is interviewing a newly admitted patient. Which question is considered culturally sensitive? a.) "Do you think you will be able to eat the food we have here?" b.) "Do you understand that we can't prepare special meals?" c.) "What types of food do you eat for meals?" d.) "Why can't you just eat our food while you are here?"

c.) "What types of food do you eat for meals?" Rationale: Asking patients what types of foods they eat for meals is culturally sensitive. The other questions are culturally insensitive.

A nurse practicing in a primary care center uses the ANA's Nursing's Social Policy Statement as a guideline for practice. Which purposes of nursing are outlined in this document? Select all that apply. a.) A description of the nurse as a dependent caregiver b.) The provision of standards for nursing educational programs c.) A definition of the scope of nursing practice d.) The establishment of a knowledge base for nursing practice e.) A description of nursing's social responsibility f.) The regulation of nursing research

c.) A definition of the scope of nursing practice d.) The establishment of a knowledge base for nursing practice e.) A description of nursing's social responsibility Rationale: The ANA Social Policy Statement (2010) describes the social context of nursing, a definition of nursing, the knowledge base for nursing practice, the scope of nursing practice, standards of professional nursing practice, and the regulation of professional nursing.

A nurse pleads guilty to a misdemeanor negligence charge for failing to monitor a patient's vital signs during routine eye surgery, leading to the death of the patient. The nurse's attorney explained in court that the nurse was granted recognition in a specialty area of nursing. What is the term for this type of credential? a.) Accreditation b.) Licensure c.) Certification d.) Board approval

c.) Certification Rationale: Certification is the process by which a person who has met certain criteria established by a nongovernmental association is granted recognition in a specified practice area. Nursing is one of the groups operating under state laws that promote the general welfare by determining minimum standards of education through accreditation of schools of nursing. Licensure is a legal document that permits a person to offer to the public skills and knowledge in a particular jurisdiction, where such practice would otherwise be unlawful without a license. State board of approval ensures that nurses have received the proper training to practice nursing.

When conducting quantitative research, the researcher collects information to support a hypothesis. This information would be identified as: a.) The subject b.) Variables c.) Data d.) The instrument

c.) Data Rationale: Data refer to information that the researcher collects from subjects in the study (expressed in numbers). A variable is something that varies and has different values that can be measured. Instruments are devices used to collect and record the data, such as rating scales, pencil-and-paper tests, and biologic measurements.

During an interaction with a patient diagnosed with epilepsy, a nurse notes that the patient is silent after communicating the nursing care plan. What would be appropriate nurse responses in this situation? Select all that apply. a.) Fill the silence with lighter conversation directed at the patient. b.) Use the time to perform the care that is needed uninterrupted. c.) Discuss the silence with the patient to ascertain its meaning. d.) Allow the patient time to think and explore inner thoughts. e.) Determine if the patient's culture requires pauses between conversation. f.) Arrange for a counselor to help the patient cope with emotional issues.

c.) Discuss the silence with the patient to ascertain its meaning. d.) Allow the patient time to think and explore inner thoughts. e.) Determine if the patient's culture requires pauses Rationale: The nurse can use silence appropriately by taking the time to wait for the patient to initiate or to continue speaking. During periods of silence, the nurse should reflect on what has already been shared and observe the patient without having to concentrate simultaneously on the spoken word. In due time, the nurse might discuss the silence with the patient in order to understand its meaning. Also, the patient's culture may require longer pauses between verbal communication. Fear of silence sometimes leads to too much talking by the nurse, and excessive talking tends to place the focus on the nurse rather than on the patient. The nurse should not assume silence requires a consult with a counselor.

A nursing student is nervous and concerned about working at a clinical facility. Which action would BEST decrease anxiety and ensure success in the student's provision of patient care? a.) Determining the established goals of the institution b.) Ensuring that verbal and nonverbal communication is congruent c.) Engaging in self-talk to plan the day and decrease fear d.) Speaking with fellow colleagues about how they feel

c.) Engaging in self-talk to plan the day and decrease fear Rationale: By engaging in self-talk, or intrapersonal communication, the nursing student can plan her day and enhance her clinical performance to decrease fear and anxiety.

A visiting nurse working in a new community performs a community assessment. What assessment finding is indicative of a healthy community? a.) It meets all the needs of its inhabitants b.) It has mixed residential and industrial areas c.) It offers access to health care services d.) It consists of modern housing and condominiums

c.) It offers access to health care services Rationale:A healthy community offers access to health care services to treat illness and to promote health. A healthy community does not usually meet all the needs of its residents, but should be able to help with health issues such as nutrition, education, recreation, safety, and zoning regulations to separate residential sections from industrial ones. The age of housing is irrelevant as long as residences are maintained properly according to code.

A nurse instructor outlines the criteria establishing nursing as a profession. What teaching point correctly describes this criteria? Select all that apply. a.) Nursing is composed of a well-defined body of general knowledge b.) Nursing interventions are dependent upon medical practice c.) Nursing is a recognized authority by a professional group d.) Nursing is regulated by the medical industry e.) Nursing has a code of ethics f.) Nursing is influenced by ongoing research

c.) Nursing is a recognized authority by a professional group e.) Nursing has a code of ethics f.) Nursing is influenced by ongoing research Rationale: Nursing is recognized increasingly as a profession based on the following defining criteria: well-defined body of specific and unique knowledge, strong service orientation, recognized authority by a professional group, code of ethics, professional organization that sets standards, ongoing research, and autonomy and self-regulation.

A nurse in a NICU fails to monitor a premature newborn according to the protocols in place, and is charged with malpractice. What is the term for those bringing the charges against the nurse? a.) Appellates b.) Defendants c.) Plaintiffs d.) Attorneys

c.) Plaintiffs Rationale: The person or government bringing suit against another is called the plaintiff. Appellates are courts of law, defendants are the ones being accused of a crime or tort, and attorneys are the lawyers representing both the plaintiff and defendant.

A nurse has volunteered to give influenza immunizations at a local clinic. What level of care is the nurse demonstrating? a.) Tertiary b.) Secondary c.) Primary d.) Promotive

c.) Primary Rationale: Giving influenza injections is an example of primary health promotion and illness prevention.

A nurse is conducting quantitative research to examine the effects of following nursing protocols in the emergency department (ED) on patient outcomes. This is also known as what type of research? a.) Descriptive b.) Correlational c.) Quasi-experimental d.) Experimental

c.) Quasi-experimental Rationale: Quasi-experimental research is often conducted in clinical settings to examine the effects of nursing interventions on patient outcomes. Descriptive research is often used to generate new knowledge about topics with little or no prior research. Correlational research examines the type and degree of relationships between two or more variables. Experimental research examines cause-and-effect relationships between variables under highly controlled conditions.

A nurse caring for patients in a long-term care facility uses available resources to help patients achieve Maslow's highest level of needs: self-actualization needs. Which statements accurately describe these needs? Select all that apply. a.) Humans are born with a fully developed sense of self-actualization. b.) Self-actualization needs are met by depending on others for help. c.) The self-actualization process continues throughout life. d.) Loneliness and isolation occur when self-actualization needs are unmet. e.) A person achieves self-actualization by focusing on problems outside self. f.) Self-actualization needs may be met by creatively solving problems.

c.) The self-actualization process continues throughout life. e.) A person achieves self-actualization by focusing on problems outside self. f.) Self-actualization needs may be met by creatively solving problems. Rationale: Self-actualization, or reaching one's full potential, is a process that continues throughout life. A person achieves self-actualization by focusing on problems outside oneself and using creativity as a guideline for solving problems and pursuing interests. Humans are not born with a fully developed sense of self-actualization, and self-actualization needs are not met specifically by depending on others for help. Loneliness and isolation are not always the result of unmet self-actualization needs.

A nurse is teaching a novice nurse how to provide care for patients in a culturally diverse community health clinic. Although all these actions are recommended, which one is MOST basic to providing culturally competent care? a.) Learning the predominant language of the community b.) Obtaining significant information about the community c.) Treating each patient at the clinic as an individual d.) Recognizing the importance of the patient's family

c.) Treating each patient at the clinic as an individual Rationale: In all aspects of nursing, it is important to treat each patient as an individual. This is also true in providing culturally competent care. This basic objective can be accomplished by learning the predominant language in the community, researching the patient's culture, and recognizing the influence of family on the patient's life.

Based on the components of the physical human dimension, the nurse would expect which clinic patient to be most likely to have annual breast examinations and mammograms? a.) Jane, whose best friend had a benign breast lump removed b.) Sarah, who lives in a low-income neighborhood c.) Tricia, who has a family history of breast cancer d.) Nancy, whose family encourages regular physical examinations

c.) Tricia, who has a family history of breast cancer Rationale: The physical dimension includes genetic inheritance, age, developmental level, race, and biological sex. These components strongly influence the person's health status and health practices. A family history of breast cancer is a major risk factor.

A nurse enters a patient's room and examines the patient's IV fluids and cardiac monitor. The patient states, "Well, I haven't seen you before. Who are you?" What is the nurse's BEST response? a.) "I'm just the IV therapist checking your IV." b.) "I've been transferred to this division and will be caring for you." c.) "I'm sorry, my name is John Smith and I am your nurse." d.) "My name is John Smith, I am your nurse and I'll be caring for you until 11 PM."

d.) "My name is John Smith, I am your nurse and I'll be caring for you until 11 PM." Rationale: The nurse should identify himself, be sure the patient knows what will be happening, and the time period he will be with his patient.

A patient states, "I have been experiencing complications of diabetes." The nurse needs to direct the patient to gain more information. What is the MOST appropriate comment or question to elicit additional information? a.) "Do you take two injections of insulin to decrease the complications?" b.) "Most health care providers recommend diet and exercise to regulate blood sugar." c.) "Most complications of diabetes are related to neuropathy." d.) "What specific complications have you experienced?"

d.) "What specific complications have you experienced?" Rationale: Requesting specific information regarding complications of diabetes will elicit specific information to guide the nurse in further interview questions and specific assessment techniques.

During rounds, a charge nurse hears the patient care technician yelling loudly to a patient regarding a transfer from the bed to chair. Upon entering the room, what is the nurse's BEST response? a.) "You need to speak to the patient quietly so you don't disturb the other patients." b.) "Let me help you with your transfer technique." c.) "When you are finished, be sure to apologize for your rough demeanor." d.) "When your patient is safe and comfortable, meet me at the desk."

d.) "When your patient is safe and comfortable, meet me at the desk." Rationale: The charge nurse should direct the patient care technician to determine the patient's safety. Then the nurse should address any concerns regarding the patient care technician's communication techniques privately. The nurse should direct the patient care technician on aspects of therapeutic communication.

A nurse works with families in crisis at a community mental health care facility. What is the BEST broad definition of a family? a.) A father, a mother, and children b.) A group whose members are biologically related c.) A unit that includes aunts, uncles, and cousins d.) A group of people who live together and depend on each other for support

d.) A group of people who live together and depend on each other for support Rationale: Although all the responses may be true, the best definition is a group of people who live together and depend on each other for physical, emotional, or financial support.

A nurse working in an "Aging in Place" facility interviews a married couple in their late seventies. Based on Duvall's Developmental Tasks of Families, which developmental task would the nurse assess for this couple? a.) Maintenance of a supportive home base b.) Strength of the marital relationship c.) Ability to cope with loss of energy and privacy d.) Adjustment to retirement years

d.) Adjustment to retirement years Rationale: The developmental tasks of the family with older adults are to adjust to retirement and possibly to adjust to the loss of a spouse and loss of independent living. Maintaining a supportive home base and strengthening marital relationships are tasks of the family with adolescents and young adults. Coping with loss of energy and privacy is a task of the family with children.

A nurse administers the wrong medication to a patient and the patient is harmed. The health care provider who ordered the medication did not read the documentation that the patient was allergic to the drug. Which statement is true regarding liability for the administration of the wrong medication? a.) The nurse is not responsible, because the nurse was following the doctor's orders. b.) Only the nurse is responsible, because the nurse actually administered the medication. c.) Only the health care provider is responsible, because the health care provider actually ordered the drug. d.) Both the nurse and the health care provider are responsible for their respective actions.

d.) Both the nurse and the health care provider are responsible for their respective actions. Rationale: Nurses are legally responsible for carrying out the orders of the health care provider in charge of a patient unless an order would lead a reasonable person to anticipate injury if it was carried out. If the nurse should have anticipated injury and did not, both the prescribing health care provider and the administering nurse are responsible for the harms to which they contributed.

A state attorney decides to charge a nurse with manslaughter for allegedly administering a lethal medication. This is an example of what type of law? a.) Public law b.) Private law c.) Civil law d.) Criminal law

d.) Criminal law Rationale: Criminal law concerns state and federal criminal statutes, which define criminal actions such as murder, manslaughter, criminal negligence, theft, and illegal possession of drugs. Public law regulates relationships between people and the government. Private or civil law includes laws relating to contracts, ownership of property, and the practice of nursing, medicine, pharmacy, and dentistry.

A nurse is formulating a clinical question in PICOT format. What does the letter P represent? a.) Comparison to another similar protocol b.) Clearly defined, focused literature review of procedures c.) Specific identification of the purpose of the study d.) Explicit descriptions of the population of interest

d.) Explicit descriptions of the population of interest Rationale: The P in the PICOT format represents an explicit description of the patient population of interest. I represents the intervention, C represents the comparison, O stands for the outcome, and T stands for the time.

Nurses today complete a nursing education program, and practice nursing that identifies the personal needs of the patient and the role of the nurse in meeting those needs. Which nursing pioneer is MOST instrumental in this birth of modern nursing? a.) Clara Barton b.) Lilian Wald c.) Lavinia Dock d.) Florence Nightingale

d.) Florence Nightingale Rationale: Florence Nightingale elevated the status of nursing to a respected occupation, improved the quality of nursing care, and founded modern nursing education. Clara Barton established the Red Cross in the United States in 1882. Lillian Wald was the founder of public health nursing. Lavinia Dock was a nursing leader and women's rights activist instrumental in establishing women's right to vote.

A nurse incorporates concepts from current models of health when providing health promotion classes for patients. What is a key concept of both the health-illness continuum and the high-level wellness models? a.) Illness as a fixed point in time b.) The importance of family c.) Wellness as a passive state d.) Health as a constantly changing state

d.) Health as a constantly changing state Rationale: Both these models view health as a dynamic (constantly changing state).

A nurse incorporates the "five values that epitomize the caring professional nurse" (identified by the American Association of Colleges of Nursing) into a home health care nursing practice. Which attribute is best described as acting in accordance with an appropriate code of ethics and accepted standards of practice? a.) Altruism b.) Autonomy c.) Human dignity d.) Integrity

d.) Integrity Rationale: The American Association of Colleges of Nursing defines integrity as acting in accordance with an appropriate code of ethics and accepted standards of practice. Altruism is a concern for the welfare and well-being of others. Autonomy is the right to self-determination, and human dignity is respect for the inherent worth and uniqueness of individuals and populations.

A nurse is practicing as a nurse-midwife in a busy OB-GYN office. Which degree in nursing is necessary to practice at this level? a.) LPN b.) ADN c.) BSN d.) MSN

d.) MSN Rationale: A master's degree (MSN) prepares advanced practice nurses. Many master's graduates gain national certification in their specialty area, for example, as family nurse practitioners (FNPs) or nurse midwives.

A nurse is caring for patients of diverse cultures in a community health care facility. Which characteristics of cultural diversity that exist in the United States should the nurse consider when planning culturally competent care? Select all that apply. a.) The United States has become less inclusive of same-sex couples. b.) Cultural diversity is limited to people of varying cultures and races. c.) Cultural diversity is separate and distinct from health and illness. d.) People may be members of multiple cultural groups at one time. e.) Culture guides what is acceptable behavior for people in a specific group. f.) Cultural practices may evolve over time but mainly remain constant.

d.) People may be members of multiple cultural groups at one time. e.) Culture guides what is acceptable behavior for people in a specific group. f.) Cultural practices may evolve over time but mainly remain constant. Rationale: A person may be a member of multiple cultural, ethnic, and racial groups at one time. Culture guides what is acceptable behavior for people in a specific group. Cultural practices and beliefs may evolve over time, but they mainly remain constant as long as they satisfy a group's needs. The United States has become more (not less) inclusive of same-sex couples. The definition of cultural diversity includes, but is not limited to, people of varying cultures, racial and ethnic origin, religion, language, physical size, biological sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, socioeconomic status, occupational status, and geographic location. Cultural diversity, including culture, ethnicity, and race, is an integral component of both health and illness.

A pediatric nurse is assessing a 5-year-old boy who has dietary modifications related to his diabetes. His parents tell the nurse that they want him to value good nutritional habits, so they decide to deprive him of a favorite TV program when he becomes angry after they deny him foods not on his diet. This is an example of what mode of value transmission? a.) Modeling b.) Moralizing c.) Laissez-faire d.) Rewarding and punishing

d.) Rewarding and punishing Rationale: When rewarding and punishing are used to transmit values, children are rewarded for demonstrating values held by parents and punished for demonstrating unacceptable values. Through modeling, children learn what is of high or low value by observing parents, peers, and significant others. Children whose caregivers use the moralizing mode of value transmission are taught a complete value system by parents or an institution (e.g., church or school) that allows little opportunity for them to weigh different values. Those who use the laissez-faire approach to value transmission leave children to explore values on their own (no single set of values is presented as best for all) and to develop a personal value system.

A nurse states, "That patient is 78 years old—too old to learn how to change a dressing." What is the nurse demonstrating? a.) Cultural imposition b.) Clustering c.) Cultural competency d.) Stereotyping

d.) Stereotyping Rationale: Stereotyping is assuming that all members of a group are alike. This is not an example of cultural competence nor is the nurse imposing her culture on the patient. Clustering is not an applicable concept.

A veteran nurse, pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor negligence charge in the case of a 75-year-old woman who died after slipping into a coma during routine outpatient hernia surgery. The nurse admitted failing to monitor the woman's vital signs during the procedure. The surgeon who performed the procedure called the nurse's action pure negligence, stating that the patient could have been saved. The patient was a vibrant grandmother of 10 who had walked three quarters of a mile the morning of her surgery and had sung in her church choir the day before. What criteria must be established to prove that the nurse is guilty of malpractice or negligence in this case? a.) The surgeon who performed the procedure called the nurse's action pure negligence, saying that the patient could have been saved. b.) The fact that this patient should not have died since she was a healthy grandmother of 10, who was physically active and involved in her community. c.) The nurse intended to harm the patient and was willfully negligent, as evidenced by the tragic outcome of routine hernia surgery. d.) The nurse had a duty to monitor the patient's vital signs, and due to the nurse's failure to perform this duty in this circumstance, the patient died.

d.) The nurse had a duty to monitor the patient's vital signs, and due to the nurse's failure to perform this duty in this circumstance, the patient died. Rationale: Liability involves four elements that must be established to prove that malpractice or negligence has occurred: duty, breach of duty, causation, and damages. Duty refers to an obligation to use due care (what a reasonably prudent nurse would do) and is defined by the standard of care appropriate for the nurse-patient relationship. Breach of duty is the failure to meet the standard of care. Causation, the most difficult element of liability to prove, shows that the failure to meet the standard of care (breach) actually caused the injury. Damages are the actual harm or injury resulting to the patient.

A nurse enters the room of a patient with cancer. The patient is crying and states, "I feel so alone." Which response by the nurse is the most therapeutic action? a.) The nurse stands at the patient's bedside and states, "I understand how you feel. My mother said the same thing when she was ill." b.) The nurse places a hand on the patient's arm and states, "You feel so alone." c.) The nurse stands in the patient's room and asks, "Why do you feel so alone? Your wife has been here every day." d.) The nurse holds the patient's hand and asks, "What makes you feel so alone?"

d.) The nurse holds the patient's hand and asks, "What makes you feel so alone?" Rationale: The use of touch conveys acceptance, and the implementation of an open-ended question allows the patient time to verbalize freely.

The role of nurses in today's society was influenced by the nurse's role in early civilization. Which statement best portrays this earlier role? a.) Women who committed crimes were recruited into nursing the sick in lieu of serving jail sentences. b.) Nurses identified the personal needs of the patient and their role in meeting those needs. c.) Women called deaconesses made the first visits to the sick, and male religious orders cared for the sick and buried the dead. d.) The nurse was the mother who cared for her family during sickness by using herbal remedies.

d.) The nurse was the mother who cared for her family during sickness by using herbal remedies. Rationale: In early civilizations, the nurse usually was the mother who cared for her family during sickness by providing physical care and herbal remedies. This nurturing and caring role of the nurse has continued to the present. At the beginning of the 16th century, the shortage of nurses led to the recruitment of women who had committed crimes to provide nursing care instead of going to jail. In the early Christian period, women called deaconesses made the first organized visits to sick people, and members of male religious orders gave nursing care and buried the dead. The influences of Florence Nightingale were apparent from the middle of the 19th century to the 20th century; one of her accomplishments was identifying the personal needs of the patient and the nurse's role in meeting those needs.

A 3-year-old child is being admitted to a medical division for vomiting, diarrhea, and dehydration. During the admission interview, the nurse should implement which communication techniques to elicit the most information from the parents? a.) The use of reflective questions b.) The use of closed questions c.) The use of assertive questions d.) The use of clarifying questions

d.) The use of clarifying question Rationale: The use of the clarifying question or comment allows the nurse to gain an understanding of a patient's comment. When used properly, this technique can avert possible misconceptions that could lead to an inappropriate nursing diagnosis. The reflective question technique involves repeating what the person has said or describing the person's feelings. Open-ended questions encourage free verbalization and expression of what the parents believe to be true. Assertive behavior is the ability to stand up for yourself and others using open, honest, and direct communication.

A student nurse asks an experienced nurse why it is necessary to change the patient's bed every day. The nurse answers: "I guess we have just always done it that way." This answer is an example of what type of knowledge? a.) Instinctive knowledge b.) Scientific knowledge c.) Authoritative knowledge d.) Traditional knowledge

d.) Traditional knowledge Rationale: Traditional knowledge is the part of nursing practice passed down from generation to generation, often without research data to support it. Scientific knowledge is that knowledge obtained through the scientific method (implying thorough research). Authoritative knowledge comes from an expert and is accepted as truth based on the person's perceived expertise. Instinct is not a source of knowledge.

A home health nurse performs a careful safety assessment of the home of a frail older adult to prevent harm to the patient. The nurse's action reflects which principle of bioethics? a.) Autonomy b.) Beneficence c.) Justice d.) Fidelity e.) Nonmaleficence

e.) Nonmaleficence Rationale: Nonmaleficence is defined as the obligation to prevent harm. Autonomy is respect for another's right to make decisions, beneficence obligates us to benefit the patient, justice obligates us to act fairly, and fidelity obligates us to keep our promises.