NUR 240 Practice Questions

A nurse in a wellness center is presenting a class on integrating holistic therapies with traditional health care. The nurse talks about the trend in health care to treat each client in a manner that reconnects the total being. Which would best be considered a holistic approach to health? a) Physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being b) Emotional and sexual contact c) Healthy work environment d) Financial success and post-secondary education

a) Physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being

A client, who has just been diagnosed with a chronic condition, asks the nurse what a "chronic condition" means. What would be the nurse's best response? a) "Chronic conditions require short-term management in extended-care facilities." b) "Chronic conditions usually come on slowly and may have periods of remission and exacerbation." c) "Chronic conditions are diseases that come and go." d) "Chronic conditions involve disabilities that require hospitalization."

b) "Chronic conditions usually come on slowly and may have periods of remission and exacerbation."

A rapid onset of symptoms that lasts a relatively short time indicates which condition? a) A chronic illness b) An acute illness c) An actual risk factor d) A potential for wellness

b) An acute illness

When the nurse researcher informs the participant that the participant's identity will not be linked with the information that is collected, the researcher is ensuring the participant's: a) quality of care. b) confidentiality. c) ability to withdraw. d) protection from harm.

b) confidentiality.

A client who has recently been diagnosed with a chronic illness appears to be depressed. When the nurse asks if there is something wrong, the client states, "Nothing will ever be the same for me since I have this disease." What is the most appropriate response for the nurse? a) "You will never be able to care for yourself, but you can learn to live with that." b) "You will never be able to live the normal life you did before." c) "If you maintain a positive self-concept, you can live as normally as possible." d) "You do not have to worry, as other people will care for you."

c) "If you maintain a positive self-concept, you can live as normally as possible."

A research nurse approaches a client about the possibility of being in a clinical trial. After the nurse explains the research procedure, the client asks, "What will happen if I get the placebo and not the treatment?" Which response by the nurse is best? a) "Less people are in the placebo group and more people will receive the treatment." b) "People who receive the placebo will receive extra compensation from the researchers." c) "You will receive the same care regardless of whether you get the placebo or the treatment." d) "You will be entitled to more tests and examinations than the group that gets the treatment."

c) "You will receive the same care regardless of whether you get the placebo or the treatment."

Meeting which type of needs is essential for physiological health and survival? a) Spiritual needs b) Monetary needs c) Basic human needs d) Educational needs

c) Basic human needs

The nurse is providing flu shots to older adult clients at a nurse-managed wellness center. This is an example of which aim of nursing? a) Restoring health b) Coping with disability c) Preventing illness d) Promoting health literacy

c) Preventing illness

The nurse in the pediatric unit is caring for a 10-year-old client admitted with dehydration and diarrhea after eating chicken contaminated with Salmonella bacteria. What action taken by the nurse would be the most effective in preventing the spread of the infectious microorganism? a) Wearing gloves when taking the client's blood pressure and pulse b) Bagging soiled pajamas in a labeled paper bag for the parents to take home c) Washing hands before and after providing the client care d) Removing the chicken from the client's meal tray

c) Washing hands before and after providing the client care

The nurse is conducting a home assessment and suggests that the client's family remove scatter rugs from the home and increase the lighting. Which basic human need is being addressed by the nurse's suggestions? a) Physiologic b) Self-actualization c) Self-esteem d) Safety and security

d) Safety and security