NUR 106: Fundamentals of Nursing Exam 3

Cohabilitating

A client states just moved in with the significant other. The couple is going to try living together prior to getting married. The nurse would document this as what type of family?

"Children who agree with their parents' opinions have higher self-esteem"

A group of nurse are attending a seminar on self-concept. Which statement by a nurse concerning self-esteem indicates a need for further education?

Role strain

A newly married client is attempting to fulfill the role of wife, professional, and lover. She tells the nurse that she doesn't feel that she's fulfilling any of the roles well. The nurse will document this as:

- "Showing sympathy to your clients help in developing therapeutic relationship." - "Establishing rapport isn't needed in a therapuetiv relationship."

A nurse has just finished discussing therapeutic communication with a group of students on the unit. Which statements by a student indicates a need for futher education? (Select All That Apply)

Atheism

A nurse is caring for a client who states, "Why are you asking me all these questions about religion? There's no divine beings." The murse would document thos belief as:

Congruent relationship

A nurse is communicating with a client states "I will be choosing your dressing." The nurse is wearing sterile gloves and a mask. The nurse is conveying a (an):

- Economic provisions of care - Socialization - Provide nurturing - Provide support & security for family members

A nurse is preparing a presentation on the functions of a family. What information should the nurse include? (Select All That Apply)

How do you view yourself in regard to your importance both in your job and in your life?

A nurse want to know about the client's self-perception. Which questions will assess for the client's self-perception?

An incogruent relationship

An older client who has had colostomy for over 10 years state, "I won't need any teaching about colostomies. I understand how to change the bag and care for my colostomy, but I'm not sure how to best clean my stoma." What does this statement indicate?

Single parent

Because of high divorce rates and seperations in recent years, there has been a significant increase in the family structured termed:

Heart of nursing

Communication is the:

Therapeutic communication

In order to provide effective nursing care, the nurse should engage in what type of communication with the client and significant others?

- The client's physician - The nurse from the oncoming shift - The unit's mental health technicians

The 32-year-old in a mental health unit discuss his personal thoughts and feelings with the nurse. The nurse is maintaining the circle of confidentiality by reporting this information to which individuals? (Select All That Apply)

Expressions of a person's inner being & meaning

The BEST definition of a spiritual need is:

- Television - Radio - Posters - Brochures

The community health nurse is preparing a campaign to educate the public about heart health. Which forms of verbal communication will be effective? (Select All That Apply)

Guilt inducement or approval/disapproval

The mother of a toddler is deciding if she wants to allow her child to receive the recommended immunizations. The clinic nurse responds, "If you don't immunize your child, you're jeopardizing the health of other children." What type of approach does this response indicate?

Ensure that a male washes the client's body

The nurse is caring for a dying male client who practices Islam. What is the most appropriate action for the nurse after the client's death?

"We reviewed your plans for your new diet and medication. Do you have any other questions."

The nurse is communicating with a client following a routine physical examinations. Which statement best demonstrates summarization of the appointment?

Written communication

The nurse is providing education to a client who sometimes have difficulty remembering information. Which form of communication will be the most helpful for this client?

"Let us know if we can answer any further questions after you obtain your second opinion."

The nurse is talking with a client who's thinking about obtaining a second opinion regarding the surgeon's recommendation for surgery. Which response by the nurse is considered an advocacy response?

- Allowing the client to reflect on his thoughts - Reflecting on the communication that has occured - After asking the client a question - When the client is upset and needs time to compose himself

The student nurse is practicing communication skills by talking by talking with several different clients on the hospitals. In which instances would be silence to appropriate? (Select All That Apply)

Communication patterns

Using an interactional approach, the nurse focuses on the assessment of a family on the family's:

Common understanding

When caring for a client, nursing care will be most effective when the nurse-client communication based upon:

Enjoy lore & legends of religious groups

When discussing spiritually with the parent of an 8-year-old child, the nurse instructs the parents that children of this age:

The client's tone of voice

When the nurse communicates with a newly admitted client, the nurse must pay particular attention to nonverbal behaviors. The nurse considers which characteristics of nonverbal communication.

Broiled chicken sandwhich with skimmed milk

Which food group would be appropariate to suggest to a client who practices tenets of Islamic faith?

- Offer praise honestly - Emphasize positive attributes in clients

Which nursing interventions would address poor self-concept? (Select All That Apply)

"Do you consider yourself a spiritual person?"

Which question would be appropriate for the F in FICA spiritual assessment tool?