NSG-300 Exam 4 Practice Questions and Correct Answers
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NSG 300
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NSG 300
On the basis of knowledge of the developmental tasks of Erikson's Industry versus Inferiority, the nurse emphasizes proper technique for use of an inhaler with a 10-year-old boy so he will: increase his self esteem with the mastery of a new skill
Which of the following assessment findings suggest ...
NSG-300 Exam 4 Practice Questions and
Correct Answers
On the basis of knowledge of the developmental tasks of Erikson's Industry versus
Inferiority, the nurse emphasizes proper technique for use of an inhaler with a 10-year-
old boy so he will: ✅increase his self esteem with the mastery of a new skill
Which of the following assessment findings suggest an altered self-concept?
✅slumped posture and poor personal hygiene, frequent use of call light, avoidance of
eye contact
A 30-year-old patient diagnosed with major depressive disorder has a nursing diagnosis
of Chronic Low Self-Esteem related to negative view of self. Which of the following
would be appropriate interventions by the nurse? ✅focus on identifying strengths and
accomplishments, allow personal time for journaling to explore thoughts and feelings
A 20-year-old patient diagnosed with an eating disorder has a nursing diagnosis of
Situational Low Self-Esteem. Which of the following nursing interventions would be
appropriate to address self-esteem? ✅offer independent decision making
opportunities, review previously successful coping mechanisms
The nurse can increase a patient's self-awareness through which of the following
actions? ✅helping Pt define problems clearly, allow Pt time to explore thoughts and
feelings, reframe Pt's thoughts in a more positive way
In planning nursing care for an 85-year-old male, what is the most important basic need
that must be met? ✅preservation of self esteem
Several staff members complain about an adult patient's constant questions such as,
"Should I have a cup of coffee or a cup of tea?" and "Should I take a shower now or wait
until later?" Which interpretation of the patient's behavior helps the nurses provide
optimal care? ✅inability to make decisions reflect a self concept issue
When developing an appropriate outcome for a 15-year-old girl, the nurse considers
that a primary developmental task of adolescence is to: ✅form a sense of identity
When caring for an 87-year-old patient, the nurse needs to understand that which of the
following most directly influences the patient's current self-concept? ✅Adjustment to
role change, loss of loved ones, and physical energy
A 50-year-old woman is recovering from a bilateral mastectomy. She refuses to eat,
discourages visitors, and pays little attention to her appearance. One morning the nurse
, enters the room to see the patient with her hair combed and makeup applied. Which of
the following is the best response from the nurse? ✅"i see that you've combed your
hair and put on makeup"
A depressed patient is crying and verbalizes feelings of low self-esteem and self-worth
such as, "I'm such a failure ... I can't do anything right." What is the nurse's best
response? ✅remain with Pt until they validate feeling more stable
What is an appropriate nursing diagnosis for an individual who experiences confusion in
the mental picture of his physical appearance? ✅disturbed body image
The nurse asks the patient, "How do you feel about yourself?" The nurse is assessing
the patient's: ✅self-esteem
An adult woman is recovering from a mastectomy for breast cancer and is frequently
tearful when left alone. The nurse's approach should be based on an understanding of
which of the following? ✅Pt needs support in dealing with loss of a body part
The home health nurse is visiting a 90-year-old man who lives with his 89-year-old wife.
He is legally blind and is 3 weeks' post right hip replacement. He ambulates with
difficulty with a walker. He comments that he is saddened now that his wife has to do
more for him and he is doing less for her. Which of the following is the priority nursing
diagnosis? ✅risk for situational low self esteem
A cardiac nurse who recently graduated from nursing school is providing discharge
instructions to a patient who suffered a myocardial infarction (MI). The nurse knows that
sexual issues are common after an MI but doesn't feel comfortable bringing up this
topic. What is the best way for the nurse to handle this situation? ✅ask more
experienced nurse to cover this and learn from example, plan to attend conferences and
training
A 42-year-old sexually active female is being assessed by a nurse during her annual
physical. The woman states that she has not had a period for the last 2 months. The
nurse knows that the most likely cause of this occurrence is: ✅pregnancy
An adolescent who is pregnant for the first time is at her initial prenatal visit. The
women's health nurse practitioner (NP) informs her that she will be screening her for
sexually transmitted infections (STIs). The patient replies, "I know I don't have an STI
because I don't have any symptoms." How should the NP respond? ✅"Untreated STIs
can cause serious complications in pregnancy so we routinely screen pregnant
women.", "Chlamydia screening is recommended for all sexually active women up to
age 25 even if asymptomatic.", "People between the ages of 15 and 24 have the
highest incidence of STIs."
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