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NUR 300 FINAL QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
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NUR 300 FINAL QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETESOLUTIONS
1. A self-identified group whose association is characterized by
special terms including strong
emotional ties and durability of members describes:
a. Family function
b. Family process
c. Family
d. Family ecomap - ANS: C
This is the definition of a family. Incorrect answers: 1. Family
function refers to the roles people take in
their families. 2. Family process refers to the communication
that takes place in a family. 4. A family
ecomap is a tool used to identify contacts between the family
and their social environment
1. Edith, age 35, is admitted to the hospital for removal of her
right ovary. She recently lost her son in
an automobile accident. Which of the following types of crisis is
she experiencing?
a. Developmental crisis
b. Situational crisis
c. Developmental and psychological crisis
d. Situational and developmental crisis - ANS: D
Developmental crises occur in connection with maturational
changes. A situational crisis represents an
external event that occurs randomly. Incorrect answers: 1,2,3. A
situational crisis is superimposed on a
developmental crisis in this case example.
,1. Interpersonal strategies that are useful in helping the nurse
develop collegial relationships
include which of the following? Select all that apply.
a. Integrity
b. Internalizing
c. Respect
d. Dependence
e. Sense of humor - ANS: A, C, E
Integrity, respect for others, and a good sense of humor are
communication qualities people look for in
developing a support system. Incorrect answers: 2. An openness
to sharing with others, not internalizing,
helps promote collegial relationships. 4. Dependability, not
dependence, is an interpersonal strategy to use
in developing a support system
1. The Adams family consists of Robert, a 28-year-old
unemployed factory worker; Ann,
Robert's 20-year-old wife; and Joan, their 2-month-old daughter.
The Adams have requested
public assistance for food stamps. During your home visit Ann
states, "My daughter needs
food because I only feed her watered-down milk with cereal."
Robert states, "I cannot get a
job." Anne states, "You don't even try." Which of the following
techniques should the nurse
employ in this situation? Select all that apply.
a. Reframing
b. Feedback
c. Circular questioning
d. Supporting their coping style
,e. Encouraging self-awareness - ANS: A, B, C, E
Reframing can often turn a negative perception into a positive
one; corrective feedback through modeling
and use of circular questions to encourage self-awareness help
family members see their impact on others
in the family. Incorrect d. The family's style of coping may not
be useful
1. The assessment of the older adult should focus on:
a. Chronological age
b. Functional level
c. Relationship needs
d. Social functioning - ANS: B
Functional level is a more accurate indication of client needs.
Functional abilities can range from vigorous
and independent to frail and dependent regardless of
chronological age. Incorrect answers: 1. The span of
old age covers more than 30 years, so the assessment should
focus on functional ability rather than age in
years. 3,4. The functional level is a more accurate indicator of
relationship needs and social functioning
than chronological age.
1. The major advantage to the use of handheld devices in
nursing is:
a. Save time
b. Reduce medication errors
c. Save paperwork
d. Allow more time at the bedside - ANS: B
Handheld devices can be used to check for drug interactions,
calculate dosages, and analyze lab results at
, the bedside. Incorrect answers: 1,3,4. PDAs do reduce
paperwork and help the nurse save time, which
allows more time at the bedside, but the major advantage is
safety
1. Which of the following is true in relation to communication
deficits?
a. Communication deficits occur only as a result of physical
disabilities
b. Communication deficits can arise from sensory deprivation
c. Individuals that are equally impaired are equally disabled
d. The primary nursing goal is to minimize the client's
independence. - ANS: B
Communication deficits can occur in intensive care units related
to temporary immobility and
environmental limitations. Incorrect answers: 1. Deficits occur
as a result of physical disabilities and
sensory deprivation. 3. Impairment does not equal disability. 4.
The primary nursing goal is to maximize
client independence
1. Which of the following statements about health teaching is
true?
a. The nurse assures the outcome of health teaching
b. The client is responsible for the quality of the health teaching
c. Only the client can ensure the outcome of the health teaching
d. The outcomes match the effort put into the teaching - ANS: C
The nurse is responsible for the quality of the teaching, but only
the client can ensure the outcome.
Incorrect answers: 1,2. The nurse is responsible for the quality
of the health teaching; only the client can
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