Quiz -NR222 [Questions and Answers] . Professional nursing specialty organizations seek to: *Ans* A. improve standards of practice. B. expand nursing roles. C. improve the welfare of nurses in specialty areas. D. all of the above. Answer is D •M

NR222 Health and Wellness Mid-term 2 [100% Correct Answers] A healthcare professional is practicing cultural competence to improve care. Which step should the professional take first? *Ans* Assess own biases and attitudes A healthcare professional is providing care for a culturally diverse population. Which action indicates the professional is successful in the role of providing culturally competent care? *Ans* f its the client's valued life patterns and set of meanings Provides care that A healthcare professional is using an interpreter to communicate with a client. Which actions are appropriate when working with an interpreter? Select all that apply. *Ans* After the encounter, thank the interpreter and client. Avoid medical terminology and jargon. Use short sentences and pause periodically for clarification. active listening uses SURETY, what is this *Ans* S: Sit at an angle facing the client. U: Uncross your arms and legs to suggest that you are "open" to what the client has to say. Crossing your arms is a defensive position that may evoke a similar response from the client. R: Make your voice and posture communicate to the client that you are RELAXED and comfortable. E: Establish and maintain intermittent EYE CONTACT with the client to convey your willingness to listen. The absence of eye contact may indicate that you are not interested. T: Use respectful and appropriate TOUCH to convey empathy and compassion. Y: Trust YOUR intuition! As you grow more confident in your communication abilities, learn to individualize, adapt, and apply communication techniques. describe the assessment phase of the nursing process *Ans* gathering information collecting data both subjective (verbal) and objective (measurable) may come from patient, records, family, friends describe the diagnosis/analysis phase of the nursing process *Ans* and data and identifying the problem based on those determine actual/potential diagnosis, problems, and issues describe the outcome evaluation phase of the nursing process *Ans* taking the gathered information determine if goals were reached evaluate to ensure the desired outcome has been met reassessment may be needed depending on results describe the outcome identification/planning phase of the nursing process *Ans* short-term goals write a collaborative care plan to meet goals identify long and Goals should be: specific, measurable or Meaningful, attainable or Action-Oriented, realistic or Results Oriented, timely or Time-Oriented describe the outcome implementation/interventions phase of the nursing process *Ans* implementation of plan ex. applying a cardiac monitor or oxygen, direct or indirect care, medication administration, standard treatment protocols In addition to professional appearance and demeanor, the nurse must be courteous, trustworthy, and autonomous. explain these terms *Ans* Practicing courtesy during professional communication means that you say hello and goodbye to clients and knock on doors before entering. We address people by their preferred names, pronouns, and titles and say please and thank you as appropriate. To be trustworthy means helping others without hesitation. For you to be trusted as a nurse, you must display consistency, reliability, honesty, competence, and respect. When the client trusts you, they are more open with their feelings, thoughts, and needs. Avoid dishonesty at all costs. Withholding information, lying, or distorting the truth violates our ethical principles. Autonomy means being self-directed and independent in accomplishing goals and advocating for others. As a professional, you make choices and accept responsibility for the outcomes of those actions. Additionally, we respect our client's autonomy. In which phase of the therapeutic relationship, does the nurse encourage the client through self exploration and use therapeutic communication to facilitate successful interactions? *Ans* Working intimate distance *Ans* The nurse is feeding the client who has had a stroke. The nurse is assisting the client with toileting. Non-therapeutic communication techniques *Ans* discourage conversation and expression of feelings and causes negative responses or behaviors in others. personal distance *Ans* The nurse is teaching a client how to choose low-sodium foods from a menu. The nurse is sitting in a chair at the client's bedside. social distance *Ans* The nurse is talking to the client's daughter about the diagnosis. The nurse is giving a report to the oncoming shift. What are elements of professional demeanor? Select all that apply. *Ans* Warm and friendly Clear voice Good listening skills what are the benefits of the teachback method *Ans* Confident