BNS (VNSG 1323) CH. 6 PRACTICE QUESTIONS || Already Passed.
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BNS CH. 6 PRACTICE
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BNS CH. 6 PRACTICE
A nurse is assigned the care of a client who speaks only French. The nurse does not know the language. What action is appropriate for the nurse in this case?
A) Communicate with the client non-verbally.
B) Refuse to take charge of the client.
C) Ask another nurse to take care of the client.
D...
BNS (VNSG 1323) CH. 6 PRACTICE QUESTIONS ||
Already Passed.
A nurse is assigned the care of a client who speaks only French. The nurse does not know the
language. What action is appropriate for the nurse in this case?
A) Communicate with the client non-verbally.
B) Refuse to take charge of the client.
C) Ask another nurse to take care of the client.
D) Request a professional interpreter. Correct Answer: D
In a situation in which the nurse is assigned care of a non-English speaking client, the nurse
should request a professional interpreter. However, the nurse should not refuse to take charge of
the client because the nurse cannot refuse duty. Non-verbal communication with the client
through gestures would not give complete information, and therefore it is not appropriate for this
situation. The nurse may receive help from another nurse who is appropriately bilingual.
An 8-year-old client with stunted growth, pallor, and weakness is admitted to the health care
facility. On interviewing the mother, the nurse finds that the client is from the Mediterranean
region and the symptoms had aggravated when the boy participated in a sports activity. Being
aware of the ethnic variations, what action is most appropriate for the nurse?
A) Ensuring that the client takes a well-balanced diet.
B) Ensuring that the client does not overexert himself.
C) Ensuring that the client is not prescribed fluroquinolones.
D) Ensuring that the client regularly takes hematinics. Correct Answer: C
The nurse should ensure that the client is not prescribed fluoroquinolones because the client may
be having G-6PD deficiency, as suggested by the signs and symptoms. G-6PD is an enzyme that
helps red blood cells to metabolize glucose. African Americans and people from Mediterranean
countries commonly lack this enzyme. The disorder is manifested in males because the gene is
sex-linked, but females can carry and transmit the fault gene. Ensuring the client does not
overexert himself, takes hematinics, and is taking a well-balanced diet are important
considerations, but the priority should be to avoid drugs that precipitate red blood cell loss.
A nurse needs to bathe a Malaysian client at the health care facility. Keeping in mind the cultural
beliefs of the client., what is the most appropriate action of the nurse before washing the client's
hair?
A) Give an oil massage before washing the hair.
B) Seek permission from the client.
C) Acquire a special shampoo to bathe the client.
D) Arrange the articles required. Correct Answer: B
, Considering that the client is Malaysian, the nurse should see permission from the client before
washing the client's hair. People from this culture believe that the head is a very sacred part of
the body, and only close relatives can touch it. Arranging the articles required, using a special
shampoo, and giving an oil massage do not relate to the situation.
A nurse is assessing the skin of an African American client to observe the baseline skin coloring.
Which body part of the client would be suitable for the performing of this assessment?
A) Back
B) Abdomen
C) Face
D) Arms Correct Answer: B
In an African American client, the most suitable place for inspection is the abdomen because it is
less tanned compared with the other body parts. Apart from the abdomen, palms of the hands and
feet can also be inspected. Face, back, and arms are not good choices for inspection because they
are usually tanned.
An Asian American client who has recently given birth notes the presence of a dark blue area on
the back of the baby. What should be the nurse's explanation to the mother?
A) "It may be due to any intrauterine abnormalities."
B) "It is normal for a baby of Asian ethnicity."
C) "It may be due to your food habits during pregnancy."
D) "I have called the doctor to check the baby." Correct Answer: B
The nurse should explain to the client that the dark spots on the back of the baby are Mongolian
spots and are common in Asian American people. Calling a doctor and performing investigations
are not appropriate nursing actions. The spots are normal and are not caused by an intrauterine
abnormality or improper food habits during the pregnancy.
A Native American client has been admitted to the health care facility with reports of profuse
diarrhea. What action is appropriate for the nurse while interviewing the client, keeping in mind
the client's cultural beliefs?
A) Avoid asking personal questions.
B) Do not sit close to the client.
C) Do not ask open-ended questions.
D) Do not write notes during the interview. Correct Answer: D
When interviewing a Native American client, the nurse should not write notes during the
interview. Instead, the nurse may make notes of the main points after the interview. Native
Americans traditionally preserved their heritage through oral transfer rather than written history,
so they may be skeptical of nurses who write down what they say. The nurse may ask open-
ended questions and sit next to the client. However, the nurse should not probe into the client's
personal life in the initial interview, although it may be acceptable to do so later.
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