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NURS 304 Exam 1 Chapter Questions with correct answers
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NURS 304 Exam 1 Chapter Questions with correct answers
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NURS 304 Exam 1 Chapter Questions with correctanswers
A nurse encounters the patient's wife, who is tearful and worried. Her
husband was just transferred from his room to the operating room for a
complex cardiovascular surgery. The nurse brings the wife a glass of
water and encourages her to talk about her fears. The nurse remains in
the room quietly listening. What caring behaviors is the nurse
demonstrating? (Select all that apply.)
A. Touching
B. Listening
C. Knowing
D. Presence
E. Spiritual care Correct Answer-B. Listening
D. Presence
A nurse needs to use clinical judgment before planning and
implementing any touch interventions. What does the nurse need to
understand about the use of touch? (Select all that apply.)
A. Some cultures may have specific restrictions about non-skill-based
touch.
B. Touch is a form of nonverbal communication.
C. Touch reduces only physical pain.
D. Touch can successfully influence a patient's level of comfort.
,E. There is never a problem with using touch at any time. Correct
Answer-A. Some cultures may have specific restrictions about non-skill-
based touch.
B. Touch is a form of nonverbal communication.
D. Touch can successfully influence a patient's level of comfort.
A young woman comes to a clinic for the first time for a gynecological
examination. She asks about the procedure, who will be in the room with
her, and does she have to remove all her clothes. Which nursing
behavior applies Swanson's caring process of "knowing" the patient?
A. Sharing feelings about the importance of having regular
gynecological examinations
B. Explaining risk factors for cervical cancer
C. Recognizing that the patient is modest and maintaining her privacy
during the examination
D. Asking the patient what it means to have a vaginal examination
Correct Answer-C. Recognizing that the patient is modest and
maintaining her privacy during the examination
A patient is fearful of upcoming surgery and a possible cancer diagnosis.
He discusses his love for the Bible with his nurse, who recommends a
favorite Bible verse. Another nurse tells the patient's nurse that there is
no place in nursing for spiritual caring. What is the best response by the
patient's nurse?
,A. "You're correct; spiritual care should be left to a pastoral care
professional."
B. "You're correct; religion is a personal decision."
C. "Nurses should explain their own religious beliefs to patients."
D. "Spiritual, mind, and body connections can affect health." Correct
Answer-D. "Spiritual, mind, and body connections can affect health."
Which of the following are strategies for creating work environments
that support nurse caring interventions? (Select all that apply.)
A. Increasing technological support
B. Improving flexibility for scheduling
C. Providing opportunities to discuss care practices
D. Promoting autonomy of practice
E. Encouraging increased input concerning nursing functions from
health care providers Correct Answer-B. Improving flexibility for
scheduling
C. Providing opportunities to discuss care practices
D. Promoting autonomy of practice
A nurse is caring for a patient newly diagnosed with testicular cancer.
He asked the nurse to help him find the meaning of cancer by supporting
beliefs about life. This is an example of:
A. Instilling hope and faith.
, B. Forming a human-altruistic value system.
C. Cultural caring.
D. Being with. Correct Answer-A. Instilling hope and faith.
D. Being with.
An example of a nurse caring behavior that families of patients who are
acutely ill perceive as important to patients' well-being is:
A. Making health care decisions for patients.
B. Having family members provide a patient's total personal hygiene.
C. Injecting the nurse's perceptions about the level of care provided.
D. Asking permission before performing a procedure on a patient.
Correct Answer-D. Asking permission before performing a procedure on
a patient.
A nurse is caring for a patient who has just transferred from an intensive
care unit and still has a long hospitalization ahead. Because of the
complexity of care and the number of caregivers for this patient, the
family members feel disconnected from their loved one and not part of
the care team. Which interventions would demonstrate care by helping
family members? (Select all that apply.)
A. Helping family become active participants in care
B. Removing family members from assisting with the patient's personal
care
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