FOUNDATIONS OF NURSING -
FINAL EXAM STUDY GUIDE with
100% correct answers(graded A+)
what is coping? - answer - how an individual deals with problems
and issues
- depends on number, intensity and duration of the stress
- strategies are unique to each person and vary widely
when it comes to coping, it is important to discuss... - answer
"caregiver burden"
what are the different types of defense mechanisms? - answer
repression, regression, displacement, sublimation, reaction
formation, projection and rationalization
Repression - answer unknowingly placing an unpleasant memory or
thought in the unconscious
Ex. Not remembering a traumatic incident in which you witnessed a
crime
Regression - answer reverting back to immature behavior from an
earlier stage of development
Ex. Throwing temper tantrums as an adult when you don't get your
way
Displacement - answer redirecting unacceptable feelings from the
original source to a safer, substitute target
,Ex. Taking your anger toward your boss out on your spouse/children
by yelling at them and not. your boss
Ex. Channeling aggressive drives into playing football or
inappropriate sexual desires into art
reaction formation - answer acting in exactly the opposite way to
one's unacceptable impulses
ex. being overprotective of and lavishing attention on an unwanted
child
projection - answer attributing one's own unacceptable feelings
and thoughts to others and not yourself
ex. accusing your boyfriend of cheating on you because you have
felt like cheating on him
rationalization - answer Creating false excuses for one's
unacceptable feelings, thoughts, or behavior
Ex. trying to justify cheating on an exam
how would the nurse assess for stress? - answer - ask about
current stressors
- observe the patient: appearance, eye contact, mood, signs of
anxiety
, - vital signs
- assess clients within the context of their family and support
- consider cultural variables
what are some goals when working with families? - answer -
identify family strengths and weaknesses
- encourage participation of all family members
- enhance parenting skills
- work to eliminate barriers to health care
- set realistic goals for the family
- ensure safety for family members at risk for violence
what does it mean to be culturally sensitive? - answer having
knowledge about the culture where nurses practice
what does it mean to culturally appropriate? - answer the nurse
applies their knowledge of the client's culture to their care delivery
what does it mean to be culturally competent? - answer the nurse
understands and addresses the entire cultural context of each client
within the care they deliver
what does it mean to be culturally responsive? - answer the nurse
improves communication and fosters mutual respect
what is cultural imposition? - answer the nurse must appreciate
their own cultural bias that affects care
what kind of factors affect self concept? - answer - life experiences
(success, coping strategies, failure)
- heredity and culture (traditions, family expectations, religion)
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