NSG 130 Exam questions with verified
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After reviewing several research articles, the clinical nurse specialist on a medical surgical unity
rewrites the procedure on assessing placement of a nasogastric tube. What source of nursing
knowledge did the nurse use in the situation? - correct answer ✔✔Scientific Knowledge
A student nurse learns how to give injections from the nurse manager. This is an example of the
acquisition of what type of knowledge? - correct answer ✔✔Authoritative
There are four concepts common in all nursing theories. Which one of the four concepts is the
focus of nursing? - correct answer ✔✔Person
What is the ultimate goal of expanding nursing knowledge through nursing research? - correct
answer ✔✔Learn improved ways to promote and maintain health
Before developing a procedure, a nurse reviews all current research-based literature on
insertion of a nasogastric tube. What type of nursing will be practiced based on this review? -
correct answer ✔✔Evidence-Based Nursing
A nursing student is conducting a literature review via the internet to identify a problem area
that may be applicable in scope of nursing. When conducting the search, which of the following
would be most important for the student to keep in mind? - correct answer ✔✔MedLine is a
reputable online database of nursing information
In what way can a nurse differentiate strong research from poor research? - correct answer
✔✔By critiquing the study
, Nursing research is linked most closely to what? - correct answer ✔✔Nursing Process
How are the first stages of the nursing process and nursing research linked? - correct answer
✔✔The nurse assesses problems initially
Which of the following are examples of characteristics of evidence-based practice? Select all
that apply. - correct answer ✔✔- It is a problem-solving approach
- It uses the best evidence available
- It blends the science and art of nursing
Which are common areas requiring nursing-client advocacy? Select all that apply. - correct
answer ✔✔- Securing client informed consents
- Preventing medication errors
- Facilitating access to health-care services
- Promoting respect for client dignity and cultural values
Which characteristics associated with being a client of the health-care system increase the need
for advocacy? Select all that apply. - correct answer ✔✔- Loss of physical freedom as a result of
extended hospitalizations
- Decreased independence due to physical or psychosocial limitations
- Physical or pyschosocial limitations negatively impacting autonomy
- Increased vulnerability due to impaired communication
A client with a diagnosis of colorectal cancer has been presented with her treatment options,
but wishes to defer any decisions to her uncle, who acts in the roe of a family patriarch within
the client's culture. By which of the following is the client's right to self-determination best
protected? - correct answer ✔✔Respecting the client's desire to have the uncle make choices
on her behalf
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After reviewing several research articles, the clinical nurse specialist on a medical surgical unity
rewrites the procedure on assessing placement of a nasogastric tube. What source of nursing
knowledge did the nurse use in the situation? - correct answer ✔✔Scientific Knowledge
A student nurse learns how to give injections from the nurse manager. This is an example of the
acquisition of what type of knowledge? - correct answer ✔✔Authoritative
There are four concepts common in all nursing theories. Which one of the four concepts is the
focus of nursing? - correct answer ✔✔Person
What is the ultimate goal of expanding nursing knowledge through nursing research? - correct
answer ✔✔Learn improved ways to promote and maintain health
Before developing a procedure, a nurse reviews all current research-based literature on
insertion of a nasogastric tube. What type of nursing will be practiced based on this review? -
correct answer ✔✔Evidence-Based Nursing
A nursing student is conducting a literature review via the internet to identify a problem area
that may be applicable in scope of nursing. When conducting the search, which of the following
would be most important for the student to keep in mind? - correct answer ✔✔MedLine is a
reputable online database of nursing information
In what way can a nurse differentiate strong research from poor research? - correct answer
✔✔By critiquing the study
, Nursing research is linked most closely to what? - correct answer ✔✔Nursing Process
How are the first stages of the nursing process and nursing research linked? - correct answer
✔✔The nurse assesses problems initially
Which of the following are examples of characteristics of evidence-based practice? Select all
that apply. - correct answer ✔✔- It is a problem-solving approach
- It uses the best evidence available
- It blends the science and art of nursing
Which are common areas requiring nursing-client advocacy? Select all that apply. - correct
answer ✔✔- Securing client informed consents
- Preventing medication errors
- Facilitating access to health-care services
- Promoting respect for client dignity and cultural values
Which characteristics associated with being a client of the health-care system increase the need
for advocacy? Select all that apply. - correct answer ✔✔- Loss of physical freedom as a result of
extended hospitalizations
- Decreased independence due to physical or psychosocial limitations
- Physical or pyschosocial limitations negatively impacting autonomy
- Increased vulnerability due to impaired communication
A client with a diagnosis of colorectal cancer has been presented with her treatment options,
but wishes to defer any decisions to her uncle, who acts in the roe of a family patriarch within
the client's culture. By which of the following is the client's right to self-determination best
protected? - correct answer ✔✔Respecting the client's desire to have the uncle make choices
on her behalf
