CH 1
Which nursing theorist described the relationship between the nurse and the patient as an interpersonal and therapeutic process?
A) Virginia Henderson
B) Betty Neuman
C) Imogene King
D) Imogene King
D) Imogene King
In preparing to review different theories, the nurse reviews basic information to assist in understanding the material. Theories are defined as:
A) Mental formulations of objects or events
B) Aspects of reality that can be consciously sensed
C) Statements that describe concepts or connect concepts
D) Concepts or propositions that project a systematic view of phenomena
D) Concepts or propositions that project a systematic view of phenomena
Which of the following activities related to respiratory health is an example of tertiary health promotion and illness prevention?
A) Administering a nebulized bronchodilator to a client who is short of breath
B) Assisting with lung function testing of a client to help determine a diagnosis
C) Teaching a client that “light” cigarettes do not prevent lung disease
D) Advocating politically for more explicit warning labels on cigarette packages
A) Administering a nebulized bronchodilator to a client who is short of breath
An woman 80 years of age states, “I have successfully raised my family and had a good life.” This statement illustrates meeting which basic human need?
A) Safety and security
B) Love and belonging
C) Self-esteem
D) Self-actualization
D) Self-actualization
When providing nursing care to an African American individual, which of the following cultural factors should the nurse consider?
A) Values and beliefs are often present oriented.
B) Families are usually patriarchal.
C) They possess weak religious affiliations.
D) Families are highly competitive.
A) Values and beliefs are often present oriented.
A nurse instructor explains the concept of health to her students. Which of the following statements accurately describes this state of being?
A) Health is a state of optimal functioning.
B) Health is an absence of illness.
C) Health is always an objective state.
D) Health is not determined by the patient.
A) Health is a state of optimal functioning.
The practice of changing patients’ bedclothes each day in acute care settings is an example of what type of knowledge?
A) Authoritative
B) Traditional
C) Scientific
D) Applied
B) Traditional
Which of the following most accurately defines “illness”?
A) The inability to carry out normal activities of living
B) A pathologic change in mind or body structure or function
C) The response of a person to a disease
D) Achieving maximum potential and quality of life
C) The response of a person to a disease
What action by a nurse will help a client meet self-esteem needs?
A) Verbally negate the client’s negative self-perceptions
B) Freely give compliments to increase positive self-regard
C) Independently establish goals to improve self-esteem
D) Respect the client’s values and belief systems
D) Respect the client’s values and belief systems
A nurse is caring for a client from Taiwan who constantly requests pain medication. What should the nurse consider when assessing the client’s pain?
A) Most people react to pain in the same way.
B) Pain in adults in less intense than pain in children.
C) The client has a low pain tolerance.
D) Pain is what the client says it is.
D) Pain is what the client says it is.
Which of the following is a criteria that defines nursing as profession?
A) an undefined body of knowledge
B) a dependence on the medical profession
C) an ability to diagnose medical problems
D) a strong service orientation
D) a strong service orientation
A student nurse learns how to give injections from the nurse manager. This is an example of the acquisition of what type of knowledge?
A) Authoritative
B) Traditional
C) Scientific
D) Applied
A) Authoritative
Which of the following statements accurately describes the concepts of disease and illness?
A) A disease is traditionally diagnosed and treated by a nurse.
B) The focus of nurses is the person with an illness.
C) A person with an illness cannot be considered healthy.
D) Illness is a normal process that affects level of functioning.
B) The focus of nurses is the person with an illness.
Which of the following groups involves all parts of a person’s life and is concerned with meeting basic human needs to promote health?
A) Peers
B) Family
C) Community
D) Health care providers
B) Family
The nurse is providing home care for a client who traditionally drinks herbal tea to treat an illness. How should the nurse respond to a request for the herbal tea?
A) We do not allow our clients to drink herbal tea.
B) Why in the world would you want to drink that stuff?
C) Let me check with the doctor to make sure it is okay to drink the tea with your medicines.
D) I have to fill out a lot of forms that you will have to sign before I can do that.
C) Let me check with the doctor to make sure it is okay to drink the tea with your medicines.
While providing care to the diabetic patient the nurse determines that the patient has a knowledge deficit regarding insulin administration. This nursing action is described in which phase of the nursing process?
A) evaluation
B) implementation
C) planning
D) nursing diagnosis
D) nursing diagnosis
A staff nurse asks a student, “Why in the world are you studying nursing theory?” How would the student best respond?
A) “Our school requires we take it before we can graduate.”
B) “We do it so we know more than your generation did.”
C) “I think it explains how we should collaborate with others.”
D) “It helps explain how nursing is different from medicine.”
D) “It helps explain how nursing is different from medicine.”
A nurse calls in to his unit to report he has the flu and will not be at work. What stage of illness behavior is he exhibiting?
A) Experiencing symptoms
B) Assuming the sick role
C) Assuming a dependent role
D) Achieving recovery and rehabilitation
B) Assuming the sick role
An unmarried couple in a committed relationship live together with their adopted twin boys. Which of the following best describes this type of family?
A) Nuclear family
B) Extended family
C) Blended family
D) Adoptive family
A) Nuclear family
A nurse in the hospital is caring for a Native American male. What person is most important to include in the care of the client?
A) Family
B) Physician
C) Tribal medicine man
D) Physical therapy aide
C) Tribal medicine man
A student has completed a nursing program accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education. Which of the following is true about the organization?
A) It fosters continued improvement in nursing education programs.
B) Accreditation is by governmental peer review process.
C) It ensures the quality and integrity of diploma nursing programs.
D) It uses state-recognized standards to evaluate the programs
A) It fosters continued improvement in nursing education programs.
Why are the developmental theories important to nursing practice?
A) They describe how parts work together as a system.
B) They outline the process of human growth and development.
C) They define human adaptation to others and to the environment.
D) They explain the importance of legal and ethical care.
B) They outline the process of human growth and development.
A child age 4 years has leukemia but is now in remission. What does it mean to be in remission when one has a chronic illness?
A) The chronic disease has been cured.
B) Nothing further can be done in terms of treatment.
C) Severe symptoms of the chronic illness have reappeared.
D) The disease is present, but symptoms are not experienced.
D) The disease is present, but symptoms are not experienced.
Which of the following individuals would the nurse assess as being most at risk for altered family health?
A) An unmarried adolescent with a newborn
B) A newly married couple who ask about birth control
C) A middle-aged man and woman with no children
D) An older adult, living in an assisted-living community
A) An unmarried adolescent with a newborn
A nurse is caring for an elderly woman from a far eastern culture. How does the nurse demonstrate awareness of culturally competent care?
A) Maintaining eye contact at all times.
B) Trying to speak louder than usual.
C) Using touch when communicating.
D) Establishing effective communication.
D) Establishing effective communication.