Deck 13: Applied Psychology and Sexual Health: the Roles of Clinical and Health Psychologists

Question 1

Which action by the nurse demonstrates fidelity?

A) Not informing family members of a diagnosis, per the client's request.
B) Allowing family members to stay past visiting hours
C) Providing space for the client and family members to cook a meal together
D) Reporting a medication error that occurred on a client

Answer 1

A
Explanation: Fidelity refers to dedication, loyalty, and respect for the client's wishes. The nurse does this by honoring the client's request for privacy regarding a medical diagnosis.

Question 2

Which action by the nurse demonstrates justice?

A) Distributing time equally among clients.
B) Telling the truth regarding a medication error
C) Trading shifts with a colleague
D) Keeping a promise made to a client

Answer 2

A
Explanation: Justice is fairness. The nurse demonstrates justice by distributing time equally among clients.

Question 3

Which action by the nurse demonstrates veracity?

A) Giving a client the full amount of an ordered medication
B) Remaining with a client during a distressing event
C) Following protocol to avoid harming the client
D) Telling the client the truth about recent lab results

Answer 3

D
Explanation: Veracity means to tell the truth. Disclosing recent lab results to a client demonstrates veracity.

Question 4

Which action by the nurse demonstrates accountability?

A) Calling the physician on behalf of the client
B) Self-reporting a medication error.
C) Allowing family to stay past visiting hours
D) Giving the client's medications on time,

Question 5

The nurse is working with a client who is being referred to the health psychologist. The nurse explains the role and how the referral may help the client. Which statement by the client indicates that teaching has been effective?

A) "The health psychologist can refill my prescriptions."
B) "The health psychologist will be able to help me manage my diabetes."
C) "I can quit seeing my psychiatrist now."
D) "I no longer need the referral to a dietician."

Question 6

The nurse wants to focus on primary prevention for a client. Which action demonstrates primary prevention?

A) Providing community education regarding smoking cessation
B) Setting a client up for cardiac rehabilitation
C) Requesting a prescription for a low dose of aspirin daily
D) Referring a client to a support group

Question 7

Which action by the client demonstrates secondary prevention?

A) Going to scheduled mammogram screening
B) Applying sunscreen
C) Going to cardiac rehabilitation
D) Joining a support group

Question 8

The nurse is educating a group of educators on motivational interviewing. Which statement indicates that teaching has been effective?

A) "Motivational interviewing means that the interviewer is energetic."
B) "This style of interviewing is a more general conversation."
C) "It is goal directed."
D) "This type of interviewing has mixed results."

Question 9

Which action by the nurse demonstrates motivational interviewing?

A) Telling the client what actions to take.
B) Appearing to listen sympathetically.
C) Encouraging the client to improve health
D) Recommending an antianxiety medication to manage stress.

Question 10

The nurse is working with a client who is struggling with a new diagnosis of diabetes. The client is in denial and having a hard time managing the stress of medications, diet restraints, and follow up appointments. Which action should the nurse take?

A) Give the client information about a support group.
B) Suggest the client see a health psychologist
C) Schedule the client to see the physician in a month for a follow-up
D) Write out a schedule of medication times