Question 1

Which step in the nursing process identifies the basis or cause of the patient's problem?&#10;A) Intervention&#10;B) Expected outcome&#10;C) Nursing diagnosis&#10;D) Evaluation

Accepted Answer

Nursing diagnosis identifies the basis or cause of the patient's problem through a thorough assessment of the patient and analysis of collected data. It involves identifying the patient's actual or potential health problem and determining the underlying cause of the problem. This step helps the nurse develop a plan of care that addresses the root cause of the problem rather than just treating the signs and symptoms.

Question 2

Alternative and complementary therapies:&#10;A) Replace conventional Western modalities of treatment&#10;B) Are used by only a small number of American adults&#10;C) Allow for more patient autonomy&#10;D) Focus primarily on the disease an individual is experiencing

Accepted Answer

Alternative and complementary therapies allow patients to have more control over their own healthcare decisions and can be used in addition to conventional Western treatment options. They do not necessarily replace traditional treatments and are becoming more popular among American adults. These therapies often focus on holistic approaches to health and well-being rather than just treating a specific disease.

Question 3

Which response by the nurse to the woman's statement,&#34;I'm afraid to have a cesarean birth,&#34; would be the most therapeutic?&#10;A) &#34;What concerns you most about a cesarean birth?&#34;&#10;B) &#34;Everything will be OK.&#34;&#10;C) &#34;Don't worry about it. It will be over soon.&#34;&#10;D) &#34;The doctor will be in later, and you can talk to him.&#34;

Accepted Answer

The most therapeutic response by the nurse is to ask an open-ended question that encourages the woman to express her concerns and fears about the cesarean birth. This allows the nurse to address the woman's specific concerns and offer support and reassurance. Options B and C are dismissive and do not address the woman's concerns, while option D does not actively address the woman's fears and relies on the doctor to provide support.

Question 4

Today's nurse often assumes the role of teacher or educator.Patient teaching begins early in the childbirth process and continues throughout the postpartum period.Which strategies would be best to use for a nurse working with a teen mother? Select all that apply.

A) Computer-based learning
B) Videos
C) Printed material
D) Group discussion
E) Models
F)None of above

Accepted Answer

Computer-based learning, videos, printed material, group discussion, and models are all effective strategies for teaching teen mothers. These strategies allow for a variety of learning styles and can be tailored to the individual needs of the teen mother.

Question 5

What part of the nursing process includes the collection of data on vital signs,allergies,sleep patterns,and feeding behaviors?&#10;A) Assessment&#10;B) Planning&#10;C) Intervention&#10;D) Evaluation

Accepted Answer

The collection of data on vital signs, allergies, sleep patterns, and feeding behaviors is part of the assessment phase of the nursing process. During the assessment phase, the nurse collects data to identify the patient's current health status, strengths, weaknesses, and potential health problems. This information is used to develop a nursing diagnosis and plan of care.

Question 6

Which nursing intervention is correctly written?&#10;A) Encourage turning, coughing, and deep breathing.&#10;B) Force fluids as necessary.&#10;C) Assist to ambulate for 10 minutes at 8 AM, 2 PM, and 6 PM.&#10;D) Observe interaction with infant.

Accepted Answer

This intervention is the most specific and details what should be done,for how long,and when.The other interventions are too vague.

Question 7

Interventions,modalities,professions,theories,applications,or practices that are not currently part of the conventional medical system in North American culture are often referred to as ____________________ and ____________________ medicine.

Accepted Answer

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Question 8

To evaluate the woman's learning about performing infant care,the nurse should:&#10;A) Demonstrate infant care procedures.&#10;B) Allow the woman to verbalize the procedure.&#10;C) Observe the woman as she performs the procedure.&#10;D) Routinely assess the infant for cleanliness.

Accepted Answer

Observing the woman as she performs the procedure is the best way to evaluate her learning about performing infant care. This allows the nurse to assess the woman's skill and correct any mistakes in technique. Demonstrating the procedure and allowing verbalization by the woman are important teaching methods, but they do not necessarily evaluate her learning or skill level. Routinely assessing the infant for cleanliness does not directly evaluate the woman's learning about performing infant care.

Question 9

What is the primary role of practicing nurses in the research process?&#10;A) Designing research studies&#10;B) Collecting data for other researchers&#10;C) Identifying researchable problems&#10;D) Seeking funding to support research studies

Accepted Answer

The primary role of practicing nurses in the research process is to identify researchable problems. They are in the best position to observe patient care and identify areas that need improvement or further investigation. They can then bring these issues to the attention of researchers and shape future research studies. While nurses may collect data for other researchers, designing research studies and seeking funding to support research studies are typically the role of researchers and research institutions.

Question 10

Which principle of teaching should the nurse use to ensure learning in a family situation?&#10;A) Motivate the family with praise and positive reinforcement.&#10;B) Present complex subject material first, while the family is alert and ready to learn.&#10;C) Families should be taught by using medical jargon so they will be able to understand the technical language used by physicians.&#10;D) Learning is best accomplished using the lecture format.

Accepted Answer

Motivating the family with praise and positive reinforcement helps to create a positive and supportive atmosphere for learning. This can encourage active participation and engagement in the learning process. Presenting complex subject material first may be overwhelming and discourage learning. Using medical jargon is not helpful for families who may not have a medical background and can create confusion. The lecture format may not be the most effective way to facilitate learning as it does not allow for interactive learning and engagement.

Question 11

When addressing the questions of a newly pregnant woman,the nurse can explain that the certified nurse-midwife is qualified to perform:&#10;A) Regional anesthesia&#10;B) Cesarean deliveries&#10;C) Vaginal deliveries&#10;D) Internal versions

Accepted Answer

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Question 12

What situation is most conducive to learning?&#10;A) A teacher who speaks very little Spanish is teaching a class of Latino students.&#10;B) A class is composed of students of various ages and educational backgrounds.&#10;C) An auditorium is being used as a classroom for 300 students.&#10;D) An Asian nurse provides nutritional information to a group of pregnant Asian women.

Accepted Answer

The answer of What situation is most conducive to learning?&#10;A)...

Question 13

The step of the nursing process in which the nurse determines the appropriate interventions for the identified nursing diagnosis is called:&#10;A) Assessment&#10;B) Planning&#10;C) Intervention&#10;D) Evaluation

Accepted Answer

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Question 14

Optimal patient care relies on the nurse's expertise and clinical judgment; however,critical thinking (a component of nursing judgment)underlies the nursing process.The nurse who uses critical thinking understands that the steps of critical thinking include (select all that apply)

A) Therapeutic communication
B) Examining biases
C) Setting priorities
D) Managing data
E) Evaluating other factors

Accepted Answer

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Question 15

Which nursing intervention is an independent function of the nurse?&#10;A) Administering oral analgesics&#10;B) Teaching the woman perineal care&#10;C) Requesting diagnostic studies&#10;D) Providing wound care to a surgical incision

Accepted Answer

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Question 16

The nurse who coordinates and manages a patient's care with other members of the health care team is functioning in the role of:&#10;A) Teacher&#10;B) Collaborator&#10;C) Researcher&#10;D) Advocate

Accepted Answer

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Question 17

Which goal is most appropriate for the collaborative problem of wound infection?&#10;A) The patient will have a temperature of 98.6&#176; F within 2 days.&#10;B) The patient's fluid intake will be maintained at 1000 mL per 8 hours.&#10;C) The patient will not exhibit further signs of infection.&#10;D) The patient will be monitored to detect therapeutic response to antibiotic therapy.

Accepted Answer

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Deck 2: The Nurse’s Role in Maternity, Women’s Health, and Pediatric Nursing