Question 1

A nurse is providing nursing care that is patient-centered, which will enhance which of the following?
A) The nurse's understanding of the implications of his or her actions
B) The nurse's use of technologies and innovations
C) The healthcare organization's application of nursing theory
D) The healthcare organization's use of patient data

Accepted Answer

Patient-centered care enhances the nurse's understanding of the implications of their actions as it focuses on the individual needs and preferences of the patient, leading to more personalized and effective care.

Question 2

A nurse calls the patient by name, communicates openly, and pays attention to the patient's responses during the interaction. The nurse is demonstrating which of the following?
A) Full presence
B) Physical presence
C) Transcendent presence
D) Partial presence

Accepted Answer

The nurse is demonstrating "Full presence" by being fully engaged, attentive, and responsive to the patient, which includes calling the patient by name, communicating openly, and paying attention to their responses.

Question 3

A physician is typing on a computer when a patient asks a question. The physician responds to the patient but does not stop typing or use the patient's name. Which type of presence is the physician demonstrating?
A) Physical presence
B) Transcendent presence
C) Full presence
D) Partial presence

Accepted Answer

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Question 4

In which situation may a caring presence be compromised?
A) A telephonic encounter with a patient who receives remote patient monitoring
B) A face-to-face interaction with a patient and nurse
C) Nonverbal communication between the healthcare provider and patient
D) An introduction between nurse and client that includes a handshake

Accepted Answer

Telephonic encounters may lack the personal touch and nonverbal cues that are essential for establishing a caring presence.

Question 5

A nurse is sitting at the same level as the patient, listening attentively and nodding appropriately, which demonstrates:
A) active listening.
B) physical presence.
C) full presence.
D) transcendence.

Accepted Answer

Active listening involves being fully engaged and attentive to the speaker, which includes non-verbal cues like nodding and maintaining eye contact.

Question 6

A critical care nurse is considering how the nursing care guidelines and policies could be modified to better respond to a patient's complex care needs. This is an example of which of the following?
A) Reflective practice
B) Caring between
C) Centering
D) Patient-centered care

Accepted Answer

Reflective practice involves evaluating and analyzing one's actions and decisions to improve future practice, which aligns with considering modifications to care guidelines and policies.

Question 7

A nurse is working in a busy, high-acuity nursing unit and enters into each nursing situation with the intentional commitment to fully care for another person. This describes which of the following?
A) Caring
B) Centering
C) Openness
D) Presence

Accepted Answer

Caring involves an intentional commitment to fully care for another person, which aligns with the nurse's approach in the scenario described.

Question 8

A nurse and patient develop a helping-trusting, authentic caring relationship, which promotes which of the following?
A) Inner healing for the nurse patient
B) Patient satisfaction
C) Nursing staff retention
D) Self-efficacy

Accepted Answer

The helping-trusting, authentic caring relationship primarily promotes inner healing for the patient, as it is centered on providing emotional and psychological support, fostering a healing environment.

Question 9

Humanistic nursing care increases patient and nursing satisfaction.

Accepted Answer

Humanistic nursing care focuses on treating patients with empathy, respect, and dignity, which can lead to improved satisfaction for both patients and nurses by fostering a more positive and supportive healthcare environment.

Question 10

The art of nursing is the expert use and adaptation of empirical and scientific knowledge.

Accepted Answer

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Question 11

A nurse is providing patient-centered care, which requires:
A) social interaction.
B) use of technology.
C) use of standards and guidelines.
D) knowledge of nursing research and theory.

Accepted Answer

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Question 12

A nurse's responses to a patient during interactions are based in which of the following?
A) The nurse's education and experiences
B) The patient's subjection experience
C) The healthcare organization's mission and values
D) The nurse's personal knowledge of nursing theories

Accepted Answer

A nurse's responses are influenced by their education and experiences, which shape their understanding and approach to patient care.

Question 13

A nurse is performing nursing interventions effectively but is inattentive and does not respond to the patient's questions or concerns. The nurse is which of the following?
A) Physically present
B) Transcendent
C) Fully present
D) Partially present

Accepted Answer

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Question 14

A nurse is performing a physical exam on a patient and sees that the patient is crying. Which of the following demonstrates that the nurse is practicing transcendent practice?
A) The nurse pauses the physical examination, calls the patient by name, and gently touches the patient's hand.
B) The nurse continues the physical exam and does not acknowledge that the patient is crying.
C) The nurse stops the exam and asks a family to sit with the patient.
D) The nurse finishes the physical exam and documents that the patient was tearful.

Accepted Answer

Transcendent practice involves recognizing and responding to the emotional and spiritual needs of patients. By pausing the exam, addressing the patient by name, and offering a comforting touch, the nurse acknowledges and attends to the patient's emotional state.

Question 15

A nurse is working with an interdisciplinary team in a healthcare organization and identifies which of the following as essential for practice improvement?
A) Ethical sensitivity
B) Coordination of ancillary services
C) Proper utilization of resources
D) Data collection and analysis

Accepted Answer

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Question 16

A new nurse is seeking ways to improve nursing practice, and an experienced nurse encourages the new nurse to use reflective journaling. Which of the following is a question the nurse might consider when journaling?
A) "Which behaviors and skills do I need to improve?"
B) "What errors did other healthcare providers make in patient care?"
C) "What policies and procedures do I need to read?"
D) "Which other healthcare providers do I enjoy working with?"

Accepted Answer

Reflective journaling is a personal process aimed at self-improvement. Considering which behaviors and skills need improvement helps the nurse focus on personal growth and development.

Question 17

A nurse is teaching a nursing student about the art of nursing. Which statement by the nurse is correct?
A) "Artful nursing can improve mental and physical well-being among patients."
B) "Artful nursing does not have a direct impact on patient care."
C) "Artful nursing seeks to enhance the relationships between nurses."
D) "Artful nursing can be practiced only by expert nurses."

Accepted Answer

Artful nursing involves creativity, empathy, and holistic care, which can positively impact patients' mental and physical well-being.

Question 18

In patient care, a nurse synthesizes his or her own perspective with experience, education, and intuition, which is referred to as:
A) the essence of caring.
B) the art of nursing.
C) centering.
D) patient-centered care.

Accepted Answer

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Question 19

If a nurse is fully present to the patient, the nurse will be able to notice subtle changes in the patient.

Accepted Answer

Being fully present allows the nurse to observe and detect subtle changes in the patient's condition, which might be missed otherwise.

Question 20

A nurse who is completing multiple tasks, including answering the telephone, documenting on the computer, and answering a patient's question, is demonstrating caring presence.

Accepted Answer

Caring presence involves being fully attentive and engaged with the patient, which is not possible when multitasking.

Quiz 25: The Art of Caring in Technology-Laden Environments

A nurse is providing nursing care that is patient-centered, which will enhance which of the following?

A nurse calls the patient by name, communicates openly, and pays attention to the patient's responses during the interaction. The nurse is demonstrating which of the following?

A physician is typing on a computer when a patient asks a question. The physician responds to the patient but does not stop typing or use the patient's name. Which type of presence is the physician demonstrating?

In which situation may a caring presence be compromised?

A nurse is sitting at the same level as the patient, listening attentively and nodding appropriately, which demonstrates:

A critical care nurse is considering how the nursing care guidelines and policies could be modified to better respond to a patient's complex care needs. This is an example of which of the following?

A nurse is working in a busy, high-acuity nursing unit and enters into each nursing situation with the intentional commitment to fully care for another person. This describes which of the following?

A nurse and patient develop a helping-trusting, authentic caring relationship, which promotes which of the following?

Humanistic nursing care increases patient and nursing satisfaction.

The art of nursing is the expert use and adaptation of empirical and scientific knowledge.

A nurse is providing patient-centered care, which requires:

A nurse's responses to a patient during interactions are based in which of the following?

A nurse is performing nursing interventions effectively but is inattentive and does not respond to the patient's questions or concerns. The nurse is which of the following?

A nurse is performing a physical exam on a patient and sees that the patient is crying. Which of the following demonstrates that the nurse is practicing transcendent practice?

A nurse is working with an interdisciplinary team in a healthcare organization and identifies which of the following as essential for practice improvement?

A new nurse is seeking ways to improve nursing practice, and an experienced nurse encourages the new nurse to use reflective journaling. Which of the following is a question the nurse might consider when journaling?

A nurse is teaching a nursing student about the art of nursing. Which statement by the nurse is correct?

In patient care, a nurse synthesizes his or her own perspective with experience, education, and intuition, which is referred to as:

If a nurse is fully present to the patient, the nurse will be able to notice subtle changes in the patient.

A nurse who is completing multiple tasks, including answering the telephone, documenting on the computer, and answering a patient's question, is demonstrating caring presence.