NUR342
Holistic Health Care Across the
Lifespan
Latest Midterm Exam Review
(With Solutions)
2026
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,1. Case: A 4-year-old child presents with frequent ear infections. The
parents request antibiotics at every visit.
Question: Which holistic intervention should the nurse prioritize?
- A. Immediate antibiotic prescription
- B. Assess environmental factors (e.g., smoke exposure)
- C. Recommend surgical intervention
- D. Ignore parental concerns
Answer: B
Rationale: Holistic care considers environmental contributors before
pharmacological escalation.
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2. Case: A 16-year-old adolescent reports anxiety related to peer
pressure.
Question: Which nursing intervention best reflects holistic care?
- A. Prescribe anxiolytics immediately
- B. Explore coping strategies and family support
- C. Ignore psychosocial concerns
- D. Focus only on physical health
Answer: B
Rationale: Holistic care integrates psychosocial support with physical
health.
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3. Case: A pregnant woman expresses concern about cultural dietary
restrictions.
Question: Which nursing action is most appropriate?
- A. Enforce standard prenatal diet
- B. Collaborate to adapt diet within cultural practices
- C. Ignore cultural beliefs
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, - D. Recommend fasting
Answer: B
Rationale: Holistic care respects cultural values while ensuring
nutritional adequacy.
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4. Case: An elderly patient with dementia resists bathing.
Question: Which intervention reflects holistic care?
- A. Force bathing
- B. Explore patient’s preferences and routines
- C. Ignore hygiene needs
- D. Use restraints
Answer: B
Rationale: Respecting preferences reduces agitation and promotes
dignity.
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5. Case: A patient with terminal cancer requests spiritual counseling.
Question: Which holistic principle is applied?
- A. Focus only on pain management
- B. Address spiritual needs alongside physical care
- C. Ignore non-medical concerns
- D. Refer only to oncologist
Answer: B
Rationale: Holistic care integrates spiritual well-being.
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6. Case: A middle-aged patient with hypertension reports high stress at
work.
Question: Which intervention is holistic?
- A. Prescribe antihypertensives only
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Holistic Health Care Across the
Lifespan
Latest Midterm Exam Review
(With Solutions)
2026
1
,1. Case: A 4-year-old child presents with frequent ear infections. The
parents request antibiotics at every visit.
Question: Which holistic intervention should the nurse prioritize?
- A. Immediate antibiotic prescription
- B. Assess environmental factors (e.g., smoke exposure)
- C. Recommend surgical intervention
- D. Ignore parental concerns
Answer: B
Rationale: Holistic care considers environmental contributors before
pharmacological escalation.
---
2. Case: A 16-year-old adolescent reports anxiety related to peer
pressure.
Question: Which nursing intervention best reflects holistic care?
- A. Prescribe anxiolytics immediately
- B. Explore coping strategies and family support
- C. Ignore psychosocial concerns
- D. Focus only on physical health
Answer: B
Rationale: Holistic care integrates psychosocial support with physical
health.
---
3. Case: A pregnant woman expresses concern about cultural dietary
restrictions.
Question: Which nursing action is most appropriate?
- A. Enforce standard prenatal diet
- B. Collaborate to adapt diet within cultural practices
- C. Ignore cultural beliefs
2
, - D. Recommend fasting
Answer: B
Rationale: Holistic care respects cultural values while ensuring
nutritional adequacy.
---
4. Case: An elderly patient with dementia resists bathing.
Question: Which intervention reflects holistic care?
- A. Force bathing
- B. Explore patient’s preferences and routines
- C. Ignore hygiene needs
- D. Use restraints
Answer: B
Rationale: Respecting preferences reduces agitation and promotes
dignity.
---
5. Case: A patient with terminal cancer requests spiritual counseling.
Question: Which holistic principle is applied?
- A. Focus only on pain management
- B. Address spiritual needs alongside physical care
- C. Ignore non-medical concerns
- D. Refer only to oncologist
Answer: B
Rationale: Holistic care integrates spiritual well-being.
---
6. Case: A middle-aged patient with hypertension reports high stress at
work.
Question: Which intervention is holistic?
- A. Prescribe antihypertensives only
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