NURS 121 FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS WITH ACCURATE
ANSWERS
ch 1: Benner's "from novice to expert" correct answer *novice* - beginner
*advanced beginner* - some experience
*competent* - 2-3 years of experience
*proficient* - over 3 years of experience
*expert* - diverse experience
ch 1: clara barton correct answer founder of the american red cross
ch 1: florence nightingale correct answer - established the first nursing philosophy
- developed first organized program for training nurses
- first practicing nurse epidemiologist
ch 1: mary mahoney correct answer first professionally educated african american
nurse
ch 6: maslow's hierarchy correct answer 1. physiological - oxygen, fluids, nutrition,
body temp, airway, circulation, breathing, elimination
2. safety and security - physical and psychological needs
3. love and belonging needs
4. self-esteem
5. self-actualization
,ch 7: ethics of care correct answer - relationship between people and with a
nurse's character and attitude towards others
- nurses use this to become sensitive to unequal relationships that lead to abuse
of one person's power over another
- places nurse as patient's advocate (person who speaks on patients behalf,
supports in decision making, speaks when they're afraid to speak up)
ch 9: culturally based physical assessment (lecture) correct answer used gordon's
spiritual and culture questions
ch 9: define and give examples of cultural competency correct answer -
professional health care must be culturally sensitive, appropriate and competent
to meet multifaceted health care needs of each person, family, and community
- #1 treat everyone the same
- do self examination of background and biases and don't let them affect care
ch 9: define and give examples of culture congruent care correct answer -
emphasizes need to provide care based on individual's cultural beliefs, practices
and values
- helps you engage patient and family in respectful, patient-centered dialogue
ch 9: define and give examples of health disparities correct answer - "a particular
type of health difference that is closely linked with social, economic, and/or
environmental disadvantage"
- ex: community that only has one store near by and it only sells junk food, more
at risk to be unhealthy
, ch 9: define and give examples of health literacy correct answer - health literacy:
degree to which individuals have capacity to obtain, process, and understand
basic health information and the services needed to make appropriate health
decisions
- older adults more at risk for illiteracy (a lot is digital and uses technology)
- language barriers affect literacy
ch 9: define and give examples of teach back correct answer - ongoing process of
asking patient for feedback through explanation or demonstrations
- don't ask "do you have any questions" or "do you understand"
- ask open ended questions like "what will you tell your husband/wife about this
procedure or these medication changes?"
ch 9: ethnic/cultural identity correct answer the frame in which individuals
identify consciously or unconsciously with those with whom they feel a common
bond because of similar traditions, behaviors, values, and beliefs
ch 9: patient-centered and culture-competence care correct answer based on
patient's beliefs and values
ch 14: care of older adult moving to new environment correct answer - make sure
environment is safe (adequate lighting, minimal obstacles like rugs, grab bars, non
slip surfaces)
- make environment feel like home (bring personal items)
- participate in activities or encourage visitors to decrease risk for loneliness
ch 14: physiological changes with aging correct answer p. 179, table 14.1
ANSWERS
ch 1: Benner's "from novice to expert" correct answer *novice* - beginner
*advanced beginner* - some experience
*competent* - 2-3 years of experience
*proficient* - over 3 years of experience
*expert* - diverse experience
ch 1: clara barton correct answer founder of the american red cross
ch 1: florence nightingale correct answer - established the first nursing philosophy
- developed first organized program for training nurses
- first practicing nurse epidemiologist
ch 1: mary mahoney correct answer first professionally educated african american
nurse
ch 6: maslow's hierarchy correct answer 1. physiological - oxygen, fluids, nutrition,
body temp, airway, circulation, breathing, elimination
2. safety and security - physical and psychological needs
3. love and belonging needs
4. self-esteem
5. self-actualization
,ch 7: ethics of care correct answer - relationship between people and with a
nurse's character and attitude towards others
- nurses use this to become sensitive to unequal relationships that lead to abuse
of one person's power over another
- places nurse as patient's advocate (person who speaks on patients behalf,
supports in decision making, speaks when they're afraid to speak up)
ch 9: culturally based physical assessment (lecture) correct answer used gordon's
spiritual and culture questions
ch 9: define and give examples of cultural competency correct answer -
professional health care must be culturally sensitive, appropriate and competent
to meet multifaceted health care needs of each person, family, and community
- #1 treat everyone the same
- do self examination of background and biases and don't let them affect care
ch 9: define and give examples of culture congruent care correct answer -
emphasizes need to provide care based on individual's cultural beliefs, practices
and values
- helps you engage patient and family in respectful, patient-centered dialogue
ch 9: define and give examples of health disparities correct answer - "a particular
type of health difference that is closely linked with social, economic, and/or
environmental disadvantage"
- ex: community that only has one store near by and it only sells junk food, more
at risk to be unhealthy
, ch 9: define and give examples of health literacy correct answer - health literacy:
degree to which individuals have capacity to obtain, process, and understand
basic health information and the services needed to make appropriate health
decisions
- older adults more at risk for illiteracy (a lot is digital and uses technology)
- language barriers affect literacy
ch 9: define and give examples of teach back correct answer - ongoing process of
asking patient for feedback through explanation or demonstrations
- don't ask "do you have any questions" or "do you understand"
- ask open ended questions like "what will you tell your husband/wife about this
procedure or these medication changes?"
ch 9: ethnic/cultural identity correct answer the frame in which individuals
identify consciously or unconsciously with those with whom they feel a common
bond because of similar traditions, behaviors, values, and beliefs
ch 9: patient-centered and culture-competence care correct answer based on
patient's beliefs and values
ch 14: care of older adult moving to new environment correct answer - make sure
environment is safe (adequate lighting, minimal obstacles like rugs, grab bars, non
slip surfaces)
- make environment feel like home (bring personal items)
- participate in activities or encourage visitors to decrease risk for loneliness
ch 14: physiological changes with aging correct answer p. 179, table 14.1
