NUR168 FINAL EXAM REVIEW QUESTIONS AND
VERIFIED ANSWERS
A customer arrives at the clinic complaining of stomach pain. Which is the most
appropriate initial question for the nurse to ask to facilitate the assessment? -
ANSWER: What activities worsen the pain?
A client was just diagnosed with diabetes. He is seen in the emergency room every
day for excessive blood sugar. The client apologizes to the nurse for bothering
them every day, but he is unable to give himself insulin injections. How should the
nurse respond? - ANSWER: Has someone told you how to take them?
A client informs the nurse that he is quite concerned about his procedure. Which of
the following ANSWERs from the nurse is a cliché? - ANSWER: Do not worry;
everything will be alright.
A group of nursing students is preparing a presentation for their clinical instructor.
One of the students in the group participates by arguing and attempting to obstruct
each phase of the presenting process. The student's behaviour frustrates others and
slows their progress. Which of the following best defines this individual student's
role in terms of group dynamics? - Answer self-serving.
An older adult client with a colostomy for more than ten years says, "I won't need
any teaching about colostomies. I understand how to change the bag and care for
my colostomy, but I'm not sure how to best clean my stoma." What does this
comment imply? - ANSWER An incongruous relationship
Before contacting a client's primary care provider whose condition has abruptly
worsened, a nurse has prepared an SBAR communication. How should the nurse
best wrap up this communication? - ANSWER Request that the care provider come
and assess the client.
,A nurse is caring for a visually challenged client. Which of the following is a
recommended communication guideline for this client? - ANSWER: Explain the
reason for touching the client before doing so.
A nurse instructs a home care client on how to apply a topical treatment. The
customer is watching television while the nurse speaks. What could be the outcome
of this interaction? - ANSWER: The message is likely to be misconstrued.
A nurse sits beside a customer while taking a health history. The client keeps
moving away from the nurse. What might this imply in terms of personal space? -
ANSWER: The nurse is in the client's personal space.
Which nursing role is most commonly done during the working phase of the
helpful relationship? - ANSWER: educator and counsellor.
Why is communication so critical in the "assessing" stage of the nursing process? -
ANSWER The primary purpose of assessment is to obtain information.
A 42-year-old male client recovering from a MI is having trouble following the
care plan to quit smoking and exercise. What is the nurse's optimal reaction to this
client? - ANSWER: Ignore the behavior and suggest a behavior improvement
program.
A 61-year-old male client was taken to a medical unit with pancreatitis caused by
drinking. Which of the client's statements indicates that nurses' education resulted
in successful learning? - Answer: "I'm starting to see how my lifestyle has caused
me to end up here"
A mother of a child wants to learn CPR. Which educational technique would be
most helpful in helping her learn? ANSWER Demonstration
A nurse asks a client to tell her about the side effects of a drug. What learning
domain is the nurse evaluating? - A cognitive answer.
, A nurse is developing learning objectives for a client who is recovering from
serious burns. Which of the following verbs would be appropriate to use when
planning outcomes connected to learning how to change dressings? Select all -
ANSWER assembles.
demonstrates
Gives examples
A nurse believes that listening to customers and coworkers is more important than
talking to them, as it gives everyone involved more personal control. This is a
characteristic of which of the following management mindsets? - Answer
Collaborative.
A nurse is attempting to modify the way client care is documented in a hospital
setting. Which of the following should be considered while planning a change?
Select all - ANSWER: Is the group ready for change?
Are the modifications substantial or minor?
How does the group operate as a unit?
What is subject to change?
A nurse leader is regarded as dynamic, inspiring, and enthusiastic. The nurse
communicates openly and honestly, and she is willing to take chances. What kind
of leadership does the nurse practice? - The answer is transformational.
A nurse manager found resistance to a planned change. What is one way the nurse
can get beyond the resistance? - ANSWER: Encourage open communication and
feedback
What happens during unfreezing in Lewin's standard theory of change? - ANSWER
The need for reform is acknowledged.
VERIFIED ANSWERS
A customer arrives at the clinic complaining of stomach pain. Which is the most
appropriate initial question for the nurse to ask to facilitate the assessment? -
ANSWER: What activities worsen the pain?
A client was just diagnosed with diabetes. He is seen in the emergency room every
day for excessive blood sugar. The client apologizes to the nurse for bothering
them every day, but he is unable to give himself insulin injections. How should the
nurse respond? - ANSWER: Has someone told you how to take them?
A client informs the nurse that he is quite concerned about his procedure. Which of
the following ANSWERs from the nurse is a cliché? - ANSWER: Do not worry;
everything will be alright.
A group of nursing students is preparing a presentation for their clinical instructor.
One of the students in the group participates by arguing and attempting to obstruct
each phase of the presenting process. The student's behaviour frustrates others and
slows their progress. Which of the following best defines this individual student's
role in terms of group dynamics? - Answer self-serving.
An older adult client with a colostomy for more than ten years says, "I won't need
any teaching about colostomies. I understand how to change the bag and care for
my colostomy, but I'm not sure how to best clean my stoma." What does this
comment imply? - ANSWER An incongruous relationship
Before contacting a client's primary care provider whose condition has abruptly
worsened, a nurse has prepared an SBAR communication. How should the nurse
best wrap up this communication? - ANSWER Request that the care provider come
and assess the client.
,A nurse is caring for a visually challenged client. Which of the following is a
recommended communication guideline for this client? - ANSWER: Explain the
reason for touching the client before doing so.
A nurse instructs a home care client on how to apply a topical treatment. The
customer is watching television while the nurse speaks. What could be the outcome
of this interaction? - ANSWER: The message is likely to be misconstrued.
A nurse sits beside a customer while taking a health history. The client keeps
moving away from the nurse. What might this imply in terms of personal space? -
ANSWER: The nurse is in the client's personal space.
Which nursing role is most commonly done during the working phase of the
helpful relationship? - ANSWER: educator and counsellor.
Why is communication so critical in the "assessing" stage of the nursing process? -
ANSWER The primary purpose of assessment is to obtain information.
A 42-year-old male client recovering from a MI is having trouble following the
care plan to quit smoking and exercise. What is the nurse's optimal reaction to this
client? - ANSWER: Ignore the behavior and suggest a behavior improvement
program.
A 61-year-old male client was taken to a medical unit with pancreatitis caused by
drinking. Which of the client's statements indicates that nurses' education resulted
in successful learning? - Answer: "I'm starting to see how my lifestyle has caused
me to end up here"
A mother of a child wants to learn CPR. Which educational technique would be
most helpful in helping her learn? ANSWER Demonstration
A nurse asks a client to tell her about the side effects of a drug. What learning
domain is the nurse evaluating? - A cognitive answer.
, A nurse is developing learning objectives for a client who is recovering from
serious burns. Which of the following verbs would be appropriate to use when
planning outcomes connected to learning how to change dressings? Select all -
ANSWER assembles.
demonstrates
Gives examples
A nurse believes that listening to customers and coworkers is more important than
talking to them, as it gives everyone involved more personal control. This is a
characteristic of which of the following management mindsets? - Answer
Collaborative.
A nurse is attempting to modify the way client care is documented in a hospital
setting. Which of the following should be considered while planning a change?
Select all - ANSWER: Is the group ready for change?
Are the modifications substantial or minor?
How does the group operate as a unit?
What is subject to change?
A nurse leader is regarded as dynamic, inspiring, and enthusiastic. The nurse
communicates openly and honestly, and she is willing to take chances. What kind
of leadership does the nurse practice? - The answer is transformational.
A nurse manager found resistance to a planned change. What is one way the nurse
can get beyond the resistance? - ANSWER: Encourage open communication and
feedback
What happens during unfreezing in Lewin's standard theory of change? - ANSWER
The need for reform is acknowledged.
