EXAM: NCLEX EAQ's Issues in Nursing;
Questions and Answers 100% Correct
A nurse who promotes freedom of choice for clients in decision-making best supports which
principle?
1
Justice
2
Autonomy
3
Beneficence
4
Paternalism CORRECT ANS-2 Autonomy
The principle of autonomy relates to the freedom of a person to form his or her own
judgments and actions. The nurse promotes autonomy nonjudgmentally so as not to infringe
on the decisions or actions of others.
- Justice means to be righteous, equitable, and to act or treat fairly.
- Beneficence relates to the state or act of doing good and being kind and charitable. It also
includes promotion of well-being and abstaining from injuring others.
, EXAM: NCLEX EAQ's Issues in Nursing;
Questions and Answers 100% Correct
- Paternalism encompasses the practice of governing people in a fatherly manner, especially
by providing for their needs without infringing on their rights or responsibilities.
A client tells the nurse, "I keep reverting to my old habit of drinking soda, although I have
stopped drinking as much." What stage of health behavior change has the client reached?
1
Action stage
2
Preparation stage
3
Maintenance stage
4
Contemplation stage CORRECT ANS-1 Action stage
The client in this situation has reached the action stage of health behavior change. In this
stage, old habits may get in the way of new behaviors.
, EXAM: NCLEX EAQ's Issues in Nursing;
Questions and Answers 100% Correct
- In the preparation stage, the client understands that the advantages of the health behavior
change outweigh its disadvantages. In this situation, the client has already made changes in
health behavior.
- In the maintenance stage, the client continues the health behavior change indefinitely.
- In the contemplation stage, the client may be ambivalent but is more ready to accept
information regarding health behavior change.
A nursing student is evaluating statements regarding the five levels of proficiency set forth by
Benner. Which statement indicates that a nurse is in the advanced beginner stage?
1
The nurse is learning about the profession through a specific set of rules and procedures.
2
The nurse is able to identify the basic principles of nursing care through careful observation.
3
The nurse is able to understand the organization and specific care required by certain clients.
4
, EXAM: NCLEX EAQ's Issues in Nursing;
Questions and Answers 100% Correct
The nurse is able to assess the entire situation and transfer knowledge gained from multiple
previous experiences. CORRECT ANS-2 The nurse is able to identify the basic principles of
nursing care through careful observation
According to the levels of proficiency set forth by Benner, a nurse in the advanced beginner
stage is able to identify basic principles of nursing care through careful observation. A nurse in
the novice stage learns about the profession through a specific set of rules and procedures.
After reaching the competent stage, a nurse will be able to understand the organization and
specific care required by certain clients. A nurse who has reached the proficient stage is able
to assess an entire situation and transfer knowledge gained from multiple previous
experiences.
While obtaining the vital signs of a client, the nurse finds that the body temperature of the
client is 98.6 °F. The nurse concludes that the client is experiencing what?
1
Hypothermia
2
Hyperpyrexia
3
Questions and Answers 100% Correct
A nurse who promotes freedom of choice for clients in decision-making best supports which
principle?
1
Justice
2
Autonomy
3
Beneficence
4
Paternalism CORRECT ANS-2 Autonomy
The principle of autonomy relates to the freedom of a person to form his or her own
judgments and actions. The nurse promotes autonomy nonjudgmentally so as not to infringe
on the decisions or actions of others.
- Justice means to be righteous, equitable, and to act or treat fairly.
- Beneficence relates to the state or act of doing good and being kind and charitable. It also
includes promotion of well-being and abstaining from injuring others.
, EXAM: NCLEX EAQ's Issues in Nursing;
Questions and Answers 100% Correct
- Paternalism encompasses the practice of governing people in a fatherly manner, especially
by providing for their needs without infringing on their rights or responsibilities.
A client tells the nurse, "I keep reverting to my old habit of drinking soda, although I have
stopped drinking as much." What stage of health behavior change has the client reached?
1
Action stage
2
Preparation stage
3
Maintenance stage
4
Contemplation stage CORRECT ANS-1 Action stage
The client in this situation has reached the action stage of health behavior change. In this
stage, old habits may get in the way of new behaviors.
, EXAM: NCLEX EAQ's Issues in Nursing;
Questions and Answers 100% Correct
- In the preparation stage, the client understands that the advantages of the health behavior
change outweigh its disadvantages. In this situation, the client has already made changes in
health behavior.
- In the maintenance stage, the client continues the health behavior change indefinitely.
- In the contemplation stage, the client may be ambivalent but is more ready to accept
information regarding health behavior change.
A nursing student is evaluating statements regarding the five levels of proficiency set forth by
Benner. Which statement indicates that a nurse is in the advanced beginner stage?
1
The nurse is learning about the profession through a specific set of rules and procedures.
2
The nurse is able to identify the basic principles of nursing care through careful observation.
3
The nurse is able to understand the organization and specific care required by certain clients.
4
, EXAM: NCLEX EAQ's Issues in Nursing;
Questions and Answers 100% Correct
The nurse is able to assess the entire situation and transfer knowledge gained from multiple
previous experiences. CORRECT ANS-2 The nurse is able to identify the basic principles of
nursing care through careful observation
According to the levels of proficiency set forth by Benner, a nurse in the advanced beginner
stage is able to identify basic principles of nursing care through careful observation. A nurse in
the novice stage learns about the profession through a specific set of rules and procedures.
After reaching the competent stage, a nurse will be able to understand the organization and
specific care required by certain clients. A nurse who has reached the proficient stage is able
to assess an entire situation and transfer knowledge gained from multiple previous
experiences.
While obtaining the vital signs of a client, the nurse finds that the body temperature of the
client is 98.6 °F. The nurse concludes that the client is experiencing what?
1
Hypothermia
2
Hyperpyrexia
3
