NURS 425: Exam 1
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Developing cultural sensitivity is vital in order for the nurse to be successful in:
a.Performing a physical examination
b.Recognizing and respecting health beliefs that differ from his or her own beliefs
c.Identifying patients at high risk for various diseases
d.Applying statistical trends of various ethnic and cultural groups - correct answer ✔✔b.Recognizing and
respecting health beliefs that differ from his or her own beliefs
All of the following are cultural considerations that affect health care except:
a.Eye color, temperature, and visual acuity
b.Social class, age, and gender
c.Ethnic traditions, level of education, and family relationships
d.Religious beliefs, dietary habits, and mode of communication - correct answer ✔✔a.Eye color,
temperature, and visual acuity
Which of the following factors as the greatest influence on health status?
a.Education
b.Family history
c.Poverty
d.Language - correct answer ✔✔c.Poverty
All of the following can be obtained during a patient interview except:
a.Family history
b.Alcohol consumption
c.Heart sounds
, d.Duration of illness - correct answer ✔✔c.Heart sounds
Which of the following statements demonstrate effective interviewing?
•"The OR nurse will be here at 1400 to transport you to the preop suite".
•"You have the best surgeon and I know you will have a successful heart surgery".
•"I'm sorry you're feeling nervous about your surgery, tell me more about your concerns".
•"Oh, I wouldn't have that surgeon operate on me, you should request Dr. Woo instead. In my opinion,
he's the best". - correct answer ✔✔•"I'm sorry you're feeling nervous about your surgery, tell me more
about your concerns".
Health literacy can be defined as:
•Includes understanding and following directions that lead to effective communication between the
patient and the health care provider.
•Determines if a patient can read or write.
•Is dependent on the language the patient speaks.
•Does not have a direct link to poor patient outcomes. - correct answer ✔✔•Includes understanding and
following directions that lead to effective communication between the patient and the health care
provider.
10 interviewing traps - correct answer ✔✔1.Providing false assurance or reassurance
2.Giving unwanted advice
3.Using authority
4.Using avoidance language
5.Engaging in distancing
6.Using professional jargon
7.Using leading or biased questions
8.Talking too much
9.Interrupting
10.Using "why" questions
Review(updated)questions n correct
answers
Developing cultural sensitivity is vital in order for the nurse to be successful in:
a.Performing a physical examination
b.Recognizing and respecting health beliefs that differ from his or her own beliefs
c.Identifying patients at high risk for various diseases
d.Applying statistical trends of various ethnic and cultural groups - correct answer ✔✔b.Recognizing and
respecting health beliefs that differ from his or her own beliefs
All of the following are cultural considerations that affect health care except:
a.Eye color, temperature, and visual acuity
b.Social class, age, and gender
c.Ethnic traditions, level of education, and family relationships
d.Religious beliefs, dietary habits, and mode of communication - correct answer ✔✔a.Eye color,
temperature, and visual acuity
Which of the following factors as the greatest influence on health status?
a.Education
b.Family history
c.Poverty
d.Language - correct answer ✔✔c.Poverty
All of the following can be obtained during a patient interview except:
a.Family history
b.Alcohol consumption
c.Heart sounds
, d.Duration of illness - correct answer ✔✔c.Heart sounds
Which of the following statements demonstrate effective interviewing?
•"The OR nurse will be here at 1400 to transport you to the preop suite".
•"You have the best surgeon and I know you will have a successful heart surgery".
•"I'm sorry you're feeling nervous about your surgery, tell me more about your concerns".
•"Oh, I wouldn't have that surgeon operate on me, you should request Dr. Woo instead. In my opinion,
he's the best". - correct answer ✔✔•"I'm sorry you're feeling nervous about your surgery, tell me more
about your concerns".
Health literacy can be defined as:
•Includes understanding and following directions that lead to effective communication between the
patient and the health care provider.
•Determines if a patient can read or write.
•Is dependent on the language the patient speaks.
•Does not have a direct link to poor patient outcomes. - correct answer ✔✔•Includes understanding and
following directions that lead to effective communication between the patient and the health care
provider.
10 interviewing traps - correct answer ✔✔1.Providing false assurance or reassurance
2.Giving unwanted advice
3.Using authority
4.Using avoidance language
5.Engaging in distancing
6.Using professional jargon
7.Using leading or biased questions
8.Talking too much
9.Interrupting
10.Using "why" questions
