NU110 Final Review Questions &
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A nurse is preparing a presentation regarding different cultures. The most accurate definition of culture
is...
A. Complete uniformity of members
B. Cluster of individuals
C. Belief system that guides behavior
D. Altruistic grouping - ANSWER ✔ - c. Belief system that guides behavior
A client with diagnosis of colon cancer has received a poor prognosis following his latest CT scan. The
client explains to the nurse that his prognosis has something to do with malicious spirits. Which of the
following concepts highlights the role of the spirit world?
A. Traditional Chinese medicine
B. Homeopathy
C. Shamanism
D. Naturopathy - ANSWER ✔ - c. Shamanism
Which of the following nursing actions is an example of using integrative care?
A. A nurse monitors the heartbeat of a fetus and charts the height of the mother's fundus on the
medical record
B. A nurse instructs a laboring woman to use breathing exercises, and assists with the administration of
an epidural for her pain
C. A nurse provides music therapy along with relaxation techniques for residents of a long term care
facility
D. A nurse performing a home assessment of an older adult client recommends a referral to social
services - ANSWER ✔ - b. A nurse instructs a laboring woman to use breathing exercises, and assists with
the administration of an epidural for her pain
A nurse is interacting with a client who practices the cultural concepts adopted in traditional Chinese
medicine. The client states that she requires a balance between ying and yang. She states that her yang
energy is high and out of balance and therefore, she can only intake foods that are cold. However, the
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client's condition will be worsened if she does this. Which of the following responses by the nurse shows
cultural competence?
A. "you should understand that ying and yang energy has nothing to do with your health condition"
B. "I understand that this is important to you, but only in taking cold foods will disrupt your nutritional
status."
C. "I understand your need to follow your cultural beliefs, let's talk about ways in which we can
accommodate your beliefs."
D. "We can accommodate your wish to alter your food intake to meet your cultural beliefs, thank you
for making me aware of your wishes" - ANSWER ✔ - c. "I understand your need to follow your cultural
beliefs, let's talk about ways in which we can accommodate your beliefs."
Which of the following situations describes a key feature in maintaining cultural competence? SELECT
ALL THAT APPLY
A. A nurse uses and speaks to an interpreter when interacting with a patient who is unable to
communicate using English
B. A nurse approaches a patient's pain utilizing acupuncture and analgesics
C. A nurse addresses both the husband and the wife to support the family roles of their culture
D. A nurse dismisses an herbal medicine that the patient suggests and offers another option that will be
more effective and is safer - ANSWER ✔ - b. A nurse approaches a patient's pain utilizing acupuncture
and analgesics
C. A nurse addresses both the husband and the wife to support the family roles of their culture
Which of the following clients is the most appropriate candidate for receiving outpatient care?
A. A man who is receiving treatment for sepsis after his blood cultures are positive
B. A client with a history of depression who is currently experiencing suicidal ideation
C. A client whose complaints of irregular bowel movements have a necessitated a colonoscopy
D. A woman who has a previously given birth to two children and is entering second stage labor -
ANSWER ✔ - c. A client whose complaints of irregular bowel movements have a necessitated a
colonoscopy
Which of the following is an emerging trend in health care delivery?
A. Reduction in technology use at the bedside
B. Active involvement of consumers
C. Simplification of client care