NUR 315 Final UPDATED ACTUAL Exam
Questions and CORRECT Answers
what is health promotion? - CORRECT ANSWER - common goal to encourage
achievement of a high level of wellness
cornerstone in health policy
control costs and reduce unnecessary sickness/death
maximize healthy lives and prevent illness
what is the role of the nurse in health promotion? - CORRECT ANSWER - initiate health
promotion and health screening programs, participate with other healthcare personnel in
providing health promotion services, promote activities that foster well being
which part of the nursing process?
collection of data about a patient - CORRECT ANSWER - assessment
which part of the nursing process?
identify the biggest problem - CORRECT ANSWER - diagnosis
which part of the nursing process?
prioritize diagnosis, specify goals and outcomes, document teaching plan - CORRECT
ANSWER - planning
which part of the nursing process?
involves putting the teaching plan into action - CORRECT ANSWER - implementation
which part of the nursing process?
determines how effectively the patient has responded to the teaching, to what extent were goals
reached, and evaluate any changes - CORRECT ANSWER - evaluation
,factors that influence learning readiness - CORRECT ANSWER - culture, personal
values, physical/emotional status, past experiences (experiential readiness)
what is learning readiness? - CORRECT ANSWER - the physical, motor, socio-
economical, behavioral, linguistic, and cognitive skills indicating preparedness to receive formal
educational instruction
What is transcultural nursing? - CORRECT ANSWER - a substantive area of nursing
focused on cultural care values, beliefs, and practices of individuals or groups of similar or
different cultures
which cultural concept?
a cultural group within a larger culture, often having beliefs or interests at variance with those of
the larger culture (i.e. nursing, grief sharing) - CORRECT ANSWER - subculture
which cultural concept?
differences in the majority - CORRECT ANSWER - minority
which cultural concept?
the significant gap in health status between the overall American population and people of
specific ethnic backgrounds; refers to a higher burden of illness, injury, disability, or morality,
experienced by one group relative to another - CORRECT ANSWER - health disparities
which cultural concept?
the attitude that one's own group, ethnicity, or nationality is superior to others - CORRECT
ANSWER - ethnocentrism
which cultural concept?
,a mistaken idea or belief many people have about a thing or group that is based upon how they
look on the outside, which may be untrue or only partly true - CORRECT ANSWER -
stereotyping
which cultural concept?
being aware that cultural differences and similarities between people exist without assigning
them a value - CORRECT ANSWER - cultural sensitivity
which cultural concept?
a lifelong process of self-reflection and self-critique whereby the individual not only learns about
another's culture, but one starts with an examination of her/his own beliefs and cultural identities
- CORRECT ANSWER - cultural humility
which cultural concept?
imposing your own beliefs on someone else - CORRECT ANSWER - cultural imposition
which cultural concept?
no cultural awareness - CORRECT ANSWER - cultural blindness
What is a priority for a nurse practicing in the area of genetics? - CORRECT ANSWER -
gathering family and medical history
autosomal dominant or recessive?
affects female/male family members equally
follows a vertical pattern of inheritance
carried on one chromosome of a pair
offspring 50% chance mutation/normal - CORRECT ANSWER - autosomal dominant
autosomal dominant or recessive?
the pattern is more horizontal than vertical
, relatives of a single generation tend to have this condition
children of blood-related parents
25% of offspring may have the condition, 50% chance of being a carrier - CORRECT
ANSWER - autosomal recessive
ex of autosomal dominant disorders? - CORRECT ANSWER - Huntington's disease,
neurofibromatosis
ex of autosomal recessive disorders? - CORRECT ANSWER - cystic fibrosis, sickle cell
what is a chronic condition? - CORRECT ANSWER - an illness or disease that has a
prolonged course (lasting longer than 3 months)
what is a chronic disease? - CORRECT ANSWER - refers to non-communicable (can't be
spread) diseases, chronic conditions, or disorders
what is the cause of prevalence in chronic conditions? - CORRECT ANSWER - decrease
in mortality from infectious disease, lifestyle factors, obesity, longer lifespans, improved
screenings, diagnostic procedures
what is the significance of the people-first language? - CORRECT ANSWER - the client
is more than the disability
which type of disability?
a disability of the senses (ex: deaf, blind) - CORRECT ANSWER - sensory
which type of disability?
occurs from birth-21 years (ex: downs, cerebral palsy) - CORRECT ANSWER -
developmental
Questions and CORRECT Answers
what is health promotion? - CORRECT ANSWER - common goal to encourage
achievement of a high level of wellness
cornerstone in health policy
control costs and reduce unnecessary sickness/death
maximize healthy lives and prevent illness
what is the role of the nurse in health promotion? - CORRECT ANSWER - initiate health
promotion and health screening programs, participate with other healthcare personnel in
providing health promotion services, promote activities that foster well being
which part of the nursing process?
collection of data about a patient - CORRECT ANSWER - assessment
which part of the nursing process?
identify the biggest problem - CORRECT ANSWER - diagnosis
which part of the nursing process?
prioritize diagnosis, specify goals and outcomes, document teaching plan - CORRECT
ANSWER - planning
which part of the nursing process?
involves putting the teaching plan into action - CORRECT ANSWER - implementation
which part of the nursing process?
determines how effectively the patient has responded to the teaching, to what extent were goals
reached, and evaluate any changes - CORRECT ANSWER - evaluation
,factors that influence learning readiness - CORRECT ANSWER - culture, personal
values, physical/emotional status, past experiences (experiential readiness)
what is learning readiness? - CORRECT ANSWER - the physical, motor, socio-
economical, behavioral, linguistic, and cognitive skills indicating preparedness to receive formal
educational instruction
What is transcultural nursing? - CORRECT ANSWER - a substantive area of nursing
focused on cultural care values, beliefs, and practices of individuals or groups of similar or
different cultures
which cultural concept?
a cultural group within a larger culture, often having beliefs or interests at variance with those of
the larger culture (i.e. nursing, grief sharing) - CORRECT ANSWER - subculture
which cultural concept?
differences in the majority - CORRECT ANSWER - minority
which cultural concept?
the significant gap in health status between the overall American population and people of
specific ethnic backgrounds; refers to a higher burden of illness, injury, disability, or morality,
experienced by one group relative to another - CORRECT ANSWER - health disparities
which cultural concept?
the attitude that one's own group, ethnicity, or nationality is superior to others - CORRECT
ANSWER - ethnocentrism
which cultural concept?
,a mistaken idea or belief many people have about a thing or group that is based upon how they
look on the outside, which may be untrue or only partly true - CORRECT ANSWER -
stereotyping
which cultural concept?
being aware that cultural differences and similarities between people exist without assigning
them a value - CORRECT ANSWER - cultural sensitivity
which cultural concept?
a lifelong process of self-reflection and self-critique whereby the individual not only learns about
another's culture, but one starts with an examination of her/his own beliefs and cultural identities
- CORRECT ANSWER - cultural humility
which cultural concept?
imposing your own beliefs on someone else - CORRECT ANSWER - cultural imposition
which cultural concept?
no cultural awareness - CORRECT ANSWER - cultural blindness
What is a priority for a nurse practicing in the area of genetics? - CORRECT ANSWER -
gathering family and medical history
autosomal dominant or recessive?
affects female/male family members equally
follows a vertical pattern of inheritance
carried on one chromosome of a pair
offspring 50% chance mutation/normal - CORRECT ANSWER - autosomal dominant
autosomal dominant or recessive?
the pattern is more horizontal than vertical
, relatives of a single generation tend to have this condition
children of blood-related parents
25% of offspring may have the condition, 50% chance of being a carrier - CORRECT
ANSWER - autosomal recessive
ex of autosomal dominant disorders? - CORRECT ANSWER - Huntington's disease,
neurofibromatosis
ex of autosomal recessive disorders? - CORRECT ANSWER - cystic fibrosis, sickle cell
what is a chronic condition? - CORRECT ANSWER - an illness or disease that has a
prolonged course (lasting longer than 3 months)
what is a chronic disease? - CORRECT ANSWER - refers to non-communicable (can't be
spread) diseases, chronic conditions, or disorders
what is the cause of prevalence in chronic conditions? - CORRECT ANSWER - decrease
in mortality from infectious disease, lifestyle factors, obesity, longer lifespans, improved
screenings, diagnostic procedures
what is the significance of the people-first language? - CORRECT ANSWER - the client
is more than the disability
which type of disability?
a disability of the senses (ex: deaf, blind) - CORRECT ANSWER - sensory
which type of disability?
occurs from birth-21 years (ex: downs, cerebral palsy) - CORRECT ANSWER -
developmental
