NURS 400 Exam 1 Questions with Complete Solutions
What is the distance of personal zone space that should be maintained
during an interpersonal interaction in Western culture? Correct Answer-
18 inches to 3 feet
Which aspect of communication is categorized into paralanguage?
Correct Answer-Intonation
Which disorder is an example for psychoneurotic response to severe
anxiety? Correct Answer-Conversion disorder
Following an accident, the health-care provider schedules surgery for an
8-year-old child. Which intervention should the nurse implement prior to
surgery? Correct Answer-Obtain consent from the child's guardian
Which spiritual factor offers freedom and peace of mind to a person?
Correct Answer-Forgiveness
The nursing instructor is teaching a group of student nurses about the
client's rights established by the American Hospital Association (AHA).
Which statement made by the student nurse demonstrates effective
learning? Correct Answer-"The nurses and health-care facility are
responsible for upholding the client's rights."
Which psychiatric client requires the nurse to obtain informed consent
from the closest relative before treatment? Correct Answer-A client who
is scheduled for electroconvulsive therapy
,The parent of a client who is HIV positive tells the nurse, "My son is not
interested in seeing his friends or going out. Honestly, I am still not
convinced that he is HIV positive." Which diagnosis made by the nurse
will help to create an effective care plan for the parent and client?
Correct Answer-The client is depressed and the parent is in denial.
The nurse is teaching a newly recruited nurse about unlawful acts.
Which action described by the nurse would be categorized as intentional
tort? Correct Answer-Touching a client without his or her consent
What provisions are included in a state's nursing practice act? Select all
that apply. Correct Answer-The scope of practice for various levels of
nursing
The general powers and authority of the state board of nursing
The educational and training requirements for nursing licensure
Which theory of ethical decision-making suggests that nursing actions
should be bound by a sense of duty? Correct Answer-Kantianism
Which cultural group of Americans is reported to have a high risk of
illness and premature death from alcoholism compared to the U.S.
population as a whole? Correct Answer-Native Americans
A nursing student is studying cultural syndromes. Which culture is most
likely to know about "ghost sickness"? Correct Answer-American
Indians
, Which intervention of the nurse supports the principle of Kantianism?
Correct Answer-Providing information to the client about his or her
condition as suggested by the health-care provider
The nurse interacts with a Native American client who has recently been
admitted to the psychiatric care unit. Which intervention by the nurse is
valid while communicating with the client? Correct Answer-Offering a
hand shake to the client, with a light touch
After undergoing an abortion, a teenager asks the nurse, "Can you
provide me with some information regarding birth control pills?" Which
response from the nurse indicates ethical egoism? Correct Answer-"I am
sorry. Providing information about birth control pills to teenagers will
pose a risk for my job."
What characteristics will the nurse observe in a client who is suit prone?
Select all that apply Correct Answer-Critical behavior
Complaining nature
Uncooperative during treatment
hat are the four main Jewish religious groups that exist today in the
United Sates? Select all that apply. Correct Answer-Reform
Orthodox
Conservative
Reconstructionist
What is the distance of personal zone space that should be maintained
during an interpersonal interaction in Western culture? Correct Answer-
18 inches to 3 feet
Which aspect of communication is categorized into paralanguage?
Correct Answer-Intonation
Which disorder is an example for psychoneurotic response to severe
anxiety? Correct Answer-Conversion disorder
Following an accident, the health-care provider schedules surgery for an
8-year-old child. Which intervention should the nurse implement prior to
surgery? Correct Answer-Obtain consent from the child's guardian
Which spiritual factor offers freedom and peace of mind to a person?
Correct Answer-Forgiveness
The nursing instructor is teaching a group of student nurses about the
client's rights established by the American Hospital Association (AHA).
Which statement made by the student nurse demonstrates effective
learning? Correct Answer-"The nurses and health-care facility are
responsible for upholding the client's rights."
Which psychiatric client requires the nurse to obtain informed consent
from the closest relative before treatment? Correct Answer-A client who
is scheduled for electroconvulsive therapy
,The parent of a client who is HIV positive tells the nurse, "My son is not
interested in seeing his friends or going out. Honestly, I am still not
convinced that he is HIV positive." Which diagnosis made by the nurse
will help to create an effective care plan for the parent and client?
Correct Answer-The client is depressed and the parent is in denial.
The nurse is teaching a newly recruited nurse about unlawful acts.
Which action described by the nurse would be categorized as intentional
tort? Correct Answer-Touching a client without his or her consent
What provisions are included in a state's nursing practice act? Select all
that apply. Correct Answer-The scope of practice for various levels of
nursing
The general powers and authority of the state board of nursing
The educational and training requirements for nursing licensure
Which theory of ethical decision-making suggests that nursing actions
should be bound by a sense of duty? Correct Answer-Kantianism
Which cultural group of Americans is reported to have a high risk of
illness and premature death from alcoholism compared to the U.S.
population as a whole? Correct Answer-Native Americans
A nursing student is studying cultural syndromes. Which culture is most
likely to know about "ghost sickness"? Correct Answer-American
Indians
, Which intervention of the nurse supports the principle of Kantianism?
Correct Answer-Providing information to the client about his or her
condition as suggested by the health-care provider
The nurse interacts with a Native American client who has recently been
admitted to the psychiatric care unit. Which intervention by the nurse is
valid while communicating with the client? Correct Answer-Offering a
hand shake to the client, with a light touch
After undergoing an abortion, a teenager asks the nurse, "Can you
provide me with some information regarding birth control pills?" Which
response from the nurse indicates ethical egoism? Correct Answer-"I am
sorry. Providing information about birth control pills to teenagers will
pose a risk for my job."
What characteristics will the nurse observe in a client who is suit prone?
Select all that apply Correct Answer-Critical behavior
Complaining nature
Uncooperative during treatment
hat are the four main Jewish religious groups that exist today in the
United Sates? Select all that apply. Correct Answer-Reform
Orthodox
Conservative
Reconstructionist
