NSG 240 Exam 1 UPDATED ACTUAL Questions and CORRECT
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(Ch. 2) True or False: Traditional and authoritative True
knowledge are practical to implement, but are often
based on subjective data, limiting their usefulness in a Rationale: Traditional and authoritative knowledge are practical to implement but
wide variety of settings. are often based on subjective data, limiting their usefulness in a wide variety of
settings.
(Ch. 2) Which of the following is a series of actions, A. Process
changes, or functions intended to bring about a desired
result? Rationale: A process is a series of actions, changes, or functions to bring about a
A. Process desired result taking systematic steps. A science implies a body of knowledge. A
B. Science philosophy is the study of wisdom, fundamental knowledge, and the processes
C. Philosophy used to develop a perception of life. A theory is composed of a group of
D. Theory concepts that describe a pattern of reality.
(Ch. 2) True or False: A nurse who tests a nursing theory True
by examining the theory itself and then considering the
specific actions or ideas is using deductive reasoning. Rationale: A nurse who tests a nursing theory by examining the theory itself and
then considering the specific actions or ideas is using deductive reasoning.
(Ch. 2) Which of the following is the central theme in A. The person receiving the care
theoretical frameworks of nursing?
A. The person receiving the care Rationale: Theoretical frameworks of nursing provide a focus for nursing care
B. The health care environment activities. The person receiving care is the central theme, but the way each
C. The nursing care plan theorist defines that person, the environment, health, and nursing gives a unique
D. The person providing the care focus, specific to a particular theory.
, (Ch. 2) True or False: The basis of phenomenology is the False
discovery of how people describe their own reality and
how their beliefs are related to their actions in a social Rationale: The basis of grounded theory is the discovery of how people describe
scene. their own reality and how their beliefs are related to their actions in a social scene.
(Ch. 5) True or False: Culture includes the beliefs, habits, True
likes and dislikes, and customs and rituals learned from
one's family. Rationale: Culture is defined as a shared system of beliefs, values, and behavioral
expectations that provides social structure for daily living. It includes the beliefs,
habits, likes and dislikes, and customs and rituals learned from one's family.
(Ch. 5) Which of the following occurs when members of a C. Cultural assimilation
minority group, living with a dominant group, begins to
blend in and lose the characteristics that made them Rationale: Cultural assimilation occurs when one's values are replaced by the
distinct? values of the dominant culture. Cultural imposition is the belief that everyone
A. Cultural imposition should conform to the majority belief system. Cultural conflict occurs when
B. Cultural conflict people become aware of cultural differences, feel threatened, and act negatively.
C. Cultural assimilation Cultural shock refers to the feelings a person experiences when placed in a
D. Cultural shock different culture.
(Ch. 5) True of False: Stereotyping occurs when people False
ignore differences in the cultures in which they live and
proceed as if they do not exist. Rationale: Cultural blindness occurs when people ignore differences in the
cultures in which they live and proceed as if they do not exist.
(Ch. 5) Which term describes what occurs when a nurse D. Ethnocentrism
believes that one's own ideas, beliefs, and practices are
the best or superior to those of colleagues and patients? Rationale: Ethnocentrism is the belief that one's ideas, beliefs, and practices are
A. Cultural diversity superior or preferred to those of others. Cultural diversity refers to the existence
B. Culture shock of diverse groups in society with varying cultural characteristics. Culture shock
C. Stereotyping describes the feelings a person experiences when placed in a different culture.
D. Ethnocentrism Stereotyping is the practice of assuming that all members of a cultural group act
alike.
(Ch. 5) True or False: The health care system is a culture of True
its own, with nursing being its largest subculture.
Rationale: The health care system is a culture of its own, with nursing being its
largest subculture.
(Ch. 6) True or False: A child is born with values and forms False
new values during a lifetime from information from the
environment, family, and culture.
Rationale: A child is not born with values, but rather forms values during a lifetime
from information from the environment, family, and culture.
(Ch. 6) Which value involves acting in accordance with an D. Integrity
appropriate code of ethics and accepted standards of
practice?
A. Altruism Rationale: Integrity involves acting in accordance with a code of ethics and
B. Autonomy accepted standards of practice. Altruism is a concern for the welfare of others.
C. Human dignity Autonomy is the right to self-determination. Human dignity is respect for the
D. Integrity worth and uniqueness of individuals and populations. Social justice is upholding
E. Social justice moral, legal, and humanistic principles.
Answers
(Ch. 2) True or False: Traditional and authoritative True
knowledge are practical to implement, but are often
based on subjective data, limiting their usefulness in a Rationale: Traditional and authoritative knowledge are practical to implement but
wide variety of settings. are often based on subjective data, limiting their usefulness in a wide variety of
settings.
(Ch. 2) Which of the following is a series of actions, A. Process
changes, or functions intended to bring about a desired
result? Rationale: A process is a series of actions, changes, or functions to bring about a
A. Process desired result taking systematic steps. A science implies a body of knowledge. A
B. Science philosophy is the study of wisdom, fundamental knowledge, and the processes
C. Philosophy used to develop a perception of life. A theory is composed of a group of
D. Theory concepts that describe a pattern of reality.
(Ch. 2) True or False: A nurse who tests a nursing theory True
by examining the theory itself and then considering the
specific actions or ideas is using deductive reasoning. Rationale: A nurse who tests a nursing theory by examining the theory itself and
then considering the specific actions or ideas is using deductive reasoning.
(Ch. 2) Which of the following is the central theme in A. The person receiving the care
theoretical frameworks of nursing?
A. The person receiving the care Rationale: Theoretical frameworks of nursing provide a focus for nursing care
B. The health care environment activities. The person receiving care is the central theme, but the way each
C. The nursing care plan theorist defines that person, the environment, health, and nursing gives a unique
D. The person providing the care focus, specific to a particular theory.
, (Ch. 2) True or False: The basis of phenomenology is the False
discovery of how people describe their own reality and
how their beliefs are related to their actions in a social Rationale: The basis of grounded theory is the discovery of how people describe
scene. their own reality and how their beliefs are related to their actions in a social scene.
(Ch. 5) True or False: Culture includes the beliefs, habits, True
likes and dislikes, and customs and rituals learned from
one's family. Rationale: Culture is defined as a shared system of beliefs, values, and behavioral
expectations that provides social structure for daily living. It includes the beliefs,
habits, likes and dislikes, and customs and rituals learned from one's family.
(Ch. 5) Which of the following occurs when members of a C. Cultural assimilation
minority group, living with a dominant group, begins to
blend in and lose the characteristics that made them Rationale: Cultural assimilation occurs when one's values are replaced by the
distinct? values of the dominant culture. Cultural imposition is the belief that everyone
A. Cultural imposition should conform to the majority belief system. Cultural conflict occurs when
B. Cultural conflict people become aware of cultural differences, feel threatened, and act negatively.
C. Cultural assimilation Cultural shock refers to the feelings a person experiences when placed in a
D. Cultural shock different culture.
(Ch. 5) True of False: Stereotyping occurs when people False
ignore differences in the cultures in which they live and
proceed as if they do not exist. Rationale: Cultural blindness occurs when people ignore differences in the
cultures in which they live and proceed as if they do not exist.
(Ch. 5) Which term describes what occurs when a nurse D. Ethnocentrism
believes that one's own ideas, beliefs, and practices are
the best or superior to those of colleagues and patients? Rationale: Ethnocentrism is the belief that one's ideas, beliefs, and practices are
A. Cultural diversity superior or preferred to those of others. Cultural diversity refers to the existence
B. Culture shock of diverse groups in society with varying cultural characteristics. Culture shock
C. Stereotyping describes the feelings a person experiences when placed in a different culture.
D. Ethnocentrism Stereotyping is the practice of assuming that all members of a cultural group act
alike.
(Ch. 5) True or False: The health care system is a culture of True
its own, with nursing being its largest subculture.
Rationale: The health care system is a culture of its own, with nursing being its
largest subculture.
(Ch. 6) True or False: A child is born with values and forms False
new values during a lifetime from information from the
environment, family, and culture.
Rationale: A child is not born with values, but rather forms values during a lifetime
from information from the environment, family, and culture.
(Ch. 6) Which value involves acting in accordance with an D. Integrity
appropriate code of ethics and accepted standards of
practice?
A. Altruism Rationale: Integrity involves acting in accordance with a code of ethics and
B. Autonomy accepted standards of practice. Altruism is a concern for the welfare of others.
C. Human dignity Autonomy is the right to self-determination. Human dignity is respect for the
D. Integrity worth and uniqueness of individuals and populations. Social justice is upholding
E. Social justice moral, legal, and humanistic principles.
