NUR 164 CONCEPTS OF NURSING I – STUDY GUIDE, PRACTICE QUESTIONS &
EXAM REVIEW 2026/2027
A male nurse is preparing to take vital signs of a female client. Which ethnic group would consider this
improper? - ✔✔Arab Muslim
A client refuses to have pain medication administered by injection. The nurse states, "If you don't let me
give you the shot, I will get help to hold you down and give it." What crime may the nurse be
committing? - ✔✔Assault
The nurse is caring for a client who is a practicing Jehovah's Witness. The physician orders two units of
packed cells based on his low hemoglobin and hematocrit levels. The nurse states to the surgeon that it
unethical to go against the client's beliefs even though his blood counts are very low. What is the best
description of the nurse's intentions? - ✔✔acting in the clients best interest
An oncology nurse with 15 years of experience, certification in the area of oncology nursing, and a
master's degree is considered to be an expert in her area of practice. She works on a oncology unit in a
large teaching hospital. Based upon this description, which of the following career roles best describes
this nurse's role, taking into account her qualifications and experience? - ✔✔Clinical nurse specialist
A nurse is providing client care in a hospital setting. Who has full legal responsibility and accountability
for the nurse's actions? - ✔✔The nurse
A client nearing the end of life request that he be given no food of fluids. The physician orders the
insertion of a nasogastric tube to feed the client. What situation does this create for the nurse providing
care? - ✔✔The nurse faces an ethical dilemma about inconsistent course of action
A client is questioning the need to surgery. The client asks the nurse, "What should I do?" what answer
by the nurse is based on advocacy? - ✔✔"Tell me what reason do you want the surgery."
A nurse assigned to a client's care schedules a family assessment of the client. Which of the following
should the nurse use for basic family assessment? - ✔✔Interview
A woman 80-years of age states "I have successfully raised my family and had a good life." This statement
illustrates meeting which basic human need? - ✔✔Self actualization
A nurse working in a long-term care facility has an older adult male client who is very confused. Which
ethical dilemma is posed when using restraints in a long-term care settings? - ✔✔It threatens
autonomy
A 20-year-old housekeeper, born and educated in Iraq, wears the traditional clothing and head covering.
A 50-year-old client tells the nurse, they are in our country and should dress like we do." What is this
statement an example of? - ✔✔Cultural imposition
The nurse is administering immunization to a group of teens in a county health clinic. The nurse correctly
identifies this action as - ✔✔Illness prevention
EXAM REVIEW 2026/2027
A male nurse is preparing to take vital signs of a female client. Which ethnic group would consider this
improper? - ✔✔Arab Muslim
A client refuses to have pain medication administered by injection. The nurse states, "If you don't let me
give you the shot, I will get help to hold you down and give it." What crime may the nurse be
committing? - ✔✔Assault
The nurse is caring for a client who is a practicing Jehovah's Witness. The physician orders two units of
packed cells based on his low hemoglobin and hematocrit levels. The nurse states to the surgeon that it
unethical to go against the client's beliefs even though his blood counts are very low. What is the best
description of the nurse's intentions? - ✔✔acting in the clients best interest
An oncology nurse with 15 years of experience, certification in the area of oncology nursing, and a
master's degree is considered to be an expert in her area of practice. She works on a oncology unit in a
large teaching hospital. Based upon this description, which of the following career roles best describes
this nurse's role, taking into account her qualifications and experience? - ✔✔Clinical nurse specialist
A nurse is providing client care in a hospital setting. Who has full legal responsibility and accountability
for the nurse's actions? - ✔✔The nurse
A client nearing the end of life request that he be given no food of fluids. The physician orders the
insertion of a nasogastric tube to feed the client. What situation does this create for the nurse providing
care? - ✔✔The nurse faces an ethical dilemma about inconsistent course of action
A client is questioning the need to surgery. The client asks the nurse, "What should I do?" what answer
by the nurse is based on advocacy? - ✔✔"Tell me what reason do you want the surgery."
A nurse assigned to a client's care schedules a family assessment of the client. Which of the following
should the nurse use for basic family assessment? - ✔✔Interview
A woman 80-years of age states "I have successfully raised my family and had a good life." This statement
illustrates meeting which basic human need? - ✔✔Self actualization
A nurse working in a long-term care facility has an older adult male client who is very confused. Which
ethical dilemma is posed when using restraints in a long-term care settings? - ✔✔It threatens
autonomy
A 20-year-old housekeeper, born and educated in Iraq, wears the traditional clothing and head covering.
A 50-year-old client tells the nurse, they are in our country and should dress like we do." What is this
statement an example of? - ✔✔Cultural imposition
The nurse is administering immunization to a group of teens in a county health clinic. The nurse correctly
identifies this action as - ✔✔Illness prevention
