NUR 170 EXAM 1 QUESTIONS WITH ACCURATE
ANSWERS
A hospice nurse is caring for a client who states that they want to have their last
rites before they die. The nurse recognizes that which of the following factors is
influencing the clients request?
A. Cultural factor
B. Developmental factor
C. Environmental factor
D. Physiological Factor correct answer A. Cultural factor
A nurse calls the unit to tell say that they will be late for their shift. The charge
nurse
responds, "Don't worry, take your time and be safe." After hanging up the phone,
the
charge nurse then says to staff at the nurses' station, "I'm tired of that nurse
always being
late. I wish someone would do something about their tardiness." Which of the
following
communication styles is the charge nurse demonstrating?
A. Assertive
B. Aggressive
C. Passive-aggressive
D. Passive correct answer C. Passive-aggressive
A nurse enters a client's room and stands near the client to ask them if they need
anything.
,The client continues to watch the television, which is at a loud volume. Which of
the
following actions should the nurse take?
A. Leave the client's room to go check on other clients.
B. Ask the client why they are ignoring the question.
C. Repeat the question in a loud voice.
D. Lower the volume on the television. correct answer D. Lower the volume on
the television.
A nurse explains evidence-based practice to a new grad by stating...
A. Nursing care based on tradition.
B. Scholarly inquiry of nursing and biomedical research literature.
C. It is a problem-solving approach that integrates the best current evidence.
D. Quality nursing is provided in an efficient and economically sound manner.
correct answer C. It's a problem solving approach that integrates best current
evidence.
A nurse in a providers office is caring for a client who has hypertension during a
follow-up appointment and is focussing on the clients ability to make healthy
behavior changes. Which of the following statements by the nurse is an example
of the use of affirmations?
A. "I'm glad you decided to continue your fitness routine."
B. "You could achieve better results if you applied yourself more."
C. "You are adjusting very well for your age."
D. "Reducing your caffeine intake is good, but you really need to stop
completely." correct answer A. "I'm glad you decided to continue your fitness
routine."
, A nurse in the PACU is determining if a client has pain. The client is drowsy and
opens their eyes to verbal stimuli but cannot communicate their pain level. Which
of the following actions should the nurse take?
A. Administer an antagonist to reverse the effects of the anesthesia.
B. Use an alternative method for determining the clients' pain level.
C. Administer pain medication as prescribed for severe pain.
D. Wait until the client is awake, alert, and can vocalize their pain level. correct
answer B. Use an alternative method for determining the clients' pain level.
A nurse instructs a client regarding heart-healthy activities. This action represents
which of the following phases of the nurse-client relationship?
A. Identification
B. Orientation
C. Exploitation
D. Resolution correct answer C. Exploitation
A nurse is assessing a client who came to the emergency department reporting
chest pain.
The client tells the nurse they have hearing loss and forgot to bring their hearing
aid with
them. Which of the following actions should the nurse take to improve
communication with
the client? (Select all that apply.)
A. Move the client to a quiet area or private room.
B. Speak at a slower pace.
ANSWERS
A hospice nurse is caring for a client who states that they want to have their last
rites before they die. The nurse recognizes that which of the following factors is
influencing the clients request?
A. Cultural factor
B. Developmental factor
C. Environmental factor
D. Physiological Factor correct answer A. Cultural factor
A nurse calls the unit to tell say that they will be late for their shift. The charge
nurse
responds, "Don't worry, take your time and be safe." After hanging up the phone,
the
charge nurse then says to staff at the nurses' station, "I'm tired of that nurse
always being
late. I wish someone would do something about their tardiness." Which of the
following
communication styles is the charge nurse demonstrating?
A. Assertive
B. Aggressive
C. Passive-aggressive
D. Passive correct answer C. Passive-aggressive
A nurse enters a client's room and stands near the client to ask them if they need
anything.
,The client continues to watch the television, which is at a loud volume. Which of
the
following actions should the nurse take?
A. Leave the client's room to go check on other clients.
B. Ask the client why they are ignoring the question.
C. Repeat the question in a loud voice.
D. Lower the volume on the television. correct answer D. Lower the volume on
the television.
A nurse explains evidence-based practice to a new grad by stating...
A. Nursing care based on tradition.
B. Scholarly inquiry of nursing and biomedical research literature.
C. It is a problem-solving approach that integrates the best current evidence.
D. Quality nursing is provided in an efficient and economically sound manner.
correct answer C. It's a problem solving approach that integrates best current
evidence.
A nurse in a providers office is caring for a client who has hypertension during a
follow-up appointment and is focussing on the clients ability to make healthy
behavior changes. Which of the following statements by the nurse is an example
of the use of affirmations?
A. "I'm glad you decided to continue your fitness routine."
B. "You could achieve better results if you applied yourself more."
C. "You are adjusting very well for your age."
D. "Reducing your caffeine intake is good, but you really need to stop
completely." correct answer A. "I'm glad you decided to continue your fitness
routine."
, A nurse in the PACU is determining if a client has pain. The client is drowsy and
opens their eyes to verbal stimuli but cannot communicate their pain level. Which
of the following actions should the nurse take?
A. Administer an antagonist to reverse the effects of the anesthesia.
B. Use an alternative method for determining the clients' pain level.
C. Administer pain medication as prescribed for severe pain.
D. Wait until the client is awake, alert, and can vocalize their pain level. correct
answer B. Use an alternative method for determining the clients' pain level.
A nurse instructs a client regarding heart-healthy activities. This action represents
which of the following phases of the nurse-client relationship?
A. Identification
B. Orientation
C. Exploitation
D. Resolution correct answer C. Exploitation
A nurse is assessing a client who came to the emergency department reporting
chest pain.
The client tells the nurse they have hearing loss and forgot to bring their hearing
aid with
them. Which of the following actions should the nurse take to improve
communication with
the client? (Select all that apply.)
A. Move the client to a quiet area or private room.
B. Speak at a slower pace.
