Davis Exam 1 Questions with complete
solutions
The nurse is admitting to the hospital an older adult client with a terminal illness
and a large, extended family. Which situations are within the role of the bedside
nurse? - ANSWER- -Assisting family with conflict resolution
-Counseling family members on effective coping skills
The community health nurse is conducting an assessment of a homeless family
living in their car in an alley. What would be important to include in the family
assessment? - ANSWER- -Family composition
-Health beliefs, values, and behaviors
-Coping methods
-Abuse and violence history
A nurse is planning care for a culturally diverse group of clients. What
considerations are needed to best meet cultural and spiritual needs? - ANSWER-
-Deliver appropriate care that is not discriminating to any race, sex, or ethnic
group.
-Become familiar with any facet of the patient's culture that may have an impact
on his or her care.
-Show respect for each individual to whom care is provided.
The nurse is planning care for a client requiring an extensive dressing change.
The client tells the nurse that she does not want anyone else in the room while
her spiritual adviser is visiting. What should be the nurse's next action? -
ANSWER- -Assure the client that once the dressing change is completed, she
may see her spiritual adviser
A client has just been admitted with terminal cancer. Which is the best nursing
statement in assessing the client's spirituality? - ANSWER- "I notice you have a
Bible on your nightstand; is that a source of spiritual strength
to you?"
, Family focus is on examining life goals and accomplishments - ANSWER-
FAMILIES WITH MIDDLE-AGED ADULTS
Besides clients and families who speak different languages, what else can create
language barriers in healthcare? - ANSWER- USE OF HEALTHCARE JARGON
People have this in common, but it changes over time - ANSWER- CULTURE
Belief that people of a certain race or ethnic type are all alike. - ANSWER-
CULTURAL STEREOTYPE
A person who identifies with two cultures - ANSWER- BICULTURAL
People of a larger social system who have some characteristics that are different
from the larger group. - ANSWER- SUBCULTURE
The formal practice of rituals and symbols based on a teaching and belief. -
ANSWER- RELIGION
In this religion, dietary restrictions include some types of meat; adherents should
not eat dairy and meat at the same meal. - ANSWER- JUDAISM
The adherents of this religion prefer a holy sacrament when seriously ill. -
ANSWER- ROMAN CATHOLIC
The adherents of this religion believe that taking blood into one's body is morally
wrong. - ANSWER- JEHOVAH'S WITNESSES
Which examples define a family? - ANSWER- -A married couple with children
-A married couple without children
-Single parents
-Blended step-families
-A lesbian couple without children
What are some factors that contribute to healthcare challenges that families face?
- ANSWER- -Finances
-Homelessness
-Violence
solutions
The nurse is admitting to the hospital an older adult client with a terminal illness
and a large, extended family. Which situations are within the role of the bedside
nurse? - ANSWER- -Assisting family with conflict resolution
-Counseling family members on effective coping skills
The community health nurse is conducting an assessment of a homeless family
living in their car in an alley. What would be important to include in the family
assessment? - ANSWER- -Family composition
-Health beliefs, values, and behaviors
-Coping methods
-Abuse and violence history
A nurse is planning care for a culturally diverse group of clients. What
considerations are needed to best meet cultural and spiritual needs? - ANSWER-
-Deliver appropriate care that is not discriminating to any race, sex, or ethnic
group.
-Become familiar with any facet of the patient's culture that may have an impact
on his or her care.
-Show respect for each individual to whom care is provided.
The nurse is planning care for a client requiring an extensive dressing change.
The client tells the nurse that she does not want anyone else in the room while
her spiritual adviser is visiting. What should be the nurse's next action? -
ANSWER- -Assure the client that once the dressing change is completed, she
may see her spiritual adviser
A client has just been admitted with terminal cancer. Which is the best nursing
statement in assessing the client's spirituality? - ANSWER- "I notice you have a
Bible on your nightstand; is that a source of spiritual strength
to you?"
, Family focus is on examining life goals and accomplishments - ANSWER-
FAMILIES WITH MIDDLE-AGED ADULTS
Besides clients and families who speak different languages, what else can create
language barriers in healthcare? - ANSWER- USE OF HEALTHCARE JARGON
People have this in common, but it changes over time - ANSWER- CULTURE
Belief that people of a certain race or ethnic type are all alike. - ANSWER-
CULTURAL STEREOTYPE
A person who identifies with two cultures - ANSWER- BICULTURAL
People of a larger social system who have some characteristics that are different
from the larger group. - ANSWER- SUBCULTURE
The formal practice of rituals and symbols based on a teaching and belief. -
ANSWER- RELIGION
In this religion, dietary restrictions include some types of meat; adherents should
not eat dairy and meat at the same meal. - ANSWER- JUDAISM
The adherents of this religion prefer a holy sacrament when seriously ill. -
ANSWER- ROMAN CATHOLIC
The adherents of this religion believe that taking blood into one's body is morally
wrong. - ANSWER- JEHOVAH'S WITNESSES
Which examples define a family? - ANSWER- -A married couple with children
-A married couple without children
-Single parents
-Blended step-families
-A lesbian couple without children
What are some factors that contribute to healthcare challenges that families face?
- ANSWER- -Finances
-Homelessness
-Violence
