NURS 221
Fundamentals of Nursing
FINAL EXAM READINESS
Q&S
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,1. Which nursing theory emphasizes the importance of the
nurse-patient relationship and communication in providing
care?
- A) Roy's Adaptation Model
- B) Peplau's Interpersonal Relations Theory
- C) Orem's Self-Care Deficit Theory
- D) Watson's Theory of Human Caring
Answer: B. Peplau's Interpersonal Relations Theory
- Rationale: Peplau's theory focuses on the therapeutic
relationship between the nurse and patient, highlighting the
importance of communication and interaction.
2. A patient is recovering from surgery and requires
effective pain management. The nurse decides to use a
multimodal approach. Which of the following best describes
this approach?
- A) Frequent administration of opioids
- B) Combining medications with complementary
therapies
- C) Using patient-controlled analgesia exclusively
- D) Employing only non-pharmacological interventions
Answer: B. Combining medications with complementary
therapies
- Rationale: A multimodal approach involves using
different methods to manage pain, such as combining
pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments.
3. In the context of critical care nursing, which of the
following parameters is most pivotal in assessing perfusion
status?
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, - A) Blood pressure
- B) Oxygen saturation
- C) Capillary refill time
- D) Heart rate
Answer: A. Blood pressure
- Rationale: While all are important assessments, blood
pressure provides critical information about systemic
perfusion.
4. A nurse is explaining the concept of circadian rhythms.
Which hormone is primarily involved in regulating these
rhythms?
- A) Insulin
- B) Cortisol
- C) Melatonin
- D) Estrogen
Answer: C. Melatonin
- Rationale: Melatonin is the hormone primarily
responsible for regulating sleep-wake cycles, or circadian
rhythms.
5. Which intervention is most appropriate when applying
the principles of transcultural nursing?
- A) Assume all patients have the same cultural needs.
- B) Use language interpretation services when needed.
- C) Encourage patients to adapt to the predominant
culture.
- D) Minimize the discussion of cultural beliefs in care.
Answer: B. Use language interpretation services when
needed
©2024/2025
Fundamentals of Nursing
FINAL EXAM READINESS
Q&S
©2024/2025
,1. Which nursing theory emphasizes the importance of the
nurse-patient relationship and communication in providing
care?
- A) Roy's Adaptation Model
- B) Peplau's Interpersonal Relations Theory
- C) Orem's Self-Care Deficit Theory
- D) Watson's Theory of Human Caring
Answer: B. Peplau's Interpersonal Relations Theory
- Rationale: Peplau's theory focuses on the therapeutic
relationship between the nurse and patient, highlighting the
importance of communication and interaction.
2. A patient is recovering from surgery and requires
effective pain management. The nurse decides to use a
multimodal approach. Which of the following best describes
this approach?
- A) Frequent administration of opioids
- B) Combining medications with complementary
therapies
- C) Using patient-controlled analgesia exclusively
- D) Employing only non-pharmacological interventions
Answer: B. Combining medications with complementary
therapies
- Rationale: A multimodal approach involves using
different methods to manage pain, such as combining
pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments.
3. In the context of critical care nursing, which of the
following parameters is most pivotal in assessing perfusion
status?
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, - A) Blood pressure
- B) Oxygen saturation
- C) Capillary refill time
- D) Heart rate
Answer: A. Blood pressure
- Rationale: While all are important assessments, blood
pressure provides critical information about systemic
perfusion.
4. A nurse is explaining the concept of circadian rhythms.
Which hormone is primarily involved in regulating these
rhythms?
- A) Insulin
- B) Cortisol
- C) Melatonin
- D) Estrogen
Answer: C. Melatonin
- Rationale: Melatonin is the hormone primarily
responsible for regulating sleep-wake cycles, or circadian
rhythms.
5. Which intervention is most appropriate when applying
the principles of transcultural nursing?
- A) Assume all patients have the same cultural needs.
- B) Use language interpretation services when needed.
- C) Encourage patients to adapt to the predominant
culture.
- D) Minimize the discussion of cultural beliefs in care.
Answer: B. Use language interpretation services when
needed
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