NURS 385 Final Actual study set with
Questions and correct/verified Answers
Which nursing theorist introduced the use of a therapeutic relationship between a nurse and client? -
ANSW-Hildegard Peplau
What is the known purpose of nursing theories? - ANSW-Generating knowledge and directing nursing
practice
The nurse reviews potential use as a guide for providing care to a family in the community. What should
the nurse keep in mind as a major function of theory in family nursing? - ANSW-Improves nursing
services provided to families
Which of the following situations would constitute a breach of confidentiality? - ANSW-Posting a picture
of a client on Facebook
According to CARNAs document on professional boundaries, which of the following best exemplifies
healthy boundaries in the nurse-client relationship? - ANSW-Being aware of client vulnerability when
providing care
Which situation would be considered safe by a nurse is making a home visit? - ANSW-The family dog is
on a chain in the yard
The nurse selects the family systems ... guide for providing care to a family... concept of this theory is
should the nurse maintain the stability of this family? - ANSW-- The whole is more than the sum of its
parts
- All parts of the system are interconnected
- Systems can be organized into subsystems
- There is a boundary between the system and the environment
Which of the following terms refer to characteristics of a group whose members share a common social,
cultural, linguistic, or religious heritage - ANSW-Ethnicity
While talking with the nursing supervisor, a staff nurse expresses frustration that an indigenous client
always has several family members at the bedside. Which is the following actions is the most appropriate
action for the nursing supervisor in this situation? - ANSW-Ask about the nurse's personal beliefs about
family support during hospitalization
Which of the following characteristics represent the affective domain of the ABCs of cultural
competence? - ANSW-openness, desire to learn, respect for others
Which of the following nursing actions is most indicative of stereotyping? - ANSW-the nurse advocates
for bronchodilators to be prescribed for all newly admitted black clients
The nurse wishes to improve their cultural sensitivity while working with patients. Which action by the
nurse would best indicate progress towards this goal? - ANSW-interact respectively with clients who
have different Health beliefs
, When performing a cultural assessment with a client of a different culture, which of the following
nursing actions is the initial action to be taken by the nurse? - ANSW-ask the client about any affiliation
with a particular cultural group
The new graduate nurse is working in a busy emergency department of a hospital, situated in a culturally
diverse area of the city. What can assist her to be culturally sensitive? - ANSW-learning about the
attitudes toward Healthcare and traditions of the different cultures in the area
A nurse is assessing an older adult aboriginal woman who is being treated for hypertension. During the
assessment, what important information should the nurse remember about cultural aspects? - ANSW-
The assessment should include information regarding cultural practices and beliefs regarding medication,
treatment, and healing
A client who has very low hemoglobin is refusing blood because of religious reasons, what is the most
appropriate action by the nurse? - ANSW-Notify the primary healthcare provider of the client's refusal of
blood products
What is the Protection for Persons in Care Act (PPCA)? - ANSW-A law promoting prevention and
reporting of abuse of adult Albertans who receive care or support services. Applies to publically funded
facilities.
What are the two types of physical harm? - ANSW-Minor- not requiring any treatment. Moderate to
Extreme must be reported.
What are the three types of psychological harm? - ANSW-Minor - brief with only temporary stress or
embarrassment. Moderate or Major harm with increasing level of distress. Traumatic - significant and
life-changing
What is assault? - ANSW-the intentional act of making someone fear that you will cause them harm. You
do not have to actually harm them to commit assault
What is battery? - ANSW-the intentional act of causing physical harm to someone. Unlike assault, you
don't have to warn the victim or make him fearful before you hurt them for it to count as battery
What is negligence? - ANSW-mainly presents itself as physical abuse, financial abuse, emotional abuse or
neglect. neglect often is emotional, physical or medically related.
What is emotional neglect? - ANSW-when your family member or loved one is repeatedly left alone,
ignored or berated.
What is physical neglect? - ANSW-deals with a resident hygiene or basic needs
What is medical neglect? - ANSW-the nursing home staff is failing to provide the necessary treatment,
medication, or prevention for a whole host of known needs
What is the Mental health act? - ANSW-how a person with a mental disorder can be apprehended,
detained and/or given treatment in a hospital or in the community under specified conditions.
What is the three criteria for the mental health act? - ANSW-1. The person is suffering from a mental
disorder
Questions and correct/verified Answers
Which nursing theorist introduced the use of a therapeutic relationship between a nurse and client? -
ANSW-Hildegard Peplau
What is the known purpose of nursing theories? - ANSW-Generating knowledge and directing nursing
practice
The nurse reviews potential use as a guide for providing care to a family in the community. What should
the nurse keep in mind as a major function of theory in family nursing? - ANSW-Improves nursing
services provided to families
Which of the following situations would constitute a breach of confidentiality? - ANSW-Posting a picture
of a client on Facebook
According to CARNAs document on professional boundaries, which of the following best exemplifies
healthy boundaries in the nurse-client relationship? - ANSW-Being aware of client vulnerability when
providing care
Which situation would be considered safe by a nurse is making a home visit? - ANSW-The family dog is
on a chain in the yard
The nurse selects the family systems ... guide for providing care to a family... concept of this theory is
should the nurse maintain the stability of this family? - ANSW-- The whole is more than the sum of its
parts
- All parts of the system are interconnected
- Systems can be organized into subsystems
- There is a boundary between the system and the environment
Which of the following terms refer to characteristics of a group whose members share a common social,
cultural, linguistic, or religious heritage - ANSW-Ethnicity
While talking with the nursing supervisor, a staff nurse expresses frustration that an indigenous client
always has several family members at the bedside. Which is the following actions is the most appropriate
action for the nursing supervisor in this situation? - ANSW-Ask about the nurse's personal beliefs about
family support during hospitalization
Which of the following characteristics represent the affective domain of the ABCs of cultural
competence? - ANSW-openness, desire to learn, respect for others
Which of the following nursing actions is most indicative of stereotyping? - ANSW-the nurse advocates
for bronchodilators to be prescribed for all newly admitted black clients
The nurse wishes to improve their cultural sensitivity while working with patients. Which action by the
nurse would best indicate progress towards this goal? - ANSW-interact respectively with clients who
have different Health beliefs
, When performing a cultural assessment with a client of a different culture, which of the following
nursing actions is the initial action to be taken by the nurse? - ANSW-ask the client about any affiliation
with a particular cultural group
The new graduate nurse is working in a busy emergency department of a hospital, situated in a culturally
diverse area of the city. What can assist her to be culturally sensitive? - ANSW-learning about the
attitudes toward Healthcare and traditions of the different cultures in the area
A nurse is assessing an older adult aboriginal woman who is being treated for hypertension. During the
assessment, what important information should the nurse remember about cultural aspects? - ANSW-
The assessment should include information regarding cultural practices and beliefs regarding medication,
treatment, and healing
A client who has very low hemoglobin is refusing blood because of religious reasons, what is the most
appropriate action by the nurse? - ANSW-Notify the primary healthcare provider of the client's refusal of
blood products
What is the Protection for Persons in Care Act (PPCA)? - ANSW-A law promoting prevention and
reporting of abuse of adult Albertans who receive care or support services. Applies to publically funded
facilities.
What are the two types of physical harm? - ANSW-Minor- not requiring any treatment. Moderate to
Extreme must be reported.
What are the three types of psychological harm? - ANSW-Minor - brief with only temporary stress or
embarrassment. Moderate or Major harm with increasing level of distress. Traumatic - significant and
life-changing
What is assault? - ANSW-the intentional act of making someone fear that you will cause them harm. You
do not have to actually harm them to commit assault
What is battery? - ANSW-the intentional act of causing physical harm to someone. Unlike assault, you
don't have to warn the victim or make him fearful before you hurt them for it to count as battery
What is negligence? - ANSW-mainly presents itself as physical abuse, financial abuse, emotional abuse or
neglect. neglect often is emotional, physical or medically related.
What is emotional neglect? - ANSW-when your family member or loved one is repeatedly left alone,
ignored or berated.
What is physical neglect? - ANSW-deals with a resident hygiene or basic needs
What is medical neglect? - ANSW-the nursing home staff is failing to provide the necessary treatment,
medication, or prevention for a whole host of known needs
What is the Mental health act? - ANSW-how a person with a mental disorder can be apprehended,
detained and/or given treatment in a hospital or in the community under specified conditions.
What is the three criteria for the mental health act? - ANSW-1. The person is suffering from a mental
disorder
