Why is accreditation of nursing eduction programs important? (select all that apply) A. It assures students that their educational program is offering quality education. B. Acceptance into graduate programs in nursing depends on graduation from an accred

a.She can practice after applying for licensure by endorsement. - Correct Answers A female nurse has a permanent residence in a party state wishes to relocate to another party state. What is an accurate statement regarding the nurse's practice on the former residency license? a.She can practice after applying for licensure by endorsement. b.She can practice on her former state and her new state. c.She can practice on her former state for 120 days. d.She can practice only after success in new state licensure exam. c.Utilitarianism - Correct Answers A.During a disaster, the sick and the injured were classified by severity of condition and treatment priority. The decisions are most likely applications of which ethical philosophy? a.Deontology b.Principalism c.Utilitarianism d.Virtue ethics C. positive patient outcomes. - Correct AnswersCollaboration among health care professionals most importantly results in A. the development of esprit de corps. B. benefits to the organization alone. C. positive patient outcomes. D. maintenance of employee satisfaction. D. trust. - Correct AnswersWhich of the following is an important outcome of the "orientation" phase of the nurse-patient relationship? A. communication. B. understanding. C. acceptance. D. trust. C. conveying acceptance of the patient in with a nonjudgmental attitude - Correct AnswersWhich behaviors help patients to develop trust? A. answering questions with authority B. sharing personal information to indicate openness C. conveying acceptance of the patient in with a nonjudgmental attitude D. Telling the patient that he or she can trust you C. Demonstrating caring behavior in spite of negative feelings - Correct AnswersWhich of the following best illustrates nonjudgmental acceptance of the patient? A. Using professional influence to change a patient's morality to be more in keeping with societal norms B. Changing your assignment if you discover that you have negative feelings toward your patient's lifestyle C. Demonstrating caring behavior in spite of negative feelings D. Avoiding all negative feelings about the patient C. Working phase - Correct AnswersA newly diagnosed diabetic Pt states "I have very definite likes and dislikes when it comes to food. Am I going to have to eat only certain foods, or will I have some choice?" The nurse responds, "I will request a dietary consultation to include your preferences and still come up with a good diet for controlling your diabetes. If you want, you can start thinking about or writing a list of your likes and dislikes. What phase of the nurse-patient relationship is this? A. Relationship phase B. Orientation phase C. Working phase D. Termination phase C. Emphasizing the achievements the patient has made, including the ability for self-care - Correct AnswersThe nurse and patient may experience sadness during the termination phase. How can the nurse help the patient be successful in the termination phase of the nurse-patient relationship? A. Providing personal contact information so the patient can contact the nurse if needed B. Visiting the patient at home during off-duty time to help the transition to self-care C. Emphasizing the achievements the patient has made, including the ability for self-care D. Exchanging goodbye gifts as a sign that the relationship is terminated D. The nonverbal communication may be a more reliable message. - Correct AnswersWhich is true of verbal and nonverbal communication? A. Verbal messages are more important than nonverbal cues. B. Individuals can exercise more control over nonverbal communication. C. Verbal and nonverbal communication always match. D. The nonverbal communication may be a more reliable message. D. The nurse manager sits with you in the nurse's lounge and asks, "Is there anything you would like to talk about?" - Correct AnswersWhich of the following could be considered congruent communication? A. The nurse manager states, "Come by my office anytime." Then she keeps her door closed and does not answer phone calls. B. As a co-worker hurries down the hall, he asks, "Is there anything you need help with?" C. As she drops a stack of charts loudly on the desk, a co-worker states, "This is going to be a wonderful day." D. The nurse manager sits with you in the nurse's lounge and asks, "Is there anything you would like to talk about?" A. incongruence between verbal and nonverbal messages. - Correct AnswersA nurse is irrigating pressure ulcers on a patient's coccyx. When the patient asks how they are healing, the nurse grimaces and says, "Oh, they're doing just fine." This is A. incongruence between verbal and nonverbal messages. B. a confirming statement. C. objectivity in responding to the question. D. the therapeutic use of humor. B. "How are you?" C. "How do you feel about staying with your daughter?" D. "What would you like to discuss today while we take a walk?" - Correct AnswersWhich of the following are examples of open-ended questions? (Select all that apply) A. "Ms. Goode, did you have a productive therapy session?" B. "How are you?" C. "How do you feel about staying with your daughter?" D. "What would you like to discuss today while we take a walk?" E. "Are you having that problem with arthritis in your hand again?" A. Encouraging the speaker by saying, "Tell me more" C. Sitting in an open posture such as leaning forward E. Good eye contact at eye level and nodding of the head - Correct AnswersWhich behaviors foster active listening? (Select all that apply) A. Encouraging the speaker by saying, "Tell me more" B. Limiting complaining because it is not productive C. Sitting in an open posture such as leaning forward D. Engagement in a task E. Good eye contact at eye level and nodding of the head B. allow the patient to not feel pressured to provide information. - Correct AnswersWithin nurse-patient communication, the use of silence can A. block further therapeutic communication. B. allow the patient to not feel pressured to provide information. C. demonstrate trust. D. provide the nurse with an opportunity to complete the patient's care. 2.The nurse indiscriminately talks about personal issues. - Correct AnswersA nurse shares personal stories with the patient. This nursing action is considered problematic when: 1.The nurse continues to be aware of patient needs. 2.The nurse indiscriminately talks about personal issues. 3.The nurse refocuses on the needs of the patient. 4.The nurse uses disclosure related to patient's problems. D. "I can see this is a problem for you. I will go to the nursery and see if I can get some answers for you." - Correct AnswersA new mother says, "My baby is being kept in the nursery. I'm really worried about him. I'm also worried that the separation will interfere with breastfeeding." The most appropriate response by the nurse is, A. "Well, that's not my territory. You'll have to deal with the nursery staff about breastfeeding." B. "As a nurse on this unit, I can assure you that we will do all we can to help you." C. "I can see you're upset about this, but to be honest with you, I'm a new nurse here, and I'm not sure how I can help you." D. "I can see this is a problem for you. I will go to the nursery and see if I can get some answers for you." C. "This must be a very difficult time for you." - Correct AnswersIn which of the following examples is the nurse demonstrating empathy for the postoperative mastectomy patient? A. "With today's advanced reconstruction techniques, you'll quickly forget you ever had surgery." B. "You'll be back to your busy routine sooner than you think." C. "This must be a very difficult time for you." D. "I know how you feel; I also had breast cancer." B. "You will go to the x-ray department so they can take pictures of your tummy to find out why you have a tummy ache. The bed you lie on may be cool, but you will have a blanket to keep you warm. The test will not hurt." - Correct AnswersA 4-year-old child is going to have an abdominal x-ray examination. The child asks, "Why do they have to do this? Will it hurt?" Which of the following is the most appropriate response by the nurse? A. "The doctor needs you to have the x-ray so she knows what is wrong with you." B. "You will go to the x-ray department so they can take pictures of your tummy to find out why you have a tummy ache. The bed you lie on may be cool, but you will have a blanket to keep you warm. The test will not hurt." C. "You will go downstairs on a stretcher. You will need to lie very still on a hard table while the x-ray machine goes over you. It will not take very long." D. "X-rays do not hurt. The machine takes a picture but will not touch you." D. using false assurance. - Correct AnswersA patient states, "The thing that scares me the most about surgery is the spinal anesthesia. I'm afraid it'll leave me paralyzed," and the nurse responds, "Everything will be fine. The anesthesiologists are very skilled in administering spinal anesthesia." The nurse's response is an example of a communication breakdown known as A. failing to see the uniqueness of the individual. B. failing to recognize levels of meaning. C. using value statements. D. using false assurance. C. "I see you are upset. Is there something on your mind you'd like to talk about?" - Correct AnswersThe nurse plans to teach a patient about the care of her mastectomy site. The nurse finds the patient crying. The best response by the nurse is, A. "It is time to discuss how to care for the surgical site." B. "You seem upset. You should start looking forward to going home and being a wife and mother again." C. "I see you are upset. Is there something on your mind you'd like to talk about?" D. "Dr. Abrams said you can go home tomorrow, and we need to talk about the care of your surgical site." C. Patience and understanding because regression is a defense mechanism - Correct AnswersA patient demonstrates obvious regression in the ability to perform self-care during the working phase. Which response by the nurse is most appropriate? A. Frustration because the patient does not appear to be motivated to achieve goals B. Persistence in demonstrating the importance of achieving goals C. Patience and understanding because regression is a defense mechanism D. Ignoring it because the nurse realizes the patient is exhibiting childlike behavior b.Grant the patient's request - Correct AnswersA patient asks, "Would you read some passages from the holy book for me?" What nursing action best promotes spiritual care? a.Delegate to the unlicensed assistive personnel b.Grant the patient's request c.Initiate pastoral services consult d.Notify physician d.It strives to achieve predetermined daily patient outcomes. - Correct AnswersWhat statement describes case management? a.It optimizes use of skills of various nursing staff. b.It promotes the patient's right to individualized care. c.It provides 24-hour nursing care accountability. d.It strives to achieve predetermined daily patient outcomes. A. Disease Prevention. C. Holistic approach to healthcare. D. Support from workplaces, communities, and our healthcare system. - Correct AnswersAccording to the video "escape fire" roughly 75% of healthcare spending goes to treating preventable disease. What solutions does "escape fire" suggest in order to live healthier lives? (select all that apply) A. Disease Prevention. B. Leading less active lifestyles. C. Holistic approach to healthcare.