NSE 101 EXAM QUESTIONS
WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
(GRADED A+)
When to use letter notation - Answer- to distinguish two different citations that have the
same author and same year
letter notations example - Answer- Reading prior to lecture has been correlated with
better grades (Lapum 2017a, 2017b).
Reference contains - Answer- Name(s) of author(s) or institution/organization that wrote
source
Date (most references only require year of publication)
Full title
Source information, which varies based on source
reference page - Answer- - Titled "References"- 1st letter is capitalized, and word is
bolded and centred
- Double spaces
- Hanging indent of .5 inch (reference first line is flush left and subsequent lines of
references are indented)
- Include all works cited in paper and only works cited in paper
- Alphabetical order (based on first author's last name of a citation)
-The authors names' should be listed in same order they are presented in original article
- Capitalize only first letter of first word of title and subtitle, the first word after a colon or
a dash in title and proper nouns
- Always include a DOI if it is available
Authored book with DOI - Answer- Campbell, D. T., & Stanley, J. C. (1963).
Experimental and quasi-experimental designs for research (2nd ed.). Houghton Mifflin.
https://doi.org/10.1038/000098-99
Authored book without DOI - Answer- Campbell, D. T., & Stanley, J. C. (1963).
Experimental and quasi-experimental designs for research (2nd ed.). Houghton Mifflin
Edited book with DOI - Answer- Myers, C., & Reamer, D. (Eds.). (2009). 2009 nutrition
index. HealthSource. https//doi.org/10.1067/17384-998
,Edited book without DOI - Answer- Malani, S. (Ed.). (2019). 2019 nutrition index.
HealthSource
A Chapter in an edited book - Answer- Lapum, J. (2018). Deepening the mystery of
arts-based research in the health sciences. In P. Leavy (Ed.), Handbook of arts-based
research (pp. 526-545). Guilford Press.
Include DOI if one is available
If there is an edition, place it in parentheses with the page numbers, e.g., (2nd ed., pp.
453-455)
Two or more books by the same author - Answer- - List entries in order of publication
year, beginning with work published first
Sweden, N. (2001). Women's sports medicine and rehabilitation. Aspen Publishers.
Books by different authors with same last name - Answer- Alphabetize entries by
authors' last name
Smith, I.K. (2008). The 4-day diet. New York: NY: St. Martin's Press.
Citing works by different authors with same last name - Answer- - include each author's
initials in citation
J. S. Williams (2017) maintained that nutritional supplements can be a useful part of
some diet and fitness regimens.
Citing three or more authors - Answer- include first author's last name only plue "et al"
(and others)
- Ballo, Marque, et al. (2021)
no individual author but is published by an organization - Answer- It is possible for a
patient to have a small stroke without even realizing it (American Heart Association
[AHA], 2010).
more than one citation (discussing related works or studies with similar results) -
Answer- Some researchers have found serious flaws in the way Rosenhan's study was
conducted (Dawes, 2001; Spitzer, 1975).
Therapeutic Communication - Answer- - foundation of the nurse-client relationship
- it is different than the conversations you have with your friends, peers, family and
colleagues
- it has a specific purpose within the health care context
- its intent is develop an effective interactive personal nurse-client relationship that
supports the client's wellbeing and ensures holistic, client-centred, quality care
,the word "therapeutic" - Answer- - related to the word therapy: it means having a
restorative and healing effect on the mind and body as well as doing no harm
- it is important to consider how you communicate and how this affects the client
Learning therapeutic communication - Answer- - learned activity that requires
knowledge and continued practice and self-reflection
Therapeutic communication: CNO standard statement - Answer- - nurses are
accountable to develop an effective nurse-client relationship
- therapeutic communication is one of four standard statements in the therapeutic
nurse-client relationship
- it is used to "establish, maintain, re-establish and terminate the nurse-client
relationship"
- In your new role as a nursing student and your future role as an RN you must be
aware of the CNO indicators of therapeutic communication and understand your role in
metting this standard: Therapeutic Nurse-Client relationship
- for example, the indicators specify how to introduce yourself, how to refer to the client,
and how to communicate with the client
- you are legally obligated to practice in accordance with the CNO standards or nursing
standards in your region
The client interview - Answer- - important component of nursing practice and involves
several sources
- it involves communicating with the client - who is considered the PRIMARY SOURCE -
to collect subjective data (the info that the client shares with you or the client's
family/friends)
- the client interview may also involve collecting data from SECONDARY SOURCES
such as family, friends, care partners and other health care providers
- it is apart of your assessment in which you learn about the client and combine these
collected data with objective data (info that you collect when performing a physical
exam)
What is your role as a nurse? - Answer- - you must ensure that the client interview is
informed by the CNO standard on therapeutic nurse-client relationship, because
therapeutic communication and relationships are the foundation of an effective client
interview
, - to meet this standard, you must think carefully about how to communicate while
conducting the client interview
Importance of good communication - Answer- - foundational pilar of a good interview
-the interview often serves as the impetus for therapeutic action
- ex: without a client disclosing chest pain, it would be difficult for you to interpret what is
wrong or ailing the client
- the care provided by nurses is contingent on the accuracy of the data they collect, so
nurses must develop their relational skills to accurately and holistically gather useful
data from clients
- if data are lacking, nurses are limited in providing effective care
- for example: clients may not share certain problems if they are unsure whether you
care or are interested; often times clients may be afraid to reveal relevant health info
bcuz they fear judgement or ridicule, which could impede your ability to address their
health issue
Interview purpose - Answer- - the nature of the interview is influenced by the interview
purpose
ex: an interview may be short and focused or it may be more detailed and
comprehensive, depending on the client's health needs/reason for seeking care; is is
influenced by where you work; example: an acute or primary care setting
- no matter what the purpose, there are common principles and strategies to incorporate
when conducting the interview, as detailed in the upcoming sections
Preparing for the Interview - Answer- 1. review the client's existing health record/chart
so you have a general overview of the client's main health needs/reason for seeking
care and health history; if the client is already admitted, this review will not only give you
an overview of the health history, but also their last 24 hours
- this is important because:
- it conveys your interest and competence as a provider
- allows you to follow up on missing data
- saves the client from repetition
- allows you to identify any changes in the client's health status
2. Leverage the environment of the interview location and your position within the
space; the interview is often conducted in locations such as clinic rooms, hospital
rooms, emergency rooms, and community spaces such as the clients home
You should follow these principles:
- create a quiet location; so both you and the client have a place you can hear and
communicate (close the room doors, curtains and turning off the radio or television)
- Establish a welcoming environment; may include offering the client a place to sit and
avoiding physical barriers between you and the client such as a desk
- attend to the client's physical comfort; which may include offering them a drink of water
and inviting them to take their coat off or have a place to put their bag/purse; if their in
bed, you can ask them to sit up if they are permitted or comfortable to
WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
(GRADED A+)
When to use letter notation - Answer- to distinguish two different citations that have the
same author and same year
letter notations example - Answer- Reading prior to lecture has been correlated with
better grades (Lapum 2017a, 2017b).
Reference contains - Answer- Name(s) of author(s) or institution/organization that wrote
source
Date (most references only require year of publication)
Full title
Source information, which varies based on source
reference page - Answer- - Titled "References"- 1st letter is capitalized, and word is
bolded and centred
- Double spaces
- Hanging indent of .5 inch (reference first line is flush left and subsequent lines of
references are indented)
- Include all works cited in paper and only works cited in paper
- Alphabetical order (based on first author's last name of a citation)
-The authors names' should be listed in same order they are presented in original article
- Capitalize only first letter of first word of title and subtitle, the first word after a colon or
a dash in title and proper nouns
- Always include a DOI if it is available
Authored book with DOI - Answer- Campbell, D. T., & Stanley, J. C. (1963).
Experimental and quasi-experimental designs for research (2nd ed.). Houghton Mifflin.
https://doi.org/10.1038/000098-99
Authored book without DOI - Answer- Campbell, D. T., & Stanley, J. C. (1963).
Experimental and quasi-experimental designs for research (2nd ed.). Houghton Mifflin
Edited book with DOI - Answer- Myers, C., & Reamer, D. (Eds.). (2009). 2009 nutrition
index. HealthSource. https//doi.org/10.1067/17384-998
,Edited book without DOI - Answer- Malani, S. (Ed.). (2019). 2019 nutrition index.
HealthSource
A Chapter in an edited book - Answer- Lapum, J. (2018). Deepening the mystery of
arts-based research in the health sciences. In P. Leavy (Ed.), Handbook of arts-based
research (pp. 526-545). Guilford Press.
Include DOI if one is available
If there is an edition, place it in parentheses with the page numbers, e.g., (2nd ed., pp.
453-455)
Two or more books by the same author - Answer- - List entries in order of publication
year, beginning with work published first
Sweden, N. (2001). Women's sports medicine and rehabilitation. Aspen Publishers.
Books by different authors with same last name - Answer- Alphabetize entries by
authors' last name
Smith, I.K. (2008). The 4-day diet. New York: NY: St. Martin's Press.
Citing works by different authors with same last name - Answer- - include each author's
initials in citation
J. S. Williams (2017) maintained that nutritional supplements can be a useful part of
some diet and fitness regimens.
Citing three or more authors - Answer- include first author's last name only plue "et al"
(and others)
- Ballo, Marque, et al. (2021)
no individual author but is published by an organization - Answer- It is possible for a
patient to have a small stroke without even realizing it (American Heart Association
[AHA], 2010).
more than one citation (discussing related works or studies with similar results) -
Answer- Some researchers have found serious flaws in the way Rosenhan's study was
conducted (Dawes, 2001; Spitzer, 1975).
Therapeutic Communication - Answer- - foundation of the nurse-client relationship
- it is different than the conversations you have with your friends, peers, family and
colleagues
- it has a specific purpose within the health care context
- its intent is develop an effective interactive personal nurse-client relationship that
supports the client's wellbeing and ensures holistic, client-centred, quality care
,the word "therapeutic" - Answer- - related to the word therapy: it means having a
restorative and healing effect on the mind and body as well as doing no harm
- it is important to consider how you communicate and how this affects the client
Learning therapeutic communication - Answer- - learned activity that requires
knowledge and continued practice and self-reflection
Therapeutic communication: CNO standard statement - Answer- - nurses are
accountable to develop an effective nurse-client relationship
- therapeutic communication is one of four standard statements in the therapeutic
nurse-client relationship
- it is used to "establish, maintain, re-establish and terminate the nurse-client
relationship"
- In your new role as a nursing student and your future role as an RN you must be
aware of the CNO indicators of therapeutic communication and understand your role in
metting this standard: Therapeutic Nurse-Client relationship
- for example, the indicators specify how to introduce yourself, how to refer to the client,
and how to communicate with the client
- you are legally obligated to practice in accordance with the CNO standards or nursing
standards in your region
The client interview - Answer- - important component of nursing practice and involves
several sources
- it involves communicating with the client - who is considered the PRIMARY SOURCE -
to collect subjective data (the info that the client shares with you or the client's
family/friends)
- the client interview may also involve collecting data from SECONDARY SOURCES
such as family, friends, care partners and other health care providers
- it is apart of your assessment in which you learn about the client and combine these
collected data with objective data (info that you collect when performing a physical
exam)
What is your role as a nurse? - Answer- - you must ensure that the client interview is
informed by the CNO standard on therapeutic nurse-client relationship, because
therapeutic communication and relationships are the foundation of an effective client
interview
, - to meet this standard, you must think carefully about how to communicate while
conducting the client interview
Importance of good communication - Answer- - foundational pilar of a good interview
-the interview often serves as the impetus for therapeutic action
- ex: without a client disclosing chest pain, it would be difficult for you to interpret what is
wrong or ailing the client
- the care provided by nurses is contingent on the accuracy of the data they collect, so
nurses must develop their relational skills to accurately and holistically gather useful
data from clients
- if data are lacking, nurses are limited in providing effective care
- for example: clients may not share certain problems if they are unsure whether you
care or are interested; often times clients may be afraid to reveal relevant health info
bcuz they fear judgement or ridicule, which could impede your ability to address their
health issue
Interview purpose - Answer- - the nature of the interview is influenced by the interview
purpose
ex: an interview may be short and focused or it may be more detailed and
comprehensive, depending on the client's health needs/reason for seeking care; is is
influenced by where you work; example: an acute or primary care setting
- no matter what the purpose, there are common principles and strategies to incorporate
when conducting the interview, as detailed in the upcoming sections
Preparing for the Interview - Answer- 1. review the client's existing health record/chart
so you have a general overview of the client's main health needs/reason for seeking
care and health history; if the client is already admitted, this review will not only give you
an overview of the health history, but also their last 24 hours
- this is important because:
- it conveys your interest and competence as a provider
- allows you to follow up on missing data
- saves the client from repetition
- allows you to identify any changes in the client's health status
2. Leverage the environment of the interview location and your position within the
space; the interview is often conducted in locations such as clinic rooms, hospital
rooms, emergency rooms, and community spaces such as the clients home
You should follow these principles:
- create a quiet location; so both you and the client have a place you can hear and
communicate (close the room doors, curtains and turning off the radio or television)
- Establish a welcoming environment; may include offering the client a place to sit and
avoiding physical barriers between you and the client such as a desk
- attend to the client's physical comfort; which may include offering them a drink of water
and inviting them to take their coat off or have a place to put their bag/purse; if their in
bed, you can ask them to sit up if they are permitted or comfortable to
