NURS 105 FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 100% VERIFIED AND
ACCURATE.
Which of the following statements is correct regarding the patient chart?
Select all that are correct.
A) A written error in charting can be corrected by using correction fluid.
B) An RN charts for the previous RN who called and stated that she forgot
to chart the dressing change for their patient.
C) A black ink pen must be used for all charting at the hospital.
D) If the RN is the only one charting on the nurses notes, he may wait until
the end of the shift to sign his name.
E) All writing on charts must be legible.
F) It is OK to leave blank spaces in charting because only RNs and LPNs
have access to the chart.
CE
A nurse is caring for a patient in the hospital who is from an unfamiliar
culture. Which question by the nurse would provide the most beneficial
information?
A) "How can I assist you to learn self-care?"
B) "Why do you think you have gotten sick?"
C) "What do you expect out of health care?"
D) "What role does your family play in illness?"
,C
A female patient from an unfamiliar culture is in the emergency
department and needs an emergency operation. She wishes to wait for a
tribal elder to arrive before making a decision about the operation. The
best action by the nurse is to:
A) Explain that only the patient may make health care decisions for
herself.
B)Prepare the patient for surgery under the doctrine of implied consent.
C) Wait for the tribal elder to arrive and then obtain informed consent.
D) Ask the patient's husband if he is willing to consent for the operation.
C
An experienced nurse explains to a newly hired nurse that understanding
other cultures' worldviews is important in helping individuals meet health
care goals, because:
A) Every culture has its own related values and attitudes.
B) People's worldviews hinder their perception of health care.
C) People may be afraid of others with differing views.
D) Culture is an important concept in health and illness.
D
The nurse practicing in a diverse society can consider culture to be:
A) Practices or behaviors associated with specific racial groups.
B) A society or group that existed in a specific period of time.
, C) Transgenerational world views shared only by diverse groups.
D) A learned systems of beliefs, customs, language, and rituals.
D
A patient has a serious illness but does not seem to be responding as the
nurse expects. Which action by the nurse would most likely lead to a better
understanding of this situation?
A) Determine whether any factors are interfering with learning.
B) Find out why the patient thinks the illness is not serious.
C) Inquire about cultural beliefs regarding health and illness.
D) Ask the patient to describe what is wrong with him or her.
C
A nurse is caring for a patient whose culture emphasizes family
commitment and involvement. The patient needs to learn and incorporate
extensive lifestyle changes for heart-healthy living. Which action by the
nurse would most likely lead to a successful outcome?
A) Ask family members if they would like to help the patient make the
changes.
B) Remind the patient that following the changes will lead to a longer life
with his or her family.
C) Encourage the family to check in on the patient to assess for his or her
compliance.
D) Choose a family spokesperson and involve that person in the patient's
teaching.
A
ANSWERS 100% VERIFIED AND
ACCURATE.
Which of the following statements is correct regarding the patient chart?
Select all that are correct.
A) A written error in charting can be corrected by using correction fluid.
B) An RN charts for the previous RN who called and stated that she forgot
to chart the dressing change for their patient.
C) A black ink pen must be used for all charting at the hospital.
D) If the RN is the only one charting on the nurses notes, he may wait until
the end of the shift to sign his name.
E) All writing on charts must be legible.
F) It is OK to leave blank spaces in charting because only RNs and LPNs
have access to the chart.
CE
A nurse is caring for a patient in the hospital who is from an unfamiliar
culture. Which question by the nurse would provide the most beneficial
information?
A) "How can I assist you to learn self-care?"
B) "Why do you think you have gotten sick?"
C) "What do you expect out of health care?"
D) "What role does your family play in illness?"
,C
A female patient from an unfamiliar culture is in the emergency
department and needs an emergency operation. She wishes to wait for a
tribal elder to arrive before making a decision about the operation. The
best action by the nurse is to:
A) Explain that only the patient may make health care decisions for
herself.
B)Prepare the patient for surgery under the doctrine of implied consent.
C) Wait for the tribal elder to arrive and then obtain informed consent.
D) Ask the patient's husband if he is willing to consent for the operation.
C
An experienced nurse explains to a newly hired nurse that understanding
other cultures' worldviews is important in helping individuals meet health
care goals, because:
A) Every culture has its own related values and attitudes.
B) People's worldviews hinder their perception of health care.
C) People may be afraid of others with differing views.
D) Culture is an important concept in health and illness.
D
The nurse practicing in a diverse society can consider culture to be:
A) Practices or behaviors associated with specific racial groups.
B) A society or group that existed in a specific period of time.
, C) Transgenerational world views shared only by diverse groups.
D) A learned systems of beliefs, customs, language, and rituals.
D
A patient has a serious illness but does not seem to be responding as the
nurse expects. Which action by the nurse would most likely lead to a better
understanding of this situation?
A) Determine whether any factors are interfering with learning.
B) Find out why the patient thinks the illness is not serious.
C) Inquire about cultural beliefs regarding health and illness.
D) Ask the patient to describe what is wrong with him or her.
C
A nurse is caring for a patient whose culture emphasizes family
commitment and involvement. The patient needs to learn and incorporate
extensive lifestyle changes for heart-healthy living. Which action by the
nurse would most likely lead to a successful outcome?
A) Ask family members if they would like to help the patient make the
changes.
B) Remind the patient that following the changes will lead to a longer life
with his or her family.
C) Encourage the family to check in on the patient to assess for his or her
compliance.
D) Choose a family spokesperson and involve that person in the patient's
teaching.
A
