NUR342 Holistic Health Care Across the Lifespan
Comprehensive Final Exam (Qns & Ans)
2025
Multiple Choice Questions
1.
A 45-year-old patient with type 2 diabetes is experiencing chronic
stress due to work and family demands. Which holistic nursing
intervention is most appropriate?
A) Administer insulin as prescribed
B) Refer to a dietitian
C) Teach relaxation breathing and mindfulness meditation
D) Increase frequency of glucose monitoring
ANS: C
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,Rationale: Holistic nursing focuses on integrating physical,
mental, and emotional care. Mindfulness addresses stress, which
impacts glycemic control.
2.
During a hospice care assessment, which factor is MOST
important for holistic pain management in an end-of-life patient?
A) Pain intensity score
B) Spiritual beliefs and needs
C) Allergies to medications
D) Financial status
ANS: B
Rationale: Holistic care considers spiritual well-being, especially
crucial at end-of-life for comfort and meaning.
3.
A holistic nurse incorporates which of the following to assess the
well-being of a young child with chronic illness?
A) Only symptom checklist
B) Family dynamics, play patterns, and developmental level
C) Medication adherence
D) Immunization history
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,ANS: B
Rationale: Assessing family and psychosocial factors supports a
holistic understanding.
4.
An older adult with osteoarthritis desires complementary
therapies. Which integrative practice has the strongest evidence
for improving pain and function?
A) Aromatherapy
B) Acupuncture
C) Magnet therapy
D) Crystal healing
ANS: B
Rationale: Acupuncture has robust evidence in pain and mobility
improvement in osteoarthritis.
5.
Parents of a newborn ask about holistic measures to promote
immune health. The nurse recommends:
A) Immediate cessation of breastfeeding after one week
B) Supportive skin-to-skin contact and encouragement of
exclusive breastfeeding
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, C) Introduction of juice by two months
D) Avoiding all vaccines
ANS: B
Rationale: Skin-to-skin and exclusive breastfeeding are evidence-
based holistic practices for immunity.
6.
Which concept BEST underpins holistic nursing theory?
A) Disease-centered care
B) Person as a unitary being with mind, body, spirit
interconnectedness
C) Task-based routines
D) Allopathic treatment focus
ANS: B
Rationale: Holistic nursing sees the person as an integrated whole.
7.
Which is a key outcome of holistic education in adolescent
health?
A) High test scores
B) Self-awareness and emotional resilience
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Comprehensive Final Exam (Qns & Ans)
2025
Multiple Choice Questions
1.
A 45-year-old patient with type 2 diabetes is experiencing chronic
stress due to work and family demands. Which holistic nursing
intervention is most appropriate?
A) Administer insulin as prescribed
B) Refer to a dietitian
C) Teach relaxation breathing and mindfulness meditation
D) Increase frequency of glucose monitoring
ANS: C
©2025
,Rationale: Holistic nursing focuses on integrating physical,
mental, and emotional care. Mindfulness addresses stress, which
impacts glycemic control.
2.
During a hospice care assessment, which factor is MOST
important for holistic pain management in an end-of-life patient?
A) Pain intensity score
B) Spiritual beliefs and needs
C) Allergies to medications
D) Financial status
ANS: B
Rationale: Holistic care considers spiritual well-being, especially
crucial at end-of-life for comfort and meaning.
3.
A holistic nurse incorporates which of the following to assess the
well-being of a young child with chronic illness?
A) Only symptom checklist
B) Family dynamics, play patterns, and developmental level
C) Medication adherence
D) Immunization history
©2025
,ANS: B
Rationale: Assessing family and psychosocial factors supports a
holistic understanding.
4.
An older adult with osteoarthritis desires complementary
therapies. Which integrative practice has the strongest evidence
for improving pain and function?
A) Aromatherapy
B) Acupuncture
C) Magnet therapy
D) Crystal healing
ANS: B
Rationale: Acupuncture has robust evidence in pain and mobility
improvement in osteoarthritis.
5.
Parents of a newborn ask about holistic measures to promote
immune health. The nurse recommends:
A) Immediate cessation of breastfeeding after one week
B) Supportive skin-to-skin contact and encouragement of
exclusive breastfeeding
©2025
, C) Introduction of juice by two months
D) Avoiding all vaccines
ANS: B
Rationale: Skin-to-skin and exclusive breastfeeding are evidence-
based holistic practices for immunity.
6.
Which concept BEST underpins holistic nursing theory?
A) Disease-centered care
B) Person as a unitary being with mind, body, spirit
interconnectedness
C) Task-based routines
D) Allopathic treatment focus
ANS: B
Rationale: Holistic nursing sees the person as an integrated whole.
7.
Which is a key outcome of holistic education in adolescent
health?
A) High test scores
B) Self-awareness and emotional resilience
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