NR 222 Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

The nurse is teaching a class on the importance of communication. Which statement by a person is true of nonverbal communication or behavior? a. Nonverbal behavior is culturally and situational bound b. Nonverbal communication is easy to interpret c. Nonverbal communication is the most important of the two types of communication d. Nonverbal behavior is not usually contextual - Answer-a. Nonverbal behavior is culturally and situational bound A nurse educator need to consider this first st...

What does SBAR stand for? - Situation Background Assessment Recommendation A patient is getting ready for surgery and seems very nervous. What would the best response from the nurse be? 1. You are in great hands 2. How are you feeling 3. Don't worry everything will be fine? 4. Are you nervous? - "How are you feeling?" What is the best way to gain the most information from the patient? 1. Ask questions 2. Active listening 3. Ask the family 4. Look at the chart - Active listening ...

A 6-month-old child from Guatemala was adopted by an American family in Indiana. The child's socialization into the American midwestern culture is best described as: A. Assimilation. B. Acculturation. C. Biculturalism. D. Enculturation. - Answer-D. Enculturation. Socialization into one's primary culture as a child is known as enculturation. A 46-year-old woman from Bosnia came to the United States 6 years ago. Although she did not celebrate Christmas when she lived in Bosnia, she celeb...

The nurse is preparing a smoking cessation class for family members of patients with lung cancer. The nurse believes that the class will convert many smokers to non-smokers once they realize the benefits of not smoking. Which healthcare model is the nurse following? -Health belief model -holistic health model -Health promotion model -Maslow's hierarchy of needs - Answer--Health belief model The nurse is working in a clinic that is designed to provide health education and immunization. wh...

The nurse is communicating with a 25-year-old diagnosed with acute lymphocytic leukemia. Which action indicates that the patient is in the resolution stage of psychosocial adaptation? The patient blames God for the diagnosis. The patient insists that no one is telling the truth. The patient avoids giving consent for treatment and procedures. The patient asks questions about his or her treatment or prognosis. - The patient asks questions about his or her treatment or prognosis.

1. C ____ 2. L ____ 3. A ____ 4. R ____ 5. A ____ a. The nurse acknowledges that it is absolutely reasonable for patients to expect that their health care providers care about their situations and that it is disappointing when they have experiences that make them feel like they do not. b. The nurse uses a relaxation technique before responding to the patient's concerns. Calm yourself. Take a deep breath. Check your pulse. c. The nurse says, "I want to help you. I can do that better i...

A 6-month-old child from Guatemala was adopted by an American family in Indiana. The child's socialization into the American midwestern culture is best described as: A. Assimilation. B. Acculturation. C. Biculturalism. D. Enculturation. - D. Enculturation.

Culture - refers to the learned and shared beliefs, values, norms, and traditions of a particular group, which guide our thinking, decisions, and actions. Unconscious/Implicit Bias - a bias that an individual is unaware of and that happens outside his or her control; it is influenced by personal background, cultural environment, and personal experiences

Chapter 9 Cultural Awareness - A new nurse is caring for a hospitalized obese patient who is homeless. This is the first time the patient has been admitted to the hospital, and the patient is scheduled for surgery. Which of the following is a universal skill that will help the nurse work effectively with this patient? a. The nurse shifts her focus to understanding the patient by asking her, "Describe for me the course of your illness." b. The nurse tells the patient, "Your choices of f...

What impact will the concept of cultural safety have on your teaching plan? A) Ask family members to remind the father not to smoke around the baby B) Provide information about the hazards of secondhand smoke in a manner that the father could understand - B) Provide information about the hazards of secondhand smoke in a manner that the father could understand How might cultural humility influence your approach to teaching this client? A) Reflect on your values about smoking and those who s...