NURS 307 Detailed Exam
Questions with Elaborate Answers
1. autonomy - ANSWER pt self-determination
2. Ethnocentrism - ANSWER Belief in the superiority of one's nation or ethnic
group with a disdain of others
3. ethnos - ANSWER Group of same race/nationality with common culture
and traits
4. minority - ANSWER Group differentiated from the majority population
with regard to religion, race, or ethnic origin
5. norm - ANSWER Prescribed standard of allowable behavior within a group
6. race - ANSWER Physical differentiator based on a common heredity
7. Rite - ANSWER Prescribed, formal, customary observance
8. Rituals - ANSWER Stereotypical behavior regulating religious, social, and
professional behaviors
9. Stereotype - ANSWER Simplified, inflexible conception of the members of
a group
,10.segmented neutrophils vs band or stab cells - ANSWER -segmented
neutrophils are mature neutrophils. shift to right. normal range is 50-60%
-band or stab cells are immature neutrophils. shift to left. normal range is 3-8%
11.T cells vs B cells - ANSWER -T cells recognize and remember specific
antigens (cell mediated). generated in bone marrow and migrate to lymph
nodes and spleen
-B cells secrete antibodies against antigens (humoral immunity). generated in
bone marrow
12.monocytes - ANSWER An granular leukocyte that is able to migrate into
tissues via bloodstream and transform into a macrophage. normal range 2-
8%
13.eosinophils - ANSWER a white blood cell containing granules that aid
when there is an allergic reaction and parasitic infections. normal range 1-
4%
14.subculture - ANSWER Subgroup having distinctive traits the differentiate it
from the larger culture
15.values - ANSWER Ideals, customs, institutions, and behaviors within a
group for which the members have a respectful regard
16.pain is entirely (subjective or objective) and is (the same or unique) for all
individuals - ANSWER subjective, unique
,17.Is pain considered a vital sign? - ANSWER yes, it is considered the "5th
vital sign". it must be assessed and documented in all health care facilities
18.regarding pain, what does The Joint Commission (JCAHO) require
clinicians to do? - ANSWER 1. assess and record pain for all pts
2. ask pts upon admission if they have any issues with pain
3. treat pain promptly
4. repeatedly evaluate pain and level of pain to validate relief
19.what is pain? what types of pain can you experience? - ANSWER common,
uncomfortable sensation, emotional experience due to actual/potential tissue
damage
20.beneficence vs no maleficence - ANSWER Beneficence
-guides the actions and behaviors of practitioners toward beneficial patient
outcomes
-ex. provide emergency meds without regard to legal consequence
21.what tools are used to screen for alcohol abuse during the history taking
process? - ANSWER CAGE (cutting down, annoyance by criticism, guilty
feeling, eye-openers)
TACE (how many drinks does it TAKE to feel drunk? have people ANNOYED
you by criticizing your drinking? have you felt you ought to CUT down on your
drinking? have you ever had an EYE-OPENER drink first thing in the
morning?)
CRAFFT (have you ridden in a CAR driven by someone or yourself who was
intoxicated? do you take drugs to RELAX or to fit in? do you ever use drugs
, when your ALONE? do you ever FORGET things while using? has a FAMILy
member or FRIEND told you to cut down? have you ever gotten into
TROUBLE from using drugs?)
22.screening vs assessment - ANSWER Screening is the process for
EVALUATING the possible presence of a problem VS Assessment is the
process for DEFINING the nature of the problem.
23.Define standards of care for women and newborns - ANSWER Minimal
level of competent care that the prudent nurse would provide
-Assessment
-Diagnosis
-Outcome identification
-Planning
-Implementation
-Evaluation
24.T or F? The term "encounters" refers to visits with a physician when you are
pregnant - ANSWER F Encounters are any interaction a health care
provider has with women of childbearing age (15-45)
this includes ER visits, annual physicals.
"Could you be pregnant"
25.Fertilization age or Post conception age - ANSWER moment of conception
until term
Questions with Elaborate Answers
1. autonomy - ANSWER pt self-determination
2. Ethnocentrism - ANSWER Belief in the superiority of one's nation or ethnic
group with a disdain of others
3. ethnos - ANSWER Group of same race/nationality with common culture
and traits
4. minority - ANSWER Group differentiated from the majority population
with regard to religion, race, or ethnic origin
5. norm - ANSWER Prescribed standard of allowable behavior within a group
6. race - ANSWER Physical differentiator based on a common heredity
7. Rite - ANSWER Prescribed, formal, customary observance
8. Rituals - ANSWER Stereotypical behavior regulating religious, social, and
professional behaviors
9. Stereotype - ANSWER Simplified, inflexible conception of the members of
a group
,10.segmented neutrophils vs band or stab cells - ANSWER -segmented
neutrophils are mature neutrophils. shift to right. normal range is 50-60%
-band or stab cells are immature neutrophils. shift to left. normal range is 3-8%
11.T cells vs B cells - ANSWER -T cells recognize and remember specific
antigens (cell mediated). generated in bone marrow and migrate to lymph
nodes and spleen
-B cells secrete antibodies against antigens (humoral immunity). generated in
bone marrow
12.monocytes - ANSWER An granular leukocyte that is able to migrate into
tissues via bloodstream and transform into a macrophage. normal range 2-
8%
13.eosinophils - ANSWER a white blood cell containing granules that aid
when there is an allergic reaction and parasitic infections. normal range 1-
4%
14.subculture - ANSWER Subgroup having distinctive traits the differentiate it
from the larger culture
15.values - ANSWER Ideals, customs, institutions, and behaviors within a
group for which the members have a respectful regard
16.pain is entirely (subjective or objective) and is (the same or unique) for all
individuals - ANSWER subjective, unique
,17.Is pain considered a vital sign? - ANSWER yes, it is considered the "5th
vital sign". it must be assessed and documented in all health care facilities
18.regarding pain, what does The Joint Commission (JCAHO) require
clinicians to do? - ANSWER 1. assess and record pain for all pts
2. ask pts upon admission if they have any issues with pain
3. treat pain promptly
4. repeatedly evaluate pain and level of pain to validate relief
19.what is pain? what types of pain can you experience? - ANSWER common,
uncomfortable sensation, emotional experience due to actual/potential tissue
damage
20.beneficence vs no maleficence - ANSWER Beneficence
-guides the actions and behaviors of practitioners toward beneficial patient
outcomes
-ex. provide emergency meds without regard to legal consequence
21.what tools are used to screen for alcohol abuse during the history taking
process? - ANSWER CAGE (cutting down, annoyance by criticism, guilty
feeling, eye-openers)
TACE (how many drinks does it TAKE to feel drunk? have people ANNOYED
you by criticizing your drinking? have you felt you ought to CUT down on your
drinking? have you ever had an EYE-OPENER drink first thing in the
morning?)
CRAFFT (have you ridden in a CAR driven by someone or yourself who was
intoxicated? do you take drugs to RELAX or to fit in? do you ever use drugs
, when your ALONE? do you ever FORGET things while using? has a FAMILy
member or FRIEND told you to cut down? have you ever gotten into
TROUBLE from using drugs?)
22.screening vs assessment - ANSWER Screening is the process for
EVALUATING the possible presence of a problem VS Assessment is the
process for DEFINING the nature of the problem.
23.Define standards of care for women and newborns - ANSWER Minimal
level of competent care that the prudent nurse would provide
-Assessment
-Diagnosis
-Outcome identification
-Planning
-Implementation
-Evaluation
24.T or F? The term "encounters" refers to visits with a physician when you are
pregnant - ANSWER F Encounters are any interaction a health care
provider has with women of childbearing age (15-45)
this includes ER visits, annual physicals.
"Could you be pregnant"
25.Fertilization age or Post conception age - ANSWER moment of conception
until term
