Foundations of Nursing - Unit 6 Exam
100+ QUESTIONS & ANSWERS / ADVANCED
FOR CARE OF FAMILY|AGRADE
Body Image:
-Mental image of physical self
-Involves cognition and sensory input
-Ideal versus perceived body image
-Gradual vs. sudden body changes
-Illness influences
Self-Esteem:
-How I like myself
-Expectations of myself versus true abilities
-Ideal versus actual self
-Illness precipitates a crisis in
Role Performance:
-Actions taken, behavior demonstrated
-Role strain
-Role conflict
-Illness affects
Compare and contrast the four components of self-concept: identify, body image, self-
esteem, and roles
LO 1 - 2 questions - ANSWER//Self Concept: forms out of a person's evaluation of
her/his; physical appearance, sexual performance, intellectual abilities, success in the
workplace, friendships, problem-solving and coping abilities, unique talents
Factors that affect self-concept:
-Gender
-Developmental level
-Socioeconomic status
-Family
,-Peer relationships
-Locus of control
Describe nursing interventions designed to achieve identified goals for the client with
altered self-concept
LO 2 - 2 questions - ANSWER//-Impaired adjustment
-Complicated grieving
-Deficient knowledge
-Hopelessness
-Impaired social interaction
-Sexual dysfunction
-Ineffective coping
-Powerlessness
-Social isolation
-Chronic low self-esteem
-Disturbed personal identity
-Disturbed body image
These interventions assist with:
-Anger control
-Anxiety reduction
-Coping enhancement
-Decision-making
-Socialization
-Family involvement support
Psychosocial diagnoses: must determine cause and effect
-Interrupted family processes
-Family coping
-Parental role conflict
-Ineffective individual coping
-Post-trauma syndrome
Identify common stressors affecting self-concept and means for assessment
LO 3 - 1 question - ANSWER//Self concept is influenced by:
-Body image, ideal vs. perceived and actual body image
-Appearance and function of body
-Gradual vs. sudden body changes
-Role performance
-Personal identity
Psychosocial assessment:
-Biological, psychological, and social details
-Functional abilities
,-Self-efficacy
-Family relationships
-Relationships with the wider social environment
-Interpersonal communication
-Social resources and networks
-Understanding current illness
-Usual coping mechanisms
-Health priorities
Differentiate between anxiety and depression
LO 4 - 2 questions - ANSWER//Anxiety:
-Common emotional response to a (usually known) stressor
-Results from psychological conflicts
-Accompanied by physical symptoms
-Can be mild, moderate, severe, disabling
Depression:
-Causes sadness or "the blues"
-Occurs in all age groups
-Be alert for risk factors
-Is a psychiatric diagnosis
-Consider suicide prevention strategies
Describe the nursing process and nursing care for a client with anxiety and depression
LO 5 - 4 questions - ANSWER//-Anxiety tool: GAD-7
"How difficult have those problems made if for you to do your work, take care of things
at home, or get along with other people?"
-Depression Assessment Continuum:
Mild:
-Mood: Sadness
-Behavior: Crying
-Thoughts: Distractedness
-Physical manifestations: low energy
Severe:
-Mood: Emptiness, total despair
-Behavior: Psychomotor retardation
-Thoughts: Delusions, confusion, self-blame
-Physical manifestations: Anorexia, insomnia, poor hygiene
-Depression tool: PHQ-9
-Suicide screening
-AsQ suicide screening questions
Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs - ANSWER//Tier 1: Self-Actualization
-Morality
-Creativity
-Spontaneity
-Problem solving
, -Lack of prejudice
-Acceptance of facts
Compare and contrast the four components of self-concept: identify, body image, self-
esteem, and roles
LO 1 - 2 questions - ANSWER//Identity:
-View of self
-Constant
-Learned through socialization
-Illness impairs
Body Image:
-Mental image of physical self
-Involves cognition and sensory input
-Ideal versus perceived body image
-Gradual vs. sudden body changes
-Illness influences
Self-Esteem:
-How I like myself
-Expectations of myself versus true abilities
-Ideal versus actual self
-Illness precipitates a crisis in
Role Performance:
-Actions taken, behavior demonstrated
-Role strain
-Role conflict
-Illness affects
Compare and contrast the four components of self-concept: identify, body image, self-
esteem, and roles
LO 1 - 2 questions - ANSWER//Self Concept: forms out of a person's evaluation of
her/his; physical appearance, sexual performance, intellectual abilities, success in the
workplace, friendships, problem-solving and coping abilities, unique talents
Factors that affect self-concept:
-Gender
-Developmental level
-Socioeconomic status
-Family
100+ QUESTIONS & ANSWERS / ADVANCED
FOR CARE OF FAMILY|AGRADE
Body Image:
-Mental image of physical self
-Involves cognition and sensory input
-Ideal versus perceived body image
-Gradual vs. sudden body changes
-Illness influences
Self-Esteem:
-How I like myself
-Expectations of myself versus true abilities
-Ideal versus actual self
-Illness precipitates a crisis in
Role Performance:
-Actions taken, behavior demonstrated
-Role strain
-Role conflict
-Illness affects
Compare and contrast the four components of self-concept: identify, body image, self-
esteem, and roles
LO 1 - 2 questions - ANSWER//Self Concept: forms out of a person's evaluation of
her/his; physical appearance, sexual performance, intellectual abilities, success in the
workplace, friendships, problem-solving and coping abilities, unique talents
Factors that affect self-concept:
-Gender
-Developmental level
-Socioeconomic status
-Family
,-Peer relationships
-Locus of control
Describe nursing interventions designed to achieve identified goals for the client with
altered self-concept
LO 2 - 2 questions - ANSWER//-Impaired adjustment
-Complicated grieving
-Deficient knowledge
-Hopelessness
-Impaired social interaction
-Sexual dysfunction
-Ineffective coping
-Powerlessness
-Social isolation
-Chronic low self-esteem
-Disturbed personal identity
-Disturbed body image
These interventions assist with:
-Anger control
-Anxiety reduction
-Coping enhancement
-Decision-making
-Socialization
-Family involvement support
Psychosocial diagnoses: must determine cause and effect
-Interrupted family processes
-Family coping
-Parental role conflict
-Ineffective individual coping
-Post-trauma syndrome
Identify common stressors affecting self-concept and means for assessment
LO 3 - 1 question - ANSWER//Self concept is influenced by:
-Body image, ideal vs. perceived and actual body image
-Appearance and function of body
-Gradual vs. sudden body changes
-Role performance
-Personal identity
Psychosocial assessment:
-Biological, psychological, and social details
-Functional abilities
,-Self-efficacy
-Family relationships
-Relationships with the wider social environment
-Interpersonal communication
-Social resources and networks
-Understanding current illness
-Usual coping mechanisms
-Health priorities
Differentiate between anxiety and depression
LO 4 - 2 questions - ANSWER//Anxiety:
-Common emotional response to a (usually known) stressor
-Results from psychological conflicts
-Accompanied by physical symptoms
-Can be mild, moderate, severe, disabling
Depression:
-Causes sadness or "the blues"
-Occurs in all age groups
-Be alert for risk factors
-Is a psychiatric diagnosis
-Consider suicide prevention strategies
Describe the nursing process and nursing care for a client with anxiety and depression
LO 5 - 4 questions - ANSWER//-Anxiety tool: GAD-7
"How difficult have those problems made if for you to do your work, take care of things
at home, or get along with other people?"
-Depression Assessment Continuum:
Mild:
-Mood: Sadness
-Behavior: Crying
-Thoughts: Distractedness
-Physical manifestations: low energy
Severe:
-Mood: Emptiness, total despair
-Behavior: Psychomotor retardation
-Thoughts: Delusions, confusion, self-blame
-Physical manifestations: Anorexia, insomnia, poor hygiene
-Depression tool: PHQ-9
-Suicide screening
-AsQ suicide screening questions
Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs - ANSWER//Tier 1: Self-Actualization
-Morality
-Creativity
-Spontaneity
-Problem solving
, -Lack of prejudice
-Acceptance of facts
Compare and contrast the four components of self-concept: identify, body image, self-
esteem, and roles
LO 1 - 2 questions - ANSWER//Identity:
-View of self
-Constant
-Learned through socialization
-Illness impairs
Body Image:
-Mental image of physical self
-Involves cognition and sensory input
-Ideal versus perceived body image
-Gradual vs. sudden body changes
-Illness influences
Self-Esteem:
-How I like myself
-Expectations of myself versus true abilities
-Ideal versus actual self
-Illness precipitates a crisis in
Role Performance:
-Actions taken, behavior demonstrated
-Role strain
-Role conflict
-Illness affects
Compare and contrast the four components of self-concept: identify, body image, self-
esteem, and roles
LO 1 - 2 questions - ANSWER//Self Concept: forms out of a person's evaluation of
her/his; physical appearance, sexual performance, intellectual abilities, success in the
workplace, friendships, problem-solving and coping abilities, unique talents
Factors that affect self-concept:
-Gender
-Developmental level
-Socioeconomic status
-Family
