NUR 322 EXAM 2 QUESTIONS ANSWERED CORRECTLY LATEST UPDATE 2026

NUR 322 EXAM 2 QUESTIONS ANSWERED CORRECTLY LATEST UPDATE 2026 When teaching the staff about how the health care provider strives to work effectively within the cultural context of a client, which cultural principle is the nurse leader explaining? A. Cultural diversity B. Cultural sensitivity C. Cultural imposition D. Cultural competence - Answers D. Cultural competence Which nurses are taking actions that contribute to the nursing goal of achieving cultural competence? A. Nurse A examines own beliefs about mental health B. Nurse B reads and article about interpreting nonverbal behavior C. Nurse C volunteers at a clinic that serves an immigrant population D. Nurse D teaches children of immigrants about eating healthy food E. Nurse E uses a cultural assessment tool to gather client data - Answers A, B, C, E Which complication would the nurse expect in relation to lead toxicity? A. Anemia B. Proteinuria C. Heart failure D. Encephalopathy E. GI bleeding - Answers A, B, D exposures to a high level of lead predisposes the child to anemia. the lead interferes with synthesis of heme. Which parental statement would the nurse recognize as indicating a need for further education about protecting a preschooler from lead exposure? A. "I will only use hot water for cooking food." B. "I will ensure that my child eats regular meals." C. "I will regularly vacuum hard-surfaced floors or windowsills or wells." D. "I will ensure that my child's diet contains sufficient iron and calcium." E. "I will wash and dry my child's hands and face frequently, especially before eating." - Answers A, C hot water dissolves lead more quickly than cold hard-surfaced floors or windowsills or wells should not be vacuumed, because it spreads dust lead is absorbed more on an empty stomach diet should contain sufficient iron and calcium Which health conditions are associated with lead poisoning in a preschooler? A. Amblyopia B. Strabismus C. Brain damage D. Hepatic steatosis E. Growth retardation - Answers C, E Which source of lead would the nurse assess for when providing care to a child with lead poisoning? A. Water B. Pottery C. Stained glass D. Collectible toys E. Vinyl miniblinds - Answers A, B, D, E the making of stained glass, not stained glass itself, is a source of lead poisoning The parent of a newborn asks the nurse why, except for hepatitis B vaccine, the immunization schedule does not start until the infant is 2 months old. Which response would the nurse provide? A. "A newborn's spleen can't produce efficient antibodies." B. "Infants younger than 2 months are rarely exposed to infectious disease." C. "The immunization will attack the infant's immature immune system and cause the disease." D. "Maternal antibodies interfere with the development of active antibodies by the infant when immunized." - Answers D Passive antibodies received from the mother will be diminished by age 8 weeks and will no longer interfere with the development of active immunity to most communicable diseases. Two siblings who live in a camp for migrant workers have contracted measles. The nurse, trying to determine which individuals had contact with the children, identifies those with immunity and assesses the probability of containing the measles to the camp. Which technique has the nurse used in managing this situation? A. Nursing process B. Incidence process C. Probability process D. Epidemiological process - Answers D Epidemiological process is a term given to the set pattern of procedures followed in the community when the health of the public is threatened by a communicable disease. Which is the primary reason that the nurse pursues more information about the roommate when an older client with a history of congestive HF expresses concern about potential exposure to TB from a roommate at the extended care facility who coughs a great deal and sometimes spits up blood? A. Death from TB is on the increase in older populations B. The roommate is causing increased anxiety and stress in the client C. TB adversely affects older adults with chronic illness D. Most likely, the roommate prevents the client from getting proper sleep - Answers C Which play activities are the most appropriate for a 6-year-old child? A. Coloring book B. Small metal cars C. Simple card game D. Large jigsaw puzzle E. Children's magazines - Answers A, B, C Which school-age children require close supervision when using a skateboard? A. 5 year old B. 6 year old C. 7 year old D. 8 year old E. 9 year old - Answers B, C, D, E the 5 year old child should not be a allowed to. ride a skateboard due to the high risk for injury Which health care provider would be the best choice to help a homeless client receive needed medication for a communicable disease? A. Navigator B. Case manager C. Primary nurse D. Unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) - Answers A The navigator role was conceived to reduce barriers to care for vulnerable clients who may cope with delays in access, diagnosis treatment, and/or fragmented and uncoordinated care. Which goal to support evaluation of care outcomes would be important for the nurse to collaboratively set with a client who is homeless and who was recently provided with medication to treat newly diagnosed stage II hypertension? A. Complete a follow-up visit with the HCP in 30 days B. Attend an upcoming education session regarding nutrition and physical activity C. Fill prescription for a 90-day medication supply before temporary supply is depleted D. Client will return to the clinic the next day for repeat blood pressure measurement - Answers D Which competencies are important in the rural setting? A. Spiritual values B. Emergency care C. Family dynamics D. Physical assessment E. Clinical decision-making - Answers B, D, E Which step would a nurse new to a population health role in a local community take initially when using a community-oriented primary health care approach (COPHC) to design and deliver health services? A. Define and characterize the community B. Identify and prioritize community health needs C. Establish rapport and trust with the local population D. Meet with local health providers to determine common problems/health needs. - Answers C Which actions would the registered nurse working at a camp in a rural area perform to prevent injuries to the clients from lightning strikes in a severe thunderstorm? A. Move the clients to the nearest buildings B. Ask the people to stand under isolated trees C. Move the clients who are unable to walk in wheelchairs D. Educate the clients to stay away from any bodies of water E. Ask everyone to stay away from open windows in the building - Answers A, D, E Which duties would a medical command physician managing the aftermath of a massive fire in a rural area perform in addition to quickly examining clients and shifting them to urban health centers if required? A. Determining priorities for treatment B. Determining the resource needs of the clients C. Deciding the number and acuity of the clients D. Assuming leadership for implementing the emergency plan E. Serving as a liaison between the media and health care facility - Answers B, C Place in order the steps the population health nurse would use to support decisions regarding needed preventative services for a growing local immigrant population on the edge of the city's downtown area. A. Conduct needs assessment B. Set health priorities C. Identify options available to address health priorities D. Determine social and environmental factors which may impact health priorities E. Consider acceptability and feasibility of selected health programs to the community - Answers A, B, D, C, E When compared with their non-Hispanic white counterparts, which factors contribute to the health disparities among the older Hispanic population? A. Value difference B. Language barrier C. Lack of health care facility D. Inadequate health insurance E. Poor diet and nutrition - Answers A, B, C, D The nurse is working in a hospital that receives most of its payment from Medicare and Medicaid services. In the annual assessment of The Joint Commission, the hospital had not met all the standards set forth in the Center of Medicare and Medicaid Services. Which action would the nurse expect to be taken? A. The Centers of Medicare and Medicaid Services will stop paying the hospital B. The hospital will lose its accreditation given by the Joint Commission C. The Joint Commission would conduct an unannounced follow-up survey in the hospital D. The Centers of Medicare and Medicaid Services will conduct a follow-up survey in the hospital - Answers C Which similarity exists between Medicare and Medicaid? A. Both programs assist older adults B. Medicare and Medicaid pay for home care services C. Both programs pay the full cost of services provided D. Low income families are recipients of both programs E. Medicare and Medicaid finance individuals who are poor and pregnant - Answers A, B The nurse recognizes that which advisory bodies aim to improve the quality, safety, efficiency, and effectiveness of health care? A. The Joint Commission (TJC) B. Institute of Medicine (IOM) C. National Quality Forum (NQF) D. National Center for Nursing Quality (NCNQ) E. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) F. Association for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) - Answers B, C, D, F Which statements about preferred provider organization (PPOs) by the nursing student need correction? A. Focuses health maintenance B. Reimburses nursing home payments C. Covers children who are not poor enough for Medicaid D. Has deductibles that clients must meet before the insurance pays E. Contractual agreements exist between a set of providers and one or more purchases - Answers B, C, D Which action would the local health department nurse take to enhance local response when the local health department has been receiving reports of a recent increase in symptoms including headaches, dizziness, weakness, and nausea among local migrants in the region to help harvest tomato crops? A. Provide education to local providers and health centers regarding signs and symptoms of pesticide exposure. B. Ensure that resources are available during work hours to support adequate hydration C. Initiate an epidemiologic study to identify the potential cause of the current symptoms. D. Conduct an assessment of the entire population (workers and their families) to determine possible causes of the current symptoms - Answers A Which step is included in the process of completing an epidemiologic investigation in response to a recent increase in the number of people seen in the local emergency department with similar symptoms and an unknown cause? A. Estimate the number of cases B. Develop and evaluate a hypothesis C. Confirm the existence of an outbreak D. Verify the diagnosis and/or define a case E. Orient the data collected to person, place, and time F. Institute control measures and communicate findings - Answers A, B, C, D, E, F Which services do nurse-managed clinics provide in preventative and primary care services? A. Crisis intervention B. Wellness counseling C. Health risk appraisal D. Employment readiness E. Communicable disease control - Answers B, C, D After a client at an outpatient clinic has been diagnosed with active TB, which action by the nurse is best? A. Refer close contacts of the client for diagnosis and treatment B. Notify the local public health department of the new diagnosis C. Discuss the diagnosis with family members who may need testing D. Have the client tell friends about the diagnosis so they can be tested - Answers B Place the patholophysiological process of TB infection in the correct order 1. TB bacillus in the lungs creates a granulomatous inflammation 2. Collagen, fibroblasts, and lymphocytes surround the granulomatous inflammation 3. Caseation necrosis occurs in the center of the lesion 4. Areas of the caseation undergo resorption, degeneration, and fibrosis 5. Necrotic areas calcify or liquefy - Answers 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 Which preventable childhood communicable disease may lead to encephalitis? A. Varicella B. Scarlet fever C. Poliomyelitis D. Whooping cough - Answers A Which action would the nurse implement when assessing a client with a new diagnosis of syphilis? A. Ask the client about medication allergies B. Use the fingers of one hand to palpate lesions C. Examine the client's lymph nodes for enlargement D. Gather information about any ulcers or rashes E. Perform a Pap test (smear) of the cervix F. Ask about the client's sexual activity and protection methods - Answers A, C, D, F Which developmental achievements distinguish preschoolers from school-aged children? A. Preschoolers have imaginary playmates B. Preschoolers are able to relate events to their causes C. Preschoolers are curious to know about their surroundings D. Preschoolers understand that one object can exist in two shapes E. Preschoolers believe that inanimate objects have lifelike qualities - Answers A, E A community health care nurse is conduction a survey about the homeless children in the community. Which finding helps the nurse distinguish absolute homelessness from relative homelessness? A. The children are under-immunized and at risk for childhood illnesses B. The children are more likely to drop out of school C. The children have access to health care only through the emergency department D. The children do not have a physical shelter and may sleep outdoors or in vehicles - Answers E Absolute homelessness = people who have no physical shelter Relative homelessness = those who have a physical shelter but one that does not meet the standards of health and safety Which objective(s) describe the purpose of public health laws? A. Advocating for the rights of people B. Prohibiting the purchase or sale of organs C. Regulating health care and health care financing D. Ensuring professional accountability for the care provided E. Encouraging health care professionals to assist in emergencies - Answers A, C, D Which agencies have the power to implement Medicare and Medicaid reimbursement? A. Institute of Medicine (IOM) B. The Joint Commission (TJC) C. National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) D. Community Health Accreditation Program (CHAP) E. Accreditation Commission for Health Care (ACHC) F. The National Database for Nursing Quality Indicators (NDNQI) - Answers B, C, D, E Which organization assists in establishing policies related to Medicare and Medicaid payments for meaningful use of electronic health records (EHRs)? A. National Institutes of Health (NIH) B. American Medical Informatics Association (AMIA) C. Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) D. Health Information Management Systems Society (HIMSS) - Answers C