Exam 2 NR 222
Question I1
The nurse incorporates cultural considerations into the health teaching plan by:
• Assessing a person's beliefs.
• Using medical terminology
• Presenting evidence-based information.
• Explaining that universal health practices are the best.
A.
Question I2
The communication of health information in a manner which is clear and understandable to the client is known as:
• Empowerment
• Health literacy
• Health disparities
• Health education
B.
Question I3
Nurses have a responsibility to ensure health literacy when providing health education. What are some strategies that
nurses can use to promote health literacy? (select all that apply)
• Speak clearly and distinctly.
• Speak louder than usual.
• Use medical terminology.
• Face the person when speaking.
• Conclude with a summary of key points
A,D,E
Question I4
The nurse utilizes strategies associated with client-centered communication by doing which of the following? (select all
that apply)
• Not being "too busy" to talk
• Focusing on the nurse's views
• Developing mutual understanding
• Emphasizing the technical aspects of care
• Using a conversational interviewing style
• Tuning in to the client's preferences and style
A,C,E,F
Question I5
What are some ethical standards that nurses can utilize for interpersonal communications? (select all that apply)
• Communicate information accurately.
• Take a laissez-faire approach to minimize conflict
• Change the subject when unsure of the correct answer.
• Be sensitive to gender and cultural context.
• Communicate verbal and nonverbal messages in a congruent manner
A,C,D
Question I6
Which of the following scenarios best describes a nurse using metacommunication?
, • Using both touch and silence when counseling an individual
• Practicing reflection when interaction with an individual
• Discussing with an individual how to solve a problem
• Understanding that an individual needs a break before proceeding
D
Question I7
The nurse is teaching a class to students of pediatric nursing on comparing the concepts of growth and development.
Which statement most accurately represents these concepts?
• Growth patterns are qualitative changes.
• Growth is from the head to toe or cephalocaudal.
• Development reflects an increase in the number and size of cells.
• Development is a gradual change that includes advances in skills.
D
Question I8
A nurse is attending a continuing education program about growth and development. Why is it necessary that nurses are
well educated about this content? (Select all that apply)
• Can deliver anticipatory guidance to families
• Have a better understanding of genetics and genomics
• Can meet the requirements of Healthy People 2020
• Can provide more effective health education
A,B,D
Question I9
The school nurse is working on a campaign in the school to prevent adolescent pregnancies. Which of the following
interventions should the nurse implement?
• Talk to teenagers about sex, including abstinence, contraception, and sexually transmitted diseases.
• Tell the teenagers they should abstain from sex until they are old enough to cope with the potential consequences
such as an unwanted pregnancy.
• Encourage parents of all teenage girls to make sure their daughters start oral contraceptives early.
• Offer all teenagers free condoms when they come in for physical exams.
A
Question I10
Which of the following is the third leading cause of death in adolescents between 10 and 24 years of age?
• Accidents
• Suicide
• Cancer
• Sport injuries
B
Question 11
, The nurse is preparing an educational activity for adolescents. The primary reason that emphasis is placed on teaching
testicular self-examination is because:
• adolescents are naturally interested in their developing bodies.
• baseline assessment data is necessary for comparison in the future.
• rapid anatomical changes are occurring in the testes
• testicular cancer is the number one cancer in the adolescent male.
D
Question I12
A nurse is planning a community health education program for young adults. Which of the following considerations
should be made by the nurse?
• The age span encompassing young adulthood is between 20 to 30 years of age
• The number one cause of death for young adults is injury.
• The number of young adults in the United States is increasing.
• The maternal mortality rate is at its lowest point since 1980.
B
Question I13
According to Healthy People 2020, the leading causes of death among children and young adults are due to injuries from
which of the following?
• Homicide
• Suicide
• Burns
• Motor Vehicle Crashes
D
Question I14
Taking into account all of the agents that affect middle-age adults, the nurse plans a health education workshop focused on
developing an individualized lifestyle change program for each participant. Which of the following actions should the
nurse stress that individuals take first?
• Limiting unprotected exposure to sun
• Starting a smoking cessation program
• Exercising at least three times a week
• Scheduling a complete physical and dental exam
Question I15
A nurse is conducting a community education program about cognition in older adults. Which of the following
information should be included?
• Some form of mild dementia is a normal part of aging.
• All forms of dementia have the same symptoms, but progress at different rates.
• Assessment for dementia should be part of routine physical exams.
• Elders who score below 27 points on the Mini-Mental State Exam (MMSE) are not likely to have a cognition
problem.
Question 16
Question I1
The nurse incorporates cultural considerations into the health teaching plan by:
• Assessing a person's beliefs.
• Using medical terminology
• Presenting evidence-based information.
• Explaining that universal health practices are the best.
A.
Question I2
The communication of health information in a manner which is clear and understandable to the client is known as:
• Empowerment
• Health literacy
• Health disparities
• Health education
B.
Question I3
Nurses have a responsibility to ensure health literacy when providing health education. What are some strategies that
nurses can use to promote health literacy? (select all that apply)
• Speak clearly and distinctly.
• Speak louder than usual.
• Use medical terminology.
• Face the person when speaking.
• Conclude with a summary of key points
A,D,E
Question I4
The nurse utilizes strategies associated with client-centered communication by doing which of the following? (select all
that apply)
• Not being "too busy" to talk
• Focusing on the nurse's views
• Developing mutual understanding
• Emphasizing the technical aspects of care
• Using a conversational interviewing style
• Tuning in to the client's preferences and style
A,C,E,F
Question I5
What are some ethical standards that nurses can utilize for interpersonal communications? (select all that apply)
• Communicate information accurately.
• Take a laissez-faire approach to minimize conflict
• Change the subject when unsure of the correct answer.
• Be sensitive to gender and cultural context.
• Communicate verbal and nonverbal messages in a congruent manner
A,C,D
Question I6
Which of the following scenarios best describes a nurse using metacommunication?
, • Using both touch and silence when counseling an individual
• Practicing reflection when interaction with an individual
• Discussing with an individual how to solve a problem
• Understanding that an individual needs a break before proceeding
D
Question I7
The nurse is teaching a class to students of pediatric nursing on comparing the concepts of growth and development.
Which statement most accurately represents these concepts?
• Growth patterns are qualitative changes.
• Growth is from the head to toe or cephalocaudal.
• Development reflects an increase in the number and size of cells.
• Development is a gradual change that includes advances in skills.
D
Question I8
A nurse is attending a continuing education program about growth and development. Why is it necessary that nurses are
well educated about this content? (Select all that apply)
• Can deliver anticipatory guidance to families
• Have a better understanding of genetics and genomics
• Can meet the requirements of Healthy People 2020
• Can provide more effective health education
A,B,D
Question I9
The school nurse is working on a campaign in the school to prevent adolescent pregnancies. Which of the following
interventions should the nurse implement?
• Talk to teenagers about sex, including abstinence, contraception, and sexually transmitted diseases.
• Tell the teenagers they should abstain from sex until they are old enough to cope with the potential consequences
such as an unwanted pregnancy.
• Encourage parents of all teenage girls to make sure their daughters start oral contraceptives early.
• Offer all teenagers free condoms when they come in for physical exams.
A
Question I10
Which of the following is the third leading cause of death in adolescents between 10 and 24 years of age?
• Accidents
• Suicide
• Cancer
• Sport injuries
B
Question 11
, The nurse is preparing an educational activity for adolescents. The primary reason that emphasis is placed on teaching
testicular self-examination is because:
• adolescents are naturally interested in their developing bodies.
• baseline assessment data is necessary for comparison in the future.
• rapid anatomical changes are occurring in the testes
• testicular cancer is the number one cancer in the adolescent male.
D
Question I12
A nurse is planning a community health education program for young adults. Which of the following considerations
should be made by the nurse?
• The age span encompassing young adulthood is between 20 to 30 years of age
• The number one cause of death for young adults is injury.
• The number of young adults in the United States is increasing.
• The maternal mortality rate is at its lowest point since 1980.
B
Question I13
According to Healthy People 2020, the leading causes of death among children and young adults are due to injuries from
which of the following?
• Homicide
• Suicide
• Burns
• Motor Vehicle Crashes
D
Question I14
Taking into account all of the agents that affect middle-age adults, the nurse plans a health education workshop focused on
developing an individualized lifestyle change program for each participant. Which of the following actions should the
nurse stress that individuals take first?
• Limiting unprotected exposure to sun
• Starting a smoking cessation program
• Exercising at least three times a week
• Scheduling a complete physical and dental exam
Question I15
A nurse is conducting a community education program about cognition in older adults. Which of the following
information should be included?
• Some form of mild dementia is a normal part of aging.
• All forms of dementia have the same symptoms, but progress at different rates.
• Assessment for dementia should be part of routine physical exams.
• Elders who score below 27 points on the Mini-Mental State Exam (MMSE) are not likely to have a cognition
problem.
Question 16
