NR222 EXAM 2 2023/2024 CORRECT QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
Question 1
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.
Question 2
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
Question 3
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
Question 4
,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
Question 5
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
Question 6
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
Question 7
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.
Question 8
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
Question 9
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.
Question 10
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
ANSWERS
Question 1
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.
Question 2
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
Question 3
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
Question 4
,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
Question 5
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
Question 6
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
Question 7
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.
Question 8
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
Question 9
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.
Question 10
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
