NURS 400 Exam 1
What is the distance of personal zone space that should be maintained during an
interpersonal interaction in Western culture? - ANS-18 inches to 3 feet
Which aspect of communication is categorized into paralanguage? - ANS-Intonation
Which disorder is an example for psychoneurotic response to severe anxiety? -
ANS-Conversion disorder
Following an accident, the health-care provider schedules surgery for an 8-year-old
child. Which intervention should the nurse implement prior to surgery? - ANS-Obtain
consent from the child's guardian
Which spiritual factor offers freedom and peace of mind to a person? -
ANS-Forgiveness
The nursing instructor is teaching a group of student nurses about the client's rights
established by the American Hospital Association (AHA). Which statement made by the
student nurse demonstrates effective learning? - ANS-"The nurses and health-care
facility are responsible for upholding the client's rights."
Which psychiatric client requires the nurse to obtain informed consent from the closest
relative before treatment? - ANS-A client who is scheduled for electroconvulsive therapy
The parent of a client who is HIV positive tells the nurse, "My son is not interested in
seeing his friends or going out. Honestly, I am still not convinced that he is HIV positive."
Which diagnosis made by the nurse will help to create an effective care plan for the
parent and client? - ANS-The client is depressed and the parent is in denial.
The nurse is teaching a newly recruited nurse about unlawful acts. Which action
described by the nurse would be categorized as intentional tort? - ANS-Touching a
client without his or her consent
What provisions are included in a state's nursing practice act? Select all that apply. -
ANS-The scope of practice for various levels of nursing
The general powers and authority of the state board of nursing
The educational and training requirements for nursing licensure
, Which theory of ethical decision-making suggests that nursing actions should be bound
by a sense of duty? - ANS-Kantianism
Which cultural group of Americans is reported to have a high risk of illness and
premature death from alcoholism compared to the U.S. population as a whole? -
ANS-Native Americans
A nursing student is studying cultural syndromes. Which culture is most likely to know
about "ghost sickness"? - ANS-American Indians
Which intervention of the nurse supports the principle of Kantianism? - ANS-Providing
information to the client about his or her condition as suggested by the health-care
provider
The nurse interacts with a Native American client who has recently been admitted to the
psychiatric care unit. Which intervention by the nurse is valid while communicating with
the client? - ANS-Offering a hand shake to the client, with a light touch
After undergoing an abortion, a teenager asks the nurse, "Can you provide me with
some information regarding birth control pills?" Which response from the nurse indicates
ethical egoism? - ANS-"I am sorry. Providing information about birth control pills to
teenagers will pose a risk for my job."
What characteristics will the nurse observe in a client who is suit prone? Select all that
apply - ANS-Critical behavior
Complaining nature
Uncooperative during treatment
hat are the four main Jewish religious groups that exist today in the United Sates?
Select all that apply. - ANS-Reform
Orthodox
Conservative
Reconstructionist
Which client behavior noted by the nurse is indicative of using projection? - ANS-A
client blaming his or her boss after getting fired from his or her job
Which psychotic response may the nurse observe in a client during the panic anxiety
stage? - ANS-Schizophrenia
What is the distance of personal zone space that should be maintained during an
interpersonal interaction in Western culture? - ANS-18 inches to 3 feet
Which aspect of communication is categorized into paralanguage? - ANS-Intonation
Which disorder is an example for psychoneurotic response to severe anxiety? -
ANS-Conversion disorder
Following an accident, the health-care provider schedules surgery for an 8-year-old
child. Which intervention should the nurse implement prior to surgery? - ANS-Obtain
consent from the child's guardian
Which spiritual factor offers freedom and peace of mind to a person? -
ANS-Forgiveness
The nursing instructor is teaching a group of student nurses about the client's rights
established by the American Hospital Association (AHA). Which statement made by the
student nurse demonstrates effective learning? - ANS-"The nurses and health-care
facility are responsible for upholding the client's rights."
Which psychiatric client requires the nurse to obtain informed consent from the closest
relative before treatment? - ANS-A client who is scheduled for electroconvulsive therapy
The parent of a client who is HIV positive tells the nurse, "My son is not interested in
seeing his friends or going out. Honestly, I am still not convinced that he is HIV positive."
Which diagnosis made by the nurse will help to create an effective care plan for the
parent and client? - ANS-The client is depressed and the parent is in denial.
The nurse is teaching a newly recruited nurse about unlawful acts. Which action
described by the nurse would be categorized as intentional tort? - ANS-Touching a
client without his or her consent
What provisions are included in a state's nursing practice act? Select all that apply. -
ANS-The scope of practice for various levels of nursing
The general powers and authority of the state board of nursing
The educational and training requirements for nursing licensure
, Which theory of ethical decision-making suggests that nursing actions should be bound
by a sense of duty? - ANS-Kantianism
Which cultural group of Americans is reported to have a high risk of illness and
premature death from alcoholism compared to the U.S. population as a whole? -
ANS-Native Americans
A nursing student is studying cultural syndromes. Which culture is most likely to know
about "ghost sickness"? - ANS-American Indians
Which intervention of the nurse supports the principle of Kantianism? - ANS-Providing
information to the client about his or her condition as suggested by the health-care
provider
The nurse interacts with a Native American client who has recently been admitted to the
psychiatric care unit. Which intervention by the nurse is valid while communicating with
the client? - ANS-Offering a hand shake to the client, with a light touch
After undergoing an abortion, a teenager asks the nurse, "Can you provide me with
some information regarding birth control pills?" Which response from the nurse indicates
ethical egoism? - ANS-"I am sorry. Providing information about birth control pills to
teenagers will pose a risk for my job."
What characteristics will the nurse observe in a client who is suit prone? Select all that
apply - ANS-Critical behavior
Complaining nature
Uncooperative during treatment
hat are the four main Jewish religious groups that exist today in the United Sates?
Select all that apply. - ANS-Reform
Orthodox
Conservative
Reconstructionist
Which client behavior noted by the nurse is indicative of using projection? - ANS-A
client blaming his or her boss after getting fired from his or her job
Which psychotic response may the nurse observe in a client during the panic anxiety
stage? - ANS-Schizophrenia
