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NSG 3480: Unit 8, Chapter 13, 23 & 24. Exam 2
Practice Questions and Answers
Which factor is most responsible for the population growth of the United States?
a. A decrease in the death rate
b. Ongoing immigration
c. An increase in the birth rate
d. Lengthening of the normal life span - Ans:✔✔-b. Ongoing immigration
Which statement best defines Leininger's term "culture universal"?
a. The preference to be cared for by someone from their own cultural group for
maximum ease and comfort
b. The commonalities of values, norms, and life patterns that are held in all cultures
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c. The particular values, beliefs, and patterning of behavior that is universal within a particular culture
d. The health care roles, norms, and behaviors that are involved when illness or injury occurs - Ans:✔✔-
b. The commonalities of values, norms, and life patterns that are held in all cultures
A patient had wrapped a tummy band around her newborn's abdomen. What should the nurse say to
the new mother?
a. "Can you explain to me the purpose of wrapping a band around the baby's
tummy?"
b. "In the hospital, we prefer to expose the umbilical cord to air so it's easier to put
medication on it as it dries up."
c. "Let me put some medication on the baby's cord, and then I'll put the tummy band
back."
d. "Please remove that band; it is not helpful as the umbilical cord needs to be kept
clean and dry." - Ans:✔✔-a. "Can you explain to me the purpose of wrapping a band around the baby's
tummy?"
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A baby was dehydrated because of diarrhea. The mother explained that she had finally gone to a folk
healer who told her to give the baby herbal tea, which did seem to be helping a bit, but the baby still
seemed ill. Which statement would be the most appropriate reply by the nurse?
a. "Folk healers cannot cure such problems; let me give you appropriate fluids for
your baby."
b. "Let's go back to feeding the baby formula and see how the baby does."
c. "You continue to give the baby herbal tea, but let's put some sugar and salt in the
tea."
d. "Your healer is correct; fluids are crucial for your baby. Let me give you some
special fluids for you to give the baby." - Ans:✔✔-d. "Your healer is correct; fluids are crucial for your
baby. Let me give you some
special fluids for you to give the baby."
A nurse carefully explained that the medication had to be taken three times a day, with each meal. The
patient came to the clinic with symptoms of medication overdose. How should the nurse respond?
a. "Can you explain what you believe happened to make you so ill now?"
b. "Can you tell me when in the day you and your family eat?"
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c. "Please review with me when I taught you to take your medication."
d. "Why did you take more medication than we suggested?" - Ans:✔✔-b. "Can you tell me when in the
day you and your family eat?"
Which action should be taken by a male nurse when a female immigrant from the Middle East refuses to
participate in a health history at the initial clinic visit?
a. Ask a female nurse to talk with the client.
b. Ensure that the client has privacy, with the two female friends waiting outside
before trying again.
c. Explain that the woman cannot see a physician until the nurse obtains a health
history and does an initial examination.
d. Stress that the clinic is free, and she does not have to pay extra to see both the
nurse and the physician. - Ans:✔✔-a. Ask a female nurse to talk with the client.
When the nurse begins explaining alternative treatment approaches, the client responded, "The doctor
will choose the best treatment. Do whatever the doctor says." Which action should be taken next by the
nurse?
a. Ask if the client would like to discuss the choices with her family.
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NSG 3480: Unit 8, Chapter 13, 23 & 24. Exam 2
Practice Questions and Answers
Which factor is most responsible for the population growth of the United States?
a. A decrease in the death rate
b. Ongoing immigration
c. An increase in the birth rate
d. Lengthening of the normal life span - Ans:✔✔-b. Ongoing immigration
Which statement best defines Leininger's term "culture universal"?
a. The preference to be cared for by someone from their own cultural group for
maximum ease and comfort
b. The commonalities of values, norms, and life patterns that are held in all cultures
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c. The particular values, beliefs, and patterning of behavior that is universal within a particular culture
d. The health care roles, norms, and behaviors that are involved when illness or injury occurs - Ans:✔✔-
b. The commonalities of values, norms, and life patterns that are held in all cultures
A patient had wrapped a tummy band around her newborn's abdomen. What should the nurse say to
the new mother?
a. "Can you explain to me the purpose of wrapping a band around the baby's
tummy?"
b. "In the hospital, we prefer to expose the umbilical cord to air so it's easier to put
medication on it as it dries up."
c. "Let me put some medication on the baby's cord, and then I'll put the tummy band
back."
d. "Please remove that band; it is not helpful as the umbilical cord needs to be kept
clean and dry." - Ans:✔✔-a. "Can you explain to me the purpose of wrapping a band around the baby's
tummy?"
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A baby was dehydrated because of diarrhea. The mother explained that she had finally gone to a folk
healer who told her to give the baby herbal tea, which did seem to be helping a bit, but the baby still
seemed ill. Which statement would be the most appropriate reply by the nurse?
a. "Folk healers cannot cure such problems; let me give you appropriate fluids for
your baby."
b. "Let's go back to feeding the baby formula and see how the baby does."
c. "You continue to give the baby herbal tea, but let's put some sugar and salt in the
tea."
d. "Your healer is correct; fluids are crucial for your baby. Let me give you some
special fluids for you to give the baby." - Ans:✔✔-d. "Your healer is correct; fluids are crucial for your
baby. Let me give you some
special fluids for you to give the baby."
A nurse carefully explained that the medication had to be taken three times a day, with each meal. The
patient came to the clinic with symptoms of medication overdose. How should the nurse respond?
a. "Can you explain what you believe happened to make you so ill now?"
b. "Can you tell me when in the day you and your family eat?"
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c. "Please review with me when I taught you to take your medication."
d. "Why did you take more medication than we suggested?" - Ans:✔✔-b. "Can you tell me when in the
day you and your family eat?"
Which action should be taken by a male nurse when a female immigrant from the Middle East refuses to
participate in a health history at the initial clinic visit?
a. Ask a female nurse to talk with the client.
b. Ensure that the client has privacy, with the two female friends waiting outside
before trying again.
c. Explain that the woman cannot see a physician until the nurse obtains a health
history and does an initial examination.
d. Stress that the clinic is free, and she does not have to pay extra to see both the
nurse and the physician. - Ans:✔✔-a. Ask a female nurse to talk with the client.
When the nurse begins explaining alternative treatment approaches, the client responded, "The doctor
will choose the best treatment. Do whatever the doctor says." Which action should be taken next by the
nurse?
a. Ask if the client would like to discuss the choices with her family.
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