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129 Multiple choice questions
Term 1 of 129
A nurse is taking care of a 32 year old Chinese female patient. Which of the following
demonstrates culturally responsive care?
The nurse trying to speak to the patient in Chinese upon first meeting her.
The nurse believes she does not hold any biases about Chinese culture.
The nurse is self aware of his/her own cultural beliefs and practices.
The nurse tells the patient that Chinese herbs do not work as well as Western medicine.
,Term 2 of 129
The ANA code of ethics Provision 5 states that the nurse owes the same duties to self as to others.
In what ways might this be true? Select all that apply.
a. moral self respect: respecting the worth and dignity of all human beings extends to the self as
well
b. wholeness of character: the nurse owes it to self to integrate professional and personal values
so to be part of a moral community
c. professional growth and maintenance of competence: the nurse owes it to self to continue
personal and professional growth
d. preservation of integrity: the nurse may be faced with compromise but must maintain the
integrity of personal and professional values
c. Verifying the client has accurate information and understands the consequences of her
decision.
Nurses need to help clarify client's values by examining the possible consequences of their
choices; make sure the client has thought about possible results of each action. a. The client
may not have accurate information. Not providing accurate information would be violating
nonmaleficence. b. and d. These actions would be imposing the nurse's values on the client,
which should never be done.
b. Right to die
A,B,C and D, all of the above.
a. moral self respect: respecting the worth and dignity of all human beings extends to the
self as well
b. wholeness of character: the nurse owes it to self to integrate professional and personal
values so to be part of a moral community
c. professional growth and maintenance of competence: the nurse owes it to self to
continue personal and professional growth
d. preservation of integrity: the nurse may be faced with compromise but must maintain the
integrity of personal and professional values
Respect for oneself, taking care of oneself, and treating oneself with the same integrity,
value system and moral respect that one uses with others is important! ANA Code of Ethics,
Provision 5
, A and E
a. Transformational leadership
e. New knowledge, innovation, and improvements
This is a knowledge question taken from ANA's
Scope and Standards of practice, 2010
Term 3 of 129
A patient who is diagnosed with a terminal cancer and was instructed by a physician to start
chemotherapy. What is the most appropriate question that the nurse should ask the patient?
Are you aware of the side effects of chemotherapy?
Can I share my story as a breast cancer survivor?
How do you feel about your decision?
Do you want to know your prognosis?
Term 4 of 129
A fully alert and competent 82-year-old client has end-stage kidney disease. The client says, "I'm
ready to die," and refuses dialysis. The family urges the nurse to set up dialysis. What is the nurse's
moral responsibility?
request a nephrologist come speak with the family.
honor the client's decision
make arrangements for dialysis due to lack of written documentation stating the patient's
wishes
try to convince the client to change his mind
, Term 5 of 129
An adolescent client is admitted to the emergency department with a fever. None of the client's
family members are present, and the client is tearful and withdrawn. Which of the following
statements made by the nurse is an example of therapeutic communication?
"I know you are frightened, but we will find out what is wrong with you soon."
"Let me show you around so that you are less frightened."
"Tell me why you are so frightened."
"You look frightened."
Term 6 of 129
A nurse observes a client crying as he reads from his devotional book. What intervention by the
nurse would be the most appropriate?
contact the hospital's spiritual services
inquire as to what is making him cry
provide quiet times for these moments
turn on the television for a distraction
Term 7 of 129
Which of the following is not an acceptable example of giving informed consent?
A father signing a consent for a tonsillectomy for her 16 year-old daughter who is worried
the surgery will affect her singing voice.
A husband giving consent for his comatose wife to receive a new treatment that is still in its
trial stages.
A surgeon assuming given-consent for an emergency procedure for an unconscious client
whose next-of-kin cannot be located.
A mother signing consent for her married 17 year-old son to participate in a research trial
for a new ADHD medicine.
129 Multiple choice questions
Term 1 of 129
A nurse is taking care of a 32 year old Chinese female patient. Which of the following
demonstrates culturally responsive care?
The nurse trying to speak to the patient in Chinese upon first meeting her.
The nurse believes she does not hold any biases about Chinese culture.
The nurse is self aware of his/her own cultural beliefs and practices.
The nurse tells the patient that Chinese herbs do not work as well as Western medicine.
,Term 2 of 129
The ANA code of ethics Provision 5 states that the nurse owes the same duties to self as to others.
In what ways might this be true? Select all that apply.
a. moral self respect: respecting the worth and dignity of all human beings extends to the self as
well
b. wholeness of character: the nurse owes it to self to integrate professional and personal values
so to be part of a moral community
c. professional growth and maintenance of competence: the nurse owes it to self to continue
personal and professional growth
d. preservation of integrity: the nurse may be faced with compromise but must maintain the
integrity of personal and professional values
c. Verifying the client has accurate information and understands the consequences of her
decision.
Nurses need to help clarify client's values by examining the possible consequences of their
choices; make sure the client has thought about possible results of each action. a. The client
may not have accurate information. Not providing accurate information would be violating
nonmaleficence. b. and d. These actions would be imposing the nurse's values on the client,
which should never be done.
b. Right to die
A,B,C and D, all of the above.
a. moral self respect: respecting the worth and dignity of all human beings extends to the
self as well
b. wholeness of character: the nurse owes it to self to integrate professional and personal
values so to be part of a moral community
c. professional growth and maintenance of competence: the nurse owes it to self to
continue personal and professional growth
d. preservation of integrity: the nurse may be faced with compromise but must maintain the
integrity of personal and professional values
Respect for oneself, taking care of oneself, and treating oneself with the same integrity,
value system and moral respect that one uses with others is important! ANA Code of Ethics,
Provision 5
, A and E
a. Transformational leadership
e. New knowledge, innovation, and improvements
This is a knowledge question taken from ANA's
Scope and Standards of practice, 2010
Term 3 of 129
A patient who is diagnosed with a terminal cancer and was instructed by a physician to start
chemotherapy. What is the most appropriate question that the nurse should ask the patient?
Are you aware of the side effects of chemotherapy?
Can I share my story as a breast cancer survivor?
How do you feel about your decision?
Do you want to know your prognosis?
Term 4 of 129
A fully alert and competent 82-year-old client has end-stage kidney disease. The client says, "I'm
ready to die," and refuses dialysis. The family urges the nurse to set up dialysis. What is the nurse's
moral responsibility?
request a nephrologist come speak with the family.
honor the client's decision
make arrangements for dialysis due to lack of written documentation stating the patient's
wishes
try to convince the client to change his mind
, Term 5 of 129
An adolescent client is admitted to the emergency department with a fever. None of the client's
family members are present, and the client is tearful and withdrawn. Which of the following
statements made by the nurse is an example of therapeutic communication?
"I know you are frightened, but we will find out what is wrong with you soon."
"Let me show you around so that you are less frightened."
"Tell me why you are so frightened."
"You look frightened."
Term 6 of 129
A nurse observes a client crying as he reads from his devotional book. What intervention by the
nurse would be the most appropriate?
contact the hospital's spiritual services
inquire as to what is making him cry
provide quiet times for these moments
turn on the television for a distraction
Term 7 of 129
Which of the following is not an acceptable example of giving informed consent?
A father signing a consent for a tonsillectomy for her 16 year-old daughter who is worried
the surgery will affect her singing voice.
A husband giving consent for his comatose wife to receive a new treatment that is still in its
trial stages.
A surgeon assuming given-consent for an emergency procedure for an unconscious client
whose next-of-kin cannot be located.
A mother signing consent for her married 17 year-old son to participate in a research trial
for a new ADHD medicine.
