NSG222/ NSG 222 Exam 4,Exam 5 & Exam 6:
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PACKAGE) Family Nursing Exams| Questions and
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Herzing
The family of a client with a terminal illness hesitates to agree to palliative care
because of not wanting to give up on a possible cure. How should the nurse respond
while also including a principle of palliative care? - ANSWER"The client can continue
to receive treatment intended to cure the disease"
The family of a client receiving palliative care for a terminal illness hesitate to call for
the nurse since all staff seem to be too busy to address the client's needs. Which
action should the nurse take to improve the connection with the family? -
ANSWEREnter the room and stand or sit at the bedside to talk with the client and
family
The spouse of a client nearing death is concerned because the client's breathing is
"so noisy." How should the nurse refer to the client's respiratory status when talking
with the spouse? - ANSWERCongestion
The family of a client nearing the end of life asks if they can leave to go get dinner.
Which client observation causes the nurse to suggest that the family wait a little
longer before leaving the client? - ANSWERApneic periods of 15 to 30 seconds
A client assigned to a student nurse dies shortly after the student completes the
morning care. What should the nurse do to support the student at this time? -
ANSWERTalk with the student about the experience and answer any questions
The nurse helps the family decide whether a 13 year old sibling should be present
during the death of a younger brother. Which aspect should the nurse keep in mind
when the family is making this decision? Select all that apply. - ANSWER-
Developmental age of the sibling
- Quality of the relationship between the children
- Cultural practices within the family regarding death and dying
The hospice nurse learns that the spouse of a client with end stage Alzheimer's
disease has been the primary caregiver without assistance for the past 3 years. What
are the risks to this spouse? Select all that apply. - ANSWER- Depression
- Ambivalence
- Lack of personal care
- Feelings of helplessness
, An interprofessional team meeting is scheduled to discuss the care needs for a client
with a terminal illness. What should the nurse expect when participating in this
meeting? Select all that apply. - ANSWER- Client goals direct care
- Focus is on problem solving
- Client's family can be in attendance
The nurse suspects that a client receiving palliative care is nearing the end of life.
What did the nurse assess to make this clinical determination? Select all that apply. -
ANSWER- Sleeping more often
- Refusing to eat
- Inability to swallow
- Talking with a deceased spouse
The nurse providing palliative care to a client with a terminal illness is experiencing
moral distress. Which situation most likely caused the nurse to experience this
emotional response? Select all that apply. - ANSWER- The nurse continues to provide
chemotherapy to the client upon the family's request
- The nurse is unable to relieve dyspnea because of a fear of overmedicating the
client
- Another health care provider suggested that another course of treatment might
"do the trick"
- The adult children want everything possible done yet the client is exhausted and
wants it to end
The staff development trainer is preparing an educational program for nurses who
provide palliative care. Which suggestion should the trainer make to encourage a
trusting relationship between the nurse and family? Select all that apply. - ANSWER-
Maintain a non judgemental approach when providing care
- Listen to the family's experience with illness and suffering
- Acknowledge the strengths of the individual family members
- Demonstrate compassion by showing an understanding of the family's suffering
A level 1 trauma center is implementing trauma-informed care. Which principle of
this type of care integrates knowledge about trauma into policies, procedures, and
practices? - ANSWERResponding
The nurse notes that a client who returned from war is having difficulty
remembering recent events and is unable to perform simple self-care tasks. Which
part of the client's physiology is responsible for these behaviors? -
ANSWERHippocampus
The nurse is reassigned to assist with triaging victims of a train derailment in the
emergency department. The next day the nurse returns to providing care in the
intensive care unit and is assigned the victim. If this pattern continues, which health
problem is the nurse prone to developing? - ANSWERSecondary traumatization
(Latest 2024/ 2025 Updates STUDY BUNDLE
PACKAGE) Family Nursing Exams| Questions and
Verified Answers| 100% Correct| Grade A –
Herzing
The family of a client with a terminal illness hesitates to agree to palliative care
because of not wanting to give up on a possible cure. How should the nurse respond
while also including a principle of palliative care? - ANSWER"The client can continue
to receive treatment intended to cure the disease"
The family of a client receiving palliative care for a terminal illness hesitate to call for
the nurse since all staff seem to be too busy to address the client's needs. Which
action should the nurse take to improve the connection with the family? -
ANSWEREnter the room and stand or sit at the bedside to talk with the client and
family
The spouse of a client nearing death is concerned because the client's breathing is
"so noisy." How should the nurse refer to the client's respiratory status when talking
with the spouse? - ANSWERCongestion
The family of a client nearing the end of life asks if they can leave to go get dinner.
Which client observation causes the nurse to suggest that the family wait a little
longer before leaving the client? - ANSWERApneic periods of 15 to 30 seconds
A client assigned to a student nurse dies shortly after the student completes the
morning care. What should the nurse do to support the student at this time? -
ANSWERTalk with the student about the experience and answer any questions
The nurse helps the family decide whether a 13 year old sibling should be present
during the death of a younger brother. Which aspect should the nurse keep in mind
when the family is making this decision? Select all that apply. - ANSWER-
Developmental age of the sibling
- Quality of the relationship between the children
- Cultural practices within the family regarding death and dying
The hospice nurse learns that the spouse of a client with end stage Alzheimer's
disease has been the primary caregiver without assistance for the past 3 years. What
are the risks to this spouse? Select all that apply. - ANSWER- Depression
- Ambivalence
- Lack of personal care
- Feelings of helplessness
, An interprofessional team meeting is scheduled to discuss the care needs for a client
with a terminal illness. What should the nurse expect when participating in this
meeting? Select all that apply. - ANSWER- Client goals direct care
- Focus is on problem solving
- Client's family can be in attendance
The nurse suspects that a client receiving palliative care is nearing the end of life.
What did the nurse assess to make this clinical determination? Select all that apply. -
ANSWER- Sleeping more often
- Refusing to eat
- Inability to swallow
- Talking with a deceased spouse
The nurse providing palliative care to a client with a terminal illness is experiencing
moral distress. Which situation most likely caused the nurse to experience this
emotional response? Select all that apply. - ANSWER- The nurse continues to provide
chemotherapy to the client upon the family's request
- The nurse is unable to relieve dyspnea because of a fear of overmedicating the
client
- Another health care provider suggested that another course of treatment might
"do the trick"
- The adult children want everything possible done yet the client is exhausted and
wants it to end
The staff development trainer is preparing an educational program for nurses who
provide palliative care. Which suggestion should the trainer make to encourage a
trusting relationship between the nurse and family? Select all that apply. - ANSWER-
Maintain a non judgemental approach when providing care
- Listen to the family's experience with illness and suffering
- Acknowledge the strengths of the individual family members
- Demonstrate compassion by showing an understanding of the family's suffering
A level 1 trauma center is implementing trauma-informed care. Which principle of
this type of care integrates knowledge about trauma into policies, procedures, and
practices? - ANSWERResponding
The nurse notes that a client who returned from war is having difficulty
remembering recent events and is unable to perform simple self-care tasks. Which
part of the client's physiology is responsible for these behaviors? -
ANSWERHippocampus
The nurse is reassigned to assist with triaging victims of a train derailment in the
emergency department. The next day the nurse returns to providing care in the
intensive care unit and is assigned the victim. If this pattern continues, which health
problem is the nurse prone to developing? - ANSWERSecondary traumatization
