NUR 507 EXAM 1 EXAM WITH
CORRECT QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
2025
A nurse precepting a student nurse asks, "What's the most important step in the critical-
thinking process?"
-Clustering subjective and objective data
-Analyzing health data
-Using evidence based assessment techniques
-Prioritizing health concerns - CORRECT-ANSWERS-Using evidence-based assessment
techniques
Evidence-based techniques are supported by research showing effectiveness of the
technique that provides the safest and most current techniques to promote the health of
patients. Clustering subjective and objective data is a step in the critical-thinking process,
but is not the most important step. Analyzing health data is a step in the critical-thinking
process, but is not the most important step. Prioritizing health concerns is a step in the
critical-thinking process, but is not the most important step.
First-level priority problems
Second-level priority problems
Third-level priority problems - CORRECT-ANSWERS*First-level priority problems*
are problems that are emergent, life-threatening, and immediate. Impaired gas exchange
is an emergent and immediate problem. *Second-level priority problems* are problems
that are next in urgency; these problems require prompt intervention to forestall further
, deterioration. Risk for infection is an example of a second-level priority. *Third-level
priority problems* are problems that are important to the patient's health but can be
addressed after more urgent health problems are addressed. Wellness diagnoses are third-
level priority problems.
Which of the following actions/behaviors in the critical-thinking process are important
for the novice nurse to remember? (Select all that apply.)
-Disregard initial cues
-Approach assessment with a non-judgmental attitude
-Cluster associated assessment data
-Perform assessment in whatever manner works for you
-Avoid making assumptions - CORRECT-ANSWERS-Approach assessment with a non-
judgmental attitude
-Cluster associated assessment data
-Avoid making assumptions
Which of the following statements regarding language barriers and health care is true?
-English proficiency is associated with lower quality of care
-Patients with language barriers have decreased risk for nonadherence to medication
regimens
-Standards have been identified that are important to eliminate health disparities
-LEP is associated with higher quality of care - CORRECT-ANSWERS-Standards have
been identified that are important to eliminate health disparities.
Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 provides people with LEP access to health care;
these individuals cannot be denied health care services. The National Standards for
, Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Services in Health Care are important to
implement in order to improve quality of care and eliminate health disparities. LEP is
associated with a lower quality of care. English proficiency is associated with a higher
quality of care. Patients with language barriers have an increased risk for nonadherence to
medication regimens.
Which theory has been expanded in an attempt to study the degree to which a person's
lifestyle reflects his or her traditional heritage?
-Congruence mechanism
-Heritage consistency
-Behavior theory
-Socialization experience - CORRECT-ANSWERS-Heritage consistency
Heritage consistency theory has been expanded in an attempt to study the degree to which
a person's lifestyle reflects his or her traditional heritage. Behavior theory or behaviorism
is a learning theory. Carl Rogers described the concepts of congruence and incongruence
as important ideas in his theory of personality and human development. Socialization is
the process of being raised within a culture and acquiring the characteristics of that
group.
When considering cultural competence, the nurse must develop knowledge of discrete
areas to understand the health care needs of others. These discrete areas include
understanding of (Select all that apply.)
-his or her own heritage
-cultural and ethnic values
-the heritage of the healthcare system
CORRECT QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
2025
A nurse precepting a student nurse asks, "What's the most important step in the critical-
thinking process?"
-Clustering subjective and objective data
-Analyzing health data
-Using evidence based assessment techniques
-Prioritizing health concerns - CORRECT-ANSWERS-Using evidence-based assessment
techniques
Evidence-based techniques are supported by research showing effectiveness of the
technique that provides the safest and most current techniques to promote the health of
patients. Clustering subjective and objective data is a step in the critical-thinking process,
but is not the most important step. Analyzing health data is a step in the critical-thinking
process, but is not the most important step. Prioritizing health concerns is a step in the
critical-thinking process, but is not the most important step.
First-level priority problems
Second-level priority problems
Third-level priority problems - CORRECT-ANSWERS*First-level priority problems*
are problems that are emergent, life-threatening, and immediate. Impaired gas exchange
is an emergent and immediate problem. *Second-level priority problems* are problems
that are next in urgency; these problems require prompt intervention to forestall further
, deterioration. Risk for infection is an example of a second-level priority. *Third-level
priority problems* are problems that are important to the patient's health but can be
addressed after more urgent health problems are addressed. Wellness diagnoses are third-
level priority problems.
Which of the following actions/behaviors in the critical-thinking process are important
for the novice nurse to remember? (Select all that apply.)
-Disregard initial cues
-Approach assessment with a non-judgmental attitude
-Cluster associated assessment data
-Perform assessment in whatever manner works for you
-Avoid making assumptions - CORRECT-ANSWERS-Approach assessment with a non-
judgmental attitude
-Cluster associated assessment data
-Avoid making assumptions
Which of the following statements regarding language barriers and health care is true?
-English proficiency is associated with lower quality of care
-Patients with language barriers have decreased risk for nonadherence to medication
regimens
-Standards have been identified that are important to eliminate health disparities
-LEP is associated with higher quality of care - CORRECT-ANSWERS-Standards have
been identified that are important to eliminate health disparities.
Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 provides people with LEP access to health care;
these individuals cannot be denied health care services. The National Standards for
, Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Services in Health Care are important to
implement in order to improve quality of care and eliminate health disparities. LEP is
associated with a lower quality of care. English proficiency is associated with a higher
quality of care. Patients with language barriers have an increased risk for nonadherence to
medication regimens.
Which theory has been expanded in an attempt to study the degree to which a person's
lifestyle reflects his or her traditional heritage?
-Congruence mechanism
-Heritage consistency
-Behavior theory
-Socialization experience - CORRECT-ANSWERS-Heritage consistency
Heritage consistency theory has been expanded in an attempt to study the degree to which
a person's lifestyle reflects his or her traditional heritage. Behavior theory or behaviorism
is a learning theory. Carl Rogers described the concepts of congruence and incongruence
as important ideas in his theory of personality and human development. Socialization is
the process of being raised within a culture and acquiring the characteristics of that
group.
When considering cultural competence, the nurse must develop knowledge of discrete
areas to understand the health care needs of others. These discrete areas include
understanding of (Select all that apply.)
-his or her own heritage
-cultural and ethnic values
-the heritage of the healthcare system
