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Unit 1: Health, Illness, Stress (7 Questions)
Content focus: Health/Illness/Stress, CSLOs 1–5.
1. The nurse is caring for a patient who was recently diagnosed with a
chronic, life-altering condition. Which action by the nurse demonstrates a
key component of providing patient-centered care and addressing
emotional security?
A. Referring the patient by their preferred name and ensuring privacy
during discussions
B. Documenting the patient’s initial response to the diagnosis in the
narrative process recording
C. Prioritizing physical safety by ensuring the bed is in the lowest position
D. Using technical medical language to describe the prognosis accurately
2. A student nurse is reflecting on providing nursing care to patients
experiencing emotional responses (CSLO 5). Which action best exemplifies
exhibiting caring behavior?
A. Completing the required physical assessment within the specified
time frame
B. Ensuring all contaminated materials are confined to the
contaminated areas
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C. Implementing behaviors that show respect for the patient's cultural
values and personal preferences
D. Utilizing the systematic problem-solving process (nursing process) to
plan care
3. Which statement, if made by a patient, indicates that the patient is
responding to stress using a maladaptive coping mechanism?
A. "I started walking 30 minutes every day to clear my head."
B. "I talk to my spouse about my worries when I feel overwhelmed."
C. "I often smoke cigarettes when I look at the clock and realize how late it
is."
D. "I am going to meet with a counselor to develop a plan for managing my
anxiety."
4. The Fundamentals of Nursing course emphasizes communication skills
to promote safety (CSLO 3). When introducing oneself to a patient, the
student nurse should first:
A. Ask questions to determine the patient’s response to nursing actions
B. Explain the purpose of the interaction
C. Make eye contact
D. Identify the patient prior to initiating any care
5. A patient is admitted to the hospital for a serious infection and expresses
feelings of helplessness and isolation. Applying clinical judgment (CSLO
4), the nurse should recognize this patient is most likely experiencing
which dimension of illness?
A. Physical
B. Spiritual
C. Psychological
D. Intellectual
6. A patient is preparing for discharge after a significant health event. The
nurse is developing a plan of care emphasizing collaboration (CSLO 5).
Which intervention requires collaborative effort?
A. Performing a physical assessment
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Unit 1: Health, Illness, Stress (7 Questions)
Content focus: Health/Illness/Stress, CSLOs 1–5.
1. The nurse is caring for a patient who was recently diagnosed with a
chronic, life-altering condition. Which action by the nurse demonstrates a
key component of providing patient-centered care and addressing
emotional security?
A. Referring the patient by their preferred name and ensuring privacy
during discussions
B. Documenting the patient’s initial response to the diagnosis in the
narrative process recording
C. Prioritizing physical safety by ensuring the bed is in the lowest position
D. Using technical medical language to describe the prognosis accurately
2. A student nurse is reflecting on providing nursing care to patients
experiencing emotional responses (CSLO 5). Which action best exemplifies
exhibiting caring behavior?
A. Completing the required physical assessment within the specified
time frame
B. Ensuring all contaminated materials are confined to the
contaminated areas
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C. Implementing behaviors that show respect for the patient's cultural
values and personal preferences
D. Utilizing the systematic problem-solving process (nursing process) to
plan care
3. Which statement, if made by a patient, indicates that the patient is
responding to stress using a maladaptive coping mechanism?
A. "I started walking 30 minutes every day to clear my head."
B. "I talk to my spouse about my worries when I feel overwhelmed."
C. "I often smoke cigarettes when I look at the clock and realize how late it
is."
D. "I am going to meet with a counselor to develop a plan for managing my
anxiety."
4. The Fundamentals of Nursing course emphasizes communication skills
to promote safety (CSLO 3). When introducing oneself to a patient, the
student nurse should first:
A. Ask questions to determine the patient’s response to nursing actions
B. Explain the purpose of the interaction
C. Make eye contact
D. Identify the patient prior to initiating any care
5. A patient is admitted to the hospital for a serious infection and expresses
feelings of helplessness and isolation. Applying clinical judgment (CSLO
4), the nurse should recognize this patient is most likely experiencing
which dimension of illness?
A. Physical
B. Spiritual
C. Psychological
D. Intellectual
6. A patient is preparing for discharge after a significant health event. The
nurse is developing a plan of care emphasizing collaboration (CSLO 5).
Which intervention requires collaborative effort?
A. Performing a physical assessment
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