NUR 2356 Multidimensional Care I
MDC 1 Exam 1
Question:
The nurse has just taken vital signs for an adult client. Which should the nurse report to the healthcare provider?A Temperature, 37.4° Celsius, 99.3° Fahrenheit B Pulse, 120 beats per minute C Respirations, 20 breaths per minute D Blood Pressure, 120/76 mmHg
Answer:
B Pulse, 120 beats per minute
Question:
A nursing instructor has assigned a student to care for a client of Asian descent. The instructor reminds the student that personal space considerations vary among cultures. What F space preferences may be important for the student to consider when caring for this client?A They prefer some distance between themselves and others B They prefer direct eye contact when communicating C They commonly stand close to one another when talking 1 / 4
D They touch one another when sitting next to a familiar person
Answer:
A They prefer some distance between themselves and others
Question:
A client states that he is Muslim. The client has type two diabetes mellitus and has been prescribed a long-acting insulin. The client says that he fasts for Ramadan. Which of the follo interventions is most appropriate for this client?A Collaborate with the client and provider to develop a client-centered plan of care B Educate the client that fasting is not an option C Inform the client that he will need to change his lifestyle completely D Tell the client not to take his insulin the night before
Answer:
A Collaborate with the client and provider to develop a client-centered plan of care
Question:
The nurse is aware of many terms related to culture. Which is considered a "practice" (as opposed to a "belief" or "value")?A Thinking often about cleanliness B Placing an emphasis on success C Practicing set behaviors 2 / 4
D Maintaining youth
Answer:
C Practicing set behaviors
Question:
Which of the following must be included in a cultural assessment of the client?A Television preference B Religious preference C Housing preference D Clothing preference
Answer:
B Religious preference
Question:
As a part of care planning, the nurse considers the client's spiritual needs.Which best describes the rationale for this consideration?A Nurses are the only health professionals that provide this type of holistic care B Until spiritual needs are met, physical needs cannot be healed C Meeting the client's spiritual needs can decrease suffering
- It is important that the nurse's idea of spirituality matches the client's
ideas
Answer: 3 / 4
- Meeting the client's spiritual needs can decrease suffering
Question:
The nurse is teaching a clinic client about hypertension. Which statement by the client suggests the client is present-oriented?A "I know I am overweight; I will start my exercise plan next week." B "I know I need to give up foods that contain a lot of salt, but my family is very difficult." C "I will reduce the number of calories, salt, and fat that I eat." D "I will limit my fried food intake to once daily.
Answer:
"I will limit my fried food intake to once daily.
Question:
A group of student nurses are learning about health disparities. Which minority group does not experience higher rates of illness and death when compared with the white, non-His population?A Asian B African American C Hispanics D American Indians and Alaska Natives
Answer:
A Asian
- / 4