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NUR 201 MEDICAL-SURGICAL NURSING I EXAM 1
NEWEST 2025 ACTUAL EXAM COMPLETE 100
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
(VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+
Which word reflects the ability of a person to perceive another persons emotions - ANSWER-Empathy
What is the consequence when the nurse denies a patient the use of a defense mechanism - ANSWER-Causes more anxiety
Which defense mechanism is being used when a patient who has just been diagnosed with terminal cancer calmly says to the nurse, I'll have to get on the internet to assess my options? - ANSWER-Intellectualization
A nurse is caring for a patient who is scheduled for IV chemo for cancer. Which defense mechanism is being used when the patient says to the daughter, be brave? - ANSWER-Projection
Which situation identified by the nurse reflects the defense mechanism of displacement? - ANSWER-An older man gets 1 / 3
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angry with friends after family members attempt to talk to him about his illness
Which is the best way for the nurse to support patients self esteem needs across the lifespan? - ANSWER-Providing a nonjudgmental environment
A woman with diabetes doesn't follow her prescribed diet and states, everyone with diabetes cheats on their diet. Which defense mechanism does the nurse identify - ANSWER- Rationalization
When the nurse analyzes a patients statements, which statements best reflect the dimension of self esteem? Select all that apply I really like the me that I see What do I want to achieve How do I appear to others I like things my way I'm OK, you're OK - ANSWER-I really like the me that I see, I'm OK, you're OK
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Which nursing actions demonstrate support of human dignity in the practice of nursing? Select all that apply • Maintaining confidentiality about patients • Supporting rights of others to refuse treatment • Obtaining sufficient data to make inferences • Calling patients by preferred name • Staying at the scene of the accident - ANSWER- Confidentiality, calling patients by preferred name
Which is the primary reason why nurses attend continuing education programs - ANSWER-Update professional knowledge
A unit secretary tells the nurse that the primary healthcare provider has just ordered a low calorie diet for a patient who is overweight. Place the nursing interventions in order in which they should be implemented • verify the dietary order • determine food preferences • teach specifics about a low calorie diet • review a meal plan designed by patient
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