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NURS222 COURSE POINT EXAM NEWEST UPDATE 2024 -
2025 COMPLETE 200+ ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS WITH
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A newly hired young nurse overheard the charge nurse talking with an older nurse on the unit. The charge nurse said, "All these young nurses think they can come in late and leave early." What cultural factor can the new nurse assess from this conversation?1) Stereotyping 2) Cultural blindness 3) Cultural conflict 4) Cultural imposition - Correct Answer - Stereotyping
The nurse just attended a seminar on cultural diversity. Which statement by the nurse would require further education?1) "Ethnicity begins at birth or through adoption of characteristics." 2) "People of the same ethnicity share many of the same cultural and social beliefs." 3) "Ethnicity can often determine dialect and political interests." 4) "Ethnicity and race are the same thing and are affected by cultural practice." - Correct Answer - "Ethnicity and race are the same thing and are affected by cultural practice."
A client is admitted to the hospital and the nurse is attempting to complete an admission assessment. The client reports that the spiritual healer will be coming in soon and is upset by the admission questions. What is the most appropriate response by the nurse?1) "These questions are important and must be answered." 2) "We can wait for your healer to come and then work together to answer these questions." 3) "When your spiritual healer gets here, please have him or her complete this admission information." 1 / 4
pg. 2 2 4) "We can wait for your healer, but the healer cannot do anything to provide care in this care environment." - Correct Answer - "We can wait for your healer to come and then work together to answer these questions."
Which nursing action displays linguistic competence?1) Learning pertinent words and phrases in the client's language 2) Speaking loudly to a client who does not speak the dominant language 3) Repeating English statements to a client who speaks Spanish 4) Asking a family member to interpret for a client who does not speak the dominant language - Correct Answer - Learning pertinent words and phrases in the client's language
A staff nurse meets with the charge nurse and is reporting that all the new nurses are leaving messes on the unit. The staff nurse states, "These youngsters think they can waltz in here and get our jobs." What is this nurse demonstrating?1) Cultural conflict 2) Cultural assimilation 3) Cultural blindness 4) Cultural diversity - Correct Answer - Cultural conflict
The nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative 24 hours from an appendectomy.The client is hesitant to get out of bed. How should the nurse respond?1) "You need to get up and walk to prevent complications." 2) "Can you describe what you are feeling when you try to move?" 3) "I will come back later and help you get up." 4) "Would like to wait until your family arrives to get out of bed?" - Correct Answer - "Can you describe what you are feeling when you try to move?"
The nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative 3 days from coronary artery bypass graft. The client has a prescription to ambulate. What is the best action by the nurse?1) Allow the client to slowly ambulate independently 2 / 4
pg. 3 3 2) Instruct the family to assist the client with ambulation 3) Discuss with the client the need for assistance during ambulation 4) Obtain a prescription for physical therapy consult to ambulate the client - Correct Answer - Discuss with the client the need for assistance during ambulation
The nurse is teaching a black client about common health conditions. Which statement by the client most directly addresses a health problem with an increased incidence in this population group?1) "I need to watch the amount of sugar that I eat." 2) "It is important to monitor my blood pressure." 3) "Getting a mammogram in my thirties is important." 4) "Increasing dairy will improve my bones." - Correct Answer - "It is important to monitor my blood pressure."
A nurse is caring for a postoperative client after knee arthroplasty. The nurse plans to help the client ambulate but is aware that the client may feel threatened by physical closeness because the client is from a culture that tends to prefer more personal space when interacting with others. Using the principles of culturally competent care, what would be the most appropriate nursing action?1) Let the client ambulate slowly on his or her own when stable 2) Explain the purpose and need for assistance during ambulation 3) Instruct family members to assist in ambulating the client 4) Ambulate the client explaining it is an expected outcome of the treatment - Correct Answer - Explain the purpose and need for assistance during ambulation.
Upon moving to another country, a college student is very confused by many local customs. The student is especially bothered by the custom of men and women eating in separate areas and it makes the student angry and resentful of the new culture. What are the feelings experienced by this student?1) Culture shock 2) Stereotyping 3) Ethnocentrism 3 / 4
pg. 4 4 4) Cultural assimilation - Correct Answer - Culture shock
When completing a transcultural assessment of communication, which assessment by the nurse is most appropriate?1) Assessment of eye contact, personal space, and social taboos 2) Assessment of religious beliefs and prayer schedules 3) Assessment of racial identification and cultural affiliation 4) Assessment of income level to determine poverty status - Correct Answer - Assessment of eye contact, personal space, and social taboos
When talking with a client, the nurse notes that the client keeps backing up. What would be the most appropriate response?1) Ask the client about personal space preferences 2) Back away from the client 3) Ask the client why he or she is backing away 4) Move closer to the client - Correct Answer - Ask the client about personal space preferences
A client believes that the illness is caused by an imbalance of yin and yang. The nurse states, "You can call it whatever you believe, but you have a metabolic disorder." What is this nurse demonstrating?1) Ethnocentrism 2) Cultural diversity 3) Stereotyping 4) Cultural blindness - Correct Answer - Cultural blindness
A nurse is caring for a client with bacterial pneumonia and a temperature of 104°F (40.0°C). Yesterday, the client's temperature was 102°F (38.9°C). The health care provider on call prescribes cool compresses for the client to help lower the fever. The client insists that the nurse bring warm blankets because they will help the client to recover more quickly. The nurse recognizes that the client's request is an example of: 1) cultural ritual
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