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23 Cards in this Set
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A nurse is collecting data from a patient with a sexually transmitted disease. When asked about partners, the patient states, "There have been so many I lost count." Which statement made by the nurse conveys acceptance? |
Let's identify as many partners as possible so that they can get the treatment needed |
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A young mother has decided to abort a fetus because of severe deformities. The nurse caring for her does not believe in abortions and refuses to provide care for the patient. What is the best action the nurse can take to develop cultural competence? |
Examine personal feelings by performing a self-assessment |
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A patient from a different country is experiencing a health care problem. The patient speaks little English and does not understand the disease process. Which would be the most appropriate to add to the nursing problem list? |
Communication |
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Developing cultural competence is a vital part of nursing and health care. What are the considerations that the nurse observes while caring for a patient from a different culture |
Form of address,Acceptability of touch,Meaning of nonverbal gestures |
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A Jewish American family has asked the nurse to assist with funeral arrangements. The nurse should take what action first before assisting the family? |
Ask the family what their wishes are |
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A patient is scheduled for chemotherapy. The nurse asks the patient whether he or she has any questions about chemotherapy. Which type of technique is used by the nursing? |
Focusing |
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The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is reinforcing a Registered Nurse's (RN) teaching about the self-administration of insulin to an Asian patient. During the interaction, the nurse notices that the patient is not making eye contact. Why does the patient not make eye contact with the nurse? |
The patient feels that maintaining eye contact is a sign of being impolite. |
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A Protestant patient is admitted to a health care facility. The nurse is asked to avoid pork in the patient's diet. To which Protestant denomination might the patient belong? |
Seventh-Day Adventist |
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Which statement by the LPN is an example of using assertiveness? |
"It is time for you to go to physical therapy (PT). Do you want to walk part way or do you think you're strong enough to walk all the way?" |
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Which nonverbal communication technique is therapeutic and effective but requires practice and a conscious effort by the nurse to use successfully? |
Silence |
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The nurse is reinforcing hygiene teaching to a child with a bacterial infection. During the interaction, the nurse notices that the child smiles and frequently nods his or her head. What course of action should the nurse take? |
Validate the child's understanding by asking questions. |
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A female Muslim patient has been assigned to a male nurse. As the nurse enters the room, the patient becomes very upset. The nurse understands this patient is upset because of what component of this patient's religious beliefs? |
Her nursing care provider is not female. |
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The nurse is unable to communicate with a patient, as the patient cannot speak English. There is no interpreter available in the hospital to translate. What measures should the nurse take while communicating with the patient? |
Use pictures and gestures to communicate,Arrange for a translator who can speak both languages. |
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An infant is born in an unstable condition into a Roman Catholic Family. The nurse understands that the child may die without being seen by a priest. What should the nurse do? |
Baptize |
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In the absence of the priest, the nurse has baptized a newborn baby. What should the nurse do next? |
Document the baptism in the nurse's notes. |
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A patient from the Catholic faith is dying. What does the nurse do? |
Calls the priest for the "anointing of the sick" sacrament |
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Which nonverbal clue would send a negative message to a patient? |
Crossed arm,legs |
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health care worker is interviewing a Chinese patient. When explaining care to the patient, the nurse notices that there are numerous periods of silence. A culturally sensitive nurse understands that silence serves what purpose for this patient? |
It allows the patient to consider what the patient has said before continuing. |
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A nurse demonstrating caring, sincerity, empathy, and trustworthiness is considered to be engaging in what type of relationship? |
Therapeutic |
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A patient has just delivered a newborn son. When the nurse asks the infant's name, the family replies that their religious faith prohibits them to name the baby right away. To which faith does the infant belong? |
Judaism |
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Good communication skills helps obtain detailed information about the patient. Which characteristics of communication help in effective patient care? |
Feedback Validation Active listen |
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Which space should the nurse use to elicit information during the interview? |
Personal space |
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nurse is administering care to a patient with a hearing aid. Which factor will enhance communication with a hearing-impaired patient? |
Make sure the hearing aid is in place and in working order |
