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Caring In Nursing Practice

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Question 1
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A nurse is caring for a patient in pain. Which nursing approach is priority?

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A

Relationship-centered

B

Technology-centered

C

High tech-centered

D

Family-centered

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Question 2
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A nurse is providing pain medication to patients after surgery. Which component is key for the nurse's personal philosophy of nursing?

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A

Caring

B

Technology

C

Informatics

D

Therapeutics

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Question 3
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A nurse attends a seminar on nursing theories for caring. Which information from the nurse indicates a correct understanding of these theories?

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A

Benner identifies caring as highly connected involving patient and nurse.

B

Swanson develops four caring processes to convey caring in nursing.

C

Watson's transcultural caring views inclusion of culture as caring.

D

Leininger's theory places care before cure and is transformative.

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Question 4
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The patient has a colostomy but has not yet been able to look at it. The nurse teaches the patient how to care for the colostomy. The nurse sits with the patient, and together they form a plan on how to approach dealing with colostomy care. Which caring process is the nurse performing?

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A

Knowing

B

Doing for

C

Enabling

D

Maintaining belief

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Question 5
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A nurse is using Watson's model to provide care to patients. Which carative factor will the nurse use?

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A

Maintaining belief

B

Instilling faith-hope

C

Maintaining ethics

D

Instilling values

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Question 6
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A nurse provides care that is receptive to patients' and families' perceptions of caring. Which action will the nurse take?

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A
Provides clear, accurate information
B
Just performs nursing tasks competently
C
Does as much for the patient as possible
D
Focuses solely on the patient's diagnosis
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Question 7
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A nurse follows the "ethics of care" when working with patients. Which action will the nurse take?

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A
Becomes the patient's advocate based on the patient's wishes
B
Makes decisions for the patient solely using analytical principles
C
Uses only intellectual principles to determine what is best for the patient
D
Ignores unequal family relationships since that is a personal matter for the family
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Question 8
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A nurse is providing presence to a patient and the family. Which nursing action does this involve?

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A
Focusing on the task that needs to be done
B
Providing closeness and a sense of caring
C
Jumping in to provide patient comfort
D
Being there without an identified goal
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Question 9
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The patient is afraid to have a thoracentesis at the bedside. The nurse sits with the patient and asks about the fears. During the procedure, the nurse stays with the patient, explaining each step and providing encouragement. What is the nurse displaying?

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A
Providing touch
B
Providing a presence
C
Providing family care
D
Providing a listening ear
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Question 10
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The patient is terminal and very near death. When the nurse checks the patient and finds no pulse or blood pressure, the family begins sobbing and hugging each other. Some family members hold the patient's hand. The nurse is overwhelmed by the presence of grief and leaves the room. What is the nurse demonstrating?

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A
Caring touch
B
Protective touch
C
Therapeutic touch
D
Task-oriented touch
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Question 11
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Which action indicates a nurse is using caring touch with a patient?

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A
Inserts a catheter
B
Rubs a patient's back
C
Prevents a patient from falling
D
Administers an injection
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Question 12
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The nurse is caring for a patient who has been sullen and quiet for the past three days. Suddenly, the patient says, "I'm really nervous about surgery tomorrow, but I'm more worried about how it will affect my family." What should the nurse do first?

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A
Assure the patient that everything will be all right.
B
Tell the patient that there is no need to worry.
C
Listen to the patient's concerns and fears.
D
Inform the patient a social worker is available.
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Question 13
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The patient is about to undergo a certain procedure and has voiced concern about outcomes and prognosis. The nurse caring for the patient underwent a similar procedure and stops to listen. Which response by the nurse may be most beneficial?

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A
"I had a similar procedure and I can tell you what I went through."
B
"I think you'll be all right, but, of course, there are no sure guarantees."
C
"I don't think you have anything to worry about. They do lots of these."
D
"I can call the doctor and cancel the procedure, if you are really concerned."
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Question 14
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In making rounds, the nurse meets a patient for the first time. The nurse asks the patient when morning medications are taken, such as before breakfast, after breakfast, or during breakfast. What does knowing the patient allow the nurse to do?

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A
Choose the most appropriate time to give the medication.
B
Know what information to put on the medication error report form.
C
Explain to the patient that the medication will not be given at the usual time.
D
Evaluate whether or not the patient is taking the medication correctly at home.
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Question 15
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A nurse cares for patients. Which areas does caring influence? (Select all that apply.)

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A
The way in which patients feel
B
The way in which patients learn
C
The way in which patients think
D
The way in which patients study
E
The way in which patients behave
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Question 16
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Which actions by the nurse should be done in order to get to know the patient? (Select all that apply.)

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A
Avoid assumptions
B
Focus on the patient
C
Engage in a caring relationship
D
Form the relationship very quickly
E
Not address spiritual or higher needs
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Question 17
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Which actions by the nurse indicate compassion and caring to patients? (Select all that apply.)

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A
Saying "I'm here"
B
Including the family in care
C
Staying with the patient during a bedside test
D
Relying on monitors and technology
E
Refining work processes on the unit
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