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NCLEX Questions Patient Centered Care Questions
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is working in a long-term care facility that serves a diverse population of older adults. The nurse notices that some residents prefer to eat foods from their own cultural backgrounds, while others enjoy trying new cuisines. What term best describes this phenomenon?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Acculturation is the process of adopting or adapting to some aspects of another culture, while retaining one's own cultural identity. It can occur at different levels and rates, depending on various factors, such as age, education, motivation, and exposure.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is providing discharge instructions to a client who has hypertension. The client is from Haiti and speaks Creole. The nurse uses an interpreter to communicate with the client. Which statement by the nurse indicates effective use of an interpreter?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The nurse indicates effective use of an interpreter by using this statement, as it follows the best practices for working with an interpreter, such as speaking directly to the client in short sentences, using clear and simple language, and avoiding jargon or slang.
Question 3 of 5
A patient admitted with a diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease is anxious and dehydrated,has reportedly not been eating and has had a weight loss of $5 \mathrm{lb}$ in 1 week. Which nursing diagnosis is a priority?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Dehydration (A) is the priority due to immediate physiological risk (e.g., organ failure) over nutrition (B), which is secondary. C is incorrect (no excessive fluid), and D (skin integrity) is less urgent than fluid replacement in Alzheimer’s-related dehydration, making A the priority.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following would be a priority nursing diagnosis for a 73-year-old male patient with heart failure?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Using ABCs (airway, breathing, circulation), activity intolerance (C) due to oxygen imbalance is the priority in heart failure, affecting energy conservation. A, B, and D are concerns but lower priority, making C the focus.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is admitting a 64-year-old Hispanic male patient to the rehabilitation facility following surgical intervention for a broken hip. The nurse should first assess which of the following?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Pain (D) is the priority post-surgery, impacting recovery and rehab. A, B, and C are assessed later, making D the initial focus, using pain scales or graphics if language barriers exist.