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Introduction to Nursing Pdf Questions
Question 1 of 5
A nurse using the principle-based approach to patient care seeks to avoid causing harm to patients in all situations. This principle is known as:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A: nonmaleficence. This principle is part of the ethical framework guiding healthcare professionals to avoid causing harm to patients. By prioritizing the principle of nonmaleficence, nurses aim to prevent harm and promote the well-being of their patients. Summary: - Choice B: Justice refers to fairness in healthcare resource allocation, not specifically about avoiding harm. - Choice C: Fidelity pertains to being faithful to commitments and maintaining trust with patients, not directly related to avoiding harm. - Choice D: Autonomy relates to respecting patients' right to make their own decisions, not specifically focused on avoiding harm.
Question 2 of 5
What patient characteristic is important to assess when using the health belief model as the framework for teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C: motivation to learn. In the Health Belief Model, an individual's motivation to take action is a key factor in changing health behaviors. Assessing the patient's motivation to learn helps determine their readiness to make changes. Understanding their level of interest and commitment is essential for effective teaching and behavior change. A: Developmental level is important in tailoring teaching methods but not directly related to the Health Belief Model. B: Source of information is important for credibility but doesn't directly impact the application of the Health Belief Model. D: Family support can be beneficial but is not a core component of the Health Belief Model's framework for teaching.
Question 3 of 5
You are a nurse working in the college student health center. You receive a call that an athlete has been injured. The athlete's physiologic response would be:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: an increased heart rate. When a person is injured, their body initiates the fight-or-flight response, leading to an increase in heart rate to pump more oxygen and nutrients to the injured area. This physiological response helps prepare the body to deal with the stressful situation. A: Increased appetite is not a typical physiologic response to injury. In fact, appetite may decrease due to stress or pain. C: A decrease in perspiration is unlikely in response to injury, as the body may sweat more due to increased heart rate and stress. D: A decrease in respiratory rate is not a common response to injury; typically, respiratory rate may increase to meet the body's oxygen demands during times of stress.
Question 4 of 5
A person9s first response to grief and loss is often:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Step-by-step rationale for why choice A (denial or shock) is correct: 1. Denial is a common initial response to grief as it helps individuals cope with overwhelming emotions. 2. Shock often accompanies denial, allowing individuals to temporarily avoid facing the reality of the loss. 3. Denial provides a protective barrier against the full impact of the loss, giving individuals time to process and accept the reality gradually. 4. Anger (choice B), bargaining (choice C), and depression (choice D) typically occur in later stages of grief after denial has been experienced. Summary: Choice A is correct as denial is a common initial response to grief, providing a temporary coping mechanism. Choices B, C, and D are incorrect as they represent stages of grief that typically occur after denial.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is caring for a critically ill patient. What are the contraindications for administering medications by the oral route for this patient? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: Vomiting. In a critically ill patient, vomiting can lead to aspiration of the medication, compromising respiratory function. Diarrhea (choice A) does not directly impact oral medication administration. Dysphagia (choice C) may require modifications in medication form, but it is not a contraindication for oral route. Family visitor (choice D) is irrelevant to the administration of medications.