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Behavioral Questions for Nurse Questions
Question 1 of 5
Nurse Anne recognizes that John is always blaming others for his shortcomings. Finger pointing is usually related to the defense mechanism of:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 2 of 5
The most appropriate care for a palliative care patient experiencing existential distress is
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Existential distress, concerning meaning and purpose, is best addressed by spiritual support from a spiritual carer (Option D), per palliative care’s holistic approach. Family support (A) is social, counseling (C) is psychological, and chaplains (B) are specific religious carers, less broad than spiritual carers.
Question 3 of 5
The following best describe the components of supportive care, except
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 4 of 5
The patient had undergone a total hip replacement. He complains of pain in the operative site. Which of the following is the appropriate initial nursing action?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 5 of 5
The best position for kidney, chest, or hip surgery is:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.