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Contemporary Issues in Nursing Questions
Question 1 of 5
To conduct a productive meeting, the nurse should:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C because creating an agenda with specific times allotted for each agenda item helps in ensuring a focused and efficient meeting. It allows for proper time management, ensures all important topics are covered, and keeps the meeting on track. Providing unlimited time for each person (A) can lead to inefficiency and derail the meeting. Covering emotional topics first (B) may not be appropriate for all meetings and could affect the flow. Waiting for latecomers and asking for excuses (D) disrupts the meeting schedule and sets a precedent for unpunctuality.
Question 2 of 5
An Asian teenager is admitted with an eating disorder which she contributes to by not meeting the academic expectations of her parents. The nurse is overheard saying, "That isn't the reason; all Asians are really smart." This nurse is demonstrating:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: stereotyping. The nurse is making a generalization about an entire group based on a perceived characteristic. This statement is not only inaccurate but also perpetuates harmful stereotypes. Cultural humility (A) involves recognizing and respecting the differences and complexities of various cultures. Cultural assimilation (C) refers to adopting the cultural norms of a dominant group, which is not applicable in this scenario. Acculturation (D) is the process of adapting to a new culture, which is also not relevant to the nurse's statement. Stereotyping is the most appropriate choice as it directly addresses the nurse's biased and inaccurate assumption about intelligence based on race.
Question 3 of 5
Which experience is best designed to support a nursing student's preparation for interprofessional team participation?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B, completing a preceptorship with an advanced practice nurse. This experience allows the nursing student to directly work with and learn from a more experienced healthcare professional, gaining firsthand knowledge of interprofessional collaboration, communication, and teamwork. The preceptorship provides practical, real-world exposure to interprofessional team dynamics and allows for mentorship and guidance. A: Attending a seminar may provide theoretical knowledge but lacks the practical application and direct experience of working within a team. C: Caring for patients with varying medical diagnoses is important for developing clinical skills but may not specifically focus on interprofessional team participation. D: Presenting patient information at a meeting involves communication skills but does not offer the same level of hands-on experience in interprofessional teamwork as a preceptorship.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse has heard rumors that other nurses are interested in unionizing but knows little about the purpose of unions. The nurse's first action is to:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D because reviewing the National Nurses United website for collective bargaining information is the most appropriate first action. This option allows the nurse to educate themselves on the purpose of unions and understand the benefits of collective bargaining. It promotes informed decision-making and empowers the nurse with knowledge before taking any further actions. A: Contacting an arbitrator may be premature as the nurse needs to first understand the basics of unions. B: Picketing the agency is counterproductive and may create a hostile environment without proper information. C: Signing a union authorization card without understanding the implications is not advisable and may lead to unintended consequences. Summary: Option D is correct as it promotes education and informed decision-making, while the other choices are premature, potentially harmful, or lack necessary information.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is listening to a patient's apical heart rate. The patient asks, "Is everything okay?" The nurse says nothing and shrugs her shoulders. The nurse is demonstrating:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D: false assurance. By not providing a verbal response to the patient's question and shrugging her shoulders, the nurse is not giving any indication of the patient's actual condition. This lack of communication can lead the patient to interpret the nurse's actions as reassurance that everything is fine, which is a form of false assurance. This behavior can be misleading and may prevent the patient from receiving important information about their health status. Incorrect choices: A: open communication - The nurse's lack of verbal response and shrugging shoulders does not demonstrate open communication. B: filtration - Filtration is not relevant to the situation described. C: blocking - While the nurse is not providing necessary information, the term "blocking" does not accurately describe the situation.