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Introduction to Nursing Practice Quiz Questions
Question 1 of 5
What is Guided Imagery?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Guided Imagery is a mind-body technique where individuals are guided to visualize specific scenes or processes to achieve therapeutic goals. It doesn't focus solely on cure over prevention , nor is it about listening to music , which aligns more with music therapy. It's also not limited to structured breathing exercises , though breathing may be involved. The correct answer, C, reflects its use in visualizing the body combating illness, such as imagining immune cells attacking pathogens, which can enhance immune response and reduce stress. Studies show this technique activates the parasympathetic nervous system, lowering cortisol levels and boosting immune function, making it effective for both physical and emotional healing.
Question 2 of 5
You are the nurse caring for a 72-year-old female who is recovering from abdominal surgery on the Medical Surgical unit. The surgery was very stressful and prolonged, and you note on the chart that her blood sugars are elevated yet she is not diagnosed with diabetes. To what do you attribute this elevation in blood sugars?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Elevated blood sugars post-surgery in a non-diabetic patient are likely due to the 'fight-or-flight' response . Stress from prolonged surgery triggers cortisol and catecholamine release, increasing glucose production via gluconeogenesis and glycogenolysis, a normal physiological reaction. Undiagnosed diabetes is possible but less likely without prior evidence. Surgery doesn't cause diabetes , though it can unmask it. Antidiuretic hormone regulates water, not glucose directly. The stress response explains this temporary hyperglycemia, resolving as recovery progresses, making B the most accurate attribution.
Question 3 of 5
When working with clients regarding stress and stressors, which of the following statements should you keep in mind?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Stress is a universal human experience , varying in source and intensity but unavoidable across all individuals and cultures. Not all stress is harmful ; eustress can motivate growth. Stress exists in all cultures (C is false), and it can be an asset (D is false), like driving performance. Recognizing stress's universality informs nursing care, ensuring interventions address its inevitability while distinguishing between beneficial and detrimental forms, enhancing client support.
Question 4 of 5
When working with clients of a particular culture, which action should a nurse avoid?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Cultural competence requires avoiding stereotypes , as assuming uniformity within a culture ignores individual diversity, risking miscommunication or offense. Supporting rituals , using interpreters , and adapting eye contact enhance care. Stereotyping undermines person-centered care, potentially alienating clients, making it the action to avoid.
Question 5 of 5
A depressed client is unable to maintain eye contact with the nurse. The client's chin drops, and the client looks at the floor. Which aspect of communication has the nurse assessed?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Nonverbal communication includes body language like eye contact and posture, signaling depression here. Social skills are broader, cultural barriers aren't indicated, and message filters are cognitive, not observable. Nonverbal cues provide critical emotional insight, making it the assessed aspect.