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Introduction to Practical Nursing Questions
Question 1 of 5
What is Walking Meditation?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Walking Meditation is a mindfulness practice rooted in Buddhist traditions, emphasizing awareness and calm. It's not about rapid breathing or pressure points , nor fast-paced walking for fitness , which contradicts its meditative purpose. It also doesn't involve music , as the focus is on bodily awareness, not external stimuli. The correct answer, D, captures its essence: slow, deliberate walking paired with deep breathing to foster relaxation and present-moment awareness. This practice reduces stress by engaging the parasympathetic nervous system, lowering heart rate, and enhancing mental clarity, making it distinct from exercise or other stress-reduction methods.
Question 2 of 5
A young woman who has just started college is 6 weeks into the semester and has several tests and assignments due in approximately 3 days. She has developed a sore throat and fever. The development of illness is related to:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Stress from looming deadlines can lead to immunosuppression , weakening the immune system and increasing susceptibility to infections like a sore throat and fever. Decreased energy and sleep deprivation may contribute but are less specific causes of illness; they're symptoms of stress, not the mechanism. Exposure to streptococcus could be a factor, but the question ties illness to her situation, not a specific pathogen. Chronic stress elevates cortisol, suppressing T-cell activity and antibody production, making C the most direct link between her circumstances and illness onset.
Question 3 of 5
Which defense mechanism describes a return to bed-wetting behavior in an older sibling when another child is born?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Regression involves reverting to earlier developmental behaviors, like bed-wetting, under stress here, a new sibling's arrival. Identification is adopting others' traits, rationalization is justifying actions, and repression is blocking memories. Regression fits as the child copes with jealousy or loss of attention by retreating to infantile behavior, a common psychological response to perceived threats, making C the correct mechanism.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following is true about a therapeutic relationship?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A therapeutic relationship aims to support the client holistically physically and emotionally per nursing models like Peplau's. It ends when goals are met (B is false), isn't a friendship , and involves mutual goal-setting (D is false). Option A captures its purpose: facilitating healing through empathy and care, making it the true statement.
Question 5 of 5
A Native American client is admitted to an emergency department (ED) with an ulcerated toe secondary to uncontrolled diabetes mellitus. The client refuses to talk to a physician unless a shaman is present. Which nursing intervention is most appropriate?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Cultural sensitivity requires honoring the client's beliefs. Locating a shaman respects his values, facilitating care without coercion. Informing of rights is true but passive, questioning the shaman's role may offend, and dismissing it as ‘voodoo' is disrespectful. Option B bridges cultural gaps, enhancing trust and treatment adherence.