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Introduction to Professional Nursing Quizlet Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following statements accurately describe how risk factors may increase a person's chances for illness or injury? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Step 1: Risk factors are characteristics or conditions that increase the likelihood of illness or injury. Step 2: When there is an increase in risk factors, the probability of developing an illness or injury also increases. Step 3: Therefore, statement C, "An increase in risk factors increases the possibility of illness," is accurate. Step 4: Choice A is incorrect because risk factors are indeed related to the person or event. Step 5: Choice B is incorrect as not all risk factors are modifiable; some are genetic or environmental. Step 6: Choice D is also incorrect as a family history of breast cancer is a non-modifiable risk factor.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is concerned about the practice of routinely ordering a battery of laboratory tests for patients who are admitted to the hospital from a long-term care facility. An appropriate source in handling this ethical dilemma would be which of the following?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D: the institutional ethics committee. The ethics committee is the appropriate source for handling ethical dilemmas as they are trained to provide guidance on complex ethical issues in healthcare settings. They can review the situation, consider various perspectives, and provide recommendations based on ethical principles and standards. In this case, the nurse can consult the ethics committee to evaluate the practice of ordering unnecessary tests and determine the most ethical course of action. Summary of other choices: A: the patient's family - While the family may have valuable input, they may not have the expertise to resolve ethical dilemmas in healthcare settings. B: the admitting physician - The physician may have limited perspective and may not be impartial in making decisions regarding routine testing. C: the nurse in charge of the unit - The nurse may have insights but may not have the authority or expertise to handle complex ethical dilemmas effectively.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following is the nurse's best legal safeguard?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C: competent practice. This is the nurse's best legal safeguard because it ensures that the nurse is providing care within their scope of practice, following standards of care, and adhering to legal and ethical guidelines. Competent practice minimizes the risk of errors, negligence, and malpractice lawsuits. Collective bargaining (A) pertains to labor negotiations, not legal safeguards. Written or implied contracts (B) are important but do not solely protect the nurse legally. Patient education (D) is crucial but not the nurse's primary legal safeguard.
Question 4 of 5
What is the most critical element of documentation of teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D: evidence that learning has occurred. This is the most critical element as it demonstrates the effectiveness of the teaching. Evidence of learning ensures that the patient has understood the information and can apply it. Without this evidence, it is difficult to assess the impact of the teaching. A summary of the teaching plan (choice A) is important for organization but does not directly show if learning has occurred. The implementation of the teaching plan (choice B) is necessary but does not guarantee learning. Patient need for learning (choice C) is important to consider but does not assess if learning has actually taken place.
Question 5 of 5
George is a junior college student. Recently he has felt anxious and jittery. He decides that he will swim during his lunch hour. After several days he notices a decrease in feeling anxious. What type of stress management did George use?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A: Exercise. George used exercise as a stress management technique. Swimming during his lunch hour helped him reduce his anxiety and jitteriness. Exercise is known to release endorphins, which are chemicals in the brain that act as natural painkillers and mood elevators. It also helps in reducing stress hormones like cortisol. By engaging in physical activity, George was able to alleviate his feelings of anxiety. Summary: - Choice B: Deep breathing focuses on controlling breathing patterns to reduce stress, but it was not mentioned in the scenario that George used this technique. - Choice C: Guided imagery involves visualizing calming and peaceful images to reduce stress, which was not mentioned in George's case. - Choice D: Progressive muscle relaxation involves tensing and relaxing different muscle groups to reduce stress, but George did not use this technique as mentioned in the scenario.