NUR 207 Final Exam Questions And Accurate
Answers (100% Pass)
Why is evidence-based practice important? -Answer The nurse uses the skills that she
has learned in the best possible way that works for him/her, blends both science, and
the art of nursing so that a patient can get the best care by using the given evidence to
make the best decisions.
Identify Primary health promotion. Give an example. - Answer Promoting health and
preventing the development of disease processes or injury.
-ex: flu shot
Identify secondary health promotion. Give an example. - Answer Focus on screening for
early detection of disease with prompt diagnosis and treatment of any found.
nex: mammogram
Identify tertiary health promotion Give an example. - Answer begins after an illness is
diagnosed and treated with the goal of reducing disability and helping restore patient to
maximum function.
ex: rehabilitation programs for those recovering from an accident.
what is Racism? - Answer an individual does not like a particular person because of
history or other personal issues.
What is stereotyping? - one assumes all members of a culture/ethic group act the same
way
What is ethnocentrism? -The belief that my ideas, beliefs and practices are the best or
superior or most preferred to those of others.
, Are racism, stereotyping and ethnocentrism positive facets of culturally competent
nursing care? Answer They provide a negative aspect to culturally competent care. As a
nurse they should treat each patient the same no matter the background. The patient
gets the best care of the mind, body and spirit.
When practicing culturally competent care, remember eye contact, touch, and levels of
speech vary amongst cultures. The most important thing is finding a method of effective
communication in ALL patient care to establish care and trust. - Answer The nurse
needs to understand the patient's culture to not offend them but give them the best
possible care.
what is the process for making an ethical decision? - Answer 1. Assess the
situation-data is collected
2. Diagnosis-what is the ethical problem?
3. Plan-catalog options, think the ethical problem through and arrive at a decision
4. Implement your decision
5. Evaluate your decision-how did the pt. react? What will you do differently next time to
improve results? What didn't work?
Keep in mind, all our patient care needs to be value neutral. Answers not our place to
judge pt's actions, thoughts, or practices. Educate but do not judge.
Why would you review the American Nurse's Association's code of ethics for nurses in
guiding your nursing practice? - Answer The American Nurse's Association's Code of
Ethics for Nurses guides a nurse on how to treat the patient. The code of ethics, in
treating the patient, gives compassion, makes the patient the number one focus,
advocates for the patient, and overall how to give the best care to the patient.
What is therapeutic communication? -Answer utilizing of communication in a way to
build and maintain helping relationships with clients, families and significant others
What are the phases of therapeutic communication? - Answer -time
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