What is the distance of personal zone space that should be maintained during an interpersonal interaction in Western culture? - ANSWER18 inches to 3 feet
Which aspect of communication is categorized into paralanguage? - ANSWERIntonation
Which disorder is an example for psychoneurotic response to ...
What is the distance of personal zone space that should be maintained during an interpersonal
interaction in Western culture? - ANSWER18 inches to 3 feet
Which aspect of communication is categorized into paralanguage? - ANSWERIntonation
Which disorder is an example for psychoneurotic response to severe anxiety? - ANSWERConversion
disorder
Following an accident, the health-care provider schedules surgery for an 8-year-old child. Which
intervention should the nurse implement prior to surgery? - ANSWERObtain consent from the child's
guardian
Which spiritual factor offers freedom and peace of mind to a person? - ANSWERForgiveness
The nursing instructor is teaching a group of student nurses about the client's rights established by
the American Hospital Association (AHA). Which statement made by the student nurse demonstrates
effective learning? - ANSWER"The nurses and health-care facility are responsible for upholding the
client's rights."
Which psychiatric client requires the nurse to obtain informed consent from the closest relative
before treatment? - ANSWERA client who is scheduled for electroconvulsive therapy
The parent of a client who is HIV positive tells the nurse, "My son is not interested in seeing his
friends or going out. Honestly, I am still not convinced that he is HIV positive." Which diagnosis made
by the nurse will help to create an effective care plan for the parent and client? - ANSWERThe client
is depressed and the parent is in denial.
The nurse is teaching a newly recruited nurse about unlawful acts. Which action described by the
nurse would be categorized as intentional tort? - ANSWERTouching a client without his or her
consent
What provisions are included in a state's nursing practice act? Select all that apply. - ANSWERThe
scope of practice for various levels of nursing
The general powers and authority of the state board of nursing
The educational and training requirements for nursing licensure
Which theory of ethical decision-making suggests that nursing actions should be bound by a sense of
duty? - ANSWERKantianism
Which cultural group of Americans is reported to have a high risk of illness and premature death
from alcoholism compared to the U.S. population as a whole? - ANSWERNative Americans
A nursing student is studying cultural syndromes. Which culture is most likely to know about "ghost
sickness"? - ANSWERAmerican Indians
, Which intervention of the nurse supports the principle of Kantianism? - ANSWERProviding
information to the client about his or her condition as suggested by the health-care provider
The nurse interacts with a Native American client who has recently been admitted to the psychiatric
care unit. Which intervention by the nurse is valid while communicating with the client? -
ANSWEROffering a hand shake to the client, with a light touch
After undergoing an abortion, a teenager asks the nurse, "Can you provide me with some
information regarding birth control pills?" Which response from the nurse indicates ethical egoism? -
ANSWER"I am sorry. Providing information about birth control pills to teenagers will pose a risk for
my job."
What characteristics will the nurse observe in a client who is suit prone? Select all that apply -
ANSWERCritical behavior
Complaining nature
Uncooperative during treatment
hat are the four main Jewish religious groups that exist today in the United Sates? Select all that
apply. - ANSWERReform
Orthodox
Conservative
Reconstructionist
Which client behavior noted by the nurse is indicative of using projection? - ANSWERA client blaming
his or her boss after getting fired from his or her job
Which psychotic response may the nurse observe in a client during the panic anxiety stage? -
ANSWERSchizophrenia
What are common characteristics of clients with neurosis? Select all that apply. - ANSWERThey feel
helpless to change their situation
They are aware that they are experiencing distress
They are aware that their behaviors are maladaptive
Which basic need is at the top of Maslow's hierarchy of needs? - ANSWERSelf-fulfillment
Which hormone plays an important role in maintaining the basic metabolic rate? -
ANSWERThyrotropic hormone
While assessing a client, the nurse learns that client has been diagnosed with anxiety in the past. The
client also he or she is afraid of "going crazy." Which level of anxiety will the nurse expect to see
when reviewing the client's previous history? - ANSWERPanic
The registered nurse is teaching student nurses about the cultural aspects of mental illness. Which
statement of the registered nurse needs correction? - ANSWER"Relatives are more likely than others
to label an individual's behavior as mentally ill."
Which are common responses that can be observed in a client with general adaptation syndrome?
Select all that apply. - ANSWERAlarm
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