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NURS 660 Exam 2 STUDY Guide Questions with Verified Solutions What should a nurse do when encountering an ethical dilemma in patient care? A) Consult with a supervisor or ethics committee for guidance B) Make a decision based on personal beliefs C) Ignore the dilemma if it seems too complica...

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What should a nurse do when encountering an ethical dilemma in patient care?


✔✔A) Consult with a supervisor or ethics committee for guidance


B) Make a decision based on personal beliefs

C) Ignore the dilemma if it seems too complicated

D) Rely solely on institutional policies




What is the importance of patient education in nursing?

A) It prolongs hospital stays

B) It is not a priority in nursing


✔✔C) It empowers patients to manage their health effectively


D) It complicates the treatment process




What strategies can nurses use to promote adherence to treatment plans?

A) By minimizing patient involvement in decision-making


✔✔B) By educating patients on the importance of their treatment



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,C) By focusing only on medication adherence

D) By avoiding discussions about side effects




What is the significance of a comprehensive health assessment in nursing practice?


✔✔A) It provides a baseline for patient care and identifies health issues early


B) It allows for quick patient discharge

C) It focuses only on physical health conditions

D) It eliminates the need for patient history




Which of the following is a common barrier to effective patient communication?

A) High level of medical knowledge


✔✔B) Language differences and health literacy issues


C) Use of technical jargon

D) Short consultation times




What approach should a nurse take when a patient expresses cultural beliefs that differ from

medical advice?


✔✔A) Respect the patient’s beliefs while providing education



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,B) Ignore the cultural beliefs

C) Force the patient to comply with medical advice

D) Document the beliefs without further discussion




What role does the nurse play in managing chronic illness?


✔✔A) Providing education and support for self-management


B) Conducting only annual assessments

C) Prescribing medications without consultation

D) Focusing solely on acute care needs




How can technology enhance nursing practice?

A) By replacing the need for human interaction

B) By complicating patient care processes


✔✔C) By providing tools for better documentation and communication


D) By increasing the workload for nurses




What is the primary purpose of interdisciplinary collaboration in healthcare?

A) To compete among professionals for patient care


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, ✔✔B) To combine expertise for comprehensive patient care


C) To limit patient access to specialists

D) To simplify communication among providers




How does reflective practice contribute to nursing education?

A) It has no impact on learning outcomes

B) It increases the duration of training programs


✔✔C) It promotes personal and professional growth through self-assessment


D) It focuses solely on theoretical knowledge




What occurs with mania associated with bipolar disorder

a. Varying degrees of sadness

b. Distinct episodes of elation

c. Suicide

d. Psychomotor retardation

B

Which postoperative narcotic analgesic will most likely be prescribed to a patient whose current

medications include a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI), a thyroid hormone, and a

multivitamin?

a. Meperidine (Demerol)

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