PN3 EXAM 1 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
1. Which assessment data would prohibit the use of imagery with a client?
1. No previous history of using imagery techniques
2. States anxiety level of 6 on a 0–10 scale
3. Client feels reluctant to close eyes for the imagery session
4. Client has a history ...
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PN3 EXAM 1 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
1. Which assessment data would prohibit the use of imagery with a
client?
1. No previous history of using imagery techniques
2. States anxiety level of 6 on a 0–10 scale
3. Client feels reluctant to close eyes for the imagery session
4. Client has a history of psychosis
2. The nurse has determined that music therapy may be
appropriate for use with a client. Which strategies should the
nurse consider when choosing the music? Select all that apply.
1. Choose only music with words.
2. Choose music that is 5–7 minutes in duration.
3. Allow the client to choose music of his or her choice.
4. Encourage the client to respond to the music.
5. Ask the client not to analyze the music.
3. The nurse is using meditation with a client to help him decrease
his pain. Which factor is important to consider when using this
type of therapy?
1. The type of meditation is best determined by the nurse.
2. The client’s condition will influence the use of meditation.
3. Meditation is best taught when the client is in an outpatient
setting.
4. A certified professional should teach the client how to
perform meditation.
4. The client asks the nurse how humor therapy affects the client
physiologically. Which effects should the nurse explain are
attributed to laughter? Select all that apply.
1. Decreases heart rate and blood pressure
2. Increases salivary immunoglobulin A (S-IgA)
3. Produces an antagonist response to stress hormones
4. Decreases the immune response by decreasing T-
lymphocytes
5. Changes temperature set point in the brain
5. The nurse decides to teach a client with hypertension the
progressive relaxation technique. Which instructions should the
nurse give to the client when using this relaxation method?
1. Sit in an upright position with legs crossed.
2. Place sensors on the forehead to monitor physiological
activity.
3. Contract and relax the body’s muscles in groups from head
to feet.
4. Monitor breathing pattern while repeating a word or phrase
out loud.
6. The nurse teaches the client about massage therapy. Which
statement by the client demonstrates a correct understanding of
, the benefits of massage? Select all that apply.
1. “Massage reduces blood clot formation.”
2. “Massage impacts lymphatic drainage.”
3. “Massage increases the lactic acid in muscle.”
4. “Massage ultimately improves blood flow.”
5. “Massage creates a sense of wakefulness.”
7. A nurse is preparing to present information to a women’s group
about the cautions associated with aromatherapy. What
information is appropriate to include for the audience? Select all
that apply.
1. Aromatic oils are produced by a standard-quality formula.
2. The oils should be stored in dark glass containers.
3. Test for allergies by applying a small amount of oil to the
skin before use.
4. Essential oils should not be used during pregnancy.
5. Production of essential oils is tightly controlled.
8. The nurse is preparing a presentation for staff about the effects of
humor in nursing situations. What feedback would indicate tothe
nurse that the participants understand the role of humor in the
healthcare setting?
1. Understanding that humor increases the social distance
between people
2. Noting that humor promotes effective teaching and
learning
3. Anticipating that humor fosters the expression of anger
and aggression
4. Accepting that humor is ineffective as a coping mechanism
9. The nurse is evaluating the effectiveness of guided imagery for a
client with preoperative anxiety. Which client statement should
indicate to the nurse that the therapy has been successful?
1. “I hope that I don’t have dreams about the images we used
tonight.”
2. “It is a real challenge to concentrate while I have so much
on my mind.”
3. “I will need to set up some practice time for next week.”
4. “The images and exercises are selected to reduce anxiety
about the surgery.”
10. The nurse is using progressive relaxation on a client who is
experiencing a great deal of stress. What nursing action is
necessary in order to protect the client's safety prior to the start of
the session?
1. Evaluate the client’s muscle strength.
2. Determine if the client is taking sedatives.
3. Place the client in a totally supported position.
4. Obtain information regarding client allergies.
11. The nurse is teaching the client's partner how to perform aback
massage on the client. Which observation by the nurse
, indicates that the partner understands how to perform the
activity? Select all that apply.
1. The client is lying on the bed in his pajamas.
2. The client's back is being rubbed with large, circular
motions.
3. The partner places the bottle of lotion in warm water priorto
the massage.
4. The partner massages the client's back for 3–5 minutes.
5. The partner firmly massages reddened areas noted on the
client.
12. The nurse taught the client about meditation. Which statement
by the client demonstrates a correct understanding ofthis
activity?
1. “Meditation is a technique used to quiet the mind and
focus on the future.”
2. “Meditation involves self-reflection on my religious
convictions.”
3. “Meditation is a pure concept with one clearly defined
technique.”
4. “Meditation involves both relaxation and focus of
attention.”
13. The nurse is performing an imagery session with a group of
clients. What instruction should the nurse give the clients?
1. “Try to concentrate on your breathing, letting go of all your
stress.”
2. “Imagine that your body is using its energy to heal itself.”
3. “Contract the muscles of your arm and then relax.”
4. “Listen to music of your choice and let the music take you
away.”
14. A client is using aromatherapy to treat stress. Which assessment
data indicates an allergic reaction in a client who hasreceived an
aromatherapy session?
1. Development of a rash
2. Increased skin turgor
3. Decreased pigmentation
4. Peripheral edema
15. The preoperative waiting area has soft instrumental music
playing in the background. What purpose should the nurse
recognize in regard to this utilization of music? Select all that
apply.
1. Music produces a hypermetabolic state in the listener.
2. Music reduces the physiological stress, pain, and anxiety.
3. Music enhances the functions of the left hemisphere of the
brain.
4. Music helps mask the normal noises found in the hospital
setting.
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