(UOP) NSG 302 PROFESSIONAL CONTEMPORARY NURSING ROLE & PRACTICE FINAL EXAM REVIEW
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Bsn Nursing
Institution
Bsn Nursing
(UOP) NSG 302 PROFESSIONAL CONTEMPORARY NURSING ROLE & PRACTICE FINAL EXAM REVIEW(UOP) NSG 302 PROFESSIONAL CONTEMPORARY NURSING ROLE & PRACTICE FINAL EXAM REVIEW(UOP) NSG 302 PROFESSIONAL CONTEMPORARY NURSING ROLE & PRACTICE FINAL EXAM REVIEW
,1. A nurse is caring for a patient with a terminal illness. Which approach
best exemplifies the concept of holistic nursing care?
a) Focusing solely on physical symptom management
b) Treating physical symptoms and providing psychological support
c) Addressing physical, emotional, spiritual, and social needs
d) Prioritizing the patient's spiritual needs over other aspects of care
Answer: c) Addressing physical, emotional, spiritual, and social needs
Rationale: Holistic nursing care involves treating the whole person, not
just the illness.
2. In the context of evidence-based practice, which action demonstrates a
nurse's commitment to professional development?
a) Following hospital protocols without question
b) Attending seminars on the latest nursing techniques
c) Using traditional methods taught in nursing school
d) Consulting with colleagues on personal opinions
Answer: b) Attending seminars on the latest nursing techniques
Rationale: Professional development involves staying current with the
latest evidence-based practices.
3. A nurse leader is implementing a change in the medication
administration process. What is the most effective way to ensure staff
compliance?
a) Issuing written warnings to non-compliant staff members
b) Providing education on the reasons for the change
c) Changing the process without staff input
d) Enforcing the change through strict supervision
Answer: b) Providing education on the reasons for the change
Rationale: Education helps staff understand the importance of the
change, leading to better compliance.
4. When considering the delegation of tasks, what must a nurse take into
account to ensure patient safety?
a) The cost-effectiveness of the delegated task
b) The skill level of the person to whom the task is delegated
c) The preferences of the healthcare team
, d) The time it takes to complete the task
Answer: b) The skill level of the person to whom the task is delegated
Rationale: Delegating tasks to individuals with the appropriate skill
level is crucial for patient safety.
5. A nurse is advocating for patient autonomy in a care plan meeting.
What is a key element of this principle?
a) The nurse's authority to make decisions for the patient
b) The patient's right to make informed choices about their care
c) The healthcare team's consensus on the care plan
d) The family's wishes for the patient's treatment
Answer: b) The patient's right to make informed choices about their care
Rationale: Patient autonomy respects the patient's right to make
decisions about their own health.
6. In a case study involving a cultural conflict between a patient's family
and the healthcare team, what is the nurse's best course of action?
a) Insisting on the healthcare team's perspective
b) Disregarding the family's cultural practices
c) Seeking a compromise that respects both parties
d) Referring the matter to the hospital's legal department
Answer: c) Seeking a compromise that respects both parties
Rationale: Nurses should strive to respect cultural differences and find a
middle ground.
7. A nurse is conducting research on patient outcomes after implementing
a new care protocol. What is the most important aspect to consider?
a) The nurse's personal opinion on the protocol's effectiveness
b) Statistical significance of the data collected
c) The popularity of the protocol among staff
d) The ease of implementing the new protocol
Answer: b) Statistical significance of the data collected
Rationale: Research should focus on objective data to evaluate the
protocol's effectiveness.
8. What is a primary role of the nurse in interdisciplinary team meetings?
a) Taking notes for the team
b) Representing the nursing perspective and patient advocacy
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