NUR 207 Final Exam Questions With
Correct Answers
Why is evidence based practice (EBP) important? - answerThe nurse uses the skills she has
learned in the best way that works for him/her. It blends both science and the art of nursing so
the patient can get the best care. Using the given evidenc...
Why is evidence based practice (EBP) important? - answer✔The nurse uses the skills she has
learned in the best way that works for him/her. It blends both science and the art of nursing so
the patient can get the best care. 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.
ex: 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? - answer✔assuming all members of a culture/ethic group act the same way
what is ethnocentrism? - answer✔the belief that one's ideas, beliefs, and practices are the best or
superior or most preferred to those of others.
Are racism, stereotyping, and ethnocentrism positive aspects 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 between cultures. Finding a method of effective communication is most important in ALL
patient care to establish care and trust. - answer✔the nurse must understand the patient's cultural
background to not offend them but provide them with the best possible care.
what are the steps to making an ethical decision? - answer✔1. Assess the situation (gather data)
2. Diagnose (identify) the ethical problem
3. Plan: identify options, think ethical problem through, and make a decision
4. Implement your decision
5. Evaluate your decision (how did the pt react? what should be done next time to improve
results? what did not work?)
Remember all of our patient care must be value neutral. - answer✔not our place to judge our pt
actions, thoughts, or practices. educate, but 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
dictates how a nurse should treat the patient. The code of ethics provides compassion towards the
patient, make the patient the number one focus, advocacy for the patient, and overall how to
provide the best care for the patient.
What is therapeutic communication? - answer✔using 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
-caring attitude
-honesty
-trust
-empathy
-nonjudgemental attitude
what is the phase of time? - answer✔don't rush, communicate with the patient; let them talk on
their own time
what is the phase of caring attitude? - answer✔show concern and facilitate an emotional
connection and support among nurses and clients, families, and significant others
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