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A nurse whose religious beliefs prohibit abortion has been asked to participate in a termination of the pregnancy of a 16-year-old victim of date rape. According to the revised American Nurses Association’s (ANA’s) Code of Ethics for Nurses, which of the following actions should the nurse take next?
- A. Suspend her religious beliefs and provide comfort and support for the client.
- B. Quit her job and find another source of employment.
- C. Notify her supervisor about her beliefs and request a change in assignment.
- D. Refuse to participate in the abortion.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The nurse has the right to refuse participation, but must ensure arrangements are made for the client's care.
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After the 2010 Dietary Guidelines were released, a community health nurse updated a nutrition presentation that was being used to educate various community groups about healthy eating habits. Which of the following information would have been added to the presentation?
- A. Consumption of increased amounts of carbohydrates
- B. Impact of the environment on the public’s food, drink, and activity choices
- C. Revised guidelines for the use of MyPyramid
- D. Inclusion of physical activity standards
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The 2010 guidelines introduced the impact of the environment on health decisions, including food and physical activity choices.
A nurse assesses the cognitive-perceptual pattern of a Type 1 diabetic client. Which finding has implications for the individual’s nursing plan of care?
- A. Decreased sense of hearing
- B. Decreased sense of smell
- C. Decreased sense of taste
- D. Decreased visual acuity
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Visual acuity is essential for administering insulin and for monitoring health in a person with Type 1 diabetes.
Which of the following behaviors by a preschooler indicates use of an effective coping mechanism?
- A. The preschooler walks away from the situation
- B. The preschooler blames a friend for causing the problem
- C. The preschooler states what he is upset about
- D. The preschooler has a temper tantrum
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Effective coping in preschoolers involves stating their emotions and taking responsibility for them.
A community health nurse is working with a low-income family who is experiencing food insecurity. To assist the family in getting nutritious foods in their home, the family should be referred to which of the following programs?
- A. Nutrition Service Incentive Program (NSIP)
- B. Supplemental Nutrition for Women Infants and Children (WIC)
- C. National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
- D. Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: SNAP helps low-income families purchase nutritionally adequate foods.
Who authored the framework which provides the foundation for nursing assessment and diagnosis using the functional health patterns?
- A. Erikson
- B. Gordon
- C. Newman
- D. Nightingale
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Gordon’s framework is foundational for nursing assessments and diagnoses using functional health patterns.