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Which of the following describes a nurse who is “being with” the client?
- A. Answers a call bell
- B. Completes a dressing change
- C. Silently prays with a client when requested to do so
- D. Teaches a client about his or her medication regime
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Entering the client’s world and praying with him or her when requested to do so exemplifies truly “being with” the client.
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When providing preoperative teaching for a client who will be undergoing total knee arthroplasty, the nurse asks the client questions to assess his understanding of the surgery. Which type of ethics is the nurse implementing?
- A. Duty-based ethics
- B. Normative ethics
- C. Metaethics
- D. Preventive ethics
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Preventive ethics aims to address ethical issues before they arise, ensuring informed consent and understanding.
During a home visit, a nurse assists an individual to complete an application for disability services. The nurse is acting as a(n):
- A. Advocate
- B. Care manager
- C. Consultant
- D. Educator
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Advocacy helps individuals access services they are entitled to, assisting them in navigating the healthcare system.
A major cause of death in the early twentieth century was:
- A. Cancer
- B. Cerebrovascular disease
- C. Heart disease
- D. Infections
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Infections were the leading cause of death in the early twentieth century before the advent of antibiotics and vaccines.
During a home visit, the nurse finds a 9-month-old in a playpen with a couple of toys. Which of the following instructions would be most appropriate for the nurse to provide to the parent to encourage growth and development of the child?
- A. Encourage the addition of a few more toys to the playpen.
- B. Suggest keeping the infant in the playpen as much as possible to promote safe play.
- C. Encourage providing the infant with supervised time outside of the playpen.
- D. Suggest removing all toys from the playpen.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: At 9 months, the infant should be encouraged to explore outside the playpen to aid in physical development and motor skills.
At a well-child visit, the parents of a toddler ask the nurse how they should teach their toddler the importance of dental hygiene. Which of the following actions should the nurse recommend to the parents?
- A. Remind the toddler to brush his teeth every day
- B. Have the dentist tell the toddler about the importance of dental hygiene
- C. Schedule a time to brush their own teeth with their toddler
- D. Have the toddler watch an educational cartoon video on teeth brushing
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Toddlers learn best by observing their parents. Brushing teeth together sets a good example and reinforces the behavior.