QUESTION The charge nurse is working on a unit where a nurse is frequently late for work. The charge nurse addresses the behavior by telling the nurse, “It is necessary for you to be here on time from now on.” This is an example of what type of constructive criticism? a. Expressing sympathy b. Describing […]
Date: September 3rd, 2020
QUESTION An 89-year-old client recently lost his wife of 69 years to cancer. He reports “I had the strangest thing happen to me last night. I woke up and saw my wife sitting in her chair.” The nurse’s best response would be: a. “How long have you been hallucinating?” b. “Hallucinations are often caused by […]
Date: September 3rd, 2020
QUESTION Which of the following is a dimension of palliative care? a. It involves only care of the client. b. It provides grief support for family only while the client is alive. c. It bears no resemblance to hospice care. d. It intends neither to hasten nor postpone death. ANSWER: ANS: D Dimensions of […]
Date: September 3rd, 2020
QUESTION Which of the following is an inappropriate intervention for communicating with terminally ill clients? communicating with terminally ill clients? a. Allowing the client to lead discussions about the future b. Offering automatic responses and trite reassurances c. Respecting the individual’s pattern of communication d. Maintaining a sense of calm ANSWER: ANS: B Guidelines […]
Date: September 3rd, 2020
QUESTION The nurse is caring for a 15-year-old client who is dying. The client tells the nurse, “I know I am not going home again. I think it is harder for my parents than me. Will you talk to them for me?” Which of the following is the best response by the nurse? a. “It […]
Date: September 3rd, 2020
QUESTION A client’s adult children call the nurse hourly with concerns about their mother’s death and end-of-life care. The nurse’s best response is to a. provide detailed, scientific information. b. discuss physical symptoms. c. withhold information to avoid unnecessary fears. d. provide frequent updates. ANSWER: ANS: D Immanent Death: Family Communication Needs ¥ Honest […]
Date: September 3rd, 2020
QUESTION Which of the following individuals is most likely experiencing a delayed grief reaction? a. A 22-year-old army pilot on leave from the Iraq war who talks about the death of his crew member b. A 93-year-old women, whose husband of 73 years died 1 year ago, who reminisces about their life together c. A […]
Date: September 3rd, 2020
QUESTION A 21-year-old client informs the nurse that he is not sleeping. The nurse learns that the client’s girlfriend was killed in a car accident 1 month ago. Which statement would be of most concern to the nurse? a. “I am moving on and plan to start dating again.” b. “It’s my fault. I shouldn’t […]
Date: September 3rd, 2020
QUESTION The nurse is caring for a client who has just experienced the death of her mother. The nurse best demonstrates support for the client by a. sitting quietly with the client and not discussing the loss. b. reminding the client that her mother lived a long life. c. changing the subject so the client […]
Date: September 3rd, 2020
QUESTION A nurse, who has been practicing for 4 years, demonstrates competence, speed, and flexibility when performing clinical skills. According to Benner, the nurse is practicing at which developmental stage? a. Advanced beginner b. Competency c. Proficiency d. Expert ANSWER: ANS: C The proficiency stage occurs 3 to 5 years into practice. Nurses in […]
Date: September 3rd, 2020
