QUESTION After receiving her morning assignment, the nurse realizes that she will be caring for a client with Alzheimer disease. The nurse understands that when communicating with this client, it will be important to a. avoid touch because this may be misinterpreted by the client. b. shorten processing time before the client becomes distracted. c. […]
QUESTION Which of the following describes group think? a. A member of a corporate executive committee states, “You could be making a big mistake.” b. Members of a corporate executive committee fail to inform the chairperson that some middle managers do not support the decision. c. A corporate executive committee cancels a press conference in […]
QUESTION The nurse is caring for a client who has a large extended family. The nurse recognizes the client is part of a group known as a a. focus group. b. educational group. c. primary group. d. secondary group. ANSWER: ANS: C A group is a social unit that can satisfy a person’s need […]
QUESTION Which of the following is a characteristic of a secondary group a. There is not a designated leader. b. They have a prescribed structure. c. They lack identified specific goals. d. The group remains together even when goals are achieved. ANSWER: ANS: B Secondary groups differ from primary groups in purpose and function […]
QUESTION Which of the following is a true statement in relation to the concept of poverty? a. Poverty affects only a small segment of the population. b. Poor people expect others to work with them in making things better. c. Communication strategies that empower the poor to take small steps toward dependence are most effective. […]
QUESTION When caring for the poor client, a major component of care is a. ignoring personal biases. b. allowing stereotypes to distort nursing interventions. c. maintaining respect for human dignity. d. treating all clients exactly the same. ANSWER: ANS: C Respect for the human dignity of the poor client is a major component of […]
QUESTION The group leader states, “Today we discussed some of the issues about taking medications, and each one of you developed a goal in relation to some of the problems you were experiencing. I think it was helpful that some of you were able to share your experiences with other group members.” The leader is […]
QUESTION When leading a group meeting, the nurse notices two group members talking. Which of the following represents the best intervention by the nurse? a. Ask the group, “Have you noticed who is talking at this time?” b. Tell the two group members, “I would like you to stop talking.” c. Provide the two group […]
QUESTION Which of the following statements is true in relation to task functions? a. When task functions predominate, member satisfaction increases. b. When maintenance functions predominate, goals are achieved. c. They are behaviors used to move toward goal achievement. d. They are behaviors designed to ensure personal satisfaction. ANSWER: ANS: C Functional roles differ […]
QUESTION The nurse notices that a group member is quiet during support group meetings. What is the best intervention by the nurse for involving the quiet group member in the group process? a. Ask the group if they have noticed that a group member never talks. b. Ask the group what can be done to […]
