QUESTION During the first session of an Alzheimer disease support group for family members, the nurse recognizes the need to a. encourage member contributions and emphasize cooperation in recognizing each person’s talents related to group goals. b. accept differences in member perceptions as being normal and growth producing. c. encourage group members to introduce themselves […]
QUESTION The nurse is assigned to provide a bed bath to a client who cannot speak English. Which of the following communication tools or strategies should the nurse use? a. Nonverbal communication b. Trained interpreter c. Family member as interpreter d. Other staff member who speaks the same language ANSWER: ANS: B Federal law […]
QUESTION A long-standing group therapy meeting has been in process for 1/2 hour when a member arrives late. Another member says, “I thought we agreed as a group to come on time.” This statement represents which of the following? a. Regulation b. Law c. Role d. Norm ANSWER: ANS: D Group norms refer to […]
QUESTION When assessing a 5-year-old Asian client in the emergency department, the nurse observes welts on the client’s body. The nurse’s first course of action should be to a. report child abuse to the authorities. b. consult a traditional healer. c. question the family about cultural practices. d. ignore it because it is an imbalance […]
QUESTION The nurse is caring for a postpartum client who is African American. The nurse recognizes that an essential component for successful communication when interacting with this client is the use of a. clergy in treatment plans. b. only simple language strategies. c. folk-healing strategies. d. trust development. ANSWER: ANS: D Although African Americans […]
QUESTION hen performing a newborn bath demonstration for the mother of a Native American infant, the nurse should a. maintain constant eye contact with the mother. b. anticipate answering many of the mother’s questions. c. ask the mother to stand next to the nurse. d. deliver verbal instructions in a story-telling format. ANSWER: ANS: […]
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. […]
