Untitled Flashcards Set

Flashcard 1
Question: Which of the following is a core concept in the nurse-patient relationship according to the nursing theories?
A) Autonomy
B) Non-maleficence
C) Justice
D) Caring
Answer: D) Caring

Flashcard 2
Question: According to Jean Watson’s Theory of Human Caring, which of the following is considered essential in promoting healing in a patient?
A) Clinical expertise
B) Personal interaction and emotional support
C) Use of advanced technology
D) Accurate diagnosis
Answer: B) Personal interaction and emotional support

Flashcard 3
Question: In the context of the Neuman Systems Model, how is a patient’s well-being defined?
A) The absence of disease
B) The dynamic interaction between the patient and their environment
C) The ability to function independently
D) Adherence to treatment protocols
Answer: B) The dynamic interaction between the patient and their environment

Budget/Insurance (Chapter 7)

Flashcard 4
Question: What is the primary function of Medicare in the U.S. healthcare system?
A) To provide insurance for those under 18
B) To provide insurance for adults aged 65 and older and certain disabled individuals
C) To cover long-term care for all citizens
D) To ensure all working-age adults have health insurance
Answer: B) To provide insurance for adults aged 65 and older and certain disabled individuals

Flashcard 5
Question: Which of the following is a key characteristic of a managed care plan?
A) High flexibility in choosing healthcare providers
B) The patient must follow a referral process for specialist visits
C) No cost-sharing for medical services
D) Unlimited coverage for all medical services
Answer: B) The patient must follow a referral process for specialist visits

Flashcard 6
Question: The purpose of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) is primarily to:
A) Lower healthcare costs for patients
B) Ensure all U.S. citizens are covered by health insurance
C) Expand private insurance options for individuals
D) Reduce the number of uninsured Americans by expanding Medicaid
Answer: B) Ensure all U.S. citizens are covered by health insurance

Legal and Ethical Issues (Chapters 8 & 9)

Flashcard 7
Question: Which of the following best defines malpractice in nursing practice?
A) A violation of personal privacy
B) The failure to provide the standard of care that a reasonable person would provide
C) A patient’s refusal to sign a consent form
D) A nurse’s failure to maintain confidentiality
Answer: B) The failure to provide the standard of care that a reasonable person would provide

Flashcard 8
Question: A nurse is required to report suspected child abuse to authorities based on which legal principle?
A) Informed consent
B) Duty to warn
C) Good Samaritan law
D) Mandated reporting
Answer: D) Mandated reporting

Flashcard 9
Question: Which ethical principle emphasizes the nurse’s duty to do good and act in the best interest of the patient?
A) Justice
B) Autonomy
C) Beneficence
D) Non-maleficence
Answer: C) Beneficence

Cultural Competency (Chapter 10)

Flashcard 10
Question: Which of the following actions demonstrates cultural competence in nursing practice?
A) Asking patients to adapt to the nurse's preferred way of communication
B) Using interpreters when patients speak a language other than the nurse’s
C) Assuming that all patients from the same ethnic group have the same beliefs
D) Ignoring cultural differences to avoid making patients feel uncomfortable
Answer: B) Using interpreters when patients speak a language other than the nurse’s

Flashcard 11
Question: How can a nurse show respect for a patient's cultural beliefs during a health assessment?
A) Asking the patient to explain their beliefs related to healthcare
B) Criticizing the patient’s cultural practices
C) Making assumptions based on the patient’s ethnicity
D) Ignoring cultural practices to ensure uniform treatment for all patients
Answer: A) Asking the patient to explain their beliefs related to healthcare

Flashcard 12
Question: Which of the following is a common barrier to providing culturally competent care?
A) Knowledge of cultural differences
B) Language and communication differences
C) Acceptance of diverse cultural beliefs
D) Availability of interpreters
Answer: B) Language and communication differences

Complementary and Alternative Healing (Chapter 11)

Flashcard 13
Question: Which of the following best describes complementary therapies?
A) Therapies that are used instead of conventional medical treatment
B) Therapies used alongside conventional medical treatments to improve patient outcomes
C) Therapies that are primarily used for mental health conditions
D) Therapies based solely on traditional methods without scientific support
Answer: B) Therapies used alongside conventional medical treatments to improve patient outcomes

Flashcard 14
Question: When educating a patient about acupuncture, a nurse should explain that acupuncture:
A) Involves the use of electrical currents to stimulate acupuncture points
B) Is based on inserting thin needles into specific points on the body to restore balance
C) Is not supported by scientific evidence and should be avoided
D) Requires long-term commitment to show any therapeutic effect
Answer: B) Is based on inserting thin needles into specific points on the body to restore balance

Flashcard 15
Question: Which of the following is an example of a mind-body intervention?
A) Massage therapy
B) Meditation
C) Herbal supplements
D) Chiropractic therapy
Answer: B) Meditation

Palliative Care (Chapter 12)

Flashcard 16
Question: The goal of palliative care is to:
A) Cure the disease and restore full health
B) Provide comfort and improve the quality of life for patients with serious illness
C) Provide long-term care for patients in a hospice setting
D) Focus on aggressive treatments to extend life
Answer: B) Provide comfort and improve the quality of life for patients with serious illness

Flashcard 17
Question: A nurse is working with a patient in palliative care. Which of the following actions demonstrates the nurse’s role in providing emotional support?
A) Encouraging the patient to stay positive and avoid negative emotions
B) Assisting the patient in creating an advanced directive
C) Ignoring the patient's fears and focusing on physical comfort
D) Listening actively to the patient’s concerns and validating their emotions
Answer: D) Listening actively to the patient’s concerns and validating their emotions

Flashcard 18
Question: Which of the following symptoms is most commonly managed in palliative care?
A) Uncontrolled nausea
B) Acute respiratory distress
C) Acute pain following surgery
D) Reversible dehydration
Answer: A) Uncontrolled nausea

Emergency Preparedness (Chapter 16)

Flashcard 19
Question: What is the primary goal of disaster nursing?
A) To treat patients in a hospital setting only
B) To provide immediate care during and after a disaster
C) To reduce the impact of healthcare policies on the community
D) To educate the community on preventive measures
Answer: B) To provide immediate care during and after a disaster

Flashcard 20
Question: In the event of a natural disaster, which of the following is the most critical for a nurse to assess first?
A) The patient's emotional state
B) The patient's airway, breathing, and circulation
C) The availability of medications
D) The patient's ability to communicate
Answer: B) The patient's airway, breathing, and circulation

Flashcard 21
Question: Which of the following would be a part of an emergency preparedness plan for a hospital?
A) Regular drills to practice disaster response
B) Avoiding communication with local authorities
C) Ensuring there is no redundancy in medical equipment
D) Limiting the care to only severe cases of illness
Answer: A) Regular drills to practice disaster response

Nursing Leadership and Management (Chapter 17)

Flashcard 22
Question: Which of the following is a key responsibility of nurse leaders in promoting safe patient care?
A) Delegating all decisions to subordinates
B) Ensuring the unit operates within the budgetary constraints
C) Establishing clear communication and collaboration among team members
D) Avoiding conflicts to maintain a harmonious work environment
Answer: C) Establishing clear communication and collaboration among team members

Flashcard 23
Question: In managing a nursing team, a nurse leader should:
A) Focus only on task completion and deadlines
B) Provide clear goals and support team members in achieving them
C) Discourage team members from expressing their concerns
D) Allow team members to work independently without guidance
Answer: B) Provide clear goals and support team members in achieving them

Flashcard 24
Question: Which leadership style involves making decisions based on input from team members while maintaining overall control?
A) Autocratic
B) Democratic
C) Laissez-faire
D) Transformational
Answer: B) Democratic