Practice Exam for NURS1020 Exam 3

A nurse is utilizing evidence-based practice (EBP) when providing care to a patient. Which of the following best describes evidence-based practice?

Which of the following is an example of evidence-based nursing practice?

A nurse is providing postoperative care and uses chewing gum to prevent ileus, based on recent research findings. This is an example of:

Which of the following describes "best practice" in nursing?

A nurse is evaluating their care decisions. Which of the following factors should they consider when making evidence-based decisions? (Select all that apply)

Which of the following statements best describes health equity?

A nurse is teaching a patient newly diagnosed with hypertension about lifestyle modifications. Which of the following topics should the nurse prioritize?

In the context of patient education, which teaching method would be most effective for teaching a skill, such as using an inhaler?

A nurse assesses a patient’s motivation to learn about managing their diabetes. Which factor is most likely to increase the patient’s motivation?

Which of the following teaching techniques is used to confirm patient understanding of newly taught health information?

A nurse is developing a teaching plan for a patient. Which step should the nurse take first?

Which domain of learning is being targeted when a nurse helps a patient cope with the emotional aspects of a chronic illness?

A nurse is caring for a patient from a non-Western culture who expresses a preference for holistic treatments over biomedical interventions. Which of the following nursing actions best respects the patient's cultural beliefs?

A nurse is preparing to conduct a health assessment with a patient who practices cupping as part of their cultural health practices. Which of the following is the most appropriate nursing action?

A nurse working with a Native American patient notices that the patient avoids direct eye contact. Which of the following interpretations should the nurse make?

A nurse is educating a Muslim patient who expresses concerns about a new medication because it contains gelatin. The nurse's best response to this concern is to:

A patient with limited English proficiency is being educated about their discharge instructions using an interpreter. Which of the following practices is inappropriate?

A nurse is working with a patient who is experiencing spiritual distress due to an inability to practice daily rituals in the hospital setting. Which intervention is most appropriate?

A nurse is aware that a patient's religious beliefs prohibit blood transfusions. The patient is scheduled for surgery with potential for significant blood loss. Which nursing action best demonstrates cultural sensitivity?

A patient is experiencing the alarm stage of the general adaptation syndrome (GAS) in response to acute stress. Which physiological changes would the nurse expect to observe in this stage?

A nurse is assessing an elderly patient who reports high levels of stress due to the recent loss of a spouse. The nurse understands that stress in older adults may present differently. Which of the following coping mechanisms is most commonly utilized by older adults?

During a patient’s response to chronic stress, which physiological reaction is most likely to occur during the resistance stage of the general adaptation syndrome?

A patient in an acute care setting shows signs of severe anxiety, including hyperventilation and sweating. What is the nurse's priority intervention?

A nurse observes that a patient is frequently anxious due to a recent diagnosis of chronic illness. The nurse plans to teach coping strategies. Which strategy would be least effective in helping the patient manage chronic stress?

The nurse is caring for a patient experiencing the exhaustion stage of the general adaptation syndrome (GAS) due to prolonged stress. Which clinical manifestation would the nurse expect?

A nurse is working with a patient who copes with stress by frequently expressing emotions and seeking social support. This coping mechanism is best described as:

A nurse is transferring a patient from the intensive care unit (ICU) to the general medical floor. During the hand-off, which of the following actions best aligns with National Patient Safety Goals to ensure patient safety?

A nurse on a medical-surgical floor identifies that a patient is at risk of falls due to impaired mobility. Which of the following micro and macro system strategies best address fall prevention?

A nurse is aware that healthcare errors are a significant cause of mortality, with communication failures often contributing to adverse events. Which strategy is most effective for reducing communication-related errors in a microsystem?

A nurse manager is discussing the importance of National Patient Safety Goals (NPSGs) with the healthcare team. Which of the following statements about NPSGs reflects a misunderstanding?

In which of the following situations would the distinction between a healthcare micro and macro system most impact patient care?

A healthcare facility aims to reduce medication administration errors. Which approach demonstrates an effective collaboration between micro and macro systems?

A nurse is educating new staff about the role of clinical microsystems in healthcare. Which of the following descriptions best explains a clinical microsystem?

A nurse is preparing to teach an older adult patient about new medication management. Which approach best demonstrates individualized, age-appropriate teaching?

A nurse is caring for an older adult who expresses feeling unattractive and incapable of learning new things. The nurse recognizes this as potentially influenced by stereotypes. Which theory of aging best addresses how these societal perceptions affect the older adult’s self-concept?

A nurse is developing a care plan for an older adult patient with limited mobility and a genetic predisposition for cardiovascular disease. Which concept of genomics is most applicable in the nurse's approach to personalized care for this patient?

Which of the following statements by a nurse best illustrates a stereotypical view of older adults?

A nurse is reviewing theories of aging to better understand the physiological changes observed in older adults. Which theory would most likely suggest that aging results from accumulated cellular damage over time?

When providing health education to an older adult, the nurse notices the patient appears disengaged. Based on the disengagement theory, which nursing intervention would best support the patient?

A nurse is planning care for an older adult patient who recently lost their spouse and has limited family support. Which nursing intervention would best address this patient's risk of social isolation and support the activity theory of aging?

A nurse is working in a community health clinic that serves a predominantly low-income population. Which intervention best addresses a social determinant of health to improve this community’s overall health outcomes?

A nurse is assessing an older adult patient who lives in a neighborhood with high crime rates. The patient reports not leaving their home for exercise due to safety concerns. Which nursing intervention best addresses this patient’s social determinant of health?

A nurse notices that a patient frequently misses follow-up appointments due to lack of transportation. To address this social determinant of health, what would be the most appropriate nursing action?

A patient with chronic respiratory issues lives in an area with high pollution. Which intervention best demonstrates the nurse’s understanding of the impact of environmental social determinants of health?

A nurse is planning discharge instructions for a patient with diabetes who has low health literacy and limited financial resources. Which approach would best support this patient’s adherence to their diabetes management plan?

A nurse is working with a patient from a rural area who has limited access to specialty care providers. What intervention best demonstrates the nurse’s understanding of addressing healthcare access as a social determinant of health?

During a health assessment, a nurse learns that a patient has difficulty affording medications due to unemployment. Which intervention would best address this social determinant of health?

A nurse is developing a community outreach program to address social determinants of health affecting local families. Which topic would be most beneficial to include for a community facing housing instability?