Nursing & Healthcare 1 Midterm

Question 1

legal document that describes the kinds life-sustaining treatments the pt would want if terminally ill is a living will

Accepted Answer

True

Question 2

Which statement shows commitment to work on devoting more time to content of a college class?

Accepted Answer

I will say 'no' when asked to do things that take time from studying

Question 3

Which explanation of the term accountability is correct?

Accepted Answer

Accountability is assuming personal responsibility for one's actions.

Question 4

Which individual is an example of a traditional adult learner?

Accepted Answer

One who is in his or her early 20s

Question 5

When a nurse is hit by a patient, they should ignore it and continue working?

Accepted Answer

False

Question 6

Which action by the nurse demonstrates assertive behavior

Accepted Answer

When asked about something unfamiliar, admit to not knowing & find out

Question 7

The patient states, "My pain is awful!" Which response illustrates the use of focusing?

Accepted Answer

On a scale of 1 to 10, tell me a number that represents your level of pain

Question 8

Ethics is a system of standards or moral principles that direct actions as being right or wrong.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 9

The course outline contains details, such as class objectives, whereas the syllabus provides only an overview.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 10

Asking to speak with the HCP when the nurse feels the provider has orders something unsafe is being assertive

Accepted Answer

True

Question 11

laws refers to behaviors nurses "ought" to observe. Ethics refer to statutes that must be observed.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 12

A nurse damages one's reputation through false written communication without permission is an example of libel?

Accepted Answer

True

Question 13

Which year was the first U.S. school of practical nursing founded

Accepted Answer

1893

Question 14

The nurse asks, "How are things today?" This is a

Accepted Answer

Open ended question

Question 15

A student is studying and is distracted by things to be done turning on the tv loud is a good intervention

Accepted Answer

False

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