PNC Patient Advocacy & Counseling

Question 1

What is the primary role of a parish nurse in patient advocacy?

Accepted Answer

Ensuring holistic care and patient rights

Answer

Prescribing medications

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Performing surgical procedures

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Conducting laboratory tests

Question 2

Which communication skill is most essential for effective patient counseling?

Accepted Answer

Active listening and empathy

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Speaking quickly to cover all topics

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Avoiding emotional discussions

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Giving orders rather than guidance

Question 3

Why is informed consent essential in patient advocacy?

Accepted Answer

To empower patients with knowledge for decision-making

Answer

To allow healthcare providers to make all decisions

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To limit patient access to medical information

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To increase treatment costs

Question 4

What ethical principle is fundamental to patient counseling?

Accepted Answer

Autonomy

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Paternalism

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Secrecy

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Indifference

Question 5

How can a parish nurse support a patient experiencing emotional distress?

Accepted Answer

Providing emotional support and spiritual guidance

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Ignoring emotional concerns

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Referring all cases to a physician

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Avoiding discussing difficult topics

Question 6

Why is collaboration important in patient advocacy and counseling?

Accepted Answer

It strengthens support and ensures better patient outcomes

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It eliminates the need for patient input

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It limits the role of the nurse

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It increases patient confusion