NACE Foundations of Nursing 3

Question 1

A nurse is caring for a patient who speaks a different language. What is the most appropriate action to ensure effective communication?

Accepted Answer

Arrange for a certified medical interpreter

Answer

Ask a family member to translate

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Use hand gestures exclusively

Answer

Speak louder and slower

Question 2

Which level of prevention focuses on early detection of disease through screening programs?

Accepted Answer

Secondary prevention

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Primary prevention

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Tertiary prevention

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Quaternary prevention

Question 3

What is the nurse's first action when discovering a medication error?

Accepted Answer

Assess the patient for adverse effects

Answer

File an incident report immediately

Answer

Notify the physician

Answer

Contact the pharmacy

Question 4

Which type of nursing diagnosis identifies a clinical judgment about a patient's actual health problem?

Accepted Answer

Actual nursing diagnosis

Answer

Risk nursing diagnosis

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Wellness nursing diagnosis

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Syndrome nursing diagnosis

Question 5

According to the ANA Code of Ethics, which statement best describes the nurse's primary commitment?

Accepted Answer

To the patient

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To the healthcare organization

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To the physician's orders

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To the insurance company

Question 6

A nurse is teaching a patient about a newly prescribed medication. Which statement by the patient indicates the need for further teaching?

Accepted Answer

I should stop taking this when I feel better

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I will take this medication with food to reduce stomach upset

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I will report any unusual side effects to my doctor

Answer

I understand I need to take this at the same time each day