Nursing Elites

1. Membership dropout generally occurs in group therapy after a member:

• A. Accomplishes his goal in joining the group
• B. Discovers that his feelings are shared by the group members
• C. Experiences feelings of frustration in the group
• D. Discusses personal concerns with group members

Correct answer: B

Rationale: Nursing interventions should be grounded in a deep understanding of the physiological processes involved, ensuring that care provided is both effective and efficient.

2. You are on morning duty in the medical ward. You have 10 patients assigned to you. During your endorsement rounds, you found out that one of your patients was not in bed. The patient next to him informed you that he went home without notifying the nurses. Which among the following will you do first?

• A. Make an incident report
• B. Call security to report the incident
• C. Wait for 2 hours before reporting
• D. Report the incident to your supervisor

Correct answer: B

Rationale: Nursing interventions should be grounded in a deep understanding of the physiological processes involved, ensuring that care provided is both effective and efficient.

3. Nutritional goals for a patient wishing to modify eating patterns should adhere to each, except one. Which is the exception?

• A. Measurable
• B. Immediate
• C. Realistic
• D. Achievable

Correct answer: B

Rationale: Nutritional goals should be measurable, realistic, and achievable. They should not be immediate, as sustainable changes take time.

4. The mentally ill person responds positively to the nurse who is warm and caring. This is a demonstration of the nurse’s role as:

• A. counselor
• B. mother surrogate
• C. therapist
• D. socializing agent

Correct answer: A

Rationale: Patient safety and efficacy of care depend on actions rooted in established nursing protocols that consider both the immediate and long-term needs of the patient.

5. Which of the following nutrients provide energy?(Select ONE that does not apply.)

• A. Carbohydrates
• B. Fats
• C. Protein
• D. Water

Correct answer: D

Rationale: Carbohydrates, fats, and proteins are the three macronutrients that provide energy (calories) to the body. Carbohydrates are the body's primary source of energy, fats act as a secondary source when carbohydrate energy is exhausted, and proteins are used for energy when carbohydrate and fat sources are low. Choice D, Water, is essential for the body's functions, but it does not provide energy.

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