Chapter 2: Caring as a Personal and Professional Behavior

Chapter 2: Caring as a Personal and Professional Behavior

 

Complete Chapter Questions With Answers

 

Sample Questions Are Posted Below

 

Multiple Choice

Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.

 

____     1.   The patient tells the nurse that he has no interest in quitting smoking, even though he knows it is bad for his health. The nurse demonstrates caring with what response?

1.	“If you would rather die young than quit smoking, that is your choice to make.”
2.	“Let’s look at ways you could reduce the harm from smoking as much as possible.”
3.	“I am going to enroll you in a smoking cessation program and maybe you’ll change your mind.”
4.	“Continuing to smoke is your choice but that leaves me no way to help you stay healthy.”

 

 

____     2.   The hospital nurse caring for a terminally ill patient who wishes she could see her dog one more time demonstrates holistic care with what action?

1.	Explaining the infection risk associated with animals
2.	Arranging for the patient to be discharged to see the dog
3.	Explaining the hospital rules against animals
4.	Arranging a reunion with the dog in front of the hospital

 

 

____     3.   The nurse demonstrates transpersonal caring for patients when maintaining what attitude?

1.	Nonjudgmental
2.	Detached
3.	Loving
4.	Friendly

 

 

____     4.   The nurse is teaching the newly diagnosed diabetic patient how to provide self-care, and demonstrates a caring paradigm with what statement?

1.	“I want you to check your blood sugar level at 8 a.m., 12 noon, 4 p.m., and 9 p.m.”
2.	“Check your blood sugar 4 times a day—before each meal and at bedtime.”
3.	“Blood sugar levels are most accurate if taken before meals. Let’s figure out the best times for you.”
4.	“Ask your doctor to tell you when to check blood sugar levels each day.”

 

 

____     5.   The medical model of nursing is demonstrated when the nurse does what?

1.	Takes time to learn more about the patient
2.	Sits with a dying patient and holds her hand
3.	Administers medications
4.	Uses touch as an indication of concern and caring

 

Chapter 2: Caring as a Personal and Professional Behavior

Answer Section

 

MULTIPLE CHOICE

 

1. ANS:  2

Caring means responding to others as unique individuals, sensing their emotions, and accepting them as they are, unconditionally. This response accepts the patient’s choice without condemning or frightening him.

 

PTS:   1                    REF:   Chapter: 2      OBJ:   Objective: 6

KEY:  Content Area: Caring | Integrated Processes: Caring | Client Need: Health Promotion and Maintenance | Cognitive Level: Analyzing

 

2. ANS:  4

Finding a way for the patient to see the dog, even if she can only look out a window, shows caring by understanding this patient’s needs.

 

PTS:   1                    REF:   Chapter: 2      OBJ:   Objective: 6

KEY:  Content Area: Caring | Integrated Processes: Caring | Client Need: Psychosocial Integrity | Cognitive Level: Applying

 

3. ANS:  1

The definition of transpersonal caring includes accepting individuals for who they are, so a nonjudgmental attitude is essential.

 

PTS:   1                    REF:   Chapter: 2      OBJ:   Objective: 3

KEY:  Content Area: Caring | Integrated Processes: Caring | Client Need: Safe, Effective Care Environment | Cognitive Level: Understanding

 

4. ANS:  3

This statement includes the patient in planning care, demonstrating caring for the patient’s needs and preferences.

 

PTS:   1                    REF:   Chapter: 2      OBJ:   Objective: 3

KEY:  Content Area: Caring | Integrated Processes: Caring | Client Need: Safe, Effective Care Environment | Cognitive Level: Analyzing

 

5. ANS:  3

Curative nursing care is high-tech, or nursing care that is based on the medical model of care, which often is based on the use of technology.

 

PTS:   1                    REF:   Chapter: 2      OBJ:   Objective: 2

KEY:  Content Area: Caring | Integrated Processes: Caring | Client Need: Safe, Effective Care Environment | Cognitive Level: Applying