6.Intellectual and spiritual dimension
7.Intellectual and spiritual dimension
8.Physical dimension
DEVELOPING YOUR KNOWLEDGE BASE
FILL-IN-THE-BLANKS
1.Disease
2.Chronic
3.Acute
4.Exacerbation
5.Environmental
MATCHING EXERCISES
1.f 2.a 3.e 4.b 5.c
6.d 7.b 8.d 9.a 10.c
11.b 12.a 13.c 14.d 15.a
16.b 17.e
SHORT ANSWER
1.Answers will vary with student’s experiences.
- a.Acute: A temporary condition of illness in which
patient goes through four stages: 1. symptoms,
2. assuming sick role, 3. dependent role—accept-
ing diagnosis and following the treatment plan,
and 4. recovery and rehabilitation—person gives
up dependent role and resumes normal activities
and responsibilities.
b.Chronic: A permanent change caused by
irreversible alterations in normal anatomy and
physiology; requires patient education for rehabil-
itation; requires long period of care or support.
Characteristics: slow onset, periods of remission.
3.Answers will vary with student’s experiences.
4.Sample answers:
a.Primary: Giving immunizations, providing dental
care teaching
b.Secondary: Providing physical therapy, giving
medications
c. Tertiary: Facilitating a support system, doing
diabetic teaching - a.Being: Recognizing self as separate and individual
b.Belonging: Being part of a whole
c. Becoming: Growing and developing
d.Befitting: Making personal choices to benefit the
self for the future
REFLECTIVE PRACTICE USING CRITICAL
THINKING SKILLS
Sample Answers
1.How might the nurse respond to Ms. Jacobi’s stated
desire for a higher level of wellness?
This is the perfect opportunity for patient teaching
provided throughout Ms. Jacobi’s hospital stay and
incorporated into the discharge plan. The nurse
should present information regarding a “heart
healthy diet,” the need for exercise, and reinforce-
ment for smoking cessation.
2.What would be a successful outcome for this patient?
Ms. Jacobi describes her condition and identifies
three factors in her lifestyle (smoking, diet, exercise)
that can be modified for stroke prevention.
3.What intellectual, technical, interpersonal, and/or
ethical/legal competencies are most likely to bring
about the desired outcome?
Intellectual: ability to integrate knowledge of
preventive measures into the patient care plan
Interpersonal: ability to assess health-related beliefs,
goals, and practices
Ethical/Legal: ability to participate as a trusted and
effective patient advocate, including a commitment
to securing the best possible care for Ms. Jacobi
4.What resources might be helpful for Ms. Jacobi?
Smoking cessation materials, menu plans, support
groups
CHAPTER 4
PRACTICING FOR NCLEX
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS
1.d 2.a 3.d 4.c
ALTERNATE-FORMAT QUESTIONS
Multiple Response Questions
1.d, f
2.a, c, f
3.b, d, e
4.b, c
Prioritization Question
1.
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DEVELOPING YOUR KNOWLEDGE BASE
FILL-IN-THE-BLANKS
1.Oxygen
2.Physiologic
3.Extended
4.Affective and coping
5.Community
MATCHING EXERCISES
1.e 2.a 3.b 4.b 5.d
6.b 7.c 8.a 9.d 10.c
11.e 12.b 13.c 14.e
SHORT ANSWER
1.Sample answers:
a.Physical: A family lives in a comfortable home
located in a safe neighborhood. This meets the
family needs of safety and comfort and enhances
growth and development of the children.
b.Economic: A family is able to afford adequate
housing, food, clothing, and community
demands. This meets the family’s need for nour-
ishment, shelter, and acceptance in society.
c. Reproductive: A family seeks family planning to
limit their offspring to three children. This meets
society’s need for more members without putting
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