Chronicity

NCLEX- Style Questions

Question 1

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Which action by the nurse demonstrates an understanding of caring when speaking to Javeed about his below-the-knee amputation procedure?
  1. The nurse decides to put in a referral for counselling and encourages Javeed to focus on his health.
  2. The nurse dismisses Javeed’s concerns about the procedure and tells him he does not have to worry.
  3. The nurse validates Javeed’s feelings about the procedure and asks what he needs to support him.
  4. The nurse ensures Javeed understands the procedure and reviews the benefits and risks.
  5. The nurse tells Javeed not to worry about the procedure and asks him to sign the consent form.

Question 2

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Which of the following statements by Javeed demonstrates a challenge to caring? Select all that apply. 
  1. “I feel comfortable being honest with my nurse about my thoughts and concerns.”
  2. “I feel nervous about my surgery and plan to speak to the nurse about how I am feeling.”
  3. “My care plan primarily addresses my diagnosis and recommended treatment.”
  4. “My nurse took time to explain my surgery and asked if I had any questions about it.”
  5. “My nurse came to check my blood pressure and left without speaking to me.”
  6. “I want to talk to the nurse more about my surgery, but they have many patients.”

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Question 5

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According to Dr. Jean Watson’s Caring Science and Human Caring Theory, the nurse demonstrates compassion to Javeed by being _____ to his feelings. Caring means embracing the _____ person. Select Two.
Possible answers:
  • whole
  • observant
  • medical
  • individual
  • practical
  • sensitive
  • tolerant
  • typical

Question 6

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Which of the following statements by Javeed demonstrates an understanding of the Five Principles of the Canada Health Act (1984)? Select all that apply. 
  1. “The cost of my surgery will be covered because of my age.”
  2. “My health insurance might look different in another province.”
  3. “Being a citizen means I get free dental and vision care.”
  4. “I receive all medically necessary services in the hospital.”
  5. “I need to confirm that I am eligible for healthcare coverage.”
  6. “I will have all my drugs covered by the Canada Health Act.”

Question 7

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When providing health teaching to Javeed, the nurse explains that _____ is the pathophysiology of the condition, and _____ refers to the human experience of symptoms and suffering and how the disease is perceived.
Possible answers:
  • diagnoses
  • narrative
  • symptom
  • condition
  • illness
  • disease

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Question 9

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Which of the following statements by Javeed represents a shift from wellness to illness in the foreground? Select all that apply. 
  1. “Even though I am losing my leg, I am going to make the most of my life.”
  2. “It is hard for me to think about the chance that I could lose my ability to walk.”
  3. “Undergoing surgery will affect my ability to manage my activities on my own.”
  4. “The idea of surgery makes me feel hopeless because I can never drive again.”
  5. “My life has changed to focus on my relationship with my estranged son.”
  6. “I keep thinking that after this surgery, I will never be able to find work again.”

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Professional Practice in Nursing: Part I Copyright © 2025 by Roya Haghiri-Vijeh; Kateryna Metersky; Jasmine Balakumaran; Oona St-Amant; Leigh Dybenko; Emilene Reisdorfer; Linda Scott; Anita Jennings; and Caitlin Cosgrove is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License, except where otherwise noted.

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