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A prospective nursing student questions what program accreditation
... [Show More] means. What should be included in the information provided? - CORRECT ANSWER-Accreditation is a voluntary review by a given organization to determine whether the program meets that organization's pre-established criteria.
The nursing student is discussing the impact of preventive medicine. Which change has resulted from this focus? - CORRECT ANSWER-Knowledge and services to promote health and prevent illness
Growth and advancement of the nursing profession in the 21st century can be attributed to: - CORRECT ANSWER-improved conditions for women
Nursing education programs may seek voluntary accreditation by which agency? - CORRECT ANSWER-American Nurses Association
When developing a definition of "health," a person should consider that health is: - CORRECT ANSWER-a condition of physical, mental, and social wellbeing and absence of disease.
Which was the first school dedicated to the training of the practical nurse in the United States? - CORRECT ANSWER-The Ballard School
Which was the first nurse to train in America? - CORRECT ANSWER-Linda Richards
Nurses correctly recognize what as the key determinant of their scope of practice? - CORRECT ANSWER-The nurse practice act
The American Society of Superintendents of Training Schools of Nursing was established in 1894. What was the major goal of the organization? - CORRECT ANSWER-To set educational standards for nurses
Civil law and criminal law are both established on one of two ways: - CORRECT ANSWER-1.) Federal, state, and local governments develop statutory law; and
2.) Common law, or case law, evolves in response to specific legal questions that come before the court and usually follows precedent
What are some examples of inappropriate documentation? - CORRECT ANSWER-Not charting the correct time, failing to record verbal orders, charting nursing care in advance & documenting incorrect data
What is best to do when you are not sure about a medical abbreviation? - CORRECT ANSWER-Use the complete word
What abbreviations should never be used in the health care facility? - CORRECT ANSWER-Abbreviations that are used outside the facility (ex: texting abbreviations)
Which philosophy is described as comprehensive or total patient care that considers the physical, emotional, social, economic and spiritual needs of the person; the person's response to illness; and the impact of the illness on the person's ability to meet self-care needs? - CORRECT ANSWER- Holistic nursing
The student nurse reviewing the history of nursing knows that "the lady with the lamp" is - CORRECT ANSWER-Florence Nightingale
Nursing theorists are helpful in enabling the nursing profession to problem solve and establish standards. Who is largely recognized as the first nursing theorist? - CORRECT ANSWER-Florence Nightingale
When reviewing the role/impact of men in nursing, which statement is most correct? - CORRECT ANSWER-Men are regaining their historical position in the profession as nurses
prescribe proper behavior in society; they sanction acceptable behavior and prohibit unacceptable behavior. - CORRECT ANSWER-Laws
The two primary categories of law are and . - CORRECT ANSWER-Criminal and Civil
The most commonly used model that assists in the understanding of the patient's place on the wellness-illness continuum is that of: - CORRECT ANSWER-Abraham Maslow
The nurse is reviewing the planned health promotion actives for a local community center. Which primary prevention activities may be included? - CORRECT ANSWER-Dietary teaching focused on the prevention of obesity
Civil cases are between - CORRECT ANSWER-Individuals
The charges in a matter are brought by an individual or agency - CORRECT ANSWER-Civil
cases are resolved with a finding of guilt or innocence - CORRECT ANSWER-Criminal
The penalty of a criminal law may be: - CORRECT ANSWER-Fines Incarceration
or a combination of the two
What are the sections of a traditional block chart ? - CORRECT ANSWER- Admission info, physicians orders, progress notes, history, physical exam data, nurses admission info, care plan, nursing notes, graphics, lab and X- ray reports
Eye contact, brief but direct 2-6 seconds interprets.... - CORRECT ANSWER-interest, respect, caring
Physical Appearance includes attributes of..... - CORRECT ANSWER-size, color of skin, dress, grooming, body Carriage, age, gender, posture, facial expression.
Assertive Communication - CORRECT ANSWER-an interaction that takes into account the feelings and needs of the patient, yet honors the nurses rights as an individual.
Whose responsibility is it to monitor how effective the UAP is when communicating with patients? - CORRECT ANSWER-the nurse
Maintaining silence (often used in conjunction with touch) benefits. - CORRECT ANSWER-allows time to organize thoughts and formulate an appropriate response; often conveys respect, understanding, caring, and support; allows observation of patients nonverbal responses.
Open-ended questioning benefits - CORRECT ANSWER-allows patient to elaborate feely. useful in assessing feelings. *elicits the patient's thoughts without influencing the response.
What are the benefits of restating? - CORRECT ANSWER-Let's the patient know whether the nurse heard what was said; encourages the patient to offer additional info.
Giving advice or personal opinions. - CORRECT ANSWER-making a decision for a patient offering personal opinions; telling a patient what to do with phrases such as "should do," "ought to"
Aggressive Communication - CORRECT ANSWER-occurs when an individual interacts with a another in an overpowering and forceful manner to meet one's own personal needs at the expense of the other.
Jargon - CORRECT ANSWER-Commonplace Language or terminology unique to people in a particular work setting.
For the following, indicate which are examples of objective data. (select all that apply)
a. Patient tells the nurse, :I feel hungry:
b. Blood pressure 140/90
c. Rash noted on lower right abdomen
d. Patient informs the nurse that he did not eat breakfast
e. Uneven gait on ambulation
f. Potassium level noted in electron medical record as 4.3 - CORRECT ANSWER-b. Blood pressure 140/90
c. Rash noted on lower right abdomen
e. Uneven gait on ambulation
f. Potassium level noted in electron medical record as 4.3
What are clinical pathways and protocols/standing orders, and how are they used by the nurse? - CORRECT ANSWER-Clinical pathways are multidisciplinary resources designed to guide patient care. Standing orders are written by physicians and list specific actions to be taken by a nurse or other health care provider in instances when access to a physician is not possible or when care is common to a certain type of situation.
The patient tells the nurse that she is not confident with self-injection of insulin. The nurse should use which of the following to validate this information from the patient?
a. ask the family how the patient performed the self-injection
b. confer with the other staff members to see how the technique was taught to the patient
c. Determine what insulin was prescribed by the provider.
d. Observe the patient giving the insulin injection - CORRECT ANSWER-D. Observe the patient giving the insulin injection
For a patient who has chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with an excess of secretions in the bronchioles, which nursing diagnosis is most appropriate?
a. ineffective airway clearance
b. altered respiratory pattern
c. high risk of asphyxia
d. difficulty maintaining spontaneous ventilation - CORRECT ANSWER-c. reinforce use of incentive spirometer t.i.d.
For the patient with a nursing diagnosis of high risk of aspiration, the nurse anticipates that there will be goals and interventions related to safety observations during:
a. feeding
b. bathing.
c. ambulating
d. transferring - CORRECT ANSWER-a. feeding
Which of the following is the best example of a measurable patient goal? The patient will:
a. sit out of bed in the chair
b. eat low-sodium foods
c. verbalize feelings about surgery at some point
d. identify the five major drug side effects before discharge tomorrow - CORRECT ANSWER-d. identify the five major drug side effects before discharge tomorrow
Determination of whether the patient's goals are met, examination of the effectiveness of interventions - CORRECT ANSWER-Evaluation
Who may be involved in collaborative care for a patient? - CORRECT ANSWER-Collaborative care for the patient can involve the patient, family, and nurses: the patient's PCP(primary care provider); medical or surgical specialists; respiratory therapists; a dietician; a physical therapist; occupational, music, or art therapists; a spiritual adviser; and social workers.
How is the nursing process defined? - CORRECT ANSWER-The nursing process is the foundation of professional nursing practice. It is the framework within which nurses provide care to patients in an organized and effective manner.
What are the components of actual, risk, and health promotion diagnoses?
- CORRECT ANSWER-The components of the nursing diagnoses are as follows:
Actual- this includes (1) the patient's identified need or problem (NANDA-I nursing diagnostic label), related to (2) the etiology or underlying cause and manifested by (3) signs and symptoms.
Risk- A two-part risk nursing diagnostic statement contains only (1) the patient's identified need or problem (NANDA-I nursing diagnostic label) related to (2) factors indicating vulnerability.
Health Promotion-A two-part health-promotion nursing diagnostic statement contains (1) the nursing diagnostic label and (2) defining characteristics. It always begins with the words "Readiness for Enhanced"
What are clinical pathways and protocols/standing orders, and how are they used by the nurse? - CORRECT ANSWER-Clinical pathways are multidisciplinary resources designed to guide patient care. Standing orders are written by physicians and list specific actions to be taken by a nurse or other health care provider in instances when access to a physician is not possible or when care is common to a certain type of situation.
Diagnose - CORRECT ANSWER-Identify the patient's problem. The RN is responsible for identifying the appropriate nursing diagnosis for the patient with the assistance of the LVN.
Managed care - CORRECT ANSWER-a health care system that involves control over primary health care services and attempt to trim down health
care costs by reducing unnecessary overlapping services. Emphasizes health education and preventive medicine
In planning for the patient assignment, the nurse prioritizes a schedule on the basis of the patient's needs and conditions. In reviewing the nursing diagnoses, which of the following patients should be seen first in the morning?
a. Urinary, impaired elimination
b. Altered sleep pattern
c. Decreased cardiac output
d. Self-care deficit: grooming - CORRECT ANSWER-c. Decreased cardiac output [Show Less]