Health Care Quality
After providing care, a nurse charts in the patient's record. Which entry will the nurse document? a. Appears restless when sitting in the chair b. Drank adequate amounts of water c. Apparently is asleep with eyes closed d. Skin pale and cool
D
After reviewing the literature, the evidence-based practice committee institutes a practice change that bedrails should be left in the down position and hourly nursing rounds should be conducted. The results indicate over a 40% reduction in falls. What is the committee's next step? a. Evaluate the changes in 1 month. b. Implement the changes as a pilot study. c. Wait a month before implementing the changes. d. Communicate to staff the results of this project.
D
An older adult patient has extensive wound care needs after discharge from the hospital. Which facility should the nurse discuss with the patient? a. Hospice b. Respite care c. Assisted living d. Skilled nursing
D
A nurse is charting on a patient's record. Which action will the nurse take that is accurate legally? a. Charts legibly b. States the patient is belligerent c. Writes entry for another nurse d. Uses correction fluid to correct error
A
A nurse is completing a minimum data set. Which area is the nurse working? a. Nursing center b. Psychiatric facility c. Rehabilitation center d. Adult day care center
A
A nurse is completing an OASIS data set on a patient. The nurse works in which area? a. Home health b. Intensive care unit c. Skilled nursing facility d. Long-term care facility
A
A nurse is following the PDSA cycle for quality improvement. Which action will the nurse take for the letter "A"? a. Act b. Alter c. Assess d. Approach
A
A nurse is implementing an evidence-based practice project regarding infection rates. After reviewing research literature, which other evidence should the nurse review? a. Quality improvement data b. Inductive reasoning data c. Informed consent data d. Biased data
A
A nurse is reviewing literature for an evidence-based practice study. Which study should the nurse use for the most reliable level of evidence that uses statistics to show effectiveness? a. Meta-analysis b. Systematic review c. Single random controlled trial d. Control trial without randomization
A
A nurse is teaching a community group of school-aged parents about safety. Which safety item is most important for the nurse to include in the teaching session? a. Proper fit of a bicycle helmet b. Proper fit of soccer shin guards c. Proper fit of swimming goggles d. Proper fit of baseball sliding shorts
A
A nurse is auditing and monitoring patients' health records. Which action is the nurse taking? a. Determining the degree to which standards of care are met by reviewing patients' health records b. Realizing that care not documented in patients' health records still qualifies as care provided c. Basing reimbursement upon the diagnosis-related groups documented in patients' records d. Comparing data in patients' records to determine whether a new treatment had better outcomes than the standard treatment
A
A nurse is using focused charting. Match the chart entry to the correct letter of the acronym. a. Applied oxygen, stayed with patient, and instructed to slow breathing. b. Patient states, "feel better," respirations 16 with O2 saturations 96%. c. Patient states, "can't catch my breath and chest hurts." Confused. 1.D 2.A 3.R
1. C 2. A 3. B
A nurse is teaching about the different types of health care plans. Match the correct information to the type of health care plans the nurse should include in the teaching session. a. Insurance for low-income families b. Federal insurance for people aged 65 and older c. Health maintenance focus to specific group of voluntarily enrolled people d. Services at a discount for companies under contract 1. Preferred provider organization 2. Managed care organization 3. Medicaid 4. Medicare
1. D 2. C 3. A 4. B
A nurse exchanges information with the oncoming nurse about a patient's care. Which action did the nurse complete? a. A verbal report b. An electronic record entry c. A referral d. An acuity rating
A
A nurse has collected several research findings for evidence-based practice. Which article will be the best for the nurse to use? a. An article that uses randomized controlled trials (RCT) b. An article that is an opinion of expert committees c. An article that uses qualitative research d. An article that is peer-reviewed
A
A nurse hears a co-worker state that anybody could be a nurse since it is so automated with infusion devices and electronic monitoring; technology is doing the work. What is the nurse's best response? a. "Technology use has to be combined with nursing judgment." b. "The focus of effective nursing care is technology." c. "If it's so easy, why don't you do it?" d. "That is true in the 20th century."
A
A nurse in a long-term care setting that is funded by Medicare and Medicaid is completing standardized protocols for assessment and care planning for reimbursement. Which task is the nurse completing? a. A minimum data set b. An admission assessment and acuity level c. A focused assessment/specific body system d. An intake assessment form and auditing phase
A
A nurse is teaching about the effects of globalization. Which information should the nurse include in the teaching session? a. Increased spread of communicable diseases b. Increased homogeneous mix of nursing staff c. Decreased poverty and increased "health tourism" d. Decreased urbanization as populations shift to the suburbs
A
A nurse is teaching the patient and family about wound care. Which technique will the nurse teach to best prevent transmission of pathogens? a. Wash hands b. Wash wound c. Wear gloves d. Wear eye protection
A
A nurse is teaching the staff about health care reimbursement. Which information should the nurse include in the teaching session? a. Home health, long-term care, and hospital nurses' documentation can affect reimbursement for health care. b. A clinical information system must be installed by 2014 to obtain health care reimbursement. c. A "near miss" helps determine reimbursement issues for health care. d. HIPAA is the basis for establishing reimbursement for health care.
A
A nurse is trying to decrease the rate of falls on the unit. After reviewing the literature, a strategy is implemented on the unit. After 3 months, the nurse finds that the falls have decreased. Which process did the nurse institute? a. Performance improvement b. Peer-reviewed project c. Generalizability study d. Qualitative research
A
A nurse is using research findings to improve clinical practice. Which technique is the nurse using? a. Performance improvement b. Integrated delivery networks c. Nursing-sensitive outcomes d. Utilization review committees
A
A nurse needs to begin discharge planning for a patient admitted with pneumonia and a congested cough. When is the best time the nurse should start discharge planning for this patient? a. Upon admission b. Right before discharge c. After the congestion is treated d. When the primary care provider writes the order
A
A nurse uses evidence-based practice (EBP) to provide nursing care. What is the best rationale for the nurse's behavior? a. EBP is a guide for nurses in making clinical decisions. b. EBP is based on the latest textbook information. c. EBP is easily attained at the bedside. d. EBP is always right for all situations.
A
A nurse writes the following PICOT question: How do patients with breast cancer rate their quality of life? How should the nurse evaluate this question? a. A true PICOT question regardless of the number of elements b. A true PICOT question because the intervention comes before the control c. Not a true PICOT question because the comparison comes after the intervention d. Not a true PICOT question because the time is not designated
A
A patient has a diagnosis of pneumonia. Which entry should the nurse chart to help with financial reimbursement? a. Used incentive spirometer to encourage coughing and deep breathing. Lung congested upon auscultation in lower lobes bilaterally. Pulse oximetry 86%. Oxygen per nasal cannula applied at 2 L/min per standing order. b. Cooperative, patient coughed and deep breathed using a pillow as a splint. Stated, "felt better." Finally, patient had no complaints. c. Breathing without difficulty. Sitting up in bed watching TV. Had a good day. d. Status unchanged. Remains stable with no abnormal findings. Checked every 2 hours.
A
A patient has an ankle restraint applied. Upon assessment the nurse finds the toes a light blue color. Which action will the nurse take next? a. Remove the restraint. b. Place a blanket over the feet. c. Immediately do a complete head-to-toe neurologic assessment. d. Take the patient's blood pressure, pulse, temperature, and respiratory rate.
A
The nurse uses a PICOT question to develop an evidence-based change in protocol for a certain nursing procedure. However, to make these changes throughout the entire institution would require more evidence than is available at this time. What is the nurse's best option? a. Conduct a pilot study to investigate findings. b. Drop the idea of making the change at this time. c. Insist that management hire the needed staff to facilitate the change. d. Seek employment in another institution that may have the staff needed.
A
The nurse is caring for a patient who suddenly becomes confused and tries to remove an intravenous (IV) infusion. Which priority action will the nurse take? a. Assess the patient. b. Gather restraint supplies. c. Try alternatives to restraint. d. Call the health care provider for a restraint order.
A
The nurse is caring for an older-adult patient admitted with nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea due to food poisoning. The nurse completes the health history. Which priority concern will require collaboration with social services to address the patient's health care needs? a. The electricity was turned off 3 days ago. b. The water comes from the county water supply. c. A son and family recently moved into the home. d. This home is not furnished with a microwave oven.
A
The nurse is discussing about threats to adult safety with a college group. Which statement by a group member indicates understanding of the topic? a. "Smoking even at parties is not good for my body." b. "Our campus is safe; we leave our dorms unlocked all the time." c. "As long as I have only two drinks, I can still be the designated driver." d. "I am young, so I can work nights and go to school with 2 hours' sleep."
A
The nurse is presenting an educational session on safety for parents of adolescents. Which information will the nurse include in the teaching session? a. Increased aggressiveness and blood spots on clothing may indicate substance abuse. b. Increased aggressiveness is an environmental clue that may indicate an adolescent is abusing. c. Adolescents need information about the effects of uncoordination on accidents. d. Adolescents need to be reminded to use seat belts primarily on long trips.
A
The nurse is teaching a group of older adults at an assisted-living facility about age-related physiological changes affecting safety. Which question would be most important for the nurse to ask this group? a. "Are you able to hear the tornado sirens in your area?" b. "Are you able to read your favorite book?" c. "Are you able to taste spices like before?" d. "Are you able to open a jar of pickles?"
A
Which activity will cause the nurse to monitor for equipment-related accidents? a. Uses a patient-controlled analgesic pump b. Uses a computer-based documentation record c. Uses a measuring device that measures urine d. Uses a manual medication-dispensing device
A
Which finding indicates the best quality improvement process? a. Staff identifies the wait time in the emergency department is too long. b. Administration identifies the design of the facility's lobby increases patient stress. c. Director of the hospital identifies the payment schedule does not pay enough for overtime. d. Health care providers identify the inconsistencies of some of the facility's policy and procedures.
A
Which government-instituted programs should the nurse include in a teaching session about controlling health care costs? (Select all that apply.) a. Professional standards review organizations b. Prospective payment systems c. Diagnosis-related groups d. Third-party payers e. "Never events"
A, B, C
A nurse is working in a health care organization that has achieved Magnet status. Which components are indicators of this status? (Select all that apply.) a. Empirical quality results b. Structural empowerment c. Transformational leadership d. Exemplary professional practice e. Willingness to recommend the agency
A, B, C, D
Before conducting any study with human subjects, the nurse researcher must obtain informed consent. What must the nurse researcher ensure to obtain informed consent? (Select all that apply.) a. Gives complete information about the purpose b. Allows free choice to participate or withdraw c. Understands how confidentiality is maintained d. Identifies risks and benefits of participation e. Ensures that subjects complete the study
A,B,C,D
A nurse is describing the purposes of a health care record to a group of nursing students. Which purposes will the nurse include in the teaching session? (Select all that apply.) a. Communication b. Legal documentation c. Reimbursement d. Nursing process e. Research f. Education
A,B,C,E,F
A nurse is teaching the staff about the Institute of Medicine competencies. Which examples indicate the staff has a correct understanding of the teaching? (Select all that apply.) a. Use informatics. b. Use transparency. c. Apply globalization. d. Apply quality improvement. e. Use evidence-based practice.
A,D,E
The nurse is preparing to conduct research that will allow precise measurement of a phenomenon. Which methods will provide the nurse with the right kind of data? (Select all that apply.) a. Surveys b. Phenomenology c. Grounded theory d. Evaluation research e. Nonexperimental research
A,D,E
A nurse has taught the patient how to use crutches. The patient went up and down the stairs using crutches with no difficulties. Which information will the nurse use for the "I" in PIE charting? a. Patient went up and down stairs b. Demonstrated use of crutches c. Used crutches with no difficulties d. Deficient knowledge related to never using crutches
B
A nurse is developing a care delivery outcomes research project. Which population will the nurse study? a. Nurses b. Patients c. Administrators d. Health care providers
B
A nurse is discussing the advantages of a nursing clinical information system. Which advantage should the nurse describe? a. Varied clinical databases b. Reduced errors of omission c. Increased hospital costs d. More time to read charts
B
A homeless adult patient presents to the emergency department. The nurse obtains the following vital signs: temperature 94.8° F, blood pressure 106/56, apical pulse 58, and respiratory rate 12. Which vital sign should the nurse address immediately? a. Respiratory rate b. Temperature c. Apical pulse d. Blood pressure
B
A nurse is providing care to a group of patients. Which situation will require the nurse to obtain a telephone order? a. As the nurse and health care provider leave a patient's room, the primary care provider gives the nurse an order. b. At 0100, a patient's blood pressure drops from 120/80 to 90/50, and the incision dressing is saturated with blood. c. At 0800, the nurse and health care provider make rounds, and the primary care provider tells the nurse a diet order. d. A nurse reads an order correctly as written by the health care provider in the patient's medical record.
B
A nurse is providing home care to a home-bound patient treated with intravenous (IV) therapy and enteral nutrition. What is the home health nurse's primary objective? a. Screening b. Education c. Dependence d. Counseling
B
A nurse provides immunization to children and adults through the public health department. Which type of health care is the nurse providing? a. Primary care b. Preventive care c. Restorative care d. Continuing care
B
A nurse wants to find all the pertinent patient information in one record, regardless of the number of times the patient entered the health care system. Which record should the nurse find? a. Electronic medical record b. Electronic health record c. Electronic charting record d. Electronic problem record
B
A patient is being discharged home. Which information should the nurse include? a. Acuity level b. Community resources c. Standardized care plan d. Signature for verbal order
B
A preceptor is working with a new nurse on documentation. Which situation will cause the preceptor to follow up? a. The new nurse documents only for self. b. The new nurse charts consecutively on every other line. c. The new nurse ends each entry with signature and title. d. The new nurse keeps the password secure.
B
During the admission assessment, the nurse assesses the patient for fall risk. Which finding will alert the nurse to an increased risk for falls? a. The patient is oriented. b. The patient takes a hypnotic. c. The patient walks 2 miles a day. d. The patient recently became widowed.
B
In conducting a research study, the nurse researcher guarantees the subject no information will be reported in any manner that will identify the subject and only the research team will have access to the information. Which concept is the nurse researcher fulfilling? a. Bias b. Confidentiality c. Informed consent d. The research process
B
The nurse discovers a patient on the floor. The patient states that he fell out of bed. The nurse assesses the patient and places the patient back in bed. Which action should the nurse take next? a. Do nothing, no harm has occurred. b. Notify the health care provider. c. Complete an incident report. d. Assess the patient.
B
The nurse is assessing a patient for lead poisoning. Which patient is the nurse most likely assessing? a. Young infant b. Toddler c. Preschooler d. Adolescent
B
The nurse is caring for a hospitalized patient. Which behavior alerts the nurse to consider the need for a restraint? a. The patient refuses to call for help to go to the bathroom. b. The patient continues to remove the nasogastric tube. c. The patient gets confused regarding the time at night. d. The patient does not sleep and continues to ask for items.
B
The nurse is monitoring for Never Events. Which finding indicates the nurse will report a Never Event? a. No blood incompatibility occurs with a blood transfusion. b. A surgical sponge is left in the patient's incision. c. Pulmonary embolism after lung surgery d. Stage II pressure ulcer
B
The nurse is reviewing a research article on a patient care topic. Which area should entice the nurse to read the article? a. Literature review b. Introduction c. Methods d. Results
B
The nurse is trying to determine how well a certain health plan compares with other health plans. To gather this type of data, which information will the nurse utilize? a. Pew Health Professions Commission b. Healthcare Effectiveness Data and Information Set (HEDIS) c. American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) Magnet Recognition Program d. Hospital Consumer of Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (HCAHPS)
B
The nurse researcher is preparing to publish the findings and is preparing to add the limitations to the manuscript. Which area of the manuscript will the nurse researcher add this information? a. Abstract b. Conclusion c. Study design d. Clinical implications
B
The patient has been diagnosed with a respiratory illness and reports shortness of breath. The nurse adjusts the temperature to facilitate the comfort of the patient. At which temperature range will the nurse set the thermostat? a. 60° to 64° F b. 65° to 75° F c. 15° to 17° C d. 25° to 28° C
B
When making rounds the nurse observes a purple wristband on a patient's wrist. How will the nurse interpret this finding? a. The patient is allergic to certain medications or foods. b. The patient has do not resuscitate preferences. c. The patient has a high risk for falls. d. The patient is at risk for seizures.
B
A nurse is evaluating care based upon the nursing quality indicators. Which areas should the nurse evaluate? (Select all that apply.) a. Patient satisfaction level b. Hospital readmission rates c. Nursing hours per patient day d. Patient falls/falls with injuries e. Value stream analysis for quality
B, C, D
The nurse is reviewing nursing research literature related to a potential practice problem on the nursing unit. What is the rationale for the nurse's action? (Select all that apply.) a. Nursing research ensures the nurse's promotion. b. Nursing research identifies new knowledge. c. Nursing research improves professional practice. d. Nursing research enhances effective use of resources. e. Nursing research leads to decreases in budget expenditures.
B,C,D
A nurse is developing a plan to reduce data entry errors and maintain confidentiality. Which guidelines should the nurse include? (Select all that apply.) a. Bypass the firewall. b. Implement an automatic sign-off. c. Create a password with just letters. d. Use a programmed speed-dial key when faxing. e. Impose disciplinary actions for inappropriate access. f. Shred papers containing personal health information (PHI).
B,D,E,F
A hospital is using a computer system that allows all health care providers to use a protocol system to document the care they provide. Which type of system/design will the nurse be using? a. Clinical decision support system b. Nursing process design c. Critical pathway design d. Computerized provider order entry system
C
A nurse developed the following discharge summary sheet. Which critical information should the nurse add? TOPIC DISCHARGE SUMMARY Medication Diet Activity level Follow-up care Wound care Phone numbers When to call the doctor Time of discharge a. Clinical decision support system b. Admission nursing history c. Mode of transportation d. SOAP notes
C
A nurse develops the following PICOT question: Do patients who listen to music achieve better control of their anxiety and pain after surgery when compared with patients who receive standard nursing care following surgery? Which information will the nurse use as the "C"? a. After surgery b. Who listen to music c. Who receive standard nursing care d. Achieve better control of their anxiety and pain
C
A nurse has provided care to a patient. Which entry should the nurse document in the patient's record? a. Status unchanged, doing well b. Patient seems to be in pain and states, "I feel uncomfortable." c. Left knee incision 1 inch in length without redness, drainage, or edema d. Patient is hard to care for and refuses all treatments and medications. Family is present.
C
A nurse is a member of an interdisciplinary team that uses critical pathways. According to the critical pathway, on day 2 of the hospital stay, the patient should be sitting in the chair. It is day 3, and the patient cannot sit in the chair. What should the nurse do? a. Add this data to the problem list. b. Focus chart using the DAR format. c. Document the variance in the patient's record. d. Report a positive variance in the next interdisciplinary team meeting.
C
A nurse is caring for a patient in the hospital. When should the nurse begin discharge planning? a. When the patient is ready b. Close to the time of discharge c. Upon admission to the hospital d. After an order is written/prescribed
C
A nurse is charting. Which information is critical for the nurse to document? a. The patient had a good day with no complaints. b. The family is demanding and argumentative. c. The patient received a pain medication, Lortab. d. The family is poor and had to go on welfare.
C
A nurse is inserting a urinary catheter. Which technique will the nurse use to prevent a procedure-related accident? a. Pathogenic asepsis b. Medical asepsis c. Surgical asepsis d. Clean asepsis
C
A nurse is providing care to a patient. Which action indicates the nurse is following the National Patient Safety Goals? a. Identifies patient with one identifier before transporting to x-ray department b. Initiates an intravenous (IV) catheter using clean technique on the first try c. Uses medication bar coding when administering medications d. Obtains vital signs to place on a surgical patient's chart
C
A nurse is teaching a family about health care plans. Which information from the nurse indicates a correct understanding of the Affordable Care Act? a. A family can choose whether to have health insurance with no consequences. b. Primary care physician payments from Medicaid services can equal Medicare. c. Adult children up to age 26 are allowed coverage on the parent's plan. d. Private insurance companies can deny coverage for any reason.
C
A nurse is teaching the staff about informatics. Which information from the staff indicates the nurse needs to follow up? a. To be proficient in informatics, a nurse should be able to discover, retrieve, and use information in practice. b. A nurse needs to know how to find, evaluate, and use information effectively. c. If a nurse has computer competency, the nurse is competent in informatics. d. Nursing informatics is a recognized specialty area of nursing practice.
C
A nurse obtained a telephone order from a primary care provider for a patient in pain. Which chart entry should the nurse document? a. 12/16/20XX 0915 Morphine, 2 mg, IV every 4 hours for incisional pain. VO Dr. Day/J. Winds, RN, read back. b. 12/16/20XX 0915 Morphine, 2 mg, IV every 4 hours for incisional pain. TO J. Winds, RN, read back. c. 12/16/20XX 0915 Morphine, 2 mg, IV every 4 hours for incisional pain. TO Dr. Day/J. Winds, RN, read back. d. 12/16/20XX 0915 Morphine, 2 mg, IV every 4 hours for incisional pain. TO J. Winds, RN.
C
A nurse preceptor is working with a student nurse. Which behavior by the student nurse will require the nurse preceptor to intervene? a. The student nurse reads the patient's plan of care. b. The student nurse reviews the patient's medical record. c. The student nurse shares patient information with a friend. d. The student nurse documents medication administered to the patient.
C
A nurse wants to change a patient procedure. Which action will the nurse take to easily find research evidence to support this change? a. Read all the articles found on the Internet. b. Make a general search of the Internet. c. Use a PICOT format for the search. d. Start with a broad question.
C
In caring for patients, what must the nurse remember about evidence-based practice (EBP)? a. EBP is the only valid source of knowledge that should be used. b. EBP is secondary to traditional or convenient care knowledge. c. EBP is dependent on patient values and expectations. d. EBP is not shown to provide better patient outcomes.
C
The nurse is applying for a position with a home care organization that specializes in spinal cord injury. In which type of health care facility does the nurse want to work? a. Secondary acute b. Continuing c. Restorative d. Tertiary
C
The nurse is caring for a patient whose insurance coverage is Medicare. The nurse should consider which information when planning care for this patient? a. Capitation provides the hospital with a means of recovering variable charges. b. The hospital will be paid for the full cost of the patient's hospitalization. c. Diagnosis-related groups (DRGs) provide a fixed reimbursement of cost. d. Medicare will pay the national average for the patient's condition.
C
The nurse is trying to identify common general themes relative to the effectiveness of cardiac rehabilitation from patients who have had heart attacks and have gone through cardiac rehabilitation programs. The nurse conducts interviews and focus groups. Which type of research is the nurse conducting? a. Nonexperimental research b. Experimental research c. Qualitative research d. Evaluation research
C
The nurse is trying to use alternatives rather than restrain a patient. Which finding will cause the nurse to determine the alternative is working? a. The patient continues to get up from the chair at the nurses' station. b. The patient gets restless when the sitter leaves for lunch. c. The patient folds three washcloths over and over. d. The patient apologizes for being "such a bother."
C
A home health nurse is performing a home assessment for safety. Which comment by the patient will cause the nurse to follow up? a. "Every December is the time to change batteries on the carbon monoxide detector." b. "I will schedule an appointment with a chimney inspector next week." c. "If I feel dizzy when using the heater, I need to have it inspected." d. "When it is cold outside in the winter, I will use a nonvented furnace."
D
A home health nurse is preparing for an initial home visit. Which information should be included in the patient's home care medical record? a. Nursing process form b. Step-by-step skills manual c. A list of possible procedures d. Reports to third-party payers
D
A nurse identifies a clinical problem with pressure ulcers. Which step should the nurse take next in the research process? a. Analyze results. b. Conduct the study. c. Determine method. d. Develop a hypothesis.
D
A nurse is preparing to document a patient who has chest pain. Which information is critical for the nurse to include? a. The family is a "pain." b. Pupils equal and reactive to light c. Had poor results from the pain medication d. Sharp pain of 8 on a scale of 1 to 10
D
A nurse is reviewing research studies for evidence-based practice. Which article should the nurse use for qualitative nursing research? a. An article about the number of falls after use of no side rails b. An article about infection rates after use of a new wound dressing c. An article about the percentage of new admissions on a new floor d. An article about emotional needs of dying patients and their families
D
A nurse is teaching the staff about managed care. Which information should the nurse include in the teaching session? a. Managed care insures full coverage of health care costs. b. Managed care only assumes the financial risk involved. c. Managed care allows providers to focus on illness care. d. Managed care causes providers to focus on prevention.
D
A nurse reviews the history of a newly admitted patient. Which finding will alert the nurse that the patient is at risk for falls? a. 55 years old b. 20/20 vision c. Urinary continence d. Orthostatic hypotension
D
A nurse wants to find the daily weights of a patient. Which form will the nurse use? a. Database b. Progress notes c. Patient care summary d. Graphic record and flow sheet
D
A nurse wants to reduce data entry errors on the computer system. Which action should the nurse take? a. Use the same password all the time. b. Share password with only one other staff member. c. Print out and review computer nursing notes at home. d. Chart on the computer immediately after care is provided.
D
A nurse working in a community hospital's emergency department provides care to a patient having chest pain. Which level of care is the nurse providing? a. Continuing care b. Restorative care c. Preventive care d. Tertiary care
D
A patient is admitted and is placed on fall precautions. The nurse teaches the patient and family about fall precautions. Which action will the nurse take? a. Check on the patient once a shift. b. Encourage visitors in the early evening. c. Place all four side rails in the "up" position. d. Keep the patient on fall risk until discharge.
D
A patient may need restraints. Which task can the nurse delegate to a nursing assistive personnel? a. Determining the need for restraints b. Assessing the patient's orientation c. Obtaining an order for a restraint d. Applying the restraint
D
The nurse is caring for a patient with chronic low back pain. The nurse wants to determine the best evidence-based practice regarding clinical guidelines for low back pain. What is the best database for the nurse to access? a. MEDLINE b. EMBASE c. PsycINFO d. AHRQ
D
The nurse is monitoring for the four categories of risk that have been identified in the health care environment. Which examples will alert the nurse that these safety risks are occurring? a. Tile floors, cold food, scratchy linen, and noisy alarms b. Dirty floors, hallways blocked, medication room locked, and alarms set c. Carpeted floors, ice machine empty, unlocked supply cabinet, and call light in reach d. Wet floors unmarked, patient pinching fingers in door, failure to use lift for patient, and alarms not functioning properly
D
Which entry will require follow-up by the nurse manager? 0800 Patient states, "Fell out of bed." Patient found lying by bed on the floor. Legs equal in length bilaterally with no distortion, pedal pulses strong, leg strength equal and strong, no bruising or bleeding. Neuro checks within normal limits. States, "Did not pass out." Assisted back to bed. Call bell within reach. Bed monitor on. ——————-Jane More, RN 0810 Notified primary care provider of patient's status. New orders received. ——————-Jane More, RN 0815 Portable x-ray of L hip taken in room. States, "I feel fine." ——————-Jane More, RN 0830 Incident report completed and placed on chart. ——————-Jane More, RN a. 0800 b. 0810 c. 0815 d. 0830
D
Which behaviors indicate the student nurse has a good understanding of confidentiality and the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)? (Select all that apply.) a. Writes the patient's room number and date of birth on a paper for school b. Prints/copies material from the patient's health record for a graded care plan c. Reviews assigned patient's record and another unassigned patient's record d. Gives a change-of-shift report to the oncoming nurse about the patient e. Reads the progress notes of assigned patient's record f. Discusses patient care with the hospital volunteer
D,E