Module 12.1 Intro to Nursing Standards

Which situations indicate the nurse used critical thinking? Select all that apply. A) The nurse delegated a stable patient to a licensed practical nurse (LPN). B) The nurse identified an allergy to a medication and notified the health care provider. C) The nurse offered a review of best practices in an interdisciplinary care conference. D) The nurse offered a long, detailed summary to the health care team. E) The nurse avoided a conflict with a health care team member by ignoring the issue.

A, B, C

Which concepts are associated with collaboration? Select all that apply. A) Competency B) Standard C) Skill D) Rights of delegation E) Level of quality

A, B, C, E

Which behaviors would the nurse implement for collaboration? Select all that apply. A) Using humor B) Maintaining clinical competence C) Using strategies for taking charge D) Using Situation, Background, Assessment, and Recommendation (SBAR) E) Reading progress notes

A, B, D, E

Which tasks would the nurse assign to unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP)? Select all that apply. A) Vital signs B) Assessment of dressing C) Pain management D) Hygienic care E) Ambulation with a walker

A, D, E

what are key nursing roles

Advocacy Promotion of a safe environment Research Shaping health policy Health systems management Education

Which nursing scenario represents delegation? A) Talking to a health care provider about home health care for a patient B) Discussing with the patient when a shower can be taken C) Asking an unlicensed assistive personnel to feed a patient D) Notifying a social worker about community resources for a patient

C

Which result is associated with competency in teamwork and collaboration? A) Full nursing proficiency B) Effective time management C) Shared decision-making D) Improved research protocols

C

Which situation represents effective delegation? A) Nurse assigns the pharmacist to administer medications. B) Nurse assigns the unlicensed assistive personnel to assess a patient. C) Nurse assigns another registered nurse (RN) to care for an unstable patient. D) Nurse assigns a licensed practical nurse (LPN) to suture a small wound.

C

Which response from the nurse indicates effective collaboration and communication with the health care provider? A) "Something is wrong with this patient." B) "I believe the patient might be dehydrated and recommend fluids." C) "The patient is 76 years old with abnormal laboratory test values, so you should do something." D) "The patient is having chest pain."

B

Which nursing behaviors demonstrate safe delegation? Select all that apply. A) Taking over the delegated task B) Validating that instructions are understood C) Permitting unlicensed assistive personnel to administer intravenous medications D) Assessing the patient before assigning a task E) Allowing unlicensed assistive personnel to delegate vital signs to other unlicensed assistive personnel

B, D

Which patient scenario fits within Background for SBAR? A) Health care provider notified B) Needs pain medication C) Currently reporting moderate pain D)Recent past medical history of an arm fracture

D

Which situation represents collaboration? A) Nurse and dietitian working on different quality improvement teams B) Nurse preparing a community presentation about support groups C) Nurse improving self to become a better team member D) Nurse and physical therapist discussing options for patient care

D