Question 1

The agency-wide process that takes into consideration nursing audits and compliance to standards of every department is the ______________________.

Accepted Answer

outcome-based quality improvement.

The

Question 2

The nurse compares actual nursing outcomes to the expected nursing outcomes in order to:

Accepted Answer

A)  prepare the patient to be discharged from the facility. 
B)  determine if the patient's health problems have been treated. 
C)  calculate charges for nursing services during the patient's hospital stay. 
D)  determine if progress is made or to determine if revisions are needed. 
A)  prepare the patient to be discharged from the facility. 
B)  determine if the patient's health problems have been treated. 
C)  calculate charges for nursing services during the patient's hospital stay. 
D)  determine if progress is made or to determine if revisions are needed.

Question 3

The general rule is that the initial care plan for a patient is:

Accepted Answer

A)  developed by an RN in an acute care setting. 
B)  used as the basis of care throughout a hospital stay without alteration. 
C)  completed on the day of admission. 
D)  developed by the primary care provider and incorporated into the nursing care. 
A)  developed by an RN in an acute care setting. 
B)  used as the basis of care throughout a hospital stay without alteration. 
C)  completed on the day of admission. 
D)  developed by the primary care provider and incorporated into the nursing care.

Question 4

The nurse administering a medication to a patient is performing an intervention that is:

Accepted Answer

A)  an independent nursing action. 
B)  an interdependent nursing action. 
C)  a semi-dependent nursing action. 
D)  a dependent nursing action. 
A)  an independent nursing action. 
B)  an interdependent nursing action. 
C)  a semi-dependent nursing action. 
D)  a dependent nursing action.

Question 5

Standards of care are set by: (Select all that apply.)

Accepted Answer

A)  the state's nurse practice act. 
B)  professional medical association standards. 
C)  the facility's policies and procedures. 
D)  the primary care provider in charge of the patient's treatment. 
E)  the director of nurses and the agency administrator. 
A)  the state's nurse practice act. 
B)  professional medical association standards. 
C)  the facility's policies and procedures. 
D)  the primary care provider in charge of the patient's treatment. 
E)  the director of nurses and the agency administrator.

Exam 6: Implementation and Evaluation

The agency-wide process that takes into consideration nursing audits and compliance to standards of every department is the ______________________.

The nurse compares actual nursing outcomes to the expected nursing outcomes in order to:

The general rule is that the initial care plan for a patient is:

The nurse administering a medication to a patient is performing an intervention that is:

Standards of care are set by: (Select all that apply.)

Nursing and the Health Care System

Concepts of Health, Illness, Stress, and Health Promotion

Legal and Ethical Aspects of Nursing

The Nursing Process and Critical Thinking

Assessment, Nursing Diagnosis, and Planning

Documentation of Nursing Care

Communication and the Nurse Patient Relationship

Patient Education and Health Promotion

Delegation, Leadership, and Management

Growth and Development: Infancy Through Adolescence

Adulthood and the Family

Promoting Healthy Adaptation to Aging

Cultural and Spiritual Aspects of Patient Care

Loss, Grief, and End-of-Life Care

Infection Prevention and Control: Protective Mechanisms and Asepsis

Infection Prevention and Control in the Hospital and Home

Safe Lifting, Moving, and Positioning of Patients

Assisting with Hygiene Personal Care Skin Care and the Prevention of Pressure Ulcers

Patient Environment and Safety

Measuring Vital Signs

Assessing Health Status

Admitting Transferring and Discharging Patients

Diagnostic Tests and Specimen Collection

Fluid, Electrolyte, and Acid-Base Balance

Concepts of Basic Nutrition and Cultural Considerations

Nutritional Therapy and Assisted Feeding

Assisting with Respiration and Oxygen Delivery

Promoting Urinary Elimination

Promoting Bowel Elimination

Pain Comfort and Sleep

Complementary and Alternative Therapies

Pharmacology and Preparation for Drug Administration

Administering Oral, Topical, and Inhalant Medications

Administering Intradermal, Subcutaneous, and Intramuscular Injections

Administering Intravenous Solutions and Medications

Care of the Surgical Patient

Providing Wound Care and Treating Pressure Ulcers

Promoting Musculoskeletal Function

Common Physical Care Problems of the Older Adult

Common Psychosocial Care Problems of Older Adults

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