Exam 13: Managing Patient Care

Which is the highest priority nursing intervention for a patient with the nursing diagnosis risk for suicide related to recent suicide attempt and desire to die?

Which nursing diagnosis has the highest priority for the patient following a stroke?

Which nursing leadership approach demonstrates decentralized management?

The nurse notes that the nursing assistant did not provide oral care to the patient as directed.Where is the best location for the nurse to address this lapse with the nursing assistant?

Which approaches will the nurse use in order to effectively participate in interprofessional collaboration?

Which key elements are included in decentralized decision making?

Which action indicates the new nurse is fulfilling entry-level competencies?

A nurse is using SBAR.Which information will the nurse report for the "B"?

Which is the first action of the nurse when starting care for the patient at the beginning of the shift?

Which patient's needs must be addressed first by the registered nurse?

Which leadership skills will the nursing student use when caring for patients?

Which characteristic qualifies the hospital for Magnet Recognition status?

Which patient assignment demonstrates the concept of team nursing?

Which action by the nurse demonstrates the concept of nurse autonomy?

A nurse must give feedback to a nursing assistant that did not take vital signs.How will the nurse give feedback?

A registered nurse works as a case manager on an orthopedic unit.What primary role is fulfilled by the nurse?

Which action by the nurse best demonstrates the concept of right supervision?

Which preoperative task may be delegated to the nursing assistant?

Which action by the nurse manager facilitates empowerment of the nursing staff?

Once a week,staff members from all the disciplines caring for the trauma patients get together to discuss their progress.Which term best describes this patient care action?