Question 1

You are involved in designing a clinic for women in an inner-city neighborhood.A goal of this clinic might be:

Accepted Answer

A)  development of services that are identified in various studies as important for this target group. 
B)  partnership with area city councilors and health professionals to provide services that are consistent with their vision and funding sources. 
C)  provision of immunization and addictions services and health screening services for women in the area. 
D)  development of services that have been identified by the women and neighborhood advocates as necessary for their health care.

Question 2

During review of a patient's progress,the healthcare team determines that a patient requires treatment that is generally accepted at that time in the usual illness trajectory of a patient.The patient is unable to pay.As the head nurse,you persist in ensuring that this patient receives the treatment.You are:

Accepted Answer

A)  empowering the patient. 
B)  avoiding litigation. 
C)  advocating for the patient. 
D)  supporting the clinical pathway.

Question 3

A 27-year-old woman is admitted to your ICU in a coma,following an accident.The family of the patient,who is a Native American,places a medicine pouch in the bed with the young woman.As the nurse in this situation,it is important to:

Accepted Answer

A)  explain to the family that the medicine pouch may contain herbs that may bother other patients. 
B)  ask the family about the significance of the medicine pouch for them. 
C)  remove the pouch when the family is not present. 
D)  put the medicine pouch on the shelf beside the bed.

Question 4

In writing the patient satisfaction survey,the nurse manager is aware of the education levels of the families.What is the most critical element in the concept of health literacy?

Accepted Answer

A)  Providing instructional materials at appropriate reading levels 
B)  Facilitating access to translators for persons with language barriers 
C)  Obtaining, processing, and understanding basic health information so appropriate decisions can be made 
D)  Knowing that most people have limited health literacy skills

Question 5

As part of performance appraisal,the nurse manager designs strategies to acknowledge staff members.What practices by the nurse manager best acknowledge staff accountability and contribution?

Accepted Answer

A)  Providing new and varied learning experiences for staff members 
B)  Fostering group cohesiveness through standardization of unit activities 
C)  Allowing professionals greater influence over their practices 
D)  Giving recognition for success and support for failure to staff members

Exam 22: Person-Centered Care

You are involved in designing a clinic for women in an inner-city neighborhood.A goal of this clinic might be:

A 27-year-old woman is admitted to your ICU in a coma,following an accident.The family of the patient,who is a Native American,places a medicine pouch in the bed with the young woman.As the nurse in this situation,it is important to:

In writing the patient satisfaction survey,the nurse manager is aware of the education levels of the families.What is the most critical element in the concept of health literacy?

As part of performance appraisal,the nurse manager designs strategies to acknowledge staff members.What practices by the nurse manager best acknowledge staff accountability and contribution?