AACN and NAM Competencies
Which example characterizes the behaviors expected in employing a team-based
approach in delivering care to a patient suffering from cancer?
A. A nurse refers to a nursing textbook to plan care.
B. The pharmacist provides a drug insert to explain mechanisms of actions and adverse
reactions.
C. The case manager recommends a care conference with caregivers and family
members.
D. The physician presents this case to physician colleagues on a cancer board to gain
additional insights toward treatment modalities. - ANSWER C. The case manager
recommends a care conference with caregivers and family members.
In a care conference for a patient with a hip replacement, which statement is an
example of a focus on quality improvement initiatives?
A. A home health referral is requested to assess the home for fall prevention.
B. The family is brought in to determine what sort of activities the patient enjoys.
C. A pain management physician is consulted to determine the best way to control the
patient's pain.
D. A rehab referral is obtained to assist the patient to transfer from bed to chair. -
ANSWER A. A home health referral is requested to assess the home for fall prevention.
The nurse is talking with the physician regarding the discharge of a diabetic patient. The
nurse is concerned about the patient's lack of resources to manage his disease
process. Which response by the physician characterizes the concept of
interprofessionality?
A. "He hasn't been compliant thus far. I doubt that will change."
B. "What about a call to home health? Perhaps they could help."
C. "The patient has a huge family. Someone will step up and help."
D. "It really doesn't matter, since they don't have insurance anyway."
NOT SURE - ANSWER B. "What about a call to home health? Perhaps they could
help."
The nurse is participating in the discharge planning meeting for a patient with end stage
renal disease. Which observation leads the nurse to realize that patient-centered care is
at risk?
A. The patient's wife is staring out of the window.
B. The medical resident is discussing fluid management in simple terms.
C. The dietician has prepared sample menus which reflect the patient's preferences.
Which example characterizes the behaviors expected in employing a team-based
approach in delivering care to a patient suffering from cancer?
A. A nurse refers to a nursing textbook to plan care.
B. The pharmacist provides a drug insert to explain mechanisms of actions and adverse
reactions.
C. The case manager recommends a care conference with caregivers and family
members.
D. The physician presents this case to physician colleagues on a cancer board to gain
additional insights toward treatment modalities. - ANSWER C. The case manager
recommends a care conference with caregivers and family members.
In a care conference for a patient with a hip replacement, which statement is an
example of a focus on quality improvement initiatives?
A. A home health referral is requested to assess the home for fall prevention.
B. The family is brought in to determine what sort of activities the patient enjoys.
C. A pain management physician is consulted to determine the best way to control the
patient's pain.
D. A rehab referral is obtained to assist the patient to transfer from bed to chair. -
ANSWER A. A home health referral is requested to assess the home for fall prevention.
The nurse is talking with the physician regarding the discharge of a diabetic patient. The
nurse is concerned about the patient's lack of resources to manage his disease
process. Which response by the physician characterizes the concept of
interprofessionality?
A. "He hasn't been compliant thus far. I doubt that will change."
B. "What about a call to home health? Perhaps they could help."
C. "The patient has a huge family. Someone will step up and help."
D. "It really doesn't matter, since they don't have insurance anyway."
NOT SURE - ANSWER B. "What about a call to home health? Perhaps they could
help."
The nurse is participating in the discharge planning meeting for a patient with end stage
renal disease. Which observation leads the nurse to realize that patient-centered care is
at risk?
A. The patient's wife is staring out of the window.
B. The medical resident is discussing fluid management in simple terms.
C. The dietician has prepared sample menus which reflect the patient's preferences.
