NURS 290 Exam 1 Questions With Complete Solutions
For which reason would using a checklist during a nurse-to-nurse report improve communication? -
(ANSWER)prevent misinformation during communication
according to research studies, which number of hours worked by a nurse would be associated with a risk
of error that nearly doubles? - (ANSWER)12
which factor would present the most common cause of errors in nursing? - (ANSWER)incomplete
communication
during which occurrence in nursing would miscommunication errors most often occur? - (ANSWER)a
handoff procedure
which statement would reflect the 'R" of the situation, background, assessment, recommendation
(SBAR) communication tool when reporting information about a patient to the healthcare provider? -
(ANSWER)"I would like to give Mr. Smith a narcotic analgesic"
which initial action would the nurse perform when using the SBAR tool to report information to the
healthcare provider? - (ANSWER)focus on the situation
when using the SBAR tool, which action would the nurse perform after making a request of the
healthcare provider with no decision forthcoming? - (ANSWER)reassert the request
which action by the nurse would improve communication? - (ANSWER)use an electronic checklist during
the handoff report
which response would the nurse provide to a patient who asks why the nursing staff exchanges
information at the bedside during change of shift? - (ANSWER)"It is important you participate in your
care."
when communicating information to the healthcare provider using "I PASS the BATON", which action
would the nurse be taking by reporting a critical potassium level on a patient? - (ANSWER)safety
concerns
, NURS 290 Exam 1 Questions With Complete Solutions
which clinical judgement skill does the nurse need to ensure client safety and quality in health care? -
(ANSWER)generating solutions, responding, analyzing cues, prioritizing hypotheses, and reflecting
the nurse notes that the client is sleeping more than usual and their appetite is reduced. based on
tanner's clinical judgement model, which action would the nurse take? - (ANSWER)use the symptoms to
determine a likely cause
which action would the nurse take during the noticing phase of clinical judgement? - (ANSWER)identify
signs and symptoms
which skill would the nurse use during the noticing phase of clinical judgment? - (ANSWER)comparing
normal and abnormal findings
which entry level into practice is the MOST represented in the current nursing workforce -
(ANSWER)BSN degree
which racial and ethnic minority group is the MOST underrepresented when compared to the general US
population - (ANSWER)hispanic/latinos of any race
Hispanic: 18.5% pop; 5.6% RN
Asian 5.9% pop; 7.2% RN
Black: 13.4% pop: 6.7% RN
the number of nurses who are 60 years or older are currently in the work force? - (ANSWER)almost 1/3
which nursing program has the greatest percentage of men enrolled? - (ANSWER)doctor of nursing
practice
which profession has the largest group of healthcare providers in the US? - (ANSWER)registered nurses
For which reason would using a checklist during a nurse-to-nurse report improve communication? -
(ANSWER)prevent misinformation during communication
according to research studies, which number of hours worked by a nurse would be associated with a risk
of error that nearly doubles? - (ANSWER)12
which factor would present the most common cause of errors in nursing? - (ANSWER)incomplete
communication
during which occurrence in nursing would miscommunication errors most often occur? - (ANSWER)a
handoff procedure
which statement would reflect the 'R" of the situation, background, assessment, recommendation
(SBAR) communication tool when reporting information about a patient to the healthcare provider? -
(ANSWER)"I would like to give Mr. Smith a narcotic analgesic"
which initial action would the nurse perform when using the SBAR tool to report information to the
healthcare provider? - (ANSWER)focus on the situation
when using the SBAR tool, which action would the nurse perform after making a request of the
healthcare provider with no decision forthcoming? - (ANSWER)reassert the request
which action by the nurse would improve communication? - (ANSWER)use an electronic checklist during
the handoff report
which response would the nurse provide to a patient who asks why the nursing staff exchanges
information at the bedside during change of shift? - (ANSWER)"It is important you participate in your
care."
when communicating information to the healthcare provider using "I PASS the BATON", which action
would the nurse be taking by reporting a critical potassium level on a patient? - (ANSWER)safety
concerns
, NURS 290 Exam 1 Questions With Complete Solutions
which clinical judgement skill does the nurse need to ensure client safety and quality in health care? -
(ANSWER)generating solutions, responding, analyzing cues, prioritizing hypotheses, and reflecting
the nurse notes that the client is sleeping more than usual and their appetite is reduced. based on
tanner's clinical judgement model, which action would the nurse take? - (ANSWER)use the symptoms to
determine a likely cause
which action would the nurse take during the noticing phase of clinical judgement? - (ANSWER)identify
signs and symptoms
which skill would the nurse use during the noticing phase of clinical judgment? - (ANSWER)comparing
normal and abnormal findings
which entry level into practice is the MOST represented in the current nursing workforce -
(ANSWER)BSN degree
which racial and ethnic minority group is the MOST underrepresented when compared to the general US
population - (ANSWER)hispanic/latinos of any race
Hispanic: 18.5% pop; 5.6% RN
Asian 5.9% pop; 7.2% RN
Black: 13.4% pop: 6.7% RN
the number of nurses who are 60 years or older are currently in the work force? - (ANSWER)almost 1/3
which nursing program has the greatest percentage of men enrolled? - (ANSWER)doctor of nursing
practice
which profession has the largest group of healthcare providers in the US? - (ANSWER)registered nurses
