PNC Exam II Safety Patient-Centered Care
Professionalism with Complete Solutions
A nurse mistakenly gave a client who was NPO for surgery a morning breakfast
tray. After realizing the mistake, the nurse notified the physician as well as the
client; explained the consequences of this mistake, which included a delay in the
client's surgery; and documented the situation in the client's medical record. This
nurse demonstrates which of the following?
A) Social justice
B) Human dignity
C) Reliability
D) Accountability - ANS-D) Accountability
2. Which nursing pioneer established the Red Cross in the United States in 1882?
a) Florence Nightingale
b) Clara Barton
c) Dorothea Dix
d) Jane Addams - ANS-B) Clara Barton
Organize these events in chronological order, beginning with the earliest (1) and
ending with the most recent (5).
a) During the Crusades, religious orders provided nursing care to the sick.
b) Florence Nightingale administered care to British soldiers during the Crimean
War.
c) Mary Eliza Mahoney graduated from the New England Hospital for Women and
Children as America's first
d) African American nurse.
Clara Barton organized the American Red Cross.
e) Margaret Sanger advocated for contraception and family planning in the United
States.
1a, 2b, 3c, 4d, 5e
1a, 2b, 3d, 4c, 5e
1a, 2b, 3d, 4e, 5c
1a, 2b, 3c, 4e, 5d
1b, 2a, 3d, 4c, 5e - ANS-1a, 2b, 3d, 4c, 5e
4. Which of the following are examples of virtues that can exemplify character and
conduct as a professional nurse? Select all that apply.
a)Trustworthiness
b)Humility
c)Deception
d)Conflict
e)Compassion - ANS-a) Trustworthiness
b) Humility
, e) compassion
5. Which nursing group provides a definition and scope of practice for nursing?
a) International Council of Nurses (ICN)
b) American Academy of Neurology (AAN)
c) American Nurses Association (ANA)
d) The Joint Commission - ANS-c) American Nurses Association (ANA)
Which action directly addresses one of the Joint Commission 2015 Hospital National
Safety Goals?
a) A hospital has set ambitious targets for reducing the incidence of catheter-
related urinary tract infections.
b) A long term care facility has put new measures in place to identify residents who
may be aggressive.
c) A nurse has committed to exceeding the required amount of continuing
education required for license renewal.
d) A public health agency has changed its policies so that two nurses are always
present during a home visit. - ANS-a) hospital has set ambitious targets for
reducing the incidence of catheter-related urinary tract infections
The Joint Commission and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)
are evaluating a large, university medical center according to core measures.
Evaluators should perform this evaluation in what way?
a) By auditing the medical center's electronic health records
b) By performing focus groups and interviews with care providers from numerous
disciplines
c) By performing statistical analysis of patient satisfaction surveys
d) By comparing the center's patient outcomes to best practice indicators - ANS-d)
by comparing the center's patient outcomes to best practice indicators
When educating parents of preschoolers, what is most important to include in your
presentation?
a.) Use wrist guards with rollerblades
b) Teach preschoolers to tread water c) Keep chemicals in a locked cabinet
d) Strict discipline with potty training - ANS-c) keep chemicals in a locked cabinet
A grade school nurse is addressing parents at a PTA meeting regarding car safety.
Which of the following is a recommended safety guideline for this age group?
a) All school-aged children need to be secured in safety seats.
b) Booster seats should be used for children until they are 4-feet 9-inches tall or at
least 8 years of age.
c) Children under 8 years old should ride in the back seat.
d) All school-aged children need to be secured in lap seat belts. - ANS-b) Booster
seats should be used for children until they are 4 feet 9 inches tall or at least 8
years of age
A client is in the operating room having surgery to replace a hip. Prior to starting
Professionalism with Complete Solutions
A nurse mistakenly gave a client who was NPO for surgery a morning breakfast
tray. After realizing the mistake, the nurse notified the physician as well as the
client; explained the consequences of this mistake, which included a delay in the
client's surgery; and documented the situation in the client's medical record. This
nurse demonstrates which of the following?
A) Social justice
B) Human dignity
C) Reliability
D) Accountability - ANS-D) Accountability
2. Which nursing pioneer established the Red Cross in the United States in 1882?
a) Florence Nightingale
b) Clara Barton
c) Dorothea Dix
d) Jane Addams - ANS-B) Clara Barton
Organize these events in chronological order, beginning with the earliest (1) and
ending with the most recent (5).
a) During the Crusades, religious orders provided nursing care to the sick.
b) Florence Nightingale administered care to British soldiers during the Crimean
War.
c) Mary Eliza Mahoney graduated from the New England Hospital for Women and
Children as America's first
d) African American nurse.
Clara Barton organized the American Red Cross.
e) Margaret Sanger advocated for contraception and family planning in the United
States.
1a, 2b, 3c, 4d, 5e
1a, 2b, 3d, 4c, 5e
1a, 2b, 3d, 4e, 5c
1a, 2b, 3c, 4e, 5d
1b, 2a, 3d, 4c, 5e - ANS-1a, 2b, 3d, 4c, 5e
4. Which of the following are examples of virtues that can exemplify character and
conduct as a professional nurse? Select all that apply.
a)Trustworthiness
b)Humility
c)Deception
d)Conflict
e)Compassion - ANS-a) Trustworthiness
b) Humility
, e) compassion
5. Which nursing group provides a definition and scope of practice for nursing?
a) International Council of Nurses (ICN)
b) American Academy of Neurology (AAN)
c) American Nurses Association (ANA)
d) The Joint Commission - ANS-c) American Nurses Association (ANA)
Which action directly addresses one of the Joint Commission 2015 Hospital National
Safety Goals?
a) A hospital has set ambitious targets for reducing the incidence of catheter-
related urinary tract infections.
b) A long term care facility has put new measures in place to identify residents who
may be aggressive.
c) A nurse has committed to exceeding the required amount of continuing
education required for license renewal.
d) A public health agency has changed its policies so that two nurses are always
present during a home visit. - ANS-a) hospital has set ambitious targets for
reducing the incidence of catheter-related urinary tract infections
The Joint Commission and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)
are evaluating a large, university medical center according to core measures.
Evaluators should perform this evaluation in what way?
a) By auditing the medical center's electronic health records
b) By performing focus groups and interviews with care providers from numerous
disciplines
c) By performing statistical analysis of patient satisfaction surveys
d) By comparing the center's patient outcomes to best practice indicators - ANS-d)
by comparing the center's patient outcomes to best practice indicators
When educating parents of preschoolers, what is most important to include in your
presentation?
a.) Use wrist guards with rollerblades
b) Teach preschoolers to tread water c) Keep chemicals in a locked cabinet
d) Strict discipline with potty training - ANS-c) keep chemicals in a locked cabinet
A grade school nurse is addressing parents at a PTA meeting regarding car safety.
Which of the following is a recommended safety guideline for this age group?
a) All school-aged children need to be secured in safety seats.
b) Booster seats should be used for children until they are 4-feet 9-inches tall or at
least 8 years of age.
c) Children under 8 years old should ride in the back seat.
d) All school-aged children need to be secured in lap seat belts. - ANS-b) Booster
seats should be used for children until they are 4 feet 9 inches tall or at least 8
years of age
A client is in the operating room having surgery to replace a hip. Prior to starting
