ECCO Global Perspectives in Critical Care: Part 1 questions with correct answers

Which should the nurse expect as a cognitive change in older adults? - Answer Slower reaction time Which action is indicated to help ensure safety of a critically ill patient? - Answer Adhere to established policies and protocols. An older patient with no family is visited by close friends and a minister. The nurse observes the patient will need help with medications at discharge. Which strategy should the nurse consider? - Answer Ask the friends and minister who might help the patient with medications. Which strategies should the nurse use to overcome barriers to implementing a change? - Answer Know how the change is expected to benefit patient outcomes; Participate in data reviews to help evaluate the change; Ask questions to clearly understand the goal of the change. In preparing to transport a critically ill patient, which primary task should the nurse perform? - Answer Determine transport personnel needed based on monitoring and equipment. According to the IOM, which are core competencies for interprofessional collaborative practice? - Answer Provide patient-centered care.