ECCO Global Perspectives in Critical Care: Part 1 Questions with Answers

Which should the nurse expect as a cognitive change in older adults? Correct Answer Slower reaction time Which action is indicated to help ensure safety of a critically ill patient? Correct 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? Correct 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? Correct 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? Correct Answer Determine transport personnel needed based on monitoring and equipment. According to the IOM, which are core competencies for interprofessional collaborative practice? Correct Answer Provide patient-centered care. Which strategy should the nurse implement to incorporate family-centered care into a plan of care? Correct Answer Family-centered care includes engaging the family to provide needed information about the patient's prior condition, such as their usual functional and mental status. They can also participate in patient care, provide emotional support, and help with transition planning. Regulatory reporting of patient outcomes and instances of healthcare-associated patient harm can result in which of the following? Correct Answer Regulatory reporting of patient outcomes and instances of healthcare-associated patient harm is expected to motivate healthcare providers to adhere to EBP, results can influence public confidence in the institutions quality of care. Compliance with reporting and achieving target goals will also help the hospital avoid reimbursement penalties. A colleague is causing workplace violence. Which is a group strategy that, if implemented, may manage the situation? Correct Answer Offer support to work colleagues and get their support. Which resources should the nurse use to facilitate evidence-based practice in the unit? Correct Answer Engage advanced-practice nurses and educators in evidence-based projects.