TEST BANK NURSING INTERVENTIONS AND CLINICAL SKILLS 7TH EDITION BY
POTTER A+ COMPLETE GUIDE||CHAPTERS 1-32||ALL CHAPTERS|
,Table Of Contents
Chapter 01: Using Evidence In Nursing Practice ........................................................................................... 3
Chapter 02: Communication And Collaboration........................................................................................... 9
Chapter 03: Documentation And Informatics............................................................................................. 23
Chapter 04: Patient Safety And Quality Improvement ............................................................................... 32
Chapter 05: Infection Control ..................................................................................................................... 50
Chapter 06: Disaster Preparedness............................................................................................................. 65
Chapter 07: Vital Signs ................................................................................................................................ 73
Chapter 08: Health Assessment .................................................................................................................. 88
Chapter 09: Specimen Collection .............................................................................................................. 108
Chapter 10: Diagnostic Procedures........................................................................................................... 123
Chapter 11: Bathing And Personal Hygiene .............................................................................................. 137
Chapter 12: Care Of The Eye And Ear ....................................................................................................... 150
Chapter 13: Promoting Nutrition .............................................................................................................. 162
Chapter 14: Parenteral Nutrition .............................................................................................................. 183
Chapter 15: Pain Management ................................................................................................................. 189
Chapter 16: Promoting Oxygenation ........................................................................................................ 204
Chapter 17: Safe Patient Handling ............................................................................................................ 220
Chapter 18: Exercise, Mobility, & Immobilization Devices Perry Et Al. .................................................... 235
Chapter 19: Urinary Elimination ............................................................................................................... 245
Chapter 20: Bowel Elimination ................................................................................................................. 260
Chapter 21: Ostomy Care .......................................................................................................................... 273
Chapter 22: Preparation For Safe Medication Administration Perry Et Al. .............................................. 282
Chapter 23: Nonparenteral Medications .................................................................................................. 295
Chapter 24: Parenteral Medications ......................................................................................................... 312
Chapter 26: Pressure Injury Prevention And Care .................................................................................... 348
Chapter 27: Dressings, Bandages, And Binders ........................................................................................ 366
Chapter 28: Intravenous Therapy ............................................................................................................. 381
Chapter 29: Pre-Operative And Post-Operative Care ............................................................................... 399
Chapter 30: Emergency Measures For Life Support ................................................................................. 417
Chapter 32: Home Care Safety.................................................................................................................. 446
,Chapter 01: Using Evidence In Nursing Practice
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. A Nursing Educator Is Explaining How The Best Clinical Practices Are Determined. Which
Statement Best Explains The Purpose Of Evidence-Based Practice?
A. It Ensures That All Patients Receive Holistic Care.
B. It Provides A Definite Reason For Providing Care In A Specific Manner.
C. It Prevents Errors When Care Is Being Delivered.
D. It Guarantees That Care Delivered Is Based On Research.
CORRECT ANSWER: B
Evidence-Based Practice Is The Use Of The Current Best Evidence In Making Patient Care Decisions. It
Applies To All Types Of Health Care Professionals. Currently There Is No Method That Can Ensure That
All Patients Receive Holistic Care, That All Errors Can Be Prevented, Or That A Guarantee Exists That Care
Given Is Based On Research.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Understanding OBJ: NCLEX: Safe And Effective Care Environment TOP: Nursing
Process: Implementation
2. Which Question Is A Problem-Focused Trigger For Initiating The Evidence-Based Practice
Method In Nursing Care?
A. What Is Known About Reduction Of Urinary Tract Infections In The Older Adult With Diabetes?
B. How Can Chronic Pain Best Be Described When The Patient Is Nonverbal?
C. How Long Can An IV Catheter Remain In Place In A Patient With Obesity?
D. What Measures Can The Nurse Take To Reduce The Rising Incidence Of Urinary Tract Infections
On The Older Adult Care Unit?
CORRECT ANSWER: D
Evidence-Based Practice (EBP) Questions Tend To Arise From Two Sources: Recurrent Problems Or New
Knowledge. In The Correct Option, The Increase In Urinary Tract Infections Indicates A Trend Or
Recurring Problem In A Specific Group Of Patients. The Other Questions Are General Information
Questions, Not Based On What Is Happening In A Specific Area Or To A Group Of Specific Patients In An
Area Or Relating To An Observed Trend.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Applying OBJ: NCLEX: Safe And Effective Care Environment TOP: Nursing
Process: Implementation
, 3. What Does The “I” Indicate In A “PICO” Question?
A. Intervention Of Interest
B. Incorporation Of Concepts
C. Implementation By Nursing
D. Interest Of Personnel
CORRECT ANSWER: A
The “I” Stands For Intervention Of Interest, Meaning What The Nurse Hopes To Use In Practice And
Believes Is Worthwhile Or Valuable. This Could Be A Treatment For A Specific Type Of Wound Or An
Approach On How To Teach Food Preparation For A Patient With Impaired Sight.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Remembering OBJ: NCLEX: Safe And Effective Care Environment TOP: Nursing
Process: Implementation
4. Who Will The Clinical Research Nurse Contact To Search Relevant Databases In Preparation For
An Upcoming Study?
A. The Physician Whose Patients May Be Involved In The Study
B. The Medical Librarian
C. The Nurse Manager Of The Unit Where The Study Will Be Conducted
D. The Director Of Nursing Of The Facility
CORRECT ANSWER: B
The Medical Librarian Is Most Knowledgeable Regarding Databases Relevant To A Study. The Other
Individuals Do Not Have The Knowledge Regarding Relevant Databases.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Understanding OBJ: NCLEX: Safe And Effective Care Environment TOP: Nursing
Process: Implementation
5. Which Database Contains Summaries Of Clinical Guidelines And Their Development?
A. MEDLINE
POTTER A+ COMPLETE GUIDE||CHAPTERS 1-32||ALL CHAPTERS|
,Table Of Contents
Chapter 01: Using Evidence In Nursing Practice ........................................................................................... 3
Chapter 02: Communication And Collaboration........................................................................................... 9
Chapter 03: Documentation And Informatics............................................................................................. 23
Chapter 04: Patient Safety And Quality Improvement ............................................................................... 32
Chapter 05: Infection Control ..................................................................................................................... 50
Chapter 06: Disaster Preparedness............................................................................................................. 65
Chapter 07: Vital Signs ................................................................................................................................ 73
Chapter 08: Health Assessment .................................................................................................................. 88
Chapter 09: Specimen Collection .............................................................................................................. 108
Chapter 10: Diagnostic Procedures........................................................................................................... 123
Chapter 11: Bathing And Personal Hygiene .............................................................................................. 137
Chapter 12: Care Of The Eye And Ear ....................................................................................................... 150
Chapter 13: Promoting Nutrition .............................................................................................................. 162
Chapter 14: Parenteral Nutrition .............................................................................................................. 183
Chapter 15: Pain Management ................................................................................................................. 189
Chapter 16: Promoting Oxygenation ........................................................................................................ 204
Chapter 17: Safe Patient Handling ............................................................................................................ 220
Chapter 18: Exercise, Mobility, & Immobilization Devices Perry Et Al. .................................................... 235
Chapter 19: Urinary Elimination ............................................................................................................... 245
Chapter 20: Bowel Elimination ................................................................................................................. 260
Chapter 21: Ostomy Care .......................................................................................................................... 273
Chapter 22: Preparation For Safe Medication Administration Perry Et Al. .............................................. 282
Chapter 23: Nonparenteral Medications .................................................................................................. 295
Chapter 24: Parenteral Medications ......................................................................................................... 312
Chapter 26: Pressure Injury Prevention And Care .................................................................................... 348
Chapter 27: Dressings, Bandages, And Binders ........................................................................................ 366
Chapter 28: Intravenous Therapy ............................................................................................................. 381
Chapter 29: Pre-Operative And Post-Operative Care ............................................................................... 399
Chapter 30: Emergency Measures For Life Support ................................................................................. 417
Chapter 32: Home Care Safety.................................................................................................................. 446
,Chapter 01: Using Evidence In Nursing Practice
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. A Nursing Educator Is Explaining How The Best Clinical Practices Are Determined. Which
Statement Best Explains The Purpose Of Evidence-Based Practice?
A. It Ensures That All Patients Receive Holistic Care.
B. It Provides A Definite Reason For Providing Care In A Specific Manner.
C. It Prevents Errors When Care Is Being Delivered.
D. It Guarantees That Care Delivered Is Based On Research.
CORRECT ANSWER: B
Evidence-Based Practice Is The Use Of The Current Best Evidence In Making Patient Care Decisions. It
Applies To All Types Of Health Care Professionals. Currently There Is No Method That Can Ensure That
All Patients Receive Holistic Care, That All Errors Can Be Prevented, Or That A Guarantee Exists That Care
Given Is Based On Research.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Understanding OBJ: NCLEX: Safe And Effective Care Environment TOP: Nursing
Process: Implementation
2. Which Question Is A Problem-Focused Trigger For Initiating The Evidence-Based Practice
Method In Nursing Care?
A. What Is Known About Reduction Of Urinary Tract Infections In The Older Adult With Diabetes?
B. How Can Chronic Pain Best Be Described When The Patient Is Nonverbal?
C. How Long Can An IV Catheter Remain In Place In A Patient With Obesity?
D. What Measures Can The Nurse Take To Reduce The Rising Incidence Of Urinary Tract Infections
On The Older Adult Care Unit?
CORRECT ANSWER: D
Evidence-Based Practice (EBP) Questions Tend To Arise From Two Sources: Recurrent Problems Or New
Knowledge. In The Correct Option, The Increase In Urinary Tract Infections Indicates A Trend Or
Recurring Problem In A Specific Group Of Patients. The Other Questions Are General Information
Questions, Not Based On What Is Happening In A Specific Area Or To A Group Of Specific Patients In An
Area Or Relating To An Observed Trend.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Applying OBJ: NCLEX: Safe And Effective Care Environment TOP: Nursing
Process: Implementation
, 3. What Does The “I” Indicate In A “PICO” Question?
A. Intervention Of Interest
B. Incorporation Of Concepts
C. Implementation By Nursing
D. Interest Of Personnel
CORRECT ANSWER: A
The “I” Stands For Intervention Of Interest, Meaning What The Nurse Hopes To Use In Practice And
Believes Is Worthwhile Or Valuable. This Could Be A Treatment For A Specific Type Of Wound Or An
Approach On How To Teach Food Preparation For A Patient With Impaired Sight.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Remembering OBJ: NCLEX: Safe And Effective Care Environment TOP: Nursing
Process: Implementation
4. Who Will The Clinical Research Nurse Contact To Search Relevant Databases In Preparation For
An Upcoming Study?
A. The Physician Whose Patients May Be Involved In The Study
B. The Medical Librarian
C. The Nurse Manager Of The Unit Where The Study Will Be Conducted
D. The Director Of Nursing Of The Facility
CORRECT ANSWER: B
The Medical Librarian Is Most Knowledgeable Regarding Databases Relevant To A Study. The Other
Individuals Do Not Have The Knowledge Regarding Relevant Databases.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Understanding OBJ: NCLEX: Safe And Effective Care Environment TOP: Nursing
Process: Implementation
5. Which Database Contains Summaries Of Clinical Guidelines And Their Development?
A. MEDLINE
