NURSING COMPETENCIES EXAM 1
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
The best information in EBP is the evidence that comes from well designed,
systemically conducted research studies, mostly found in what sources? - Answer-
scientific journals
A PICOT format is used to state your question, what are the elements of PICOT? -
Answer-P-patient population of interest
I-intervention of interest
C-comparison of interest
O-outcome
T-time
When there is a fire on your floor of the hospital, what is your number one priority for
your patient? - Answer-Shut all doors!
What are considered "fall risk factors"? - Answer-extremes of age, confusion, unsteady
gait, sensory deficits, improper footwear, medication
What are some defining characteristics of a patient that has a risk for injury? - Answer-
uncoordinated, shuffling gait, stooped posture, difficulty seeing at night, reports tripping
over rugs and furniture, poorly lighted home, rooms filled with small items, excessive
amounts of furniture for size of room, rugs not secure
What are appropriate plans and goals for a patient whose nursing diagnosis is "impaired
physical mobility r/t left sided paralysis"? - Answer-gola is "pt remains free of injury by
discharge" and expected outcomes are:
-pt uses tripod cane correctly within 24 hrs
-pt describes approach to rise up from bed correctly with assistance by end of teaching
session today
A problem solving approach to nursing - Answer-evidence based practice
In EBP, the challenge is to obtain: - Answer--the very best information
-the most current information
-info at the right time, when you need it for patient care
What are the 6 steps to provide a systemic approach to rational clinical decision
making? - Answer-1. ask clinical question
2. collect the best evidence
3. critique the evidence
4. integrate the evidence
5. evaluate the practice or decision of change
6. share the outcomes with others
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
The best information in EBP is the evidence that comes from well designed,
systemically conducted research studies, mostly found in what sources? - Answer-
scientific journals
A PICOT format is used to state your question, what are the elements of PICOT? -
Answer-P-patient population of interest
I-intervention of interest
C-comparison of interest
O-outcome
T-time
When there is a fire on your floor of the hospital, what is your number one priority for
your patient? - Answer-Shut all doors!
What are considered "fall risk factors"? - Answer-extremes of age, confusion, unsteady
gait, sensory deficits, improper footwear, medication
What are some defining characteristics of a patient that has a risk for injury? - Answer-
uncoordinated, shuffling gait, stooped posture, difficulty seeing at night, reports tripping
over rugs and furniture, poorly lighted home, rooms filled with small items, excessive
amounts of furniture for size of room, rugs not secure
What are appropriate plans and goals for a patient whose nursing diagnosis is "impaired
physical mobility r/t left sided paralysis"? - Answer-gola is "pt remains free of injury by
discharge" and expected outcomes are:
-pt uses tripod cane correctly within 24 hrs
-pt describes approach to rise up from bed correctly with assistance by end of teaching
session today
A problem solving approach to nursing - Answer-evidence based practice
In EBP, the challenge is to obtain: - Answer--the very best information
-the most current information
-info at the right time, when you need it for patient care
What are the 6 steps to provide a systemic approach to rational clinical decision
making? - Answer-1. ask clinical question
2. collect the best evidence
3. critique the evidence
4. integrate the evidence
5. evaluate the practice or decision of change
6. share the outcomes with others
