UPGRADED OR FINAL EXAM WITH QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS GRADED A+

UPGRADED OR FINAL EXAM WITH QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS GRADED A+ A key feature of the Perioperative Patient-Focused Model is the emphasis on - A - outcome-driven care B- Patient-centric care C - nursing care activities in the perioperative arena D - nursing research - A - Outcome-driven care Explanation: All perioperative care is patient-centric with emphasis on a proactive outcomes-driven approach. Through each patient interaction and creation of a customized care plan the perioperative nurse identifies risks and designs interventions to prevent undesirable outcomes (such as injury from positioning, or unintentional hypothermia). Outcomes based decision making is driven by evidenced based principles AORN's Perioperative Nursing Practice Standards - A - guide the appropriate use of the nursing process in the perioperative arena B - set for the expectaions of the professional role within the nurse practices C - dictate correct nursing procedures for all major surgeries D - provide a method for organizing data and documenting nursing care in any setting - B - set forth the expectations of the professional role within which the nurse practices. Explanation: The American Nurse's Association (ANA) developed standards that established practice expectations for nurses in all specialties. The Perioperative Nursing Practice Standards, which were developed in partnership with the ANA, further define specific expectations and responsibilities for perioperative nurses. A nurse gathers data on a patient's past medical history, allergies, and current medications. What phase of the nursing process is being used during these activities? A - Planning B - Implementation C - Evaluation D - Assessment - D - Assessment Explanation: Assessment is the first phase of the nursing process and focuses on the collection and analysis of objective health data (e.g., vital signs, laboratory results, patient history) and subjective data (e.g., the patient's perception of pain or anxiety). During the admission interview, a patient tells the nurse she is afraid she will not wake up after the surgery. A possible nursing diagnosis is