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1. During a documentation session, one of the new nurses asks what abbre-
viations can be used within pt health record. What abbreviations should the
nurse use
a. abbreviations learned in school
b. abbreviations approved by the Canadian Nurses Association
c. abbreviations approved by the hospital
d, abbreviations that are common use on specific units within the hospital Ans
>> c. abbreviations approved by the hospital
2. which statement is most accurate regarding pt consent
a. nurses are responsible for ensuring that pt signs all consent forms on health
record
b. healthcare provider proposing the procedure requiring written consent is
the person who must ensure written consent is obtained
c. verbal consent for operative procedures is acceptable. Written consent isn't
necessary
d. when pt is admitted to hospital, they sign a written consent covering all tx
Ans >> b. healthcare provider proposing the procedure requiring written consent is
the person who must ensure written consent is obtained
3. in the health record, a nurse has written
,"verbal order acetominophen 325 mg PO prn for pain."
There is no evidence that this was an emergency.
Which of the following describes best practice r/t verbal orders
a. verbal orders are to be avoided except in an emergency
b. nurse should follow the same practice for verbal orders as telephone orders
c. verbal orders should never be accepted even in emergencies
d. only RN may receive verbal order from dr Ans >> a. verbal orders are to be
avoided except in an emergency situation
4. new grad reviews a variety of orders on sample health records. Which of the
following is a correct order
a. acetaminophen 325 mg PO for pain
b. acetaminophen 325-650 mg PO for pain q4-6h prn
c. acetaminophen 325-650 mg PO for pain as needed
d. acetaminophen 325 or 650 mg q4-6h prn Ans >> b. acetaminophen 325-650
mg PO for pain q4-6h prn
,5. during orientation, nurse educator states the hospital uses evidence in-
formed practice to guide clinical decision making. what best describes evi-
dence informed practice
a. opportunity to obtain govt funding
b. opportunity to transfer research findings into clinical practice
c. chance for professionals to trial untested findings
d. way to promote enhanced assessment skills Ans >> b. opportunity to
transfer re- search findings into clinical practice
6. A manager of home care nurses has noticed over the past 3 months a lack
of clarity about the roles of the team members, poor team morale, increasing
negative communication, and team conflict. The manager decides to support
her staff by providing an education session.
One of the new team members is a nurse practitioner (NP). How should the
manager describe the level of education for the NP?
a. A nurse who has specialty certification from the Canadian Nurses Associ-
ation
b. A nurse who has taken a special interest course in a unique field
c. A nurse who has an undergraduate degree in a discipline other than nursing
d. A nurse educated at the master's level with a specialization in a particular
practice area Ans >> d, A nurse practitioner is usually educated at the master's
level.
7. The manager is preparing the education session for her staff group. Which
of the following is true in relation to the teaching and learning process?
a. It is important to use the same approach with all types of learners.
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, b. It is better to introduce all new knowledge instead of connecting it
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c. Learning occurs best when the individual has an identified need to learn.
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d. It is always best to deliver education quickly and at the same time of day.
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Ans >> c, Learning occurs best when the learner identifies a learning need.
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8. The manager explains that effective interpersonal communication
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with clients and team members includes which of the following?
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a. The use of "you" statements when interacting with clients and colleagues
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b. The use of warmth and genuineness in interactions
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c. The use of questions that elicit single-word responses in order to
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promote efficient communication
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d. The use of frequent self-disclosure to ensure that others will share
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your point of view Ans >> b, When genuineness and warmth are utilized, the
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communication is more effective
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