DIFFERENTIATED ESSENTIAL
COMPETENCIES (DEC'S) EXAM
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Provider of Patient-Centered Care - Answer-Coordinate human, information, and
material resources in providing care for patients and their families.
Patient Safety Advocate - Answer-Demonstrate knowledge of the Texas Nursing
Practice Act (NPA) and the Texas Board of Nursing Rules that emphasize safety, as
well as all federal, state, and local government and accreditation organization safety
requirements and standards.
Patient Safety Advocate - Answer-Implement measures to promote quality and a safe
environment for patients, self, and others.
Patient Safety Advocate - Answer-Formulate goals and outcomes using evidence-based
data to reduce patient risks.
Patient Safety Advocate - Answer-Obtain instructions, supervision, or training as
needed when implementing nursing procedures or practices.
Patient Safety Advocate - Answer-Comply with mandatory reporting requirements of the
Texas NPA
Patient Safety Advocate - Answer-Accept and make assignments and delegate tasks
that take into consideration patient safety and organizational policy.
Member of the Health Care Team - Answer-Coordinate, collaborate, and communicate
with patients, their families, and the interdisciplinary health care team to plan, deliver,
and evaluate patient-centered care.
Member of the Health Care Team - Answer-Serve as a health care advocate in
monitoring and promoting quality and access to healthcare for patients and their
families.
Member of the Health Care Team - Answer-Refer patients and their families to
resources that facilitate, continuity of care; health promotion, maintenance, and
restoration; and ensure confidentiality.
Member of the Health Care Team - Answer-Communicate and collaborate in a timely
manner with members of the interdisciplinary healthcare team to promote and maintain
the optimal health status of patients and their families.
COMPETENCIES (DEC'S) EXAM
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Provider of Patient-Centered Care - Answer-Coordinate human, information, and
material resources in providing care for patients and their families.
Patient Safety Advocate - Answer-Demonstrate knowledge of the Texas Nursing
Practice Act (NPA) and the Texas Board of Nursing Rules that emphasize safety, as
well as all federal, state, and local government and accreditation organization safety
requirements and standards.
Patient Safety Advocate - Answer-Implement measures to promote quality and a safe
environment for patients, self, and others.
Patient Safety Advocate - Answer-Formulate goals and outcomes using evidence-based
data to reduce patient risks.
Patient Safety Advocate - Answer-Obtain instructions, supervision, or training as
needed when implementing nursing procedures or practices.
Patient Safety Advocate - Answer-Comply with mandatory reporting requirements of the
Texas NPA
Patient Safety Advocate - Answer-Accept and make assignments and delegate tasks
that take into consideration patient safety and organizational policy.
Member of the Health Care Team - Answer-Coordinate, collaborate, and communicate
with patients, their families, and the interdisciplinary health care team to plan, deliver,
and evaluate patient-centered care.
Member of the Health Care Team - Answer-Serve as a health care advocate in
monitoring and promoting quality and access to healthcare for patients and their
families.
Member of the Health Care Team - Answer-Refer patients and their families to
resources that facilitate, continuity of care; health promotion, maintenance, and
restoration; and ensure confidentiality.
Member of the Health Care Team - Answer-Communicate and collaborate in a timely
manner with members of the interdisciplinary healthcare team to promote and maintain
the optimal health status of patients and their families.
