NSG 555 QUIZ 1 UPDATED ACTUAL Questions and CORRECT
Answers
How can knowledge of medications be applied across Medications learned for one disease may be relevant in managing another,
different diseases? allowing for cumulative learning.
What are the areas of risk for Nurse Practitioners (NPs)? Areas of specialty include aging services, neonatal and pediatric specialties, NP
office practice, and behavioral/psych facilities.
What practices can reduce risk for Nurse Practitioners? Practice within the nurse practice act, comply with organizational policies,
maintain competencies, document care thoroughly, and use a risk management
team.
What are the 5Ms in geriatric care? Mind (Dementia, delirium, depression), Mobility (falls, gait disorders), Medications,
Multicomplexity (geriatric assessment), What matters most (patient values and
goals).
What is the purpose of the Beers Criteria? To guide clinicians in avoiding potentially harmful medications for geriatric
patients.
What categories are included in the Beers Criteria? 1. Potentially inappropriate medications, 2. Medications inappropriate for certain
diseases, 3. Medications to use with caution, 4. Potentially inappropriate drug-
drug interactions, 5. Medications needing dosage adjustments based on renal
function.
What is advanced care planning? It allows patients to share their personal values, life goals, and preferences
regarding future medical care.
What are advance directives? Written or oral statements made by patients to guide care when they are
incompetent.
What is the focus of palliative care? To improve the quality of life for patients with serious illnesses by managing
symptoms like dyspnea.
, What should be addressed due to opioid use in palliative Constipation, which can be managed with medications like Senna or bisacodyl.
care?
What are common reversible causes of terminal Urinary retention, constipation, pain, anticholinergic effects, and sleep disruption.
restlessness?
What is the significance of thorough documentation in NP It ensures objective, timely, and complete records of patient care assessments
practice? and actions.
What should be done if an adverse event occurs in NP Report it to a clinical supervisor or risk manager and complete an incident report.
practice?
Why is it important for NPs to maintain up-to-date To ensure compliance with evidence-based practices and maintain clinical
education? competencies.
What is the role of effective communication in risk It is essential for addressing patient care concerns and ensuring safety.
management for NPs?
How should NPs handle claims and adverse medical They should disclose errors and manage issues according to established policies.
events?
What is the importance of a comprehensive geriatric It helps manage multiple chronic conditions and geriatric syndromes in concert.
assessment?
What does 'multicomplexity' refer to in geriatric care? The need for a comprehensive assessment to address multiple health issues in
elderly patients.
What is the significance of understanding atypical disease Many disorders present atypically or with nonspecific symptoms, requiring careful
presentations in geriatrics? evaluation.
What is the impact of aging services on NP practice? Increased areas of NP work in underserved areas, particularly in aging services.
What should NPs do to ensure compliance with standard Practice within the requirements of their nurse practice act and organizational
care? policies.
What should be addressed to ensure patient comfort in Fatigue, nausea, or vomiting.
terminal care?
What tools can be used to provide accurate prognosis in Palliative care tools and predictors.
palliative care?
What signs indicate that a patient is nearing death? Skin changes, altered breathing patterns, and changes in mental status.
How should a clinician determine the time of death? By noting the absence of breathing and cardiac function for 1 minute.
What is somatic pain? Pain in tissue regions.
What is visceral pain? Pain in organs.
Answers
How can knowledge of medications be applied across Medications learned for one disease may be relevant in managing another,
different diseases? allowing for cumulative learning.
What are the areas of risk for Nurse Practitioners (NPs)? Areas of specialty include aging services, neonatal and pediatric specialties, NP
office practice, and behavioral/psych facilities.
What practices can reduce risk for Nurse Practitioners? Practice within the nurse practice act, comply with organizational policies,
maintain competencies, document care thoroughly, and use a risk management
team.
What are the 5Ms in geriatric care? Mind (Dementia, delirium, depression), Mobility (falls, gait disorders), Medications,
Multicomplexity (geriatric assessment), What matters most (patient values and
goals).
What is the purpose of the Beers Criteria? To guide clinicians in avoiding potentially harmful medications for geriatric
patients.
What categories are included in the Beers Criteria? 1. Potentially inappropriate medications, 2. Medications inappropriate for certain
diseases, 3. Medications to use with caution, 4. Potentially inappropriate drug-
drug interactions, 5. Medications needing dosage adjustments based on renal
function.
What is advanced care planning? It allows patients to share their personal values, life goals, and preferences
regarding future medical care.
What are advance directives? Written or oral statements made by patients to guide care when they are
incompetent.
What is the focus of palliative care? To improve the quality of life for patients with serious illnesses by managing
symptoms like dyspnea.
, What should be addressed due to opioid use in palliative Constipation, which can be managed with medications like Senna or bisacodyl.
care?
What are common reversible causes of terminal Urinary retention, constipation, pain, anticholinergic effects, and sleep disruption.
restlessness?
What is the significance of thorough documentation in NP It ensures objective, timely, and complete records of patient care assessments
practice? and actions.
What should be done if an adverse event occurs in NP Report it to a clinical supervisor or risk manager and complete an incident report.
practice?
Why is it important for NPs to maintain up-to-date To ensure compliance with evidence-based practices and maintain clinical
education? competencies.
What is the role of effective communication in risk It is essential for addressing patient care concerns and ensuring safety.
management for NPs?
How should NPs handle claims and adverse medical They should disclose errors and manage issues according to established policies.
events?
What is the importance of a comprehensive geriatric It helps manage multiple chronic conditions and geriatric syndromes in concert.
assessment?
What does 'multicomplexity' refer to in geriatric care? The need for a comprehensive assessment to address multiple health issues in
elderly patients.
What is the significance of understanding atypical disease Many disorders present atypically or with nonspecific symptoms, requiring careful
presentations in geriatrics? evaluation.
What is the impact of aging services on NP practice? Increased areas of NP work in underserved areas, particularly in aging services.
What should NPs do to ensure compliance with standard Practice within the requirements of their nurse practice act and organizational
care? policies.
What should be addressed to ensure patient comfort in Fatigue, nausea, or vomiting.
terminal care?
What tools can be used to provide accurate prognosis in Palliative care tools and predictors.
palliative care?
What signs indicate that a patient is nearing death? Skin changes, altered breathing patterns, and changes in mental status.
How should a clinician determine the time of death? By noting the absence of breathing and cardiac function for 1 minute.
What is somatic pain? Pain in tissue regions.
What is visceral pain? Pain in organs.
