NUR967: AANA Practice Standards questions with correct answers

True or false: The American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology (AANA) Standards for Nurse Anesthesia Practice provide a foundation for Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) in ALL practice settings CORRECT ANSWER True -These standards are intended to support the delivery of patient-centered, consistent, high-quality, & safe anesthesia care & assist the public in understanding the CRNA's role in anesthesia care -These standards apply where anesthesia services are provided including, but not limited to, the OR, non-OR anesthetizing areas, ambulatory surgical centers, & office-based practices -These standards may be exceeded at any time at the discretion of the CRNA &/or healthcare organization What should be done if standards are not adhered to/are changed? (2) CORRECT ANSWER 1. Document modifications to these standards in the patient's healthcare record, along with the reason for the modification 2. When integrating new technologies or skills into practice, the CRNA will obtain any necessary education & evident competency AANA Standard 1: CORRECT ANSWER Patient's rights -Respect the patient's autonomy, dignity, & privacy & support the patient's needs & safety -This circles back to the Code of Ethics for the CRNA -Examples of upholding this standard: 1. Patient refuses care without coercion or contempt from CRNA 2. CRNA protects the patient's dignity by stopping inappropriate talk about the patient during anesthesia