NURS 106 Exam 1 Review Questions and Answers

NURS 106 Exam 1 Review Questions and Answers A nurse on the unit previously gave pain medication to the patient for incisional pain, which the patient rated as 7 out of 10 on the pain scale. The nurse now checks on the patient 30 minutes later and documents that the patient now rates the pain as a 1 out of 10 on the pain scale. Which standard of practice did the nurse perform? ANSWER Evaluation A patient on the surgical unit develops a surgical wound infection. The nurse irrigates the surgical wound and changes the dressing every 8 hours. Which standard of practice is performed? ANSWER Implementation The nurse spends time with the patient and family reviewing the dressing change procedure for the patient's wound. The patient's spouse demonstrates how to change the dressing. The nurse is acting in which professional role? ANSWER Educator The nurse attends the interdisciplinary team meeting as director of the cardiac service line. The director presents information on the budget for the service line and the strategic directions for the next fiscal year. The nurse is acting in what professional role? ANSWER Nurse Administrator A nurse conducted a literature review on effective methods for patient teaching. Based on the literature search, the nurse develops a unit-based protocol for using the teach-back method when providing patient teaching. This is an example of which Quality and Safety in the Education of Nurses (QSEN) competency? ANSWER Evidence-based practice A nurse meets with the registered dietitian and physical therapist to develop a plan of care that focuses on improving nutrition and mobility for a patient. This is an example of which