NUR 355 EXAM 1 PRACTICE EVALUATION 2026
QUESTION FULL SOLUTION SET
◉ What roles does the nurse have in transitional care programs?
(Select all that apply.)
A. Directing patient care in the inpatient setting
B. Coaching the patient after discharge
C. Managing chronic conditions after discharge
D. Direct patient care in the clinic setting
E. Assessing the patient's risk for readmission.
Answer: B. Coaching the patient after discharge
C. Managing chronic conditions after discharge
E. Assessing the patient's risk for readmission
◉ Which statement by the nurse indicates understanding
of the benefits of multidisciplinary care? (Select all that apply.)
A. "I'm glad the social worker can focus on finding a placement for
this patient."
B. "I don't have time for this teaching; the nutritionist
can go over dietary plans."
,C. "The OT evaluation made it clear there are more ADL issues to
resolve before this patient can be discharged."
D. "I'm not worried about length of stay. The bean counters can deal
with that."
E. "Discharge planning is much easier when we talk about it together
as a team.".
Answer: A. "I'm glad the social worker can focus on finding a
placement for this patient."
C. "The OT evaluation made it clear there are more ADL issues to
resolve before this patient can be discharged."
E. "Discharge planning is much easier when we talk about it together
as a team."
◉ Which statement by the nurse about discharge planning indicates
understanding about the role of the multidisciplinary team?
A. "This patient had a fairly uncomplicated hospital
admission. There's no need to involve the team in this discharge
plan."
B. "Our physical therapist is busy today. I'll take care of the PT
evaluation."
C. "Let's make sure we are all in agreement about the discharge
plans for this patient in multidisciplinary rounds today."
D. "We need this bed for an emergency admission. I'm okay with
discharging this patient before the
,OT evaluation.".
Answer: C. "Let's make sure we are all in agreement about the
discharge plans for this patient in multidisciplinary rounds today."
◉ The nurse is caring for patient who has experienced a
CVA. Which ICT members should be involved in this
patient's care? (Select all that apply.)
A. Occupational therapist
B. Physical therapist
C. Physician
D. Case manager
E. Legal counsel.
Answer: A. Occupational therapist
B. Physical therapist
C. Physician
D. Case manager
◉ Which statement by the nurse indicates understanding
of the benefits of IC care for chronic care patients?
(Select all that apply.)
, A. "Social work can be consulted to assist with
long-term counseling."
B. "Family members need to be included, with the patient's approval,
to assess willingness to assist in the long-term care of the patient."
C. "Each member of the ICT participates in patient education and can
use teach back as a technique to determine synthesis of the
information."
D. "The ICT is concerned about developing a solid discharge plan
that produces positive outcomes for the patient and prevents
readmissions."
E. "Direct care nurses are not involved in long-term
care planning for chronic care patients.".
Answer: A. "Social work can be consulted to assist with
long-term counseling."
B. "Family members need to be included, with the patient's approval,
to assess willingness to assist in the long-term care of the patient."
C. "Each member of the ICT participates in patient education and can
use teach back as a technique to determine synthesis of the
information."
D. "The ICT is concerned about developing a solid discharge plan
that produces positive outcomes for the patient and prevents
readmissions."
◉ Why is IC advantageous for patients and health-care
QUESTION FULL SOLUTION SET
◉ What roles does the nurse have in transitional care programs?
(Select all that apply.)
A. Directing patient care in the inpatient setting
B. Coaching the patient after discharge
C. Managing chronic conditions after discharge
D. Direct patient care in the clinic setting
E. Assessing the patient's risk for readmission.
Answer: B. Coaching the patient after discharge
C. Managing chronic conditions after discharge
E. Assessing the patient's risk for readmission
◉ Which statement by the nurse indicates understanding
of the benefits of multidisciplinary care? (Select all that apply.)
A. "I'm glad the social worker can focus on finding a placement for
this patient."
B. "I don't have time for this teaching; the nutritionist
can go over dietary plans."
,C. "The OT evaluation made it clear there are more ADL issues to
resolve before this patient can be discharged."
D. "I'm not worried about length of stay. The bean counters can deal
with that."
E. "Discharge planning is much easier when we talk about it together
as a team.".
Answer: A. "I'm glad the social worker can focus on finding a
placement for this patient."
C. "The OT evaluation made it clear there are more ADL issues to
resolve before this patient can be discharged."
E. "Discharge planning is much easier when we talk about it together
as a team."
◉ Which statement by the nurse about discharge planning indicates
understanding about the role of the multidisciplinary team?
A. "This patient had a fairly uncomplicated hospital
admission. There's no need to involve the team in this discharge
plan."
B. "Our physical therapist is busy today. I'll take care of the PT
evaluation."
C. "Let's make sure we are all in agreement about the discharge
plans for this patient in multidisciplinary rounds today."
D. "We need this bed for an emergency admission. I'm okay with
discharging this patient before the
,OT evaluation.".
Answer: C. "Let's make sure we are all in agreement about the
discharge plans for this patient in multidisciplinary rounds today."
◉ The nurse is caring for patient who has experienced a
CVA. Which ICT members should be involved in this
patient's care? (Select all that apply.)
A. Occupational therapist
B. Physical therapist
C. Physician
D. Case manager
E. Legal counsel.
Answer: A. Occupational therapist
B. Physical therapist
C. Physician
D. Case manager
◉ Which statement by the nurse indicates understanding
of the benefits of IC care for chronic care patients?
(Select all that apply.)
, A. "Social work can be consulted to assist with
long-term counseling."
B. "Family members need to be included, with the patient's approval,
to assess willingness to assist in the long-term care of the patient."
C. "Each member of the ICT participates in patient education and can
use teach back as a technique to determine synthesis of the
information."
D. "The ICT is concerned about developing a solid discharge plan
that produces positive outcomes for the patient and prevents
readmissions."
E. "Direct care nurses are not involved in long-term
care planning for chronic care patients.".
Answer: A. "Social work can be consulted to assist with
long-term counseling."
B. "Family members need to be included, with the patient's approval,
to assess willingness to assist in the long-term care of the patient."
C. "Each member of the ICT participates in patient education and can
use teach back as a technique to determine synthesis of the
information."
D. "The ICT is concerned about developing a solid discharge plan
that produces positive outcomes for the patient and prevents
readmissions."
◉ Why is IC advantageous for patients and health-care
