PNVN 1811 - QUIZ #1 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Why is it important to document? - Answers - To show proof that care was provided to
the patient, to get reimbursed for the cost of care provided.
Explain focus charting - Answers - Focus charting is based on a patient's concern or
behavior or needs rather than medical diagnoses and probles.
What are safety measures a nurse should use with the EMR to ensure HIPAA
compliance? - Answers - The nurse should use a secure password, log off the system
before leaving the computer, never leave the screen at view of others
Describe DARE charting - Answers - D - date which you assess the problem or issue of
the patient
A - action taken by planning and implementing
R - response of the patient
E - education of the patient
Describe SOAPE charting - Answers - subjective, objective, assessment, plan,
evaluation. problem oriented focus charting.
Explain critical pathways - Answers - Evidence-based multidisciplinary care tracts that
provide guidelines to patient care. Highlights the most important aspects of care to
ensure the development of an individualized care plan based on research and outcome
data. Increases collaboration and patient satisfaction.
Explain OBRA - Answers - The Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (OBRA), also
known as the Nursing Home Reform Act of 1987. they set federal healthcare standards.
Review of a medical record will include what inforamation? - Answers - Admission
Physician orders
Graphics
Labs
Progress Notes
History & physical examination
Communication
Nursing Notes
Care Plan
Diagnostics
Labs
Admission Information
, Explain medical asepsis vs. surgical asepsis - Answers - Medical asepsis - techniques
that inhibit growth and transmission of pathogenic microorganisms (Clean technique).
Object or area is clean. Examples might include handwashing, keeping cleaning linen
off floor, the use of antiseptics, & clean environment.
Surgical asepsis - techniques that destroy all microorganisms and their spores. Sterile
technique
What is the relationship between a virus and antibiotics? - Answers - Viruses - are the
smallest agents. Viruses are not living organisms. Viruses only grow and reproduce
inside cells they infect. Viral infection is systemic. Ex. - influenza, measles, polio, AIDS,
& COVID-19.
Bacteria - are living organisms. Consists of single cell that can generate energy, make
its own food, and reproduce. Bacteria are giant compared to viruses. Usually are
confined to a part of the body (localized infection). Ex. - pneumonia, tuberculosis,
tetanus, and food poisoning.
Explain what a Health care associated infection is and provide 2 examples. - Answers -
Health care associated infections (HAIs) are infections people get while receiving health
care for another condition. Ex. - UTI, respiratory pneumonia, surgical site wound
infections, bactermia, gastrointestinal and skin infections.
What is hand hygiene important? - Answers - A) Single most important and basic
preventive technique used to interrupt the infectious process. Wash hands before and
after patient care; touching body fluids, secretions, excretions, and contaminated
equipment; between patient contact; and immediately after removing gloves.
B) Pathogens and dirt removed through the process of emulsification and friction.
C) CDC recommends scrub hands for 20 seconds.
What increases patient risks for falls? - Answers - Age, Unfamiliar environment
Bowel or bladder incontinence
Iv lines, chest tubes, oxygen, Sedatives
Unstable gate, Problems with balance, blood peruse, dizziness, vertigo, confusion and
Sensory problems
How should hot food and beverages be provided to older patients? - Answers - Cups of
hot liquids should be provided half full
What steps should be taken in the event of a mercury spill? - Answers - 1. evacuate the
room
2.Ventilate the area by closing doors and opening windows
Why is it important to document? - Answers - To show proof that care was provided to
the patient, to get reimbursed for the cost of care provided.
Explain focus charting - Answers - Focus charting is based on a patient's concern or
behavior or needs rather than medical diagnoses and probles.
What are safety measures a nurse should use with the EMR to ensure HIPAA
compliance? - Answers - The nurse should use a secure password, log off the system
before leaving the computer, never leave the screen at view of others
Describe DARE charting - Answers - D - date which you assess the problem or issue of
the patient
A - action taken by planning and implementing
R - response of the patient
E - education of the patient
Describe SOAPE charting - Answers - subjective, objective, assessment, plan,
evaluation. problem oriented focus charting.
Explain critical pathways - Answers - Evidence-based multidisciplinary care tracts that
provide guidelines to patient care. Highlights the most important aspects of care to
ensure the development of an individualized care plan based on research and outcome
data. Increases collaboration and patient satisfaction.
Explain OBRA - Answers - The Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (OBRA), also
known as the Nursing Home Reform Act of 1987. they set federal healthcare standards.
Review of a medical record will include what inforamation? - Answers - Admission
Physician orders
Graphics
Labs
Progress Notes
History & physical examination
Communication
Nursing Notes
Care Plan
Diagnostics
Labs
Admission Information
, Explain medical asepsis vs. surgical asepsis - Answers - Medical asepsis - techniques
that inhibit growth and transmission of pathogenic microorganisms (Clean technique).
Object or area is clean. Examples might include handwashing, keeping cleaning linen
off floor, the use of antiseptics, & clean environment.
Surgical asepsis - techniques that destroy all microorganisms and their spores. Sterile
technique
What is the relationship between a virus and antibiotics? - Answers - Viruses - are the
smallest agents. Viruses are not living organisms. Viruses only grow and reproduce
inside cells they infect. Viral infection is systemic. Ex. - influenza, measles, polio, AIDS,
& COVID-19.
Bacteria - are living organisms. Consists of single cell that can generate energy, make
its own food, and reproduce. Bacteria are giant compared to viruses. Usually are
confined to a part of the body (localized infection). Ex. - pneumonia, tuberculosis,
tetanus, and food poisoning.
Explain what a Health care associated infection is and provide 2 examples. - Answers -
Health care associated infections (HAIs) are infections people get while receiving health
care for another condition. Ex. - UTI, respiratory pneumonia, surgical site wound
infections, bactermia, gastrointestinal and skin infections.
What is hand hygiene important? - Answers - A) Single most important and basic
preventive technique used to interrupt the infectious process. Wash hands before and
after patient care; touching body fluids, secretions, excretions, and contaminated
equipment; between patient contact; and immediately after removing gloves.
B) Pathogens and dirt removed through the process of emulsification and friction.
C) CDC recommends scrub hands for 20 seconds.
What increases patient risks for falls? - Answers - Age, Unfamiliar environment
Bowel or bladder incontinence
Iv lines, chest tubes, oxygen, Sedatives
Unstable gate, Problems with balance, blood peruse, dizziness, vertigo, confusion and
Sensory problems
How should hot food and beverages be provided to older patients? - Answers - Cups of
hot liquids should be provided half full
What steps should be taken in the event of a mercury spill? - Answers - 1. evacuate the
room
2.Ventilate the area by closing doors and opening windows
