Potter/Perry Fundamentals Ch 1-6 review questions
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1. You are preparing a presentation for your classmates Defines the princi-
regarding the clinical care coordination conference ples of right and
for a patient with terminal cancer. As part of the prepa- wrong to provide
ration you have your classmates read The Nursing patient care
Code of Ethics for Professional Registered Nurses.
Your instructor asks the class why this document
is important. Which of the following statements best
describes this code?
2. An 18 year-old woman is in the ER with fever and Assessment
cough. The RN obtains her VS, listens to her lung
and heart sounds, determines her level of comfort,
and collects blood and sputum samples for analysis.
Which standard of practice is performed?
3. A patient in the ER has developed wheezing and SOB. implementation
The RN gives the ordered medicated nebulizer now
and in 4 hours. Which standard of practice is per-
formed?
4. A RN is caring for a patient with end-stage lung dis- advocate
ease. the patient wants to go home on O2 and be
comfortable. The family wants to have a new surgical
procedure. the RN explains the risks and benefits of
the surgery to the family and discusses the patient's
wishes with them. The nurse is acting as the patient's
5. The RN spends time with the pt and family review- educator
ing the dressing change procedure for the patient's
wound. The pt's spouse demonstrates how to change
the dressing. The nurse is acting in which profession-
al role?
6. The exam for RN licensure is exactly the same in every provides a minimal
state in the US. This exam: standard of knowl-
edge for an RN in
practice
7.
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Contemporary nursing requires that the nurse has Caregiver,
knowledge and skills for a variety of professional autonomy/account-
roles and responsibilities. Which of the following are ability, patient
examples? (Select all that apply.) advocate, health
promotion
A. Caregiver
B. Autonomy and accountability
C. Patient advocate
D. Health promotion
E. Lobbyist
8. health care reform will bring changes in the emphasis moving from an
of care. Which of the following models is expressed acute illness to a
from health care reform? health promotion,
illness prevention
model
9. A nurse meets with the registered dietician and physi- teamwork and col-
cal therapist to develop a plan of care that focuses on laboration
improving nutrition and mobility for a patient. This is
an example of which Quality and Safety in the Educa-
tion of Nurses (QSEN) competency?
10. A critical care nurse is using a computerized decision informatics
support system to correctly position her ventilated
patients to reduce pneumonia caused by accumulated
respiratory secretions. This is an example of which
Quality and Safety in the Education of Nurses (QSEN)
competency?
11. The nurses on an acute care medical floor notice an Nurse researcher
increase in pressure ulcer formation in their patients.
A nurse consultant decides to compare two types of
treatment. The first is the procedure currently used
to assess for pressure ulcer risk. The second uses
a new assessment instrument to identify at-risk pa-
tients. Given this information, the nurse consultant
exemplifies which career?
12.
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Nurses in an acute care hospital are attending a unit In-service educa-
based education program to learn how to use a new tion
pressure-relieving device for patients at risk for pres-
sure ulcers. This is which type of education?
13. Which of the following Internet resources can help Hospital Compare,
consumers compare quality care measures? (select Hospital Con-
all the apply) sumer assess-
1. WebMd ment of Health-
2. Hospital Compare care
3. Magnet Recognition Program
4. Hospital consumer Assessment of Healthcare
5. The American Hospital Association's Webpage
14. A community center is presenting a nurse-led pro- 2. "As long as my
gram on the Patient Protection and Affordable Care son is a full-time
Act. Which statement made by a participant indicates student in college,
a need for further teaching? I will be able to
1. "My small company will now have to offer the 75 keep him on my
employees health insurance or pay a penalty." health insurance
until he is 26 years
2. "As long as my son is a full-time student in college, old."
I will be able to keep him on my health insurance until
he is 26 years old."
3. "I signed up for the state health insurance exchange
before the designated deadline to make sure I had
health insurance."
4. "Since I have now been diagnosed with diabetes,
my health insurance plan cannot charge me higher
premiums."
15. 2. Which activity performed by a nurse is related to 4. Attending a re-
maintaining competency in nursing practice? view course in
preparation for a
1. Asking another nurse about how to change the certification exam-
settings on a medication pump ination
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2. Regularly attending unit staff meetings
3. Participating as a member of the professional nurs-
ing council
4. Attending a review course in preparation for a cer-
tification examination
16. 3. A patient tells a nurse that she is enrolled in a 3. This health
preferred provider organization (PPO) but does not plan gives you a
understand what this is. What is the nurse's best ex- list of physicians
planation of a PPO? and hospitals from
which you can
1. This health plan is for people who cannot afford choose.
their own health insurance.
2. This health plan is operated by the government to
provide health care to older adults.
3. This health plan gives you a list of physicians and
hospitals from which you can choose.
4. This is a fee-for-service plan in which you can
choose any physician or hospital.
17. 4. Which of the following are examples of a nurse 1. Providing pre-
participating in primary care activities? (Select all that natal teaching on
apply.) nutrition to a
pregnant woman
1. Providing prenatal teaching on nutrition to a preg- during the first
nant woman during the first trimester trimester
2. Assessing the nutritional status of older adults who 2. Assessing the
come to the community center for lunch nutritional status
of older adults who
3. Working with patients in a cardiac rehabilitation come to the com-
program munity center for
lunch
4. Providing home wound care to a patient
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1. You are preparing a presentation for your classmates Defines the princi-
regarding the clinical care coordination conference ples of right and
for a patient with terminal cancer. As part of the prepa- wrong to provide
ration you have your classmates read The Nursing patient care
Code of Ethics for Professional Registered Nurses.
Your instructor asks the class why this document
is important. Which of the following statements best
describes this code?
2. An 18 year-old woman is in the ER with fever and Assessment
cough. The RN obtains her VS, listens to her lung
and heart sounds, determines her level of comfort,
and collects blood and sputum samples for analysis.
Which standard of practice is performed?
3. A patient in the ER has developed wheezing and SOB. implementation
The RN gives the ordered medicated nebulizer now
and in 4 hours. Which standard of practice is per-
formed?
4. A RN is caring for a patient with end-stage lung dis- advocate
ease. the patient wants to go home on O2 and be
comfortable. The family wants to have a new surgical
procedure. the RN explains the risks and benefits of
the surgery to the family and discusses the patient's
wishes with them. The nurse is acting as the patient's
5. The RN spends time with the pt and family review- educator
ing the dressing change procedure for the patient's
wound. The pt's spouse demonstrates how to change
the dressing. The nurse is acting in which profession-
al role?
6. The exam for RN licensure is exactly the same in every provides a minimal
state in the US. This exam: standard of knowl-
edge for an RN in
practice
7.
, Potter/Perry Fundamentals Ch 1-6 review questions
Study online at https://quizlet.com/_fwo1vg
Contemporary nursing requires that the nurse has Caregiver,
knowledge and skills for a variety of professional autonomy/account-
roles and responsibilities. Which of the following are ability, patient
examples? (Select all that apply.) advocate, health
promotion
A. Caregiver
B. Autonomy and accountability
C. Patient advocate
D. Health promotion
E. Lobbyist
8. health care reform will bring changes in the emphasis moving from an
of care. Which of the following models is expressed acute illness to a
from health care reform? health promotion,
illness prevention
model
9. A nurse meets with the registered dietician and physi- teamwork and col-
cal therapist to develop a plan of care that focuses on laboration
improving nutrition and mobility for a patient. This is
an example of which Quality and Safety in the Educa-
tion of Nurses (QSEN) competency?
10. A critical care nurse is using a computerized decision informatics
support system to correctly position her ventilated
patients to reduce pneumonia caused by accumulated
respiratory secretions. This is an example of which
Quality and Safety in the Education of Nurses (QSEN)
competency?
11. The nurses on an acute care medical floor notice an Nurse researcher
increase in pressure ulcer formation in their patients.
A nurse consultant decides to compare two types of
treatment. The first is the procedure currently used
to assess for pressure ulcer risk. The second uses
a new assessment instrument to identify at-risk pa-
tients. Given this information, the nurse consultant
exemplifies which career?
12.
, Potter/Perry Fundamentals Ch 1-6 review questions
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Nurses in an acute care hospital are attending a unit In-service educa-
based education program to learn how to use a new tion
pressure-relieving device for patients at risk for pres-
sure ulcers. This is which type of education?
13. Which of the following Internet resources can help Hospital Compare,
consumers compare quality care measures? (select Hospital Con-
all the apply) sumer assess-
1. WebMd ment of Health-
2. Hospital Compare care
3. Magnet Recognition Program
4. Hospital consumer Assessment of Healthcare
5. The American Hospital Association's Webpage
14. A community center is presenting a nurse-led pro- 2. "As long as my
gram on the Patient Protection and Affordable Care son is a full-time
Act. Which statement made by a participant indicates student in college,
a need for further teaching? I will be able to
1. "My small company will now have to offer the 75 keep him on my
employees health insurance or pay a penalty." health insurance
until he is 26 years
2. "As long as my son is a full-time student in college, old."
I will be able to keep him on my health insurance until
he is 26 years old."
3. "I signed up for the state health insurance exchange
before the designated deadline to make sure I had
health insurance."
4. "Since I have now been diagnosed with diabetes,
my health insurance plan cannot charge me higher
premiums."
15. 2. Which activity performed by a nurse is related to 4. Attending a re-
maintaining competency in nursing practice? view course in
preparation for a
1. Asking another nurse about how to change the certification exam-
settings on a medication pump ination
, Potter/Perry Fundamentals Ch 1-6 review questions
Study online at https://quizlet.com/_fwo1vg
2. Regularly attending unit staff meetings
3. Participating as a member of the professional nurs-
ing council
4. Attending a review course in preparation for a cer-
tification examination
16. 3. A patient tells a nurse that she is enrolled in a 3. This health
preferred provider organization (PPO) but does not plan gives you a
understand what this is. What is the nurse's best ex- list of physicians
planation of a PPO? and hospitals from
which you can
1. This health plan is for people who cannot afford choose.
their own health insurance.
2. This health plan is operated by the government to
provide health care to older adults.
3. This health plan gives you a list of physicians and
hospitals from which you can choose.
4. This is a fee-for-service plan in which you can
choose any physician or hospital.
17. 4. Which of the following are examples of a nurse 1. Providing pre-
participating in primary care activities? (Select all that natal teaching on
apply.) nutrition to a
pregnant woman
1. Providing prenatal teaching on nutrition to a preg- during the first
nant woman during the first trimester trimester
2. Assessing the nutritional status of older adults who 2. Assessing the
come to the community center for lunch nutritional status
of older adults who
3. Working with patients in a cardiac rehabilitation come to the com-
program munity center for
lunch
4. Providing home wound care to a patient
