NR304: Health Assessment 2 week 7 Questions
with Verified Correct Answers
failure to rescue
the inability to save a client's life with timely diagnosis and treatment when complications
develop; usually preventable.
occurs when a progressive deterioration in a client's condition is not recognized and
prevented, resulting in the death of the client.
examples of nursing actions that could cause failure to rescue
omission of care, failure to recognize changes in a client's condition, failure to communicate
changes to the healthcare team, and lack of sound clinical decision-making
What is the most common cue to indicate a client is at risk of clinical deterioration?
Change in one or more vital signs
strategies to prevent failure to rescue
focused communication, patient monitor systems (PMS), rapid response teams (RRTs), and
lifelong learning.
nurse sensitive indicators
the variations in a client's status, condition, or response to nursing interventions.
Changes in which assessment data may indicate failure to rescue? Select all that apply.
Gait
Heart rate
Level of consciousness
, Oxygen saturation
Handwriting
Heart rate
Level of consciousness
Oxygen saturation
My 5 Moments for Hand Hygiene
1. Before touching a patient
2. Before a clean or aseptic procedure
3. After a body fluid exposure risk
4. After touching a patient
5. After touching patient surroundings
What benefits does structured debriefing training provide for staff and clients? Select
all that apply.
Increased positive perceptions regarding the culture of safety
More accurate decisions about care
Decreased rates of healthcare-acquired infections (HAIs)
Colleagues demonstrate improved teamwork skills
Increased length of stay
Increased positive perceptions regarding the culture of safety
More accurate decisions about care
Decreased rates of healthcare-acquired infections (HAIs)
Colleagues demonstrate improved teamwork skills
anchoring bias
with Verified Correct Answers
failure to rescue
the inability to save a client's life with timely diagnosis and treatment when complications
develop; usually preventable.
occurs when a progressive deterioration in a client's condition is not recognized and
prevented, resulting in the death of the client.
examples of nursing actions that could cause failure to rescue
omission of care, failure to recognize changes in a client's condition, failure to communicate
changes to the healthcare team, and lack of sound clinical decision-making
What is the most common cue to indicate a client is at risk of clinical deterioration?
Change in one or more vital signs
strategies to prevent failure to rescue
focused communication, patient monitor systems (PMS), rapid response teams (RRTs), and
lifelong learning.
nurse sensitive indicators
the variations in a client's status, condition, or response to nursing interventions.
Changes in which assessment data may indicate failure to rescue? Select all that apply.
Gait
Heart rate
Level of consciousness
, Oxygen saturation
Handwriting
Heart rate
Level of consciousness
Oxygen saturation
My 5 Moments for Hand Hygiene
1. Before touching a patient
2. Before a clean or aseptic procedure
3. After a body fluid exposure risk
4. After touching a patient
5. After touching patient surroundings
What benefits does structured debriefing training provide for staff and clients? Select
all that apply.
Increased positive perceptions regarding the culture of safety
More accurate decisions about care
Decreased rates of healthcare-acquired infections (HAIs)
Colleagues demonstrate improved teamwork skills
Increased length of stay
Increased positive perceptions regarding the culture of safety
More accurate decisions about care
Decreased rates of healthcare-acquired infections (HAIs)
Colleagues demonstrate improved teamwork skills
anchoring bias
