Skills Chapter 1-12
___________ is a medically directed, nurse -coordinated program providing a continuum of
home and inpatient care for the patient who is terminally ill and his or her family. - ANS-Hospice
\_________________ can be one or many types of health or medical services provided to
patients in their home because they are confined to their home by an illness or disability -
ANS-Home Health Care
\A 58-year old patient is in the ICU step-down unit at an acute care hospital after having a
cerebrovascular accident (stroke) with right-sided weakness. He is medically stable but needs
assistance with all activities of daily living (ADLs). The doctors think he may be able to regain all
his former level of function. The appropriate level of care at this point in the patient's progress is
- ANS-Rahabilitation facility
\A facility that specializes in intense physical, occupational, and speech therapy is called a
___________ facility. - ANS-rehabilitation
\A unique aspect of home health is that - ANS---Fewer supplies and less equipment are
available than in a hospital setting
-- The nurse is alone in the home with other health care staff to help make a decisions about
care
\Although starting nursing school may be the realization of your goal, why is it only the begining
of setting and achieveing you goals? - ANS-Because you have many choices as a nurse. Like
you can decide on a practicing setting, like a specialization, and how you will continue your
education
\An LPN is the team leader for another LPN and certified nursing assistant, all of whom are
caring for 10 patients in a long-term care facility. The second LPN applies a pressure ulcer
dressing incorrectly. Which of the following is the best response for the team leader to make
when she discovers the error? - ANS-"You did a good job with this dressing change. i see one
step here that you may have overlooked. Tell me how you did it so we can figure out if it was
done according to procedure."
\As you begin nursing school, you are convinced that you want to be an obstetrical nurse. What
will you expect in your education program regarding any specialization in nursing? -
ANS-Expect to be rotated through many ares of nursing care.
\Associate degree nurse (ADN) - ANS-Entry-level education of registered nurses; minimum of 2
years at a community college
\At what age are people eligible for Medicare? - ANS-65
\Case management - ANS-patient care approach aimed at coordinating the care of patients who
are vulnerable, at-risk, or cost-intensive so that their specific needs are met in the most cost
effective manner while still bringing them to optimum health
\Describe three attributes of a good and professional nurse - ANS---Able to communicate clearly
and well\
--Takes responsibility for their own behavior
-- Sees themselves as a professional and acts as a professional
, \Diagnosis-related groups - ANS-A classification of illnesses and diseases that are then used to
determine the amount of money paid to a hospital by Medicare
\Dorothea Orem - ANS-Developed the self-care deficit theory, which explains what nursing care
is required when people cannot care for themselves
\Empowering the patient to take control of and manage his or her care is called
_______________. - ANS-Client centered
\Explain how nursing can be both an art and a science. - ANS-Because it requires caring
creativity, communication and compassion
\Explain the purpose of the Post-Conference Connection. - ANS-To help evaluate the clinical
experience of caring for the patient in the clinical connection.
\Give one reason why patients are cared for by a team of health care professionals from
different specialty areas. - ANS-Each bring unique skills that can help with patient holistic care.
\Graduate of which program(s) take the NCLEX-RN? - ANS--- Baccalaureaate degree nursing
program
-- Associate degree nursing program
-- Diploma nursing program
\Health Maintenance Organization - ANS-A cost-containment program featuring a primary care
physician (PCP) as the gatekeeper to eliminate unnecessary testing and procedures
\Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA) - ANS-A national organization specifically for
students in health occupations educational programs; membership open to both high school and
adult students
\How is a licensed practical/vocational nurse different from an associate degree nurse in
education and licensure? - ANS-The LVN programs last 9 months to a year. Associates are 2
years. Exams for LVN is NCLEX-PN and ADN NCLEX_RN
\In ______________ one nurse is responsible for all aspects of nursing care for his or her
assigned patients. - ANS-primary care nursing
\Insurance companies will only pay costs when a procedure is deemed medically necessary. by
medically necessary, they mean - ANS---The procedure has to be a reasonable intervention,
given the patient's diagnosis.
-- The procedure has to treat an illness or injury
\Jean Watson - ANS-Developed the caring theory, which focuses on nursing as an interpersonal
process
\Kaiserworth deaconses were women who - ANS---Trained at the first school of nursing
-- Went to various places to teach other women to be nurses
-- Were educated at the same school as Florence Nightingale
\Licensed Practical or Vocational nurse - ANS-Most basic of all the entry-level options for nurses
with full times programs lasting from 9 months to 1 year
\List 3 ways nurses coordinate the care of several patients during a shift - ANS--- Be organized
-- Take good notes
--Prioritize care
\Madeleine M. Leininger - ANS-Developed the culture care diversity and universality theory
\Managed care - ANS-A system of health care delivery aimed at managing the cost and quality
of access to health care
___________ is a medically directed, nurse -coordinated program providing a continuum of
home and inpatient care for the patient who is terminally ill and his or her family. - ANS-Hospice
\_________________ can be one or many types of health or medical services provided to
patients in their home because they are confined to their home by an illness or disability -
ANS-Home Health Care
\A 58-year old patient is in the ICU step-down unit at an acute care hospital after having a
cerebrovascular accident (stroke) with right-sided weakness. He is medically stable but needs
assistance with all activities of daily living (ADLs). The doctors think he may be able to regain all
his former level of function. The appropriate level of care at this point in the patient's progress is
- ANS-Rahabilitation facility
\A facility that specializes in intense physical, occupational, and speech therapy is called a
___________ facility. - ANS-rehabilitation
\A unique aspect of home health is that - ANS---Fewer supplies and less equipment are
available than in a hospital setting
-- The nurse is alone in the home with other health care staff to help make a decisions about
care
\Although starting nursing school may be the realization of your goal, why is it only the begining
of setting and achieveing you goals? - ANS-Because you have many choices as a nurse. Like
you can decide on a practicing setting, like a specialization, and how you will continue your
education
\An LPN is the team leader for another LPN and certified nursing assistant, all of whom are
caring for 10 patients in a long-term care facility. The second LPN applies a pressure ulcer
dressing incorrectly. Which of the following is the best response for the team leader to make
when she discovers the error? - ANS-"You did a good job with this dressing change. i see one
step here that you may have overlooked. Tell me how you did it so we can figure out if it was
done according to procedure."
\As you begin nursing school, you are convinced that you want to be an obstetrical nurse. What
will you expect in your education program regarding any specialization in nursing? -
ANS-Expect to be rotated through many ares of nursing care.
\Associate degree nurse (ADN) - ANS-Entry-level education of registered nurses; minimum of 2
years at a community college
\At what age are people eligible for Medicare? - ANS-65
\Case management - ANS-patient care approach aimed at coordinating the care of patients who
are vulnerable, at-risk, or cost-intensive so that their specific needs are met in the most cost
effective manner while still bringing them to optimum health
\Describe three attributes of a good and professional nurse - ANS---Able to communicate clearly
and well\
--Takes responsibility for their own behavior
-- Sees themselves as a professional and acts as a professional
, \Diagnosis-related groups - ANS-A classification of illnesses and diseases that are then used to
determine the amount of money paid to a hospital by Medicare
\Dorothea Orem - ANS-Developed the self-care deficit theory, which explains what nursing care
is required when people cannot care for themselves
\Empowering the patient to take control of and manage his or her care is called
_______________. - ANS-Client centered
\Explain how nursing can be both an art and a science. - ANS-Because it requires caring
creativity, communication and compassion
\Explain the purpose of the Post-Conference Connection. - ANS-To help evaluate the clinical
experience of caring for the patient in the clinical connection.
\Give one reason why patients are cared for by a team of health care professionals from
different specialty areas. - ANS-Each bring unique skills that can help with patient holistic care.
\Graduate of which program(s) take the NCLEX-RN? - ANS--- Baccalaureaate degree nursing
program
-- Associate degree nursing program
-- Diploma nursing program
\Health Maintenance Organization - ANS-A cost-containment program featuring a primary care
physician (PCP) as the gatekeeper to eliminate unnecessary testing and procedures
\Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA) - ANS-A national organization specifically for
students in health occupations educational programs; membership open to both high school and
adult students
\How is a licensed practical/vocational nurse different from an associate degree nurse in
education and licensure? - ANS-The LVN programs last 9 months to a year. Associates are 2
years. Exams for LVN is NCLEX-PN and ADN NCLEX_RN
\In ______________ one nurse is responsible for all aspects of nursing care for his or her
assigned patients. - ANS-primary care nursing
\Insurance companies will only pay costs when a procedure is deemed medically necessary. by
medically necessary, they mean - ANS---The procedure has to be a reasonable intervention,
given the patient's diagnosis.
-- The procedure has to treat an illness or injury
\Jean Watson - ANS-Developed the caring theory, which focuses on nursing as an interpersonal
process
\Kaiserworth deaconses were women who - ANS---Trained at the first school of nursing
-- Went to various places to teach other women to be nurses
-- Were educated at the same school as Florence Nightingale
\Licensed Practical or Vocational nurse - ANS-Most basic of all the entry-level options for nurses
with full times programs lasting from 9 months to 1 year
\List 3 ways nurses coordinate the care of several patients during a shift - ANS--- Be organized
-- Take good notes
--Prioritize care
\Madeleine M. Leininger - ANS-Developed the culture care diversity and universality theory
\Managed care - ANS-A system of health care delivery aimed at managing the cost and quality
of access to health care
