QUESTION Which option most closely demonstrates the concept of shared governance in a health care organization? 1. The nurse makes the decision to increase the frequency of output measurement on a postoperative client. 2. The nurse complains to a co-worker that there is not enough staff on duty for the patient acuity this shift. 3. […]
QUESTION The home health nurse visits the client three times a week, assesses for health changes, sets up weekly medications for the client, and changes the client’s leg dressing. Which type of nursing delivery model is this? 1. Team nursing 2. Case management 3. Total patient care 4. Functional care ANSWER: Correct Answer: 3 […]
QUESTION The female nurse is planning to provide education to a male client from a different culture. What should the nurse consider? 1. All cultures value female nurses. 2. It may be better to have two female nurses in the room during teaching. 3. The nurse should consider asking a male colleague to perform the […]
QUESTION Who were the first nurses to use the case management model? 1. Public health nurses 2. Oncology nurses 3. Emergency department nurses 4. Critical care nurses ANSWER: Correct Answer: 1 The first nurses to employ the case management model were public health nurses and psychiatric/mental health nurses.
QUESTION The nursing unit uses a method for nursing care delivery in which nursing assistants and licensed practical nurses provide care to a group of clients on one section of the unit. Another group of nursing assistants and licensed practical nurses provide car Both these groups of staff provide care under the supervision of a […]
QUESTION Which is true of primary nursing? 1. The nurse provides all care. 2. It is the same as primary care. 3. The nurse is responsible for total care of assigned clients. 4. The focus of the care is teaching the client about health and client advocacy. ANSWER: Correct Answer: 3 Primary nursing is […]
QUESTION The director of nursing is identifying roles and responsibilities of nurse practitioners hired to provide community health care. In which order should the director review the ANA standards of practice for these care providers? 1. Planning 2. Diagnosis 3. Evaluation 4. Assessment 5. Consultation 6. Implementation 7. Coordination of care 8. Outcomes identification 9. […]
QUESTION The nurse serving as a mentor documents the following information in a mentoring log: Mentee: Sandra Martin, RN: During last shift Sandra questioned her ability to meet goals negotiated several weeks ago. Discussed clarifying the goals strategies to achieve them. Shared personal experiences with achieving goals and efforts taken to be successful. In which […]
QUESTION The nurse is planning to apply for a position that has the following information in the position description: Primary Responsibilities: Supervises charge nurses; Supervises nurse managers; Oversees the activities within designated client care areas; Reports to the Vice President of Nursing Services.For which type of position is the nurse applying? 1. First-level manager 2. […]
QUESTION Why are nurses often requested to teach community classes? 1. Nurses usually donate their time to these events. 2. Twelve-hour shifts allow plenty of spare time for such work. 3. Nurses are respected by the public. 4. Physicians don’t like to teach laypeople. ANSWER: Correct Answer: 3 Nurses are respected by the public […]
