2021-Nurse Roles Practicum-Post Test-answer key PDF

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Nursing roles post-test

A new graduate nurse assigns a Patient care assistant, PCA, to provide basic ADL's to several PTs on the unit. The OCA obtains VS and helps to bathe and feed. The nurse is: ● Accountable for all his/her own actions, in addition to those of the PCA A nurse manager on a surgical floor finds that there has been an LPN on the telemetry unit. A PT who had an acute MI 3 days ago has the nursing diagnosis of activity intolerance related to fatigue and chest pain. Which nursing activity included in the care of the plan is best delegated to the LPN? ● Administering NTG, if chest discomfort occurs during PT activities An RN on a maternity unit is caring for a PT who just had a baby and whose culture is different than that of the RN. What's the best way to address the PT's cultural needs? ● Ask questions and explain to the PT why the questions are being asked Charge RN avoid assigning a PT w/Herpes Zoster to a staff member who has never had? ● Chickenpox An RN applies for a case manager position. RN knows case management is? ● The collaborative process between various health care providers Which of the following is a challenge for management with the increased use of information technology in health care delivery? ● Confidentiality issues associated with the increased use of electronic health records A licensed nurse is moving to another state. Which of the following should the nurse do? ● Contact the board of nursing in the new state and apply for reciprocity A PT wants his son designated to make his health decisions. What document is needed? ● Durable Power of Attorney Supplementing clinical RN knowledge/experience with the implementation of most current research, PT preferences and values is: ● Evidence-based nursing practices The nurse is preparing to discharge a PT who has had a Traumatic Brain Injury and is going home with a gastronomy tube. The nurse should ensure that: ● Instructions are provided for the enteral feeding that are to be done at home Which of the following is true regarding root cause analysis? ● It is the process used to identify and resolve performance deficiencies Which of the following drives the need for delegation? ● The need to organize PT needs according to acuity desired outcomes and staffing levels

Which of the following demonstrated the ethical principle of veracity? ● A nurse admits she forgot to give medication

The legal authority for nursing practice for each state regulates the profession based on its: ● Nurse practice act Improvement in perceived quality of care has been reported in magnet organizations. According to several studies, which of the following is thought to contribute significantly to these quality outcomes and quality of care? ● Nurses work environment A nurse manager on a surgical floor finds that there has been an increase in wound infections on the unit. To address the problem, the first action the nurse manager should take is to: ● Perform a chart review to gather data about the PT who developed and infection A nurse just came on duty and heard the report. Who should the nurse see first? ● The PT receiving continuous IV Heparin Which option is the best example of upward communication? ● A staff RN recommends a more effective approach to organizing care to the RN manager What’s the primary function of a cover letter? ● To entice the prospective employer to read the resume A nurse learns that her new nurse manager has a democratic leadership style. Which one of the following behaviors would demonstrate conflict resolution by this leader? ● Validates and listens to everyone's issues and concerns...