Question 1

A staff nurse identifies the need to use critical language to address a dangerous patient event. Which statements would be included in this language? Standard Text: Select all that apply.

Accepted Answer

Critical language in a healthcare setting involves clear, direct communication to address urgent or dangerous situations. Statements A, B, and C directly express concerns about the patient's condition, which is essential in critical language.

Question 2

The nurse is utilizing the 6.0.-second situation assessment tool to determine which patient to see first after morning report. Which patient would be considered the most critical?

Accepted Answer

Patient with a respiratory rate of 8 and lethargic is considered the most critical due to the risk of respiratory failure, indicating immediate intervention is needed.

Question 3

The preceptor provides a graduate nurse with a tool to self-assess the nurse's knowledge on teamwork and collaboration. Which criteria would be included on this tool?

Accepted Answer

A

Question 4

The nurse manager observes a staff nurse initiating actions to resolve a conflict between a physician and another nurse. Which category of teamwork and collaboration criterion did the staff nurse exemplify?

Accepted Answer

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Question 5

The school of nursing curriculum committee is planning strategies to implement the Institute of Medicine's Health Professions Education quality competencies within the nursing courses. Which strategies will be of particular importance for the committee to include? Standard Text: Select all that apply.

Accepted Answer

The Institute of Medicine's Health Professions Education quality competencies include evidence-based practice, interdisciplinary teams, patient-centered care, and informatics. These competencies aim to improve the quality of healthcare delivery and patient outcomes. Therefore, it is important for the school of nursing curriculum committee to include these strategies in their implementation plan to prepare nursing students to meet the standards of healthcare education and practice. Waste reduction strategies are not directly related to the health professions education quality competencies and hence, do not need to be included in the plan.

Question 6

The nurse manager meets with the nursing staff to discuss the latest quality improvement findings. During this meeting the manager emphasizes the value of each nurse in keeping the patients free from harm. Which Crew Resource Management principle is the nurse manager demonstrating?

Accepted Answer

The nurse manager is demonstrating leadership and role identification by emphasizing the value of each nurse in maintaining patient safety, which highlights the importance of each team member's role in achieving the common goal.

Question 7

During interdisciplinary rounds a patient states confusion regarding the purpose of prescribed medications. Which action would support quality patient care?

Accepted Answer

The pharmacist is the medication expert and is best suited to explain the actions and purpose of the medication to the patient and answer any questions they may have. This will ensure that the patient is fully informed about their medications and can take them appropriately.

Question 8

A committee of school of nursing instructors is meeting to discuss quality and safety strategies to include in the curriculum. Which strategies will the instructors most likely include? Standard Text: Select all that apply.

Accepted Answer

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Question 9

The nurse manager is evaluating the success of the Transforming Care at the Bedside program implemented on a patient care area. Which would the nurse manager identify as being a desirable outcome of patient-centered care?

Accepted Answer

Patient-centered care aims to provide care where patients feel valued, respected, and heard. Increasing patient satisfaction is a desirable outcome of patient-centered care as it shows that patients feel satisfied with the care they are receiving.

Answer: B
 While reducing medication errors is an important aspect of safe and effective patient care, it is not necessarily a direct outcome of patient-centered care.

Answer: C
 While increased family satisfaction may be a positive aspect of patient-centered care, it is not the primary goal. The focus of patient-centered care is on the patient, not their family members.

Answer: D
 While reducing staff turnover may be a desirable outcome of implementing the Transforming Care at the Bedside program, it is not necessarily a direct outcome of patient-centered care.

Question 10

The nurse manager is reviewing the assertion cycle to be used by staff to improve assertive communication. Place in order the steps of this cycle beginning with the first step to the last.Standard Text: Click and drag the options below to move them up or down.Choice
A) Reach a decision
B) State the problem
C) Propose an action
D) Express your concern
E) Get the person's attention Correct

Accepted Answer

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Question 11

The nurse manager is identifying areas in which excessive waste occurs on a patient care area. Which areas would the nurse manager include on this list? Standard Text: Select all that apply.

Accepted Answer

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Question 12

The Quality Improvement committee is studying the amount of time nurses spend on unproductive activities. Which action would improve a continuous flow of work and reduce the waste of nurses' time?

Accepted Answer

Creating care pods with commonly used supplies would improve a continuous flow of work and reduce the waste of nurses' time by reducing the need for them to constantly search for and retrieve supplies. Centralizing supplies and creating a medication room may also help with organization and efficiency, but they do not directly address the issue of reducing unproductive activities for nurses. Following up on vital sign assessments is important for patient safety but does not address the issue of nurse productivity.

Question 13

The staff nurse observes that another nurse is behind in providing care to assigned patients. Which action exemplifies mutual support?

Accepted Answer

Offering to help the nurse with patient care activities is the best choice for mutual support. This action not only helps to ensure that patients receive timely care, but also demonstrates teamwork and collaboration among nurses. The other options, while potentially helpful, do not necessarily address the immediate need for patient care or provide active support for the nurse.

Question 14

After working for a month in the transition to practice program a group of new graduate nurses are asked to identify gaps in their basic nursing education. Which gaps will the nurses most likely identify? Standard Text: Select all that apply.

Accepted Answer

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Question 15

The nurse manager is evaluating the performance of a new graduate nurse who has been participating in the transition to practice program. What strengths would the nurse manager most likely assess in the new graduate nurse? Standard Text: Select all that apply.

Accepted Answer

New graduate nurses often excel in areas such as rapport with patients and families, respect for cultural diversity, and customer service due to recent educational training that emphasizes these aspects. They might still be developing skills in delegation and conflict resolution, which often improve with experience.

Question 16

The staff nurse is using the SBAR process to report a patient care situation. What would be included as background for the process?

Accepted Answer

The background in the SBAR process includes a synopsis of treatment to date, providing context and relevant history for the current situation.

Quiz 5: Quality and Safety Education Strategies