Question 1

Patient-centered care is a critical part of the six domains of:&#10;A) quality.&#10;B) patient safety.&#10;C) informatics.&#10;D) evidence-based practice.

Accepted Answer

Patient-centered care is recognized as a critical component of quality in healthcare, emphasizing the importance of considering patients' preferences, needs, and values in the planning and delivery of care.

Question 2

How many levels of concern are there when discussing patient-centered care?&#10;A) Two&#10;B) Three&#10;C) Five&#10;D) Six

Accepted Answer

There are three levels of concern in patient-centered care: individual, organizational, and systemic.

Question 3

In a fully implemented patient-centered care model, access to care is:&#10;A) increased.&#10;B) decreased.&#10;C) not changed.&#10;D) not relevant.

Accepted Answer

In a patient-centered care model, the focus is on the needs and preferences of patients, which typically leads to improved access to healthcare services as systems and processes are designed to be more responsive and accommodating to patient needs.

Question 4

Which of the following is an issue determined by the Institute of Medicine to be related to the existence of disparities in health care?&#10;A) Discrimination at the patient-provider level&#10;B) Discrimination at the nursing level&#10;C) Bias of hospital administration&#10;D) Bias of community members

Accepted Answer

Discrimination at the patient-provider level has been identified by the Institute of Medicine as a significant factor contributing to disparities in health care. This encompasses biases and prejudices that can affect the quality of care and access to treatments.

Question 5

Which of the following key contributors to growing healthcare disparity problems is true?&#10;A) It causes disparities in the U.S. heath professional workforce.&#10;B) It does not contribute to health disparities outcomes.&#10;C) It reflects the population of the United States as a whole.&#10;D) It does not exist.

Accepted Answer

The growing healthcare disparity problem causes disparities in the U.S. health professional workforce, as it often reflects and exacerbates existing inequalities in access to healthcare services and health outcomes among different populations.

Question 6

What process helps the nurse to frame patient problems within the patient's own cultural context?&#10;A) Advocacy&#10;B) Clinical reasoning&#10;C) Critical thinking&#10;D) Care coordination

Accepted Answer

Clinical reasoning involves understanding and integrating the patient's cultural context into their care plan, allowing the nurse to frame patient problems appropriately.

Question 7

What percentage of adults in the United States have difficulty understanding and using health information?&#10;A) 10%&#10;B) 25%&#10;C) 50%&#10;D) 75%

Accepted Answer

Approximately 50% of adults in the United States have difficulty understanding and using health information, which is a concern for public health and individual well-being. This issue, known as low health literacy, affects people's ability to make informed health decisions.

Question 8

Which of the following would be a red flag in professional communication with a patient?&#10;A) Soliciting of personal information from the patient&#10;B) Gathering assessment information&#10;C) Engaging in open communication with the patient&#10;D) Discussing health history information in the patient's room

Accepted Answer

Soliciting personal information from a patient that is not relevant to their care or treatment can be considered a red flag in professional communication, as it may breach boundaries and privacy regulations.

Question 9

Consumerism is an important concept relating directly to patient-centered care.

Accepted Answer

Consumerism in healthcare refers to the trend of patients increasingly acting as consumers, making informed choices about their care based on quality, price, and convenience, which aligns with the principles of patient-centered care by focusing on the needs and preferences of the patient.

Question 10

A 90-year-old White male is told by his physician that he needs B₁₂ shots every 2 weeks for a period of 6 weeks. In addition, he is to check his glucose by sticking his finger daily one of three times: before or after breakfast, lunch, or dinner. The physician then says that he wants to see him for a return visit in 6 weeks. After the physician leaves, you ask the patient if he understands the instructions, and he says yes. You ask him to repeat the instructions, and he tells you he must have B₁₂ shots three times per day and check his blood glucose once per day before or after a meal. He must return for a visit in 6 weeks. As a nurse, what would you do? Do you assume that this patient has cognitive problems and cannot care for himself?

Accepted Answer

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Deck 9: Provide Patient-Centered Care