Deck 3: The Nursing Department and Medical Staff

Question 1

A patient will be prepared for surgery in the:

A)PACU.
B)operating room.
C)recovery room.
D)preoperative area.

Answer 1

preoperative area.

Question 2

A patient who is having palpitations and discomfort in her chest likely will be admitted to which of the following units?

A)Neurology
B)Gynecology
C)Telemetry
D)Obstetrics

Answer 2

Telemetry

Question 3

A female patient has had significant difficulty with alcohol abuse without medical problems.Her doctor will likely admit her to:

A)urology.
B)orthopedics.
C)behavioral health.
D)cardiovascular.

Answer 3

behavioral health.

Question 4

The hospital department responsible for the orientation and evaluation of new nursing service employees and for their continuing education is the:

A)nursing department.
B)human resources department.
C)staff development department.
D)employee fitness center.

Question 5

Generally,by hospital policy,which of the following nursing personnel may administer IV medications?

A)Licensed practical nurse (LPN)
B)Registered nurse (RN)
C)HUC
D)Certified nursing assistant (CNA)

Question 6

The nursing employee whose primary focus is taking vitals,bathing and feeding patients,and other similar bedside tasks is the:

A)HUC.
B)RN.
C)CNA.
D)LPN.

Question 7

A SWAT HUC,SWAT nurse,or SWAT team refers to an HUC,nurse,or group of health care workers who are on:

A)call for disasters.
B)call for any emergencies.
C)call for all units in the hospital to provide assistance as needed.
D)a call list to be called in to work (when they are off duty)as needed.

Question 8

A male patient's high-fat diet caused a tremendous strain to his gallbladder,which then required removal.This patient is likely to be found on which nursing unit census?

A)Labor and delivery
B)Nursery
C)Behavioral health
D)Surgical

Question 9

A clinical pathway is defined as a:

A)method of outlining a patient's path of treatment for a specific diagnosis,procedure,or symptom.
B)hallway that patients use to go to hospital specialty departments for treatment.
C)chart used to outline nurses' clinical schedules.
D)career pathway for employees to use to advance within the hospital system.

Question 10

The team care model is:

A)composed of staff members who report to the HUC.
B)led by the director of nurses,who is responsible for both the patients and the nursing staff
C)composed of nursing staff generally selected by seniority and by ability to get along with others.
D)made up of the charge nurse who oversees the nursing unit and two to three teams,each consisting of a team leader (RN)and three to four nursing staff members

Question 11

Patients treated in the PACU can be characterized as:

A)really nervous while awaiting surgery.
B)verifying insurance coverage for their procedure.
C)recovering from the effects of the anesthesia.
D)having an intravenous (IV)line started and preoperative medications administered.

Question 12

A nursing model in which the RN is responsible for the patient's personal hygiene as well as for medications is called:

A)total patient care.
B)interdisciplinary care.
C)team nursing.
D)custodial care.

Question 13

An infant was born with pulmonary hypertension,a serious condition of the lungs in the newborn.Her doctor will likely admit her to which of the following specialized care units?

A)NICU
B)CCU
C)ICU
D)PICU

Question 14

The nursing employee most concerned with assessment,nursing diagnosis,and planning for an individual patient's care is the:

A)director of nurses.
B)RN.
C)LPN.
D)HUC.

Question 15

The department most responsible for the physical and emotional care of the hospitalized patient is:

A)the neurology department.
B)the nutritional care department.
C)nursing services.
D)administration.

Question 16

An assignment sheet is a form that:

A)lists all treatments for each patient on the nursing unit.
B)indicates the nursing staff assigned to each patient on the nursing unit.
C)provides a schedule for in-services and duties for each member of the nursing staff.
D)lists all patients being admitted and their room assignments for the day.

Question 17

A patient hospitalized for surgery to correct a disorder of the female reproductive tract will be assigned to which of the following nursing units?

A)Cardiovascular
B)Pediatrics
C)Gynecology
D)Obstetrics

Question 18

A patient care conference is defined as a meeting:

A)of a patient with a doctor to discuss care.
B)held with members of the health care team,which may include the patient's doctor or resident,primary nurse,and case worker or social worker,as well as any other health care professional who is caring for the patient and who can provide input.
C)of a patient with a nurse or CNA and family members to discuss care and treatment.
D)called by a patient that would include all health care workers involved in the patient's care.

Question 19

A holistic philosophy of providing nursing care considers the:

A)particular religion of the patient.
B)physical,emotional,social,economic,and spiritual needs of the patient.
C)patent's educational background.
D)patient's current and past financial background.

Question 20

A patient admitted with Alzheimer disease would be admitted to which of the following nursing units?

A)Neurology
B)Orthopedics
C)Telemetry
D)Oncology

Question 21

A hospitalist is a(n):

A)full-time acute care specialist who focuses exclusively on hospitalized patients.
B)specialist who trains doctors in the hospital.
C)executive in charge of the hospital.
D)doctor who is gaining experience in the hospital setting.

Question 22

One of the benefits of interdisciplinary teamwork is that it:

A)eases the workload of employees.
B)saves the hospital money.
C)decreases errors.
D)saves the patient money.

Question 23

The electronic intensive care unit (eICU)was developed to address a shortage of:

A)general practitioners.
B)intensive care unit (ICU)nurses.
C)intensivists.
D)specialists.

Question 24

A resident is a doctor who is:

A)gaining hospital experience after graduating from medical school.
B)living in the hospital.
C)limited in practice until completion of medical school.
D)in charge of medical education.

Question 25

The primary difference between an MD and a DO is that the DO:

A)earns more money.
B)places special emphasis on the relationship of organs to the musculoskeletal system.
C)works only with orthopedic problems.
D)places greater emphasis on the relationship between mind and body.

Question 26

A patient was admitted to the coronary care unit (CCU)and was later transferred to the telemetry unit.What is the most likely reason?

A)He could not get along with his roommate.
B)The nurses were tired of his complaining.
C)His condition improved,but he still required cardiac monitoring.
D)He did not like the food in the CCU.

Question 27

The doctor who has received additional education on the use of radiation for the treatment of patients with disease is the:

A)pathologist.
B)neurologist.
C)radiation oncologist.
D)physiatrist.

Question 28

A terminally ill patient who needs more care than can be managed at home or has symptoms that require more intense management than a family caregiver can provide may be admitted to:

A)the emergency department.
B)a hospice care unit.
C)a chronic pain management unit.
D)an ICU.

Question 29

Perioperative care is defined as care given _____ surgery.

A)prior to
B)after
C)before,during,and after
D)during

Question 30

Which of the following is an example of complementary and/or alternative medicine?

A)Chiropractic medicine
B)Orthopedic medicine
C)Pediatric medicine
D)Geriatric medicine

Question 31

The level of care a patient requires on the basis of their medical condition is known as:

A)clinical pathway.
B)acuity.
C)PSA.
D)trauma.

Question 32

A person responsible for the overall administration of nursing service is the:

A)shift manager.
B)charge nurse.
C)team leader.
D)director of nursing.

Question 33

Which of the following is one example of telecommunication services?

A)Specialist referral services
B)Perioperative services
C)Naturopathic services
D)Holistic services

Question 34

A patient who is to receive medical or surgical care is considered an inpatient when:

A)there is a hospital bed available.
B)a nurse takes the patient's history.
C)the hospitalist visits the patient.
D)a doctor formally writes an admission order.

Question 35

A patient was admitted to the hospital.The doctor who will prescribe this patient's care and treatment and who will have the final say on all medical orders is known as this patient's:

A)consultant.
B)surgeon.
C)attending physician.
D)first-year resident.

Question 36

A nursing intervention may be defined as:

A)any act by a nurse that implements the nursing care plan or clinical pathway.
B)a life-saving act carried out by a nurse.
C)any nursing error.
D)spiritual guidance given to a patient by a nurse.

Question 37

Which of the following may be classified as a physician extender?

A)PSA
B)ND
C)NP
D)HO

Question 38

A patient with a broken bone for which surgery is required is most likely to be admitted to:

A)MICU.
B)ortho.
C)PACU.
D)gyn.

Question 39

Which of the following specialists diagnoses and treats disorders of the neuromuscular system with physical elements to restore the patient to participation in society?

A)Psychiatrist
B)Physiatrist
C)Orthopedist
D)Neurologist

Question 40

The patient's primary care physician (PCP)may also be the patient's:

A)current specialist.
B)attending doctor.
C)anesthesiologist.
D)surgeon.

Question 41

A patient's PCP would order a consultation with this specialist for a patient complaining of chest pain and fast heart rate.

A)Pediatrician
B)Endocrinologist
C)Neurologist
D)Cardiologist

Question 42

A male patient wanting a vasectomy would see which specialist?

A)Cardiologist
B)Urologist
C)Oncologist
D)Neurologist