Chapter 2

Question 1

Levels of prevention include:

Answer 1

disease prevention (primary)
Curing of disease (secondary)
Reducing complications (tertiary)
Restorative (home care/ rehabilitation)
Continue care( long term/psychiatric)

Question 2

What prevention level is a nurse working in a specialized acute care

Answer 2

Secondary/ tertiary

Question 3

Secondary and tertiary care are also called

Answer 3

Acute care

Question 4

What is a goal of restorative care???

Answer 4

Help individuals regain maximal functional status and to enhance quality of life through promotion of independence and self care

Question 5

Difference bw skilled nursing facility and an assisted living facility???

Answer 5

1-provide care for patients which includes IV fluids, wounds care,ventilator ect…until they can return to their community or residential care location.

3-long term care setting .Home environment. Greater residents autonomy

Question 6

A patient who needs nursing and rehabilitation following a stroke would most benefit from receiving care at ???

Answer 6

Restorative care setting

Question 7

Palliative and Hospice care belong to continue care category. Which is the difference??

Answer 7

Palliative: patient experiencing problems related to life-threatening illnesses (cancer)

Hospice: focused on palliative (not curative) care. Patients in terminal illness. Team member available 24/7

Question 8

What is respite care???

Answer 8

Caring for family member within the home.

It is a service that offers short-term relief by providing a new environment or time to relax for family (Alzheimer’s)

Question 9

Nursing sensitive outcomes??

Answer 9

1-Created by NDNQI
2-It is patient outcomes and nursing workforce characteristics related w/nursing care
3-enhanced patients safety and quality care.

Question 10

Are differences in health care outcomes and dimensions of health care including access, quality and equity among population groups.

Answer 10

Health care disparities.

Question 11

A nurse newly hired at a community hospital learn about international hourly rounding during orientation. Which of the following are known evidence-based outcomes from international rounding???

Answer 11

Improve patient satisfaction
Reduction in patient falls
Reduction in patient call light use

Question 12

The 8 principles of patients centered care

Answer 12

1. Respect for patients’ values, preferences, and expressed needs
2. Coordination and integration of care
3. Information and education
4. Physical comfort
5. Emotional support and alleviation of fear and anxiety
6. Involvement of family and friends
7. Continuity and transition

8-access to care

Question 13

Heathy People 2020 recognizes that health starts in our homes,
schools, workplaces, and communities (2018a). One goal of Healthy
People 2020 is to “create social and physical environments that promote
good health for all”

Answer 13

Health care equity