Chapter 3 - Potter Text Review Questions Flashcards
Which of the following is an activity of patient-centered care focused on information communication and education?
- The nurse explains to the patient and family the surgical procedure and what to expect before after surgery.
- The nurse provides privacy to the patient and family as they are talking with the health care profilers about the treatment plan.
- The nurse sits and talks with the patient who is expressing fear about the diagnosis of cancer.
- The nurse responds promptly and brings the patient pain medication within 10 minutes of the patient’s request.
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Which of the following are true statements about Magnet recognition for hospitals? (Select all that apply)
- The magnet model is comprised of eight interrelated concepts focused on leadership competencies.
- Nurses within Magnet facilities collect data on nurse-sensitive outcomes.
- The work environment promotes a sense of empowerment and autonomy of nurses.
- Magnet recognition is a designation for hospitals that are able to maintain a low registered nurse (RN) vacancy rate.
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Which of the following are examples of primary care health services? (Select all that apply.)
- Setting an appointment with the nurse practitioner after having pregnancy confirmed.
- Outpatient surgery for repair of inguinal hernia.
- Attending cardiac rehabilitation classes at the local hospital.
- Attending exercise classes weekly at the local health fitness center.
- Bringing in the newborn for well-baby visits
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Which statement made by the patient about patient-centered medical homes shows the need for further teaching?
- “My doctor told me that participating in the patient-centered medical home will improve the coordination of all my specialists.”
- “I will need to stay in the patient-centered medical home while I am getting my treatment for my leg infection.”
- “My primary doctor will coordinate all the care of all the specialists I see.”
- “My care seems to be more efficient and effective since I became part of the patient-centered medical home”
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Which of the following people is most likely to benefit from participation in respite care?
- Mr. Wilson, who was discharged last week with repair of a fractured hip from a fall
- Mrs. Allen, who is the caregiver for her husband with Alzheimer’s disease
- Mrs. Bradley, who is the mother of an 8-year-old child with chronic asthma
- Mr. Hilliard, who has diabetes mellitus and a left-heel pressure ulcer
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Which of the following are examples of nursing-sensitive quality indicators or outcomes? (Select all the apply.)
- Nurse turnover rate
- Central line-associated bloodstream infections
- Pressure ulcers
- Influenza cases
- Patient falls with injury
- Postoperative respiratory infections
1, 2, 3, 5
A patient is receiving health care by a health care provider using a traditional fee-for service plan. Payment for the health care provider was computed after the patient received services. Which type of health care plan does the patient have?
- Health maintenance organization (HMO)
- Preferred provider organization (PPO)
- Private insurance
- Medicaid
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A patient asks you about Medicare coverage of home health nurse visits. To help explain this benefit, you provide the patient with an information handout on which Medicare part?
- Part A
- Part B
- Part C
- Part D
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A nurse working in tertiary care would work in which of the following settings?
- Hospice unit
- Intensive care unit
- Occupational health clinic
- Cardiac rehabilitation center
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Which health care activity is an example of preventative care?
- A patient visits the emergency department following a fall at home.
- The home care nurse visits the patient twice a week for wound care.
- An older couple visits their health care provider for their annual influenza vaccine.
- A patient makes an appointment for routine screening mammography.
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