Question 1
1.
The RN is caring for an older adult patient admitted with frequent falls at home. Which initial strategy is most effective to improve patient outcomes?
a.
Coordination of care with an interdis
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Question 1
1.
The RN is caring for an older adult patient admitted with frequent falls at home. Which initial strategy is most effective to improve patient outcomes?
a.
Coordination of care with an interdisciplinary team.
b.
Maintain bedrest with close supervision.
c.
Prepare for transfer to skilled nursing facility.
d.
Frequent hospitalizations help to manage illness effectively.
1.25 points
Question 2
1.
Which of the following collaboratives has the mission to work with federal and state agencies to strengthen policies and practices with the outcome of making people healthier?
a.
Quality and Safety Education for Nurses
b.
Healthy People 2020
c.
The Institute of Medicine
d.
American Association of Retired People
1.25 points
Question 3
1.
What is a fundamental component in Dorothy Johnson’s model of nursing?
a.
The role of adaptation in nursing care provided to the patient.
b.
The interpersonal aspect of nursing, the relationship between patients and nurses.
c.
The relationship between cultural factors and nursing practice.
d.
The behavior of the client is key to preventing illness and restoring health.
1.25 points
Question 4
1.
What is a benefit of the Affordable Care Act?
a.
Eliminates co-pays for preventative services.
b.
Increases administrative costs for insurance companies.
c.
Decreases Medicaid payments to primary care physicians.
d.
Financially rewards technology driven acute hospital based services.
1.25 points
Question 5
1.
A patient is preparing to sign an informed consent document to participate in nursing research. Which statement by the patient indicates additional teaching is necessary?
“Signing this form protects the researcher from liability.”
c.
“I have the right to end my participation whenever I desire.”
d.
“Informed consent allows me to choose if I will participate.”
1.25 points
Question 6: The RN is providing care for a hospitalized patient who states,”I don’t know what to do, I will never be able to manage my medications and appointments with all of these doctors. How will I ever do this?” The RN can consult with a nurse in which of the following roles to help this patient?
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