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Question 1:

A nurse is caring for a client who has osteoarthritis and reports difficulty buttoning their clothes. The nurse should recommend a referral for the client to which of the following members of the interprofessional team?

A. Podiatrist. B. Social worker. C. Paramedical technologist. D. Occupational therapist.

Answer and Explanation

Choice A:

A podiatrist specializes in foot-related issues. Osteoarthritis primarily affects joints, so referring the client to a podiatrist would not directly address their difficulty in buttoning clothes.

Choice B:

A social worker typically addresses psychosocial needs, including emotional and financial concerns. While important, this role wouldn't directly address the client's physical difficulty with buttoning clothes due to osteoarthritis.

Choice C:

Paramedical technologists are skilled in various diagnostic tests and procedures. However, they are not directly involved in assisting clients with activities of daily living or improving physical function.

Choice D:

An occupational therapist (OT) specializes in helping clients regain and enhance their ability to perform daily activities, such as dressing, grooming, and self-care. For the client with osteoarthritis struggling to button clothes, an OT would assess their physical limitations and provide strategies or adaptive tools to improve independence in these activities.

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Question 2:

Which of the following instructions provided by a nurse reflects effective communication regarding delegation of a task to an assistive personnel (AP)?

A. "Take vital signs every 2 hours for the client who had a cholecystectomy in room 6122.” B. "Check the urinary output at 11:00 for John Doe and report it to me immediately.” C. "Report to me if the chest tube drainage is excessive for Jane Doe in room 2438.” D. "Please notify me of any clients whose vital signs or blood glucose levels are significant.”

Answer and Explanation

Choice A:

"Take vital signs every 2 hours for the client who had a cholecystectomy in room 6122.” is wrong because it does not specify which client to monitor.The AP should know the client’s name and room number for identification and safety purposes

Choice B:

"Check the urinary output at 11:00 for John Doe and report it to me immediately.”

This instruction follows the five rights of delegation by including the requirements for right direction/communication: the data to collect, client-specific information, a timeline for data collection, and the expectation for communicating the findings back to the nurse

Choice C:

"Report to me if the chest tube drainage is excessive for Jane Doe in room 2438.” is wrong because it does not define what constitutes excessive drainage.The nurse should provide clear and measurable criteria for the AP to follow

Choice D:

"Please notify me of any clients whose vital signs or blood glucose levels are significant.” is wrong because it is vague and does not indicate which clients to check, how often to check them, or what values are significant.The nurse should provide specific and individualized instructions for each client

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Question 3:

A nurse is providing preoperative teaching for a client who is scheduled for a total knee arthroplasty and speaks a different language than the nurse. Which of the following interprofessional team members should the nurse include in the discussion?

A. Interpreter. B. Social worker. C. Occupational therapist. D. Spiritual advisor.

Answer and Explanation

Choice A:

Since the client speaks a different language than the nurse, involving an interpreter is crucial to ensure effective communication during the preoperative teaching. This will help the client fully understand the procedure, potential risks, and postoperative care instructions.

Choice B:

A social worker primarily addresses psychosocial needs and resources. While they play an important role, their involvement wouldn't directly address the language barrier during the preoperative teaching.

Choice C:

An occupational therapist assists with physical function and daily activities. While they might be involved postoperatively, their role is not as crucial for overcoming the language barrier during preoperative teaching.

Choice D:

A spiritual advisor provides support based on religious or spiritual beliefs. While emotional and spiritual support are important, their involvement in this scenario doesn't address the language barrier and the need for accurate information during preoperative teaching.

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Question 4:

A home health nurse is planning her daily visits and receives laboratory results for four adult clients. The nurse should first visit the client who has which of the following laboratory values?

A. Digoxin 1.0 ng/mL. B. WBC 6,000/mm³. C. Platelets 100,000/mm³. D. Serum potassium 4.0 mEq/L.

Answer and Explanation

Choice A:

Digoxin is a medication used to treat heart conditions like heart failure and atrial fibrillation. A digoxin level of 1.0 ng/mL is within the therapeutic range (usually 0.5-2.0 ng/mL), indicating that the client's digoxin dosage is appropriate. However, this value doesn't indicate an urgent need for a home visit.

Choice B:

A white blood cell count (WBC) of 6,000/mm³ falls within the normal range (typically 4,500-11,000/mm³). While this value could suggest a stable immune system, it doesn't provide information requiring immediate attention or a home visit.

Choice C:

Platelets are essential for blood clotting. A platelet count of 100,000/mm³ is significantly below the normal range (usually 150,000-450,000/mm³), indicating a risk of bleeding and potentially a serious medical condition. This client is at risk for spontaneous bleeding and requires prompt assessment and intervention, making this choice the correct answer.

Choice D:

A serum potassium level of 4.0 mEq/L falls within the normal range (typically 3.5-5.0 mEq/L). While maintaining electrolyte balance is important, this potassium level doesn't indicate an immediate need for a home visit.

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Question 5:

A nurse is serving on a committee that is considering the creation of a policy that will allow nurses to insert peripherally inserted central catheters in the intensive care unit. Which of the following resources should the nurse consult in planning for this policy?

A. National League for Nursing (NLN). B. American Academy of Nursing (AAN). C. Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ). D. State Nurse Practice Act (NPA).

Answer and Explanation

Choice A:

The National League for Nursing (NLN) focuses on nursing education standards and resources for nursing faculty. While it could provide useful insights, it's not the primary resource for policy creation related to procedures like catheter insertion.

Choice B:

The American Academy of Nursing (AAN) is a professional organization that promotes leadership and education within nursing. While it might offer recommendations, it's not the primary resource for policy related to procedural changes in clinical settings.

Choice C:

The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) is involved in research and quality improvement initiatives in healthcare. While it could provide evidence-based practices, it's not the primary source for policies specific to nursing procedures.

Choice D:

The State Nurse Practice Act (NPA) outlines the scope of nursing practice within a particular state. It governs what nurses are allowed to do, including procedures like catheter insertion. The NPA ensures that nursing actions are within legal and regulatory bounds, making it the most relevant resource for creating a policy about catheter insertion.

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Question 6:

A nurse is reviewing the plan of care for a client following a total hip arthroplasty. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take?

A. Assess the client's incision every 8 hours for the first 48 hours. B. Inform the assistive personnel of the client's weight-bearing status. C. Instruct the client to cross their legs at the ankles when sitting in a chair. D. Teach the client's partner to assist the client to flex the hip at least 120° each hour.

Answer and Explanation

Choice A:

Choice A: Assess the client’s incision every 8 hours for the first 48 hours. While it is important to monitor the incision site for signs of infection, the frequency of every 8 hours for the first 48 hours may not be necessary unless specified by the surgeon or the patient’s condition warrants it.

Choice B:

Choice B: Inform the assistive personnel of the client’s weight-bearing status. This is the correct answer. After a total hip arthroplasty, it’s crucial to communicate the client’s weight-bearing status to all members of the healthcare team, including assistive personnel. This helps ensure that everyone is aware of the client’s mobility limitations and can assist the client safely.

Choice C:

Choice C: Instruct the client to cross their legs at the ankles when sitting in a chair. This is not recommended. After a hip arthroplasty, patients are typically advised not to cross their legs to prevent dislocation of the new hip joint.

Choice D:

Choice D: Teach the client’s partner to assist the client to flex the hip at least 120° each hour. This is not recommended. After a hip arthroplasty, patients are typically advised to avoid flexing the hip more than 90 degrees to prevent dislocation of the new hip joint1. Therefore, flexing the hip at least 120° each hour could potentially harm the patient.

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Question 7:

A nurse asks a newly hired assistive personnel (AP) to remove a client's indwelling urinary catheter. Which of the following actions should the nurse take to ensure the AP is qualified to perform this task?

A. Show the AP how to remove an indwelling urinary catheter. B. Review the AP's skill competency checklist. C. Ask the AP if they know how to remove an indwelling urinary catheter. D. Pair the newly hired AP with an experienced AP.

Answer and Explanation

Choice A:

Showing the AP how to remove an indwelling urinary catheter may not provide sufficient evidence of their competency to perform the task safely and effectively. This approach assumes that observation alone is enough to determine competence, which is not necessarily the case. It's important to have a more structured assessment of the AP's skills.

Choice B:

Reviewing the AP's skill competency checklist is the most appropriate action to ensure the AP is qualified to remove the indwelling urinary catheter. Competency checklists outline specific skills and steps required for a task, and they serve as a standardized way to assess the AP's capabilities. This process ensures that the AP has received proper training and has demonstrated competence before performing the procedure independently.

Choice C:

Simply asking the AP if they know how to remove an indwelling urinary catheter is not a comprehensive method for verifying their qualifications. Self-assessment can be unreliable and may not accurately reflect the AP's actual skill level. Relying solely on self-reporting could compromise patient safety and quality of care.

Choice D:

Pairing the newly hired AP with an experienced AP might provide some guidance, but it doesn't systematically assess the individual's competence. The level of experience of the experienced AP may vary, and their ability to teach or evaluate the new AP's skills may not be standardized.

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Question 8:

A nurse is caring for a client who is recovering from a stroke. The provider recommends an extracranial-intracranial bypass, but the client tells the nurse that he will not have the surgery. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?

A. Inform the client of the consequences of decreased cerebral circulation. B. Initiate a mental health consultation to determine why the client refuses the surgery. C. Discuss the client's concerns about having the surgery. D. Provide the client with information on additional treatment options.

Answer and Explanation

Choice A:

Informing the client of the consequences of decreased cerebral circulation is premature without understanding the client's specific reasons for refusing the surgery. Jumping to consequences might not address the underlying fears or concerns the client has, potentially leading to increased resistance or anxiety.

Choice B:

Initiating a mental health consultation is a valuable step if the client's refusal appears to be influenced by psychological or emotional factors. However, before involving mental health professionals, it's important for the nurse to engage in a direct conversation with the client to explore their thoughts, fears, and reservations.

Choice C:

Discussing the client's concerns about having the surgery is the most appropriate action in this scenario. Engaging in an open and nonjudgmental conversation allows the nurse to understand the client's perspective, provide information, clarify misconceptions, and address any fears or uncertainties. This approach respects the client's autonomy and promotes shared decision-making.

Choice D:

Providing the client with information on additional treatment options might be premature if the client's main concern is related to the current recommended surgery. It's crucial to first address the client's specific reservations before exploring other treatment possibilities.

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Question 9:

A nurse walks into the nurses' station and sees several staff members looking at the electronic medical record for a celebrity client on another unit. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?

A. Remind the staff members that this is a breach of confidentiality. B. Discuss the issue with the nurse manager. C. Request that an administrative restriction be placed on the client's record access. D. Prepare a memo for the facility ethics committee.

Answer and Explanation

Choice A:

Reminding the staff members that viewing the electronic medical record of a celebrity client without proper authorization is a breach of confidentiality is the immediate action required in this situation. It addresses the ethical and legal concerns related to patient privacy and ensures that the staff members are reminded of their professional responsibilities.

Choice B:

Discussing the issue with the nurse manager is a step that can be taken after addressing the immediate breach of confidentiality. While involving the manager is important for handling the situation more comprehensively, the first priority is to stop the unauthorized access.

Choice C:

Requesting an administrative restriction on the client's record access is an option that can be considered, but it may not be the first step to take. Before implementing such a restriction, the breach of confidentiality should be addressed directly with the staff members involved.

Choice D:

Preparing a memo for the facility ethics committee is not the initial action to take in response to the breach of confidentiality. This step might be appropriate for addressing systemic issues or policy changes related to confidentiality breaches, but it doesn't directly address the immediate situation at hand.

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Question 10:

A nurse manager is auditing client charts and identifies an increase in ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP). Which of the following actions should the nurse manager take?

A. Report the findings to the hospital ethics committee. B. Alert central supply. C. Fill out an incident report. D. Notify the quality improvement team.

Answer and Explanation

Choice A:

Reporting the findings to the hospital ethics committee is not the appropriate action in this scenario. Ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) is a clinical issue related to patient care and safety, not an ethical concern. The hospital ethics committee is generally responsible for addressing ethical dilemmas and conflicts.

Choice B:

Alerting central supply is not the correct action in this situation. Central supply typically handles the procurement and distribution of medical supplies, equipment, and materials. While maintaining proper equipment and supplies is important, addressing VAP requires a focus on infection prevention and patient care practices.

Choice C:

Filling out an incident report is not the best course of action for addressing an increase in ventilator-associated pneumonia. Incident reports are typically used to document unexpected events, accidents, or errors that occur in the healthcare setting. However, addressing the rise in VAP involves implementing measures to prevent and control infections, which falls under the purview of the quality improvement team.

Choice D:

The correct action is to notify the quality improvement team. Ventilator-associated pneumonia is a healthcare-associated infection that can lead to serious complications for patients on ventilators. The quality improvement team is responsible for monitoring and improving the quality of patient care, including infection prevention and control. By notifying the quality improvement team, the nurse manager can initiate a comprehensive review of current practices, identify potential areas for improvement, and implement evidence-based interventions to reduce the incidence of VAP.

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