Test Generator Questions, Chapter 11, Episodic Care

1. Which activit(ies) would be appropriate for a nurse working in ambulatory care to engage in to demonstrate professional image and strength? Select all that apply.

A. Using each encounter with an individual to develop a therapeutic relationship

B. Attending continuing education sessions for skill development

C. Displaying a self-confident, optimistic demeanor

D. Emphasizing the superiority of nursing within the team

E. Creating a safe environment for individuals and staff

Learning Objective: 2

Cognitive Level: Understand

Client Needs: Safe and Effective Care Environment: Management of Care

Integrated Process: Nursing Process

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2. A nurse working in ambulatory surgery assumes the role of the circulating nurse. Which activity would be the nurse’s priority?

A. Working with the scrub nurse

B. Serving as the individual’s advocate

C. Verifying instrument counts

D. Coordinating the individual’s care

Learning Objective: 4

Cognitive Level: Apply

Client Needs: Safe and Effective Care Environment: Management of Care

Integrated Process: Nursing Process

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3. An older adult with a history of heart failure and type 2 diabetes comes to the infusion center this morning to start intravenous (IV) antibiotic therapy for an infected wound via a peripheral device. When caring for this individual, which area(s) would be crucial for the nurse to consider related to the planned therapy? Select all that apply.

A. Individual’s history of heart failure and diabetes

B. Individual’s current living situation

C. Current status of the individual’s veins

D. Individual’s current cognitive function

E. Condition of the skin at the intended insertion site

Learning Objective: 4

Cognitive Level: Apply

Client Needs: Physiologic Integrity: Reduction of Risk Potential

Integrated Process: Nursing Process

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4. A nurse working in a diagnostic and therapeutic center is conducting a presentation for a local community group about the center and the types of services provided there. The nurse determines that the presentation was successful based on which statement by the group?

A. “The center would not be the place if we need to get medicine for a procedure.”

B. “If a problem comes up when the clinic is closed, this would be the place to go.”

C. “If we need an x-ray or test, we can have it done at the center.”

D. “This would be the best place to use if we need to get a blood transfusion.”

Learning Objective: 3

Cognitive Level: Analyze

Client Needs: Safe and Effective Care Environment: Management of Care

Integrated Process: Teaching/Learning

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5. A nurse is providing palliative home-based care to an individual. Which area would likely be a priority for the nurse?

A. Timely symptom management

B. Continuity between care settings

C. Immediate problem identification

D. Health condition evaluation

Learning Objective: 3

Cognitive Level: Understand

Client Needs: Safe and Effective Care Environment: Management of Care

Integrated Process: Nursing Process

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