Test Generator Questions, Chapter 7, Engaging Individuals and Families in Health

1. The ambulatory care nurse has been working toward improving the outcomes of the individuals who come to the clinic. Which action should be the priority for the nurse and the rest of the clinic staff?

A. Include the individuals in decision-making.

B. Ensure each family has received appropriate education.

C. Assign one staff member to call and check on individuals.

D. Make decisions for each individual based on the situation.

Learning Objective: 1

Cognitive Level: Understand

Client Needs: Health Promotion and Maintenance

Integrated Process: Communication and Documentation
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2. An individual has come to a follow-up appointment to discuss treatment options and arrives armed with information found online. Which is the best response by the nurse when the individual brings up this information?

A. Discuss the findings with the individual.

B. Inform the primary care provider.

C. Give the individual copies of the facility’s pamphlets.

D. Ensure the source is reliable.

Learning Objective: 2

Cognitive Level: Understand

Client Needs: Health Promotion and Maintenance

Integrated Process: Teaching/Learning
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3. The individual with diabetes has been reluctant to make lifestyle changes necessary for improving health status. Which actions by the ambulatory care nurse can help encourage this individual to become more involved in the treatment protocol? Select all that apply.

A. Look for reasons the individual is not changing.

B. Give the individual a pamphlet detailing potential complications if changes are not made.

C. Point out why the suggested changes will be worthwhile.

D. Ensure the individual knows the rewards for making changes.

E. Mention that the individual can help improve the outcome statistics of the clinic.

Learning Objective: 4

Cognitive Level: Apply

Client Needs: Health Promotion and Maintenance

Integrated Process: Teaching/Learning
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4. The ambulatory care nurse is preparing a care plan for a young child recently diagnosed with autism. Which considerations for this family should the nurse include when developing this care plan? Select all that apply.

A. Ensure parents have a basic knowledge of this condition.

B. Connect the family with available resources in the local community.

C. Develop a plan that will reduce financial hardship.

D. Inform the individual of the recommended care plan of the primary care provider.

E. Ensure a comprehensive assessment is completed.

Learning Objective: 3

Cognitive Level: Apply

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

Integrated Process: Nursing Process
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5. The ambulatory care nurse has invited several individuals to become more involved in helping the clinic improve the healthcare provided. Which is the best response when some colleagues question this action?

A. Explain that similar actions have proven to be beneficial.

B. Point out that a competing clinic is already doing this.

C. Tell that doing so will increase customer satisfaction.

D. Mention the opportunity to decrease healthcare costs.

Learning Objective: 6

Cognitive Level: Understand

Client Needs: Health Promotion and Maintenance

Integrated Process: Caring
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