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Fundamentals: Practice & Skills (1/4)
Questions and Answers Latest Update
What is the nursing process? Ans: Assessment: Use critical thinking to
collect data.
Diagnosis: Formulate a nursing diagnosis.
Planning: Create goals and outcomes.
Implementation: Execute nursing interventions.
Evaluation: Reassess patient to evaluate status.
What is the role of a provider? Ans: Examines, diagnosis, and treats
injuries/illnesses.
What is the role of an occupational therapist? Ans: Helps patients
regain/maintain their ability to perform activities of daily living (ADLs).
What is the role of a physical therapist? Ans: Works with patients to
improve mobility, range of motion (ROM), and endurance.
What is the role of a speech language pathologist? Ans: Assists with speech,
language, and swallowing.
What is the role of a respiratory therapist? Ans: Manages airway and
breathing issues.
What is the role of a social worker? Ans: Provides psychosocial support and
appropriate referrals for patients and families.
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What is the role of a case manager? Ans: Assists with discharge planning
and arrangements for medical equipment and services.
What is SBAR? Ans: Situation: Introduce yourself, provide patient name, and
briefly describe the problem/concern.
Background: Patient's admitting diagnosis and history.
Assessment: Relevant assessment findings.
Recommendation: Suggestions/plans for next steps.
What should be done during admission? Ans: Confirm advance directive
status.
Assess for allergies.
Determine fall risk.
Assess for swallowing issues prior to allowing food or drinks.
Perform head-to-toe assessment.
Begin discharge planning.
What should be done during a patient transfer? Ans: Provide details to
receiving nurse using SBAR format.
What should be done during discharge? Ans: Provide instruction on
restrictions, medications, future appointments, and provider contact
information.
What are hospital-acquired infections (HAIs)? Ans: Nosocomial (originating
in the hospital) infections not present at time of admission.
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Fundamentals: Practice & Skills (1/4)
Questions and Answers Latest Update
What is the nursing process? Ans: Assessment: Use critical thinking to
collect data.
Diagnosis: Formulate a nursing diagnosis.
Planning: Create goals and outcomes.
Implementation: Execute nursing interventions.
Evaluation: Reassess patient to evaluate status.
What is the role of a provider? Ans: Examines, diagnosis, and treats
injuries/illnesses.
What is the role of an occupational therapist? Ans: Helps patients
regain/maintain their ability to perform activities of daily living (ADLs).
What is the role of a physical therapist? Ans: Works with patients to
improve mobility, range of motion (ROM), and endurance.
What is the role of a speech language pathologist? Ans: Assists with speech,
language, and swallowing.
What is the role of a respiratory therapist? Ans: Manages airway and
breathing issues.
What is the role of a social worker? Ans: Provides psychosocial support and
appropriate referrals for patients and families.
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What is the role of a case manager? Ans: Assists with discharge planning
and arrangements for medical equipment and services.
What is SBAR? Ans: Situation: Introduce yourself, provide patient name, and
briefly describe the problem/concern.
Background: Patient's admitting diagnosis and history.
Assessment: Relevant assessment findings.
Recommendation: Suggestions/plans for next steps.
What should be done during admission? Ans: Confirm advance directive
status.
Assess for allergies.
Determine fall risk.
Assess for swallowing issues prior to allowing food or drinks.
Perform head-to-toe assessment.
Begin discharge planning.
What should be done during a patient transfer? Ans: Provide details to
receiving nurse using SBAR format.
What should be done during discharge? Ans: Provide instruction on
restrictions, medications, future appointments, and provider contact
information.
What are hospital-acquired infections (HAIs)? Ans: Nosocomial (originating
in the hospital) infections not present at time of admission.
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