CORRECT ANSWERS!!
What's the difference between resource use in an emergency and in a mass
causality incident Answer - Needed resources for an emergency are available
locally, for an MCI outside resources need to be accessed (Red Cross, FEMA)
Describe a root-cause analysis and what's the information used for? Answer -
A retrospective review that assesses for the root-cause of the issues at hand,
such as increased falls in a hospital. This information is used to look at what
caused the incident
Team vs group? Answer - Group work independently and come to the goal
independently; team work together for a common goal, no arguments, come
together to meet end goal and attendance is mandatory
List 3 factors that contribute to health disparities of special populations Answer
- Decreased income, lower education, lower employment rates; no access to
healthcare or barriers to healthcare; special populations like prisoners, single
parents, homeless, low income
A nurse manager is explaining the use of incident reports to a group of nurses
in an orientation program. Which of the following information should the nurse
manager include? SATA Answer - Description of the incident should be
documented in the pt chart
The risk management dept investigates the incident
Incident reports include a description of the incident and the actions taken
(describe what happened but just state facts, results of incident (how pt
responded) notify provider, patient and risk management; take care of pt first)
,According to Silvestri, which therapeutic communication technique is most
helpful when working with transgender people? Answer - Using open ended
questions
Match the Stages by benner Answer - Novice - uses rules to perform duties
Advanced Beginner - reoccurring situational components
Competent - conscious deliberate planning
Proficient - seeing the big picture
Expert - just do it because they know it's the right thing to do; smooth, flexible,
efficient
Select the true statement of peer review. SATA. Answer - - Peer review is
somebody of the same rank
- Peer review fosters the continual learning culture of patient safety and best
practice
- Practice focused
From the statements below, which focus will help the nurse best understand
when the client states " I use Gingko Biloba daily" Answer - Have a working
knowledge of commonly used dietary herbs and supplements.
Choose the responsibilities of a preceptor Answer - - Evaluation of the new
nurse
- Act as a role model
- Assist the new nurse in applying new knowledge and skills
Identify the terms on the left with the definitions on the right.
- Performance appraisal
, - Orientation
- Competency
- Healthcare organizations Answer - Performance Appraisal - routine
evaluation of employees
Orientation - process in which includes initial job training
Competency - area of which employees are judged to be qualified to perform
Healthcare organization - responsible for employee competency level
A client who fell and broke his hip while being assisted to the bathroom by a
nurse states that he plans to sue the nurse. The nurse should know that in a
legal preceding what standard will be used to determine if the nurse was
negligent? Answer - Another staff nurse provides testimony about how a
reasonably prudent nurse would have handled the situation.
A nurse is planning client care and is working with a CNA. Which of the
following tasks should the nurse perform? Answer - Assess the clients sacrum
A nurse has assigned client care activities to an assistive personnel (AP). Which
of the following statements by the AP requires assistance in establishing
priorities? Answer - I have my assignment, I will start with room 1 and work my
way to room 10.
Preparing an in-service about fire safety what would be included? Answer -
RACE. Rescue, alarm contain, extinguish
Identify the models of quality discussed in your text. SATA. Answer - Lean
Culture
Plan to Act
PDSA Six Sigma
Evidence Based Practice