EVC first exam questions well answered
A+ updated to pass
Describe the conceptual framework of the EVC nursing curriculum? - correct answer ✔✔The
conceptual framework of the EVC nursing curriculum is an adaptation of the "Client Needs
Model", a comprehensive framework for identifying nursing actions and competencies
necessary for client care in a variety of settings an throughout the life span.
Framework includes 5 key concepts? - correct answer ✔✔safe and effective care environment
health promotion and maintenance
physiological integrity
Psychosocial integrity
professional role of the nurse.
What ties the key concepts to the program? - correct answer ✔✔Critical thinking, nursing
process, cultural sensitivity, and caring are the processes that integrate the key concepts
throughout the curriculum.
What are the nursing policies and procedures outlined in the nursing student handbook? -
correct answer ✔✔They are based on state regulations (Board of Registered
Nursing), EVCSJCCD policies, ANA, and health care
,regulations. Joint commission on accreditation of hospitals and
healthcare organizations (JCAHO).
Discuss the roles of the Associate Degree Graduate RN including
HIPAA/confidentiality and reporting abuse. - correct answer ✔✔The roles of the Associate
Degree Graduate RN are
autonomy/accountability, caregiver, advocate, educator, communicator, and manager.
Coordinates with other members of the health care team in the management of care for clients,
can administer oral medications, injections, and peripheral
intravenous medications, considered a supervisor.
HIPAA - correct answer ✔✔HIPPA confidentiality states that any patients protected health
information can only be shared with those assisting in care for the patient and any personal
information should be protected and not be in public view. Patient's status can only be
discussed upon
permission of the patient. Clients have the right to have their medical records amended.
Restrictions on the use of protected health information. Certain family members may not be
told rethe diagnosis. May be provided with a list of individuals or companies that received this
info. Any violation of HIPAA should be reported to the correct personnel and action steps are to
be taken.
Analyze the concepts of physical safety within the health care setting. - correct answer
✔✔security, transmission of pathogens, and physical hazards in the health care setting.
Students will demonstrate patterns of professional behaviors which follow the legal and ethical
codes of nursing; promote the actual or potential well-being of clients,
health care workers, and self in the biological, psychological, sociological, and cultural realms;
demonstrate accountability in preparation, documentation, and continuity of care; and show
respect for the human rights of individuals.
, What are the physiological implications of vital signs? - correct answer ✔✔Reflect an individuals
health status. Regulated by homeostatic mechanisms. Vital sign readings may indicate the need
for intervention.
Changes may indicate an alteration in health status, vital signs are not interpreted in isolation
but analyzed in relationship to client's condition and present status.
Discuss the appropriate nursing care for alterations in vital signs. - correct answer ✔✔The
appropriate nursing care would be identify and note specific alteration in vital signs. Determine
which action steps to take whether to reduce patient's temperature, address patient's diet
regarding high blood pressure.
reflect an individual's health status, Regulated via homeostatic mechanisms.Vital sign readings
may indicate the need for medication. Changes may indicate an alternation in health status.
Vital signs are not interpreted in isolation but analyzed in relationship to the client's condition
and present status
Nursing Process: Assessment, Diagnosis, Planning, Intervention, Evaluation.
Discuss the evaluation of pulse sites - correct answer ✔✔Amplitude: volume of blood ejected
against arterial wall
• Equality and strength
• Apical
• Assess and compare all pulse sites
• Compare right & left simultaneously
• Except carotid
• Palpate for strength and equality
• 4+ -bounding
A+ updated to pass
Describe the conceptual framework of the EVC nursing curriculum? - correct answer ✔✔The
conceptual framework of the EVC nursing curriculum is an adaptation of the "Client Needs
Model", a comprehensive framework for identifying nursing actions and competencies
necessary for client care in a variety of settings an throughout the life span.
Framework includes 5 key concepts? - correct answer ✔✔safe and effective care environment
health promotion and maintenance
physiological integrity
Psychosocial integrity
professional role of the nurse.
What ties the key concepts to the program? - correct answer ✔✔Critical thinking, nursing
process, cultural sensitivity, and caring are the processes that integrate the key concepts
throughout the curriculum.
What are the nursing policies and procedures outlined in the nursing student handbook? -
correct answer ✔✔They are based on state regulations (Board of Registered
Nursing), EVCSJCCD policies, ANA, and health care
,regulations. Joint commission on accreditation of hospitals and
healthcare organizations (JCAHO).
Discuss the roles of the Associate Degree Graduate RN including
HIPAA/confidentiality and reporting abuse. - correct answer ✔✔The roles of the Associate
Degree Graduate RN are
autonomy/accountability, caregiver, advocate, educator, communicator, and manager.
Coordinates with other members of the health care team in the management of care for clients,
can administer oral medications, injections, and peripheral
intravenous medications, considered a supervisor.
HIPAA - correct answer ✔✔HIPPA confidentiality states that any patients protected health
information can only be shared with those assisting in care for the patient and any personal
information should be protected and not be in public view. Patient's status can only be
discussed upon
permission of the patient. Clients have the right to have their medical records amended.
Restrictions on the use of protected health information. Certain family members may not be
told rethe diagnosis. May be provided with a list of individuals or companies that received this
info. Any violation of HIPAA should be reported to the correct personnel and action steps are to
be taken.
Analyze the concepts of physical safety within the health care setting. - correct answer
✔✔security, transmission of pathogens, and physical hazards in the health care setting.
Students will demonstrate patterns of professional behaviors which follow the legal and ethical
codes of nursing; promote the actual or potential well-being of clients,
health care workers, and self in the biological, psychological, sociological, and cultural realms;
demonstrate accountability in preparation, documentation, and continuity of care; and show
respect for the human rights of individuals.
, What are the physiological implications of vital signs? - correct answer ✔✔Reflect an individuals
health status. Regulated by homeostatic mechanisms. Vital sign readings may indicate the need
for intervention.
Changes may indicate an alteration in health status, vital signs are not interpreted in isolation
but analyzed in relationship to client's condition and present status.
Discuss the appropriate nursing care for alterations in vital signs. - correct answer ✔✔The
appropriate nursing care would be identify and note specific alteration in vital signs. Determine
which action steps to take whether to reduce patient's temperature, address patient's diet
regarding high blood pressure.
reflect an individual's health status, Regulated via homeostatic mechanisms.Vital sign readings
may indicate the need for medication. Changes may indicate an alternation in health status.
Vital signs are not interpreted in isolation but analyzed in relationship to the client's condition
and present status
Nursing Process: Assessment, Diagnosis, Planning, Intervention, Evaluation.
Discuss the evaluation of pulse sites - correct answer ✔✔Amplitude: volume of blood ejected
against arterial wall
• Equality and strength
• Apical
• Assess and compare all pulse sites
• Compare right & left simultaneously
• Except carotid
• Palpate for strength and equality
• 4+ -bounding
