NURS 311 EXAM 4 QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
The nurse is presenting an in-service on the importance of collaborative
communication. What critical event identified by The Joint Commission is an
outcome of poor communication among health care workers and should be
included? - answer-The occurrence of a patient event resulting in death or serious
injury.
The nurse and physician are jointly explaining the home care program that will be
needed by a patient after discharge. The patient's spouse states angrily, "It is not
possible for me to provide the care you recommend." What is the best response for
the nurse to give? - answer-"What concerns do you have about the prescribed
care?"
The nurse is caring for a patient with a progressive, degenerative muscle wasting
disease. The patient states that she would like to remain in her home with her
daughter as long as possible. What action by the nurse demonstrates teamwork? -
answer-Request an interprofessional care conference be held to discuss appropriate
options.
The nurse is working in a critical care unit of a large medical center. Which attribute
is least likely to be found in the staff that is functioning as a highly effective patient
care team? - answer-Complacency.
The nursing staff discusses a patient's terminal condition during change of shift
report. In planning the patient's care, the nurses decide to approach the physician for
an order to consult the interdisciplinary care team. What is the greatest benefit for
the patient? - answer-Use of an interprofessional approach to terminal care of the
patient
A pediatric patient is being discharged home after a diagnosis of pneumonia. The
patient's parents are anxious and frequently ask questions about the child's nutrition,
medication regimen and respiratory therapy treatments. They are also concerned
about the high cost of care and potential financial hardships. Which health-care team
member would have the lowest priority for inclusion in a collaborative care
conference? - answer-Volunteer bath aide
The hospital nurse is caring for a patient who will be transferring to a long-term care
facility. What is the primary information that should be communicated between these
two facilities? - answer-Communicating treatments, medications, and plans of care to
best meet patient needs
The nurses from a busy medical/surgical unit are working collaboratively to solve the
problem of too many medication errors on the night shift. What type of culture must
exist for the team to be effective? - answer-One which fosters openness,
collaboration, teamwork and learning from past mistakes
ANSWERS
The nurse is presenting an in-service on the importance of collaborative
communication. What critical event identified by The Joint Commission is an
outcome of poor communication among health care workers and should be
included? - answer-The occurrence of a patient event resulting in death or serious
injury.
The nurse and physician are jointly explaining the home care program that will be
needed by a patient after discharge. The patient's spouse states angrily, "It is not
possible for me to provide the care you recommend." What is the best response for
the nurse to give? - answer-"What concerns do you have about the prescribed
care?"
The nurse is caring for a patient with a progressive, degenerative muscle wasting
disease. The patient states that she would like to remain in her home with her
daughter as long as possible. What action by the nurse demonstrates teamwork? -
answer-Request an interprofessional care conference be held to discuss appropriate
options.
The nurse is working in a critical care unit of a large medical center. Which attribute
is least likely to be found in the staff that is functioning as a highly effective patient
care team? - answer-Complacency.
The nursing staff discusses a patient's terminal condition during change of shift
report. In planning the patient's care, the nurses decide to approach the physician for
an order to consult the interdisciplinary care team. What is the greatest benefit for
the patient? - answer-Use of an interprofessional approach to terminal care of the
patient
A pediatric patient is being discharged home after a diagnosis of pneumonia. The
patient's parents are anxious and frequently ask questions about the child's nutrition,
medication regimen and respiratory therapy treatments. They are also concerned
about the high cost of care and potential financial hardships. Which health-care team
member would have the lowest priority for inclusion in a collaborative care
conference? - answer-Volunteer bath aide
The hospital nurse is caring for a patient who will be transferring to a long-term care
facility. What is the primary information that should be communicated between these
two facilities? - answer-Communicating treatments, medications, and plans of care to
best meet patient needs
The nurses from a busy medical/surgical unit are working collaboratively to solve the
problem of too many medication errors on the night shift. What type of culture must
exist for the team to be effective? - answer-One which fosters openness,
collaboration, teamwork and learning from past mistakes
