Question 1

The agency-wide process that takes into consideration nursing audits and compliance to standards of every department is the ______________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The agency-wide process that takes into consideration...

Question 2

The nurse compares actual nursing outcomes to the expected nursing outcomes in order to:

Accepted Answer

A)  prepare the patient to be discharged from the facility. 
B)  determine if the patient's health problems have been treated. 
C)  calculate charges for nursing services during the patient's hospital stay. 
D)  determine if progress is made or to determine if revisions are needed.

Question 3

The general rule is that the initial care plan for a patient is:

Accepted Answer

A)  developed by an RN in an acute care setting. 
B)  used as the basis of care throughout a hospital stay without alteration. 
C)  completed on the day of admission. 
D)  developed by the primary care provider and incorporated into the nursing care.

Question 4

The nurse administering a medication to a patient is performing an intervention that is:

Accepted Answer

A)  an independent nursing action. 
B)  an interdependent nursing action. 
C)  a semi-dependent nursing action. 
D)  a dependent nursing action.

Question 5

Standards of care are set by: (Select all that apply.)

Accepted Answer

A)  the state's nurse practice act. 
B)  professional medical association standards. 
C)  the facility's policies and procedures. 
D)  the primary care provider in charge of the patient's treatment. 
E)  the director of nurses and the agency administrator.

Exam 6: Implementation and Evaluation

The agency-wide process that takes into consideration nursing audits and compliance to standards of every department is the ______________________.

The nurse compares actual nursing outcomes to the expected nursing outcomes in order to:

The general rule is that the initial care plan for a patient is:

The nurse administering a medication to a patient is performing an intervention that is:

Standards of care are set by: (Select all that apply.)