Question 1

Which nursing intervention will ensure that the nurse will provide culturally competent healthcare to an older patient?

Accepted Answer

A)  Speak the patient's primary language. 
B)  Use standardized assessment instruments in health evaluations. 
C)  Approach patients of a particular ethnic group in the same manner. 
D)  Know prevalence, incidence, and risk factors for diseases specific to different ethnic groups.

Question 2

The nurse needs to fax confidential patient information to another office. What actions should the nurse take when faxing this type of information? Select all that apply.

Accepted Answer

A)  Use a cover sheet. 
B)  Obtain patient permission to fax. 
C)  Include a confidentiality statement. 
D)  Verify the fax number before faxing. 
E)  Print the patient's name on the cover sheet.

Question 3

Prior to transferring a client for a scheduled procedure, the client states to the nurse, "I do not know how well I will do after this procedure." Which question should be a priority for the nurse to ask the client?

Accepted Answer

A)  "Are you concerned about your recovery time?" 
B)  "Do you have any questions about the procedure?" 
C)  "Do you understand why they are doing this procedure?" 
D)  "Are you concerned about experiencing pain after the procedure?"

Question 4

The charge nurse is reviewing an incident with a staff nurse in which an older client was injured after a fall. Which statement made by the nurse would require immediate intervention by the charge nurse?

Accepted Answer

A)  "The client fell during shift report." 
B)  "The client fell after getting up from the chair." 
C)  "The client was instructed to call if they needed help out of bed." 
D)  "The client was trying to reach for their walker to get to the bathroom."

Question 5

The nurse is caring for a client with advanced dementia who is refusing to cooperate with the initiation of a blood transfusion. Which action should the nurse take?

Accepted Answer

A)  Consult mental health. 
B)  Document the treatment as refused. 
C)  Explain to the client why the blood is necessary. 
D)  Administer the blood after the client calms down.

Exam 3: Principles of Geriatrics

Which nursing intervention will ensure that the nurse will provide culturally competent healthcare to an older patient?

The nurse needs to fax confidential patient information to another office. What actions should the nurse take when faxing this type of information? Select all that apply.

Prior to transferring a client for a scheduled procedure, the client states to the nurse, "I do not know how well I will do after this procedure." Which question should be a priority for the nurse to ask the client?

The charge nurse is reviewing an incident with a staff nurse in which an older client was injured after a fall. Which statement made by the nurse would require immediate intervention by the charge nurse?

The nurse is caring for a client with advanced dementia who is refusing to cooperate with the initiation of a blood transfusion. Which action should the nurse take?