CHAPTER 1 NUR 335 PRACTICE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
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NUR 335
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NUR 335
The medical-surgical nurse identifies a clinical practice issue and wants to determine if there is sufficient evidence to support a change in practice. Which type of study provides the strongest evidence to support a practice change? 1) Randomized control study 2) Quasi-experimental study 3) Case-c...
CHAPTER 1 NUR 335 PRACTICE
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
The medical-surgical nurse identifies a clinical practice issue and wants to determine if
there is sufficient evidence to support a change in practice. Which type of study
provides the strongest evidence to support a practice change?
1) Randomized control study
2) Quasi-experimental study
3) Case-control study
4) Cohort study ✅1) Randomized control study
2. The medical-surgical unit recently implemented a patient-centered care model. Which
action implemented by the nurse supports this model?
1) Evaluating care
2) Assessing needs
3) Diagnosing problems
4) Providing compassion ✅4) Providing compassion
3. Which action should the nurse implement when providing patient care in order to
support The Joint Commission's (TJC) National Patient Safety Goals (NPSG)?
1) Silencing a cardiorespiratory monitor
2) Identifying each patient using one source
3) Determining patient safety issues upon admission
4) Decreasing the amount of pain medication administered ✅3) Determining patient
safety issues upon admission
4. Which interprofessional role does the nurse often assume when providing patient
care in an acute care setting?
1) Social worker
2) Client advocate
3) Care coordinator
4) Massage therapist ✅3) Care coordinator
5. The medical-surgical nurse wants to determine if a policy change is needed for an
identified clinical problem. Which is the first action the nurse should implement?
1) Developing a question
2) Disseminating the findings
3) Conducting a review of the literature
4) Evaluating outcomes of practice change ✅1) Developing a question
6. The nurse is evaluating the level of evidence found during a recent review of the
literature. Which evidence carries the lowest level of support for a practice change?
1) Level IV
, 2) Level V
3) Level VI
4) Level VII ✅4) Level VII
7. The nurse is reviewing evidence from a quasi-experimental research study. Which
level of evidence should the nurse identify for this research study?
1) Level I
2) Level II
3) Level III
4) Level IV ✅3) Level III
8. Which level of evidence should the nurse identify when reviewing evidence from a
single descriptive research study?
1) Level IV
2) Level V
3) Level VI
4) Level VII ✅3) Level VI
9. Which statement should the nurse make when communicating the "S" in the SBAR
approach for effective communication?
1) "The patient presented to the emergency department at 0200 with lower left
abdominal pain."
2) "The patient rated the pain upon admission as a 9 on a 10-point numeric scale."
3) "The patient has no significant issues in the medical history."
4) "The patient was given a prescribed opioid analgesic at 0300." ✅1) "The patient
presented to the emergency department at 0200 with lower left abdominal pain."
10. The staff nurse is communicating with the change nurse about the change of status
of the patient. The nurse would begin her communication with which statement if
correctly using the SBAR format?
1) "The patient's heartrate is 110."
2) "I think this patient needs to be transferred to the critical care unit." 3) "The patient is
a 68-year-old male patient admitted last night."
4) "The patient is complaining of chest pain." ✅4) "The patient is complaining of chest
pain."
11. Which nursing action exemplifies the Quality and Safety Education for Nursing
(QSEN) competency of safety?
1) Advocating for a patient who is experiencing pain
2) Considering the patient's culture when planning care
3) Evaluating patient learning style prior to implementing discharge instructions
4) Assessing the right drug prior to administering a prescribed patient medication ✅4)
Assessing the right drug prior to administering a prescribed patient medication
12. Which type of nursing is the root of all other nursing practice areas?
1) Pediatric nursing
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