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CASAL II High Stakes Study Guide: Complete Guide A+Which independent, not-for-profit organization accredits and certifies more
than 19,000 health-care organizations in the United States? Right Ans - The
Joint Commission
Which topics are included in the Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare
Providers and Systems (HCAHPS) survey? Select all that apply. Right Ans -
1.
Responsiveness of hospital staff
2.
Cleanliness of the hospital environment
3.
Communication about medications
What is the role of the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) in
medical-surgical nursing in the United States? Right Ans - Certifying
registered nurses to earn the credential of Registered Nurse-Board Certified
(RN-BC).
Which organization's report regarding ineffective communication estimated
that there are approximately 40,000 incidences of client harm per day in US
hospitals? Right Ans - Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI)
Which member of the interprofessional health-care team performs the role of
the care coordinator in a hospital's surgical unit? Right Ans - Medical-
surgical nurses
Which organization works to promote excellence in medical-surgical nursing?
Right Ans - Academy of Medical Surgical Nurses (AMSN)
A transitional care nurse (TCN) is caring for a client who had hip surgery.
Which intervention should the nurse provide for the client? Right Ans -
Visit the client weekly at home during the first month.
,Which characteristic is a feature of the Project BOOST (Better Outcomes for
Older Adults Through Safe Transition) program? Right Ans - It uses an
assessment tool called the 8P scale.
Which member of the interprofessional care team (ICT) can lead the team
under the direction of the primary health-care provider? Right Ans -
Certified registered nurse practitioner (CRNP)
What is the role of the social worker as a member of the interprofessional care
team (ICT)? Right Ans - Assess the psychosocial functioning of the client
and family.
The case manager is an integral part of the interprofessional care team (ICT).
What is the role of the case manager? Right Ans - Plans health care with
cost-effective outcomes
Which organization confers the credential Certified Medical-Surgical
Registered Nurse® (CMSRN)? Right Ans - Medical-surgical Nursing
Certification Board (MSNCB)
Which model of transitional care did advanced practice nurse Mary Naylor at
the University of Pennsylvania develop? Right Ans - The Transitional Care
Model (TCM)
A client who needs surgery is asked to sign an informed consent. What are the
requirements for an informed consent? Select All That Apply. Right Ans - 1.
The client must be mentally competent to give consent for medical
procedures.
2.
The client must be aware of the risks associated with the procedure.
3.
The information is delivered to the client in a language that is understood by
the client.
4.
The client must be provided with an opportunity to ask questions.
,What is the mission of the Academy of Medical-surgical Nurses (AMSN)?
Right Ans - To enhance the knowledge, skills, and professionalism of the
medical-surgical nurse
Which is true regarding the Care Transitions Program®? Right Ans - The
nurse visits the client in the hospital and follows up with one home visit and
phone calls for a 4-week time period.
Which themes are the focus of the Transforming Care at the Bedside (TCAB)
project? Select all that apply. Right Ans - 1.
Providing safe and reliable care
2.
Providing client-centered care
Which are the values that help clients receive better care according to the
Academy of Medical-surgical Nurses' (AMSN) strategic framework? Select all
that apply. Right Ans - 1.
The nurse uses evidence-based practice.
2.
The nurse has the necessary resources to deliver excellent care.
Which domains of nursing are tested by the Medical-surgical Nursing
Certification Board (MSNCB) to confer the certification in medical-surgical
nursing to a registered nurse? Select all that apply. Right Ans - 1.
Monitoring and ensuring the quality of health-care practices
2.
Administering and monitoring therapeutic interventions and regimens
3.
Managing effectively rapidly changing situations
Which is included in the Code of Ethics for Nurses? Select all that apply.
Right Ans - 1.
Collaborating with other health professionals and the public to promote
community efforts in order to meet the health needs
, 2.
Contributing to professional advancement through practice, education,
administration, and expansion of knowledge
3.
Protecting the health, safety, and rights of the client
Which is true regarding case management care versus transitional care?
Right Ans - Case management care is ongoing; transitional care is time limited.
Which action by the licensed practice nurse (LPN) working in a transition
setting is correct? Right Ans - Educating the client before discharge on the
symptoms that should be reported immediately to the care provider
Which member of the interprofessional care team (ICT) should the registered
nurse (RN) consult when caring for a terminally ill client? Right Ans -
Palliative care coordinator
A nurse is working at a health-care facility as a post discharge call line nurse.
Which actions of the nurse are appropriate? Select all that apply. Right Ans
- 2.
The nurse conducts an assessment for the client.
3.
The nurse provides helpful tips to the caregiver about caring for the client.
4.
The nurse assesses the need for a home health-care nurse.
What is the predominant principle of the Code of Ethics for Nurses? Right
Ans - Justice
Which characteristic indicates that nursing is an art? Right Ans - It involves
care, compassion, and respect for human dignity.
Which ethical principle ensures that the client's medical reports are not
shared with any person not involved in the client's care? Right Ans -
Confidentiality
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