,LeMone/Burke/Bauldoff/Gubrud, Medical-Surgical Nursing 6th Edition Test Bank
Chapter 1
Question 1
Type: MCSA
The nurse is instructing a patient on the role of diet, exercise, and medication to control type 2 diabetes mellitus.
Which core competency for healthcare professionals is the nurse implementing?
1. Quality improvement
2. Evidence-based practice
3. Patient-centered care
4. Teamwork and collaboration
Correct Answer: 3
Rationale 1: Identifying safety hazards and measuring quality is an example of the core competency quality
improvement.
Rationale 2: Using best research when providing patient care is an example of the core competency evidence-
based practice.
Rationale 3: The nurse instructing the patient is an example of the competency patient-centered care.
Rationale 4: The core competency teamwork and collaboration involves collaboration between disciplines to
provide continuous and reliable care.
Global Rationale: In 2003, the National Academy of Sciences proposed a set of five core competencies that all
healthcare professionals should possess to meet the needs of the 21st century. The nurse instructing the patient is
an example of the competency patient-centered care. Identifying safety hazards and measuring quality are
examples of the core competency quality improvement. Using best research when providing patient care is an
example of the core competency evidence-based practice. Collaboration between disciplines to provide
continuous and reliable care is an example of the core competency teamwork and collaboration.
Cognitive Level: Applying
Client Need: Safe and Effective Care Environment
Client Need Sub: Management of Care
QSEN Competencies: I.A.1. Integrate understanding of multiple dimensions of patient centered care
AACN Essential Competencies: IX.7. Provide appropriate patient teaching that reflects developmental stage,
, age, culture, spirituality, patient preferences, and health literacy considerations to foster patient engagement in
their care
NLN Competencies: Relationship Centered Care: Learn cooperatively, facilitate the learning of others
Nursing/Integrated Concepts: Nursing Process: Implementation
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