Chapter 09- Continuity of Care Nursing School Test Banks
1. |
Which of the following phrases best describes continuity of care? |
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A) |
focusing on acute care in the hospital |
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B) |
serving the needs of children |
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C) |
facilitating transition between settings |
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D) |
providing single-episode care services |
2. |
Which of the following roles of the nurse are most important in providing continuity of care to patients? Select all that apply. |
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A) |
teacher |
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B) |
collaborator |
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C) |
mentor |
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D) |
advocate |
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E) |
role model |
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F) |
researcher |
3. |
A focus of healthcare today is community-based care. What is community-based care? |
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A) |
care provided to patients within a defined geographic area |
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B) |
a focus on providing appropriate care for mental health |
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C) |
a focus on the health of the community |
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D) |
an emphasis on population-based care |
4. |
Which of the following is a result of the effect of increasing healthcare costs on hospital admissions? |
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A) |
decreased length of hospital stay |
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B) |
decreased number of surgeries |
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C) |
increased hospital admissions |
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D) |
fewer surgeries in ambulatory centers |
5. |
Which of the following nursing diagnoses would be appropriate for almost all patients entering a healthcare setting? |
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A) |
Impaired Elimination |
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B) |
Dysfunctional Grieving |
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C) |
Fatigue |
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D) |
Anxiety |
6. |
A nurse is admitting an older woman (Grace Staples) to a long-term care facility. How should the nurse address the woman? |
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A) |
We will just call you Grace while you live here. Okay? |
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B) |
I know you have lots of grandchildren, Grandma. |
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C) |
What name do you want us to use for you? |
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D) |
I think you will enjoy living here, Sweetie. |
7. |
How can a nurse best provide care to patients whose cultural and religious backgrounds are different from the nurses? |
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A) |
ignore differences and treat everyone the same |
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B) |
respect values and beliefs even if they differ from the nurses beliefs |
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C) |
convince patients to change to the nurses beliefs |
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D) |
refuse to care for patients with different beliefs |
8. |
A nurse is admitting a patient to the hospital for surgery. Which of the following pieces of information must be obtained from the patient? Select all that apply. |
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A) |
address |
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B) |
date of birth |
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C) |
admitting physician |
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D) |
symptoms experienced |
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E) |
Immunizations |
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F) |
religious preference |
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G) |
admitting diagnosis |
9. |
Which of the following is the major goal of ambulatory care facilities? |
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A) |
to save money by not paying hospital rates |
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B) |
to provide care to patients capable of self-care at home |
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C) |
to perform major surgery in a community setting |
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D) |
to perform tests prior to being admitted to the hospital |
10. |
A nurse is preparing a room for a new patient. Which of the following is an accepted guideline for this activity? Select all that apply. |
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A) |
Position the bed in the highest position for ambulatory patients. |
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B) |
Open the bed by folding back the top linens. |
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C) |
Assemble routine equipment and supplies. |
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D) |
Provide a hospital gown to be worn by the patient at all times. |
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E) |
If lab work has not been done, provide a container for a clean urine specimen. |
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F) |
Adjust the temperature to 65F and turn off overhead lights. |
11. |
According to established standards, what healthcare provider should conduct a holistic assessment for all patients admitted to the hospital? |
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A) |
physician |
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B) |
admission clerk |
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C) |
licensed practical nurse |
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D) |
registered nurse |
12. |
Regardless of the type of ambulatory care facility, what need is common to all patients cared for? |
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A) |
referrals |
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B) |
teaching |
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C) |
advocacy |
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D) |
surgery |
13. |
What information does HIPAA mandate be given to patients upon admission to a healthcare facility? |
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A) |
what type of insurance is necessary for care |
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B) |
who will be providing different types of care |
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C) |
what different levels of care are provided |
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D) |
how health information will be used |
14. |
Which healthcare provider is responsible for ensuring the room is prepared for admission and the patient is welcomed? |
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A) |
nursing assistant |
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B) |
admitting room clerk |
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C) |
social worker |
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D) |
nurse |
15. |
A patient has suddenly become very ill, and a nurse is transferring him to the intensive care unit (ICU). How does the nurse provide information to ensure continuity of care? |
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A) |
by giving a verbal report to nurses in the ICU |
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B) |
by ensuring that the chart and all belongings are moved |
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C) |
by delegating a nursing assistant to provide information |
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D) |
by asking the family to provide the information |
16. |
A patient is being transferred from a hospital to a long-term care facility. What will happen to the patients medical record (chart)? |
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A) |
It goes with the patient to the facility. |
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B) |
It remains in the hospital records. |
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C) |
It is shredded by special personnel. |
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D) |
The original and a copy go with the patient. |
17. |
What is the rationale for conducting discharge planning? |
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A) |
to ensure the best possible care in the acute care setting |
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B) |
to provide a means of documenting nursing care |
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C) |
to enlist family members in providing home care |
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D) |
to ensure patient and family needs are met consistently |
18. |
At what point during hospital-based care does planning for discharge begin? |
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A) |
on admission to the hospital |
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B) |
after the patient is settled in a room |
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C) |
immediately before discharge |
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D) |
after leaving the hospital |
19. |
Which of the following patients would not be discharged to be cared for by the family? |
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A) |
a patient who needs sterile dressings changed |
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B) |
a patient with a feeding tube in place |
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C) |
a patient receiving IV medications |
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D) |
a patient who lacks knowledge of the treatment plan |
20. |
A nurse, preparing for a patients discharge after surgery, is teaching the patients wife to change the dressing. How can the nurse be certain the wife knows the procedure? |
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A) |
Tell the wife exactly how to do it. |
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B) |
Give the wife information about supplies. |
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C) |
Have the wife demonstrate the procedure. |
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D) |
Ask another nurse to reinforce teaching. |
21. |
What is required of a patient who leaves the hospital against medical advice (AMA)? |
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A) |
nothing, the hospital has no legal concerns |
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B) |
full reimbursement of any medical expenses |
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C) |
providing contact phone numbers if needed |
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D) |
signing a form releasing legal responsibility |
Answer Key
1. |
C |
2. |
A, B, D |
3. |
A |
4. |
A |
5. |
D |
6. |
C |
7. |
B |
8. |
A, B, C, F, G |
9. |
B |
10. |
B, C, E |
11. |
D |
12. |
B |
13. |
D |
14. |
D |
15. |
A |
16. |
B |
17. |
D |
18. |
A |
19. |
D |
20. |
C |
21. |
D |
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