TIME MANAGEMENT & LEADERSHIP
What time-management strategy allows a nurse to handle unexpected interruptions during the shift?
Plan time for disruptions
What type of cultural knowledge is gained by interviewing members of the culture?
Emic knowledge
In SOAP charting, where would the nurse document, “The client reports chest pain after mowing the lawn”?
Subjective
What is one benefit of an electronic health record?
Fast and efficient
Which of the following is one of the five rights of delegation?
A. Right diagnosis
B. Right communication
C. Right medication
D. Right physician
B. Right communication
In SOAP documentation, where would the nurse document a client’s blood pressure, pulse, respirations, and temperature?
Objective.
What type of cultural knowledge is gained by observing a culture from an outsider’s perspective?
Etic knowledge
What documentation system uses the client’s problem or concern as the focus of the documentation?
DAR/ Focus
Which organization first introduced electronic health records in the 1970s?
Department of Veterans Affairs.
What is one major barrier to effective interprofessional communication?
Misunderstanding of roles
When determining client acuity, what type of nursing tasks should be considered?
Direct care tasks
What term describes welcoming and respecting the contributions of a client’s family?
Inclusion
What documentation method records only significant or unexpected findings?
Charting by exception
What type of information is a component of an electronic health record?
Demographic data
What is one benefit of using de-escalation techniques?
Reduced use of restraints
Which type of assignment involves assigning a nurse to a specific physical area, such as a preoperative holding area?
Area assignment
Cultural bias can contribute to what problem in healthcare?
Health Disparities
Provide a statement that should be revised because it contains an opinion rather than an objective observation.
“The client seems to be more comfortable.”
What does HIPAA require regarding access to client records?
Nurses should only access records of clients they are actively caring for or directly involved with.
When using an interpreter, who should the nurse make eye contact with?
The client
A nurse is delegating routine vital signs to an assistive personnel for a stable client. What must the nurse do after delegation?
Follow up on clients condition and any unexpected findings.
What is health equity?
Adjusting resources based on an individual’s circumstances and needs.
Which documentation statement is factual?
A. The client appears uncomfortable.
B. The client seems anxious.
C. Heart sounds regular with S1 and S2; no murmurs noted.
D. The client looks better today.
C. Heart sounds regular with S1 and S2; no murmurs noted.
What is the purpose of informatics in nursing?
Using information and technology to communicate, manage knowledge, reduce errors, and support decision-making.
What is the core competency for telehealth that involves effectively exchanging information with the client?
Communication skills