NURC 1001 Exam 1 Review Guide, Comprehensive Test Questions & Answers

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NURC 1001 Exam 1 Review Guide, Comprehensive Test Questions & Answers-Rules of charting - Never write inflammatory statements or argue on charts, do not leave blank lines between test, if you make a m... istake mark it out with straight line, if you must add information write a separate addendum and sign and date, for computer charting do not copy and past someone else's note, always sign your note AND print your name, always leave room below your note for your notes to be amended and co-signed by attending/resident, medical student's note should always be more detailed than resident because of less clinical judgement and experience If you do not understand a question that is posed by a surveyor, what should you do? A. Explain that you are not allowed to answer any questions B. Answer the question to the best of your ability C. Tell the surveyor that you do not know the answer D. Ask the surveyor to restate or rephrase the question. - C. Tell the surveyor that you do not know the answer What action should you take if a deficiency is found during a survey of a health care agency where you work? A. seek a new job with a different agency within 60 days B. Ask if your responses to surveyor's questions created a problem C. Give honest information about the deficiency to patients/ residents D. Follow instructions from the team leader to correct the deficiency - D. Follow instructions from the team leader to correct the deficiency What rationale would support your choice to work for an accredited health care agency A. All health care team members are licensed and experienced B. Any person needing care is accepted regardless of income level C. Voluntary review shows that a high quality of care is provided D. Facility is likely to offer promotions, a good salary and benefit - C. Voluntary review shows that a high quality of care is provided A confused elderly resident tells you he doesn't have any money to pay you for your help or to pay the bill for the long term care center. What should you do? A. Reassure him that you will care for him no matter how much money he has B. Tell him not to worry about it and change the subject C. Find out who is paying the bills for the resident D. Tell the charge nurse about the resident's concerns - D. Tell the charge nurse about the resident's concerns Which action should you perform to help your health care agency to meet the standards of licensure, certification, or accreditation A. Close the door when assisting a patient or resident to bathe B. Describe the NATCEP testing process to the surveyor C. Memorize all policies and procedures related to your job D. Assist patients or residents whenever they ask for your help - D. Assist patients or residents whenever they ask for your help Which person needs sub-acute care? A. Had minor surgery for a skin condition B. Discharge from hospital but needs complex would care C. Needs help with toileting, bathing, and meal preparation D. Has terminal illness and death is imminent - B. Discharge from hospital but needs complex would care Which action would you perform to contain health care costs for a person who has Medicare Care. A. Complete care and duties as quickly and efficiently as possible B. Assist the person to be discharged to home as soon as possible C. Limit the amount and use of supplies that are charged to the person D. Follow the RN's instructions for the prevention of pressure injuries - D. Follow the RN's instructions for the prevention of pressure injuries In patient focused care A. You would transport the patient to the diagnostic testing center B. The patient directs the focus and type of the care and treatment C. The RN would draw blood sample at the patient's bedside D. The patient is invited to actively participate in care conference - C. The RN would draw blood sample at the patient's bedside In the nursing care pattern of functional nursing, you would A. Take vital signs on all patients and report data to the licensed nurse B. Talk to the other nursing assistants and decide how to divide duties C. Assist the RNs and LPNs after you receive specific instructions. D. Perform total care for all patients that are assigned to you - C. Assist the RNs and LPNs after you receive specific instructions. [Show More]

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