Why is it important to allow the patient to complete opening statement in patient interview

Patient report 3 concerns and the 1st is not primary concern

What is the main source of transmission of mrsa to patients in a hospital

The hands of health-care workers

Which of the following reports would you be MOST concerned about when considering alcoholism

A woman who has 8 drinks per week

When modifying the environment in inpatient, which action is least likely to lead to a + exper.

Increasing the level of assistance during a transfer

you have a pt who is in cardiac care Which of the following tasks is important to attend to?

Preventing any lines or tubes from becoming pinched/detached

which response do you expect a 17yr old hs football player who sustained a sci 5 months ago.

An interest in doing all he can to get better

Which of the following is true of standard precautions?

used with anyone at risk for the presence of pathogens

Which of the following tech. should you use to avoid a difficult encounter with the patient?

Use active listening tech. to identify the patient’s needs

Which of the following represents bad practice in hand washing?

Turning the handle of the water off with your clean hand

which is used to determine the extent of protection against infection used?

The level of phys. interaction between patient and clinician

Which of the following is best to assess the necess. prep. for providing a safe environment

Envision what you plan to do so you can prepare

Which of the following statements is true about interactions with patients?

attitudes are expressed at a conscious and unconscious level

You are in the wound care department of a large hospital which of the standard must you adhere

Clean technique is used for all treatment procedures

Which of the following statements about “body language” is true?

It is used to communicate interpersonal attitudes.

Which of the follow is a correct example of a principle of mobility?

B4 pt is able to demon. dyn. mobility they achieve static

When is it advisable for the clinician to use hand washing rather than hand sanitizer?

When organic material such as blood is visible

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Why is it important to allow the patient to complete opening statement in patient interview
Patient report 3 concerns and the 1st is not primary concern
The opening statement only takes 3 minutes
Patient who self-refer thru direct pt access didnt see a doc
Patients who don't complete their opening statement sue
2
The best single word that describes the dozens of behaviors that a PT may show is
Mechanical
Efficient
Collaborative
Professionalism
3
From where does most (up to 80%) of the essential diagnostic information arise?
Vital signs
Patient history
Observation
Special tests
4
What is the main source of transmission of mrsa to patients in a hospital
Hospital equipment and instruments
Hospital linens and bathroom surfaces
Family members and other hospital visitors
The hands of health-care workers
5
Which of the following reports would you be MOST concerned about when considering alcoholism
A woman who has 3 drinks per occasion
A woman who has 8 drinks per week
A man who has 4 drinks per occasion
A man who has 10 drinks per week
6
When modifying the environment in inpatient, which action is least likely to lead to a + exper.
Providing the patient a warm blanket
Turning on the lights and opening the blinds
Increasing the level of assistance during a transfer
Closing the door for sound and privacy
7
Which of the SINSS acronym is an assess. of intensity of pt sympt as they relate to funct. act.
Nature
Severity
Irritability
Stage
8
Infection transmitted through shared toys that have not been cleaned
indirect contact transmission
direct contact transmission
airborne transmission
droplet transmission
9
you have a pt who is in cardiac care Which of the following tasks is important to attend to?
Monitoring the responses of family members
Keeping closely to your timed treatment schedule
Silencing any audible alarms on the machines and monitors
Preventing any lines or tubes from becoming pinched/detached
10
which response do you expect a 17yr old hs football player who sustained a sci 5 months ago.
Lack of acknowledgment of the situation
An interest in doing all he can to get better
Evidence of dissociation
Anxiety, alarm, and a feeling of imminent crisis
11
Which of the following is true of standard precautions?
They are designed only for pediatric and geriatric patients.
They are charact. by use of gowns, gloves & shoe coverings.
used with anyone at risk for the presence of pathogens
They apply only in certain practice settings or envir.
12
Which of the following tech. should you use to avoid a difficult encounter with the patient?
Have everything planned so that she has no opp. to complain
Use active listening tech. to identify the patient’s needs
Ask the nurse to go into the room first.
Ask the pt technician to do bed exercises with her today
13
you have an exam today, but you remain present with the patient What word best describes this
Driven
Mindful
Entrepreneurial
Thoughtful
14
Which of the following is an element of the infection process?
A mode of transmission
A source of nutrition
A moist environment
A means to leave the host
15
Which of the following represents bad practice in hand washing?
Washing for a total of 45 sec
Drying your hands thoroughly, it facilitates skin cracking
Turning the handle of the water off with your clean hand
Washing between your fingers as well as on top of the hands
16
which is used to determine the extent of protection against infection used?
The concern expressed by the patient and/or family members
The level of phys. interaction between patient and clinician
The profession of the clinician working with the patient
The type of facility in which the patient is being treated
17
Which of the following is best to assess the necess. prep. for providing a safe environment
Ask the nurse to let you know what you should do.
begin treatment and respond to environ. as problems arise
Envision what you plan to do so you can prepare
Bring an add. person to help you evaluate the situation.
18
Which of the following statements is true about interactions with patients?
Our past experiences have little to do with our relationship
Unchallenged assumptions about patients are favorable
attitudes are expressed at a conscious and unconscious level
past exper. shape attitudes toward patients, but not beliefs
19
You are in the wound care department of a large hospital which of the standard must you adhere
Clean technique is used for all treatment procedures
Sterile technique is used for most procedures
Standard precautions dictate the use of only gown and gloves
Visual inspection is used to detect contamination
20
Which of the following statements about “body language” is true?
It is more difficult to interpret than spoken words.
It makes up about 25% of our communication with patients.
It is used to communicate interpersonal attitudes.
It is used as a primary means of communicating information.
21
Which q is most appropriate to assess the patient’s cognition when you begin the evaluation?
Do you know where you are?
Can you say the alphabet backwards?
Who was the fourth US President?
What is the square root of 81?
22
Improved efficiency & decreased patient anxiety can all be attributed to a provider’s:
Research knowledge
Technical competence
Hand hygiene
Interpersonal skills
23
Which of the follow is a correct example of a principle of mobility?
B4 pt is able to demon. dyn. mobility they achieve static
a pt is having diff. walking with a cane, take the cane away
Stiffness in a joint is an example of static mobility
rolling from supine to side hand placement at knee & cspine
24
the psych. stress brought on by the ICU can be intense enough that it results in sympt simil to
Hypochondria
Bipolar disorder
Posttraumatic stress disorder
Long-term dementia
25
When is it advisable for the clinician to use hand washing rather than hand sanitizer?
When sanitizer has been used 3 to 4 times consecutively
When organic material such as blood is visible
When the patient is in the coronary care unit
When the patient has MRSA

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