Understanding ANA Standards in Depth

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Which of the following is the primary focus of ANA Standard 6? Options: Planning nursing interventions, Evaluation of progress toward attainment of outcomes, Collecting patient data, Delegating nursing tasks

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Evaluation of progress toward attainment of outcomes

Front

According to ANA Standard 6, what must a nurse do after implementing a care plan?

Back

Evaluate the patient’s response to interventions

Front

Which term best summarizes the main activity described in ANA Standard 6? Options: Assessment, Evaluation, Diagnosis, Implementation

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Evaluation

Front

What is the nurse’s responsibility if the expected outcomes are not achieved, according to ANA Standard 6?

Back

Revise the care plan as needed

Front

A nurse is reviewing a patient’s progress after a week of interventions. According to ANA Standard 6, which action best demonstrates the nurse’s role?

Back

Comparing actual outcomes with expected outcomes

Front

Which of the following actions aligns with ANA Standard 6 when a patient’s wound is not healing as expected? Continue the current wound care plan, Reassess the wound and modify the care plan, Ignore the lack of progress, Discharge the patient

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Reassess the wound and modify the care plan

Front

A nurse evaluates a patient’s pain after administering medication. The patient reports no relief. According to ANA Standard 6, what should the nurse do?

Back

Notify the healthcare provider and adjust the plan as needed

Front

Which scenario best illustrates the evaluation process as described in ANA Standard 6? Options: A nurse develops a new care plan for a patient, A nurse determines that a patient’s blood pressure is within the target range and updates the care plan accordingly, A nurse educates a patient about medication side effects, A nurse collects admission data

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A nurse determines that a patient’s blood pressure is within the target range and updates the care plan accordingly

Front

According to ANA Standard 6, what is the most appropriate next step for a nurse if a patient’s blood pressure remains elevated after implementing a new dietary plan for hypertension?

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Reassess the patient’s needs and collaborate with the healthcare team to modify the plan.

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According to ANA Standard 6, what should a nurse do to improve patient outcomes after an elderly patient experiences a fall while on a fall prevention protocol?

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Analyze the situation, identify contributing factors, and revise the fall prevention plan.