NURA4006 Policy, protocol, guidelines session quiz

Do you feel you understand the difference between policy, protocol and guidelines?

• Yes, I feel I understand this now

• I'm not sure, I'm not always confident about identifying the differences

• No, I'm really confused about this

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True or false: "it is part of the registered nurses role to have an awareness of and to be able to interpret / apply policy, protocols and clinical guidelines"

• True

• False

Identify 2 or 3 words that describe the impact policy, protocol or guidelines can have on patient care

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Do the recommendations within clinical guidelines need to be followed universally for every individual patient in every situation?

• Yes

• No

Which of the following statements is false?

• Policy must adhere to legislation

• The Royal College of Nursing cannot develop policy

• Policies can be national, regional or local

Is it likely that Bill would have had policies, protocols and guidelines all applied during his care?

• Yes, I think all of these would have been used

• No, I think only policies would have been followed

• No, I think the only thing that has been used is protocol

• No, I think it is only the clinical guidelines that are relevant to Bill's care

A document offering evidence-based recommendations for care and treatment would be a....

• policy

• protocol

• guideline

Do you feel you understand the difference between policy, protocol and guidelines?

• Yes, I feel I understand this now

• I'm not sure, I'm not always confident about identifying the differences

• No, I'm really confused about this