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

A step-by-step document outlining the actions to be taken in a specific situation would be a... [blank]

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

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