Implementation

Which of the following is an example of indirect care provided by the nurse during the implementation phase?

• Administering a prescribed medication

• Repositioning a patient to prevent pressure ulcers

• Documenting the patient's vital signs in the electronic health record

• teaching the patient how to use an inhaler

A nurse is following a preprinted standing order to administer oxygen for 4 hours to a patient with respiratory distress. Which type of intervention is this?

• Nurse-Initiated (Independent)

• Healthcare Provider-Initiated (Dependent)

• Collaborative (Interdependent)

• Protocol-Based (Guideline)

Which of the following would be considered a direct care intervention for a patient who is post-operative and experiencing pain?

• Administering prescribed pain medication

• Documenting the patient's pain level in the medical record

• Educating the patient about pain management strategies

• Communicating with the physician about changes in the patient's pain status

A nurse notices that a patient's room is disorganized, making it difficult for the patient to move around. Which type of care does the nurse provide by arranging the room to make it safer?

• Indirect care

• Direct care

• Nurse-Initiated care

• Collaborative care

Which of the following is an example of a nurse-initiated intervention?

• Administering antibiotics as prescribed

• Teaching the patient about a low-sodium diet

• Inserting a Foley catheter as ordered by a physician

• Requesting a physical therapy consult for mobility issues

A nurse is reassessing a patient after administering pain medication. The nurse observes that the patient's pain level has decreased from 8/10 to 4/10. What should the nurse do next?

• Proceed with the care plan without further modifications

• Discontinue all other interventions related to pain management

• Review the care plan to determine if the pain management strategy needs to be adjusted

• Document the patient’s pain level and discharge the patient

When implementing care, why is it important for a nurse to use critical thinking to evaluate the potential outcomes of an intervention?

• To reduce the amount of time spent on patient care

• To ensure that actions are safe, effective, and appropriate for the patient

• To complete the patient’s care plan as quickly as possible

• To avoid collaborating with other healthcare providers

A nurse is preparing for a patient's care and ensuring the room is safe and the necessary supplies are ready. This action is part of which step in planning nursing care?

• Reassessing the patient

• Reviewing the care plan

• Preparing for care

• Preventing problems

What is the primary goal of the Quality and Safety Education for Nurses (QSEN) initiative?

• To reduce the number of nurses in the healthcare system

• To improve the quality and safety of patient care through education

• To make nursing practice less reliant on evidence-based practice

• To increase healthcare providers' autonomy

Which of the following is an example of a standardized clinical protocol that a nurse might follow when implementing care for a patient with a respiratory infection?

• Administer prescribed antibiotics as ordered

• Educating the patient on proper hand hygiene

• Following guidelines for oxygen therapy administration

• Collaborating with the dietitian for nutritional support