ATI LPN
Fundamentals of Nursing: The Art and Science of Person-Centered Care Tenth, North American Edition
Chapter 20 : Documenting and Reporting Questions
Question 1 of 5
A group of nurses visits selected patients individually at the beginning of each shift. What are these procedures called?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Nursing care rounds involve visiting patients to assess and plan care at the start of a shift.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse uses informatics to plan nursing care for a patient. Which three terms best describes this science as it is applied to nursing?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Nursing informatics involves transforming data into information and knowledge to support patient care.
Question 3 of 5
What is the nurses best defense if a patient alleges nursing negligence?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The patient's record is the most objective and reliable evidence of the care provided, serving as the nurse's best defense against allegations of negligence.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is documenting the intensity of a patients pain. What would be the most accurate entry?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Using a standardized pain scale, such as 1 to 10, provides a precise and measurable documentation of the patient's pain intensity, making it the most accurate entry.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following data entries follows the recommended guidelines for documenting data?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: This entry is objective, specific, and focused on measurable outcomes, adhering to documentation guidelines.