Chapter 1: The Evolution of Nursing - Nurselytic

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: An individualized care plan involves all health care workers and outlines care to meet the needs of the individual patient. The Kardex, health care provider's order sheet, and nurse's notes do not identify the needs of the patient nor are they designed to assist all members of the health care team to meet those needs.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: The acute awareness of preventive medicine has resulted in today's emphasis on education about issues such as smoking, heart disease, drug and alcohol abuse, weight control, and mental health and wellness promotion activities. This preventive education has resulted in an emphasis on wellness, rather than illness. Improved insurance payments, decentralized care centers, and increased numbers of health care givers did not influence an emphasis on wellness.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Communication is the primary essential component among the health care team to evaluate and modify the care plan. Documentation, evaluation, and planning are not primary essential components to ensure the care plan is meeting the needs of the patient.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: An interdisciplinary approach prevents fragmentation of care. An interdisciplinary approach does not improve the efficiency of care, reduce the number of caregivers, or shorten hospital stay.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: An LPN/LVN practices under the supervision of a health care provider, dentist, OD, or RN.