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Patient Centered Care Test Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
An emergency department (ED) nurse gives report on a client who is being transferred to the medical-surgical floor. Because of an identified risk for suicide, the ED nurse suggests that the floor nurse contact a sitter and behavioral health. This statement represents which part of the SBAR hand-off?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Suggesting a sitter and behavioral health contact is a recommendation for action, fitting the 'R' in SBAR. It does not describe the situation (A), background (B), or assessment (C).
Question 2 of 5
A new nurse is working with a preceptor on an inpatient medical-surgical unit. The preceptor advises the student that which is the priority when working as a professional nurse?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Ensuring client safety is the priority, as errors can lead to significant harm (e.g., 98,000 deaths yearly per the 2000 IOM report). Holistic needs (A), avoiding errors (C), and client-focused care (D) are important but secondary to safety.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse wants to find a description of the most desirable hospital in terms of patient safety. Which resource should the nurse consult?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Joint Commission accreditation ensures a safety focus, the most critical factor. Nurse-client ratios (A) vary, new technology (B) doesn’t guarantee safety, and school affiliation (D) offers benefits but not necessarily safety assurance.
Question 4 of 5
nurse manager has:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Encouraging equal participation (D) enhances group effectiveness and decision quality, unlike A (avoiding conflict), B (high cohesion), or C (majority rule).
Question 5 of 5
Which statement best defines the difference between problem solving and decision making?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Problem solving (C) addresses immediate issues, while decision making aims at goals, unlike A, B, or D.