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NCLEX Questions Patient Centered Care Questions
Question 1 of 5
The Joint Commission focuses on safety in health care. Which action by the nurse reflects The Joint Commission's main objective?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Assessing respirations when administering opioids directly addresses safety by preventing respiratory depression, aligning with The Joint Commission’s focus. Range-of-motion exercises (A), meal intake (B), and delegation (D) are valuable but not primarily safety-focused.
Question 2 of 5
Which statement best describes the process of nursing case management?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Nursing case management is a collaborative process to assess, plan, and coordinate care for quality and cost-effective outcomes. Options A, C, and D are narrower and less comprehensive.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse wishes to provide client-centered care in all interactions. Which action by the nurse best demonstrates this concept?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Assessing cultural influences demonstrates client-focused care by addressing communication, culture, respect, compassion, education, and empowerment. Meeting basic needs (B), informing about tests (C), and orienting to the room (D) are important but less directly tied to the broad scope of client-centered care.
Question 4 of 5
A student nurse asks the faculty to explain best practices when communicating with a person from the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer/questioning (LGBTQ) community. What answer by the faculty is most accurate?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Not making assumptions avoids bias and respects individual needs, critical given potential discrimination faced by LGBTQ individuals. Avoiding questions (A) may miss key information, assuming reluctance (C) stereotypes, and denying differences (D) ignores unique needs.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse manager wishes to ensure that the nurses on the unit are practicing at their highest levels of competency. Which areas should the manager assess to determine if the nursing staff demonstrate competency according to the Institute of Medicine (IOM) report Health Professions Education: A Bridge to Quality? ((Select ONE that does not apply.)
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The IOM report highlights collaboration (A), evidence-based practice (B), informatics (D), and quality improvement (E) as core competencies. Family-focused care (C) is not specifically listed.