What is the term that is used to describe a healthcare related incident or accident that may have possibly led to client harm?

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Question 1 of 5

What is the term that is used to describe a healthcare related incident or accident that may have possibly led to client harm?

A. An adverse event B. A root cause C. A healthcare acquired event D. A sentinel event

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 2 of 5

Which statement about targeted assessments is accurate?

A. The need for a targeted assessment is based on the application of the nurse's knowledge of pathophysiology and the presenting symptoms. B. The need for a targeted assessment is based on the application of the nurse's knowledge of developmental needs and developmental delays. C. Targeted assessment is done on an annual basis for existing clients rather than a complete assessment that is done for new clients. D. Targeted assessments consist of a brief medical history and a complete assessment consists of a complete health history and a complete physical assessment.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 3 of 5

You are the Assistant Director of Nursing in a multiethnical and culturally diverse inner city acute care facility. You will be chairing a committee to develop a philosophy of nursing that addresses these facility characteristics and the characteristics of the clients. Which theoretical framework would you recommend that this committee should consider when addressing mutiethnicity and the culturally diverse nature of this facility for this philosophy?

A. Jean Watson's B. Martha Rogers' C. Nagi's theory D. Madeleine Leininger's theory

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 4 of 5

As the nurse in an ambulatory care area, you see a new client enter with a cane that appears too short for the client. What should you do?

A. Place the client in a wheelchair to protect their safety in the clinic. B. Remove the cane from the client to protect their safety. C. Teach the client about the proper length of a cane. D. Have the client use a wheelchair rather than the cane.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 5 of 5

When you are monitoring your client who is now started on an intravenous antibiotic for an infection, you notice that the client is exhibiting signs of anaphylaxis. What is your first priority intervention?

A. Stop the intravenous flow B. Slow down the intravenous flow C. Notify the doctor D. Begin CPR

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

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