Solutions
The primary reasons for delay or failure to access health care includes which of the
following - ANSWER-Inability to afford insurance, lack of transportation, refusal of
services by providers
The nurse is providing care to a patient with a large abdominal wound that requires
packing and a wet to dry dressing. What cost effective measure would the nurse do in
preparation to do wound care? - ANSWER-Review previous documentations to identify
specific supplies needed
A nurse asks their manager about health care economies. The nurse manager advises
that health care economics is - ANSWER-Resources are needed to serve healthcare
issues
Policies for national health care coverage have faced many barriers. Nurses understand
that which factors work in opposition to contribute to these barriers - ANSWER-Cost,
quality and access
A nurse is caring for a diverse population of patients on a medical unit. What behaviors
can the nurse model to other staff members that enhances cultural competence when
caring for patients? - ANSWER-Be conscientious of own biases, ask the patients about
their cultural and religious beliefs, convey acceptance
Which of the following components are included in health policy at the state level? -
ANSWER-Scope of nursing practice
The nurse is caring for a patient who has just returned from a cardiac catheterization
and percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) Vital signs before the procedure were as
follows: t 98.6, HR 110 RR24 BP 160/88 O2 91 pain 8/10. Which of the following
assessment data is most important to report to the HCP - ANSWER-Pain level 8/10
An end stage cirrhosis patient is in the hospital under your care. You give him a CIWA
score 16. What order do you anticipate from the provider? - ANSWER-Lorazepam
(Ativan) 1-4 mg IV every 2 hours as needed
How do nurses practice health policy at the bedside daily? - ANSWER-Nurses teach
patients about their health care rights
A community health nurse is providing care to the diverse population. The nurse
determines which of the following patients is at risks for a health care disparity? -
ANSWER-A 35 year old immigrant who doesn't speak fluent English