Alexander’s Care of the Patient in Surgery 15th Edition Rothrock Test
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,Chapter 01: Concepts Basic to Perioperative Nursing Test Bank
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. The Perioperative Patient Focused Model Presents Key Components Of Nursing Influence That
Guide Patient Care. Select The Statement That Best Describes The Dynamic Relationship Within The
Model.
A. The Patient Experience And The Nursing Presence Are In Continuous Interaction.
B. Structure, Process, And Outcome Are The Foundation Domains Of The Model.
C. The Perioperative Nurse Is The Central Dynamic Core Of The Model.
D. The Interrelated Nursing Process Rings Bind The Patient To The Model.
SOLUTION:A
The Perioperative Patient Focused Model Consists Of Domains Or Areas Of Nursing Concern: Nursing
Diagnoses, Nursing Interventions, And Patient Outcomes. These Domains Are In Continuous Interaction
With The Health System That Encircles The Focus Of Perioperative Nursing Practice—The Patient.
REF: P. 3
2. The Association Of Perioperative Registered Nurses’ (AORN) Standards Of Perioperative Nursing
Practice That Describes Nursing Interactions, Interventions, And Activities With Patients Falls Under
Which Standards Category?
A. Evidence-Based
B. Process
C. Outcome
D. Structural
SOLUTION:B
Process Standards Relate To Nursing Activities, Interventions, And Interactions. They Are Used To
Explicate Clinical, Professional, And Quality Objectives In Perioperative Nursing.
, REF: P. 3
3. Which Order Best Describes The Process Used To Implement Evidence-Based Professional
Nursing?
A. Literature Search, Theory Review, Data Analysis, Policy Development
B. Regional Survey, Literature Search, Meta-Analysis, Practice Change
C. Identify Problem, Scientific Evidence, Develop Policy, Evaluate Outcome
D. Identify Issue, Analyze Scientific Evidence, Implement Change, Evaluate Process
SOLUTION:D
Evidence-Based Practice Is A Systematic, Thorough Process By Which To Identify An Issue, To Collect And
Evaluate The Best Evidence To Design And Implement A Practice Change, And To Evaluate The Process.
REF: P. 1
4. The Ambulatory Surgery Unit Is Planning To Develop A Standardized Skin Preparation Practice
For Their Unit. The Best Process To Gather Scientific Information Is To:
A. Conduct A Survey Of Skin Prep Policies At The Next AORN Chapter Meeting.
B. Review Their Surgical Site Infection Data From The Last 6 Months.
C. Conduct A Literature Search On Antimicrobial Agents And Infection Prevention.
D. Review The Scientific Literature From The Leading Manufacturers Of Prep Solutions.
SOLUTION:C
Perioperativenurseshave An Ethical Responsibility To Review Practices And To Modify Them Based Upon
The Best Available Scientific Evidence. Using Research To Guide Practice Is Called Evidence-Based
Practice (EBP).
REF: P. 10
5. The Cardiac Team Is Developing A Standardized Sterile Back Table Setup And Is Unable To Find
Sufficient Research Evidence For Their Project. Where Might They Look For Information On Best
Practices?
A. Survey Regional Surgical Technology Programs For Their Back Table Models
B. Review Case Studies And Expert Opinions On Sterile Back Table Setups
C. Review AORN’s Standards And Recommended Practices On Sterilization
D. Consult With Facility Instrument Vendor Representatives For Their Advice
SOLUTION:B