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PCC final grade A+ exam 1 questions & answers 2024/2025 patient-centered care - ANSWERSrespect patient differences, values, preferences, and expressed needs relieve pain and suffering communicate and provide client education coordinate care focus on health promotion and illness p...

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patient-centered care - ANSWERSrespect patient differences, values, preferences, and expressed needs



relieve pain and suffering



communicate and provide client education



coordinate care



focus on health promotion and illness prevention



what are the educational requirements for current nursing practice? - ANSWERS-must be licensed by the
state board of nursing

-can be through diploma programs, associates programs, baccalaurete programs, rn-bsn bridge, masters
or doctorate



what is the American Nursing Association (ANA)? - ANSWERSthe official professional organization for
nurses in the United States



what is the National League for Nursing (NLN)? - ANSWERS•Establishes and maintains a universal
standard of education



In meeting the safety needs of the adolescent client, it would be most important for the nurse to focus
their teaching on: - ANSWERSdrivers education



what are some risk factors for falls? - ANSWERSØPoor vision

ØHypotension (low blood pressure)

,ØA history of falls

ØDizziness, pain

ØAlcohol use

ØCognitive impairment

ØPolypharmacy

ØArthritis

ØGait or balance deficits

ØAge greater than 80 years



what are some methods of fall prevention? - ANSWERSfor pts--Nonskid shoes, tidy clothes, proper
lighting, grab bars/rails, no scatter rugs,



for nurses--Fall risk assessment, environmental safety, clean dry floors, client education



Key components of a culture of safety include: - ANSWERS• Team empowerment: Every individual has
the opportunity to be heard, feel important, and be a valued team member for the contribution offered.



• Communication: Open and honest lines of communication are needed between the team members
and from the team to other hospital units.



• Transparency: Team members are united in their efforts to eliminate rumors and operate with only the
facts, contributing to mutual team goals.



• Accountability: Staff claim ownership for human error and are willing to disclose the error and help
prevent similar errors,



How do you safely move and transfer patients? - ANSWERSUse a wide base of support (feet spread
apart).



Minimize bending and twisting.

, Squat to lift heavy objects from the floor.



Avoid bending at the waist.



Use the muscles in your legs as the power for lifting. Bend your knees, keep your back straight, and lift
smoothly.



Keep objects close to your body when you lift, move, or carry them



Use both hands and arms when you lift, move, or carry heavy objects.



how do you properly instruct a patient to use a cane? - ANSWERS•Hold on strong side

•Advance cane, then weaker leg, then stronger leg



how do you properly instruct a patient to use a crutches? - ANSWERStripod position



Crutch pad three fingers below axilla



Hand grips with 30 degrees elbow flexion



lead with unaffected leg



how do you properly instruct a patient to use a walker? - ANSWERSStand between the back legs of the
walker. Do not stand too far behind the walker.



Patient moves the walker forward then steps into it



If one leg is weaker, move it forward as the walker moves forward.

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