Fundamentals of Nursing 101 Final
Exam Questions and Answers
Roles of the nurse in community-Based Care - Answer--Provide continuity of care when
pt moves from one level of care to another or from one setting to another.
-Provide interventions to promote health.
-Manage acute or chronic illness.
-Promote self-care.
Qualities of the Community-Based Nurse - Answer--Knowledgeable and skilled.
-Independent in making decisions.
-Accountable
Roles of the Community-Based Nurse - Answer--Pt advocate
-Coordinator of Services
-Pt and family educator
Home Health Care Agencies - Answer--Official or public
-Voluntary or private (not for profit)
-Private, Proprietary agencies
-Institution based agencies
4 Essential Concepts to Nursing Care of Pt Across Settings - Answer--Community-
Based Nursing Care.
-Continuity of Care
-Collaborative Practice.
-Care Coordination
Goal of Collaborative Practice - Answer-To deliberatively work together to build a safer
and better pt-centered and community/population oriented U.S. health care system
Care Transition - Answer-A continuous process in which a pts care shifts from being
provided in one setting of care to another.
Care Coordination - Answer-Central responsibility of all health care professionals, and
especially nurses.
AIMs of Care Coordination - Answer--Link pts with resources in the community to
enhance their well-being.
-Improve information exchange.
-Reduce fragmentation and duplication of services.
Roles of Pt Navigators - Answer--Assistance with Scheduling.
-Financial Assistance
, Psychosocial support
-Community Support
Est an Effective Nurse-pt relationship - Answer--Reduce anxiety through therapeutic
communication, teaching, and acceptance.
-Remember that the pt has concerns and needs other than medical ones.
-Communicate with the pt as an individual.
-Take time to learn about the pt being admitted.
-Provide for family participation in all aspects of care.
Admission Ambulatory Care - Answer--Pt receives health care services but does not
remain overnight.
-In most offices and clinics, pts complete a short health hx.
-In same-day surgery facilities, screening tests, teaching, and admission take place
before pts enter the setting.
Admission to the hospital - Answer--Admission sheet becomes part of the medical
record.
-Bracelet is placed on wrist of pt.
-A nursing interview and physical assessment are conducted.
-Room is prepared for pt.
Info obtained on the admission sheet - Answer--Name, address, and DOB.
-Gender, Marital Status.
-Name of admitting physician.
-Name of nearest relative.
-Occupation and employer.
-Financial status for health care payment.
-Religious preference.
-Date and time of admission/admitting dx.
-Identification #
Preparing a room for a PT - Answer--Position and open the bed.
-Assemble necessary equipment and supplies.
-Assemble special equipment and supplies.
-Adjust the physical environment of the room.
True or False
In Same-day surgery clinics, screening tests and teach take place upon admission to
the clinic. - Answer-False- In same-day surgery clinics, screening tests and teaching
take place prior to admission to the clinic.
Transfer within hospital setting - Answer--Move pts personal belongings to new room.
-Transfer pt chart, kardex, care plan, and medications.
-Notify other hospital departments of the move.
-Give verbal report to the nurse in the new area.
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