Kozier & Erb’s Fundamentals of Nursing 8th Edition By Shirlee-Test Bank

MULTIPLE CHOICE. Opt for the one alternate that most accurately fulfills the assertion or replies to the inquiry.

1) A patient wants to cease treatment for his cancer. In the role of patient supporter, the nurse
articulates the subsequent statement to the patient’s physician:

A) “The family should be engaged in this decision.”

B) “The patient is deciding on his own.”

C) “Let’s inform the family about the implications of this choice.”

D) “The patient would profit from more information about treatment alternatives.”

Answer: B
Explanation: A)
A patient advocate functions to safeguard the patient and can advocate for the patient’s necessities and
preferences to other healthcare professionals by, for instance, conveying the patient’s wishes for
information to the physician. Providing additional information to the patient regarding treatment
choices and involving the family in the decision-making process would illustrate the nurse’s role as an
educator or counselor.
Implementation
Psychosocial integrity
Application B)
A patient advocate functions to safeguard the patient and can advocate for the patient’s necessities and
preferences to other healthcare professionals by, for instance, conveying the patient’s wishes for
information to the physician. Providing additional information to the patient regarding treatment
choices and involving the family in the decision-making process would illustrate the nurse’s role as an
educator or counselor.
Implementation
Psychosocial integrity
Application C)
A patient advocate functions to safeguard the patient and can advocate for the patient’s necessities and
preferences to other healthcare professionals by, for instance, conveying the patient’s wishes for
information to the physician. Providing additional information to the patient regarding treatment
choices and involving the family in the decision-making process would illustrate the nurse’s role as an
educator or counselor.
Implementation
Psychosocial integrity
Application D)
A patient advocate functions to safeguard the patient and can advocate for the patient’s necessities and
preferences to other healthcare professionals by, for instance, conveying the patient’s wishes for
information to the physician. Providing additional information to the patient regarding treatment
choices and involving the family in the decision-making process would illustrate the nurse’s role as an
educator or counselor.
Implementation
Psychosocial integrity
Application

2)Explaining the present economic challenges to students in the community health course, the nurse
educator would stress the importance of nurses being familiar with which of the subsequent?

A) Advances in science and technology

B) Emphasis shift from inpatient to outpatient care

C) Diagnostic-related groups (DRGs)

D)Consumer representatives on governing boards of nursing associations and regulatory
agencies

Answer: B
1
Explanation: A)
Economics is one of the social forces currently influencing the profession of
nursing. Due to the shift from inpatient to outpatient care, more nurses are
being employed in community-based health settings. Other forces encompass
consumer demands, family structure, and science and technology. DRGs are a
classification system that categorically establishes pretreatment billing based on
diagnosis. Although this is connected to economic factors impacting nursing, it is not
the root cause of the rise in personnel being hired in community-based
environments.
Evaluation
Safe, effective care environment
Application B)
Economics is one of the social forces currently influencing the profession of
nursing. Due to the shift from inpatient to outpatient care, more nurses are
being employed in community-based health settings. Other forces encompass
consumer demands, family structure, and science and technology. DRGs are a
classification system that categorically establishes pretreatment billing based on
diagnosis. Although this is connected to economic factors impacting nursing, it is not
the root cause of the rise in personnel being hired in community-based
environments.
Evaluation
Safe, effective care environment
Application C)
Economics is one of the social forces currently influencing the profession of
nursing. Due to the shift from inpatient to outpatient care, more nurses are
being employed in community-based health settings. Other forces encompass
consumer demands, family structure, and science and technology. DRGs are a
classification system that categorically establishes pretreatment billing based on
diagnosis. Although this is connected to economic factors impacting nursing, it is not
the root cause of the rise in personnel being hired in community-based
environments.
Evaluation
Safe, effective care environment
Application D)
Economics is one of the social forces currently influencing the profession of
nursing. Due to the shift from inpatient to outpatient care, more nurses are
being employed in community-based health settings. Other forces encompass
consumer demands, family structure, and science and technology. DRGs are a
classification system that categorically establishes pretreatment billing based on
diagnosis. Although this is connected to economic factors impacting nursing, it is not
the root cause of the rise in personnel being hired in community-based
environments.
Evaluation
Safe, effective care environment
Application 2
3)The nurse practitioner is collaborating with the staff nurse to alter the care plan for a patient. This serves as
an example of which of the ANA standards of practice?

A) Planning

B) Implementation

C) Outcomes identification

D) Assessment

Answer: B
Explanation: A)
Consultation–such as advanced practice nurses and staff nurses collaborating–is
a means for those engaged in a patient’s care to influence the plan, boost the
proficiencies of others, and enact change. Consultation is part of Standard 5:
Implementation. Assessment pertains to data gathering. Outcomes identification
establishes defined objectives for a plan specific to the patient or scenario. Planning
prescribes methods and alternatives to achieve expected results.
Implementation
Safe, effective care environment
Application B)
Consultation–such as advanced practice nurses and staff nurses collaborating–is
a means for those engaged in a patient’s care to influence the plan, boost the
proficiencies of others, and enact change. Consultation is part of Standard 5:
Implementation. Assessment pertains to data gathering. Outcomes identification
establishes defined objectives for a plan specific to the patient or scenario. Planning
prescribes methods and alternatives to achieve expected results.
Implementation
Safe, effective care environment
Application C)
Consultation–such as advanced practice nurses and staff nurses collaborating–is
a means for those engaged in a patient’s care to influence the plan, boost the
proficiencies of others, and enact change. Consultation is part of Standard 5:
Implementation. Assessment pertains to data gathering. Outcomes identification
establishes defined objectives for a plan specific to the patient or scenario. Planning
prescribes methods and alternatives to achieve expected results.
Implementation
Safe, effective care environment
Application D)
Consultation–such as advanced practice nurses and staff nurses collaborating–is
a means for those engaged in a patient’s care to influence the plan, boost the
proficiencies of others, and enact change. Consultation is part of Standard 5:
Implementation. Assessment pertains to data gathering. Outcomes identification
establishes defined objectives for a plan specific to the patient or scenario. Planning
prescribes methods and alternatives to achieve expected results.
Implementation
Safe, effective care environment
Application