2009 Core Competencies (Annual)
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- 1.It is never acceptable to chemically or physically restrain an elder for purposes of discipline or convenience.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 2.Why is spousal abuse not a legally reportable offense?
- A.
Spousal victimization is not state-regulated due to the complications involved in domestic situations
- B.
A spouse who is not otherwise incapacitated is able to leave the situation
- C.
An abused spouse is not vulnerable in any way
- 3.Abuse can be physical, mental or verbal.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 4.Advance directives are documents which state a patient's choices concerning:
- A.
Medical treatment
- B.
Financial decisions
- C.
Legal matters
- 5.Can a patient refuse care?
- A.
Yes
- B.
No
- 6.Because elders fear loneliness, they usually enjoy depending on others for assistance.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 7.Once school-aged children know what is expected of them, they strive for praise.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 8.80% of job injuries are ______________ injuries.
- A.
Neck
- B.
Shoulder
- C.
Back
- 9.When lifting a patient, you should:
- A.
Stand upright with your knees locked
- B.
Keep your feet close together
- C.
Bend at your hips and knees
- 10.The care plan is just a nursing responsibility.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 11.The plan of care focuses on actions which are designed to solve or minimize:
- A.
Chronic condition
- B.
Existing problems
- C.
Possible problems
- 12.A complaint is a verbal issue or concern about patient care or access to care issues.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 13.When is a complaint or grievance considered resolved?
- A.
After 24 hours
- B.
When any action is taken
- C.
When the complainant/grievant is satisfied with the action taken
- D.
When the health care provider apologizes
- 14.If you know a patient does not have insurance, you can charge their supplies to another patient's bill that does have insurance.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 15.If you do not agree with a patient's belief and know that it might harm them, what should you do?
- A.
Respect their beliefs
- B.
Tell them that what they believe is bad for them
- C.
Refuse to take care of them since they are so different from you
- 16.It is important to understand how a person interacts with their family when taking care of them.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 17.Malfunctioning equipment should be removed from use immediately and labeled with a description of what is wrong with it.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 18.The underlying core value of the Americans with Disabilities Act is based on the principle of:
- A.
Veracity
- B.
Justice
- C.
Respect for others
- D.
Autonomy
- 19.Ethics are based on personal values and beliefs that guide the decision-making process.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 20.Which of the following is a contributing factor to a fall?
- A.
Bed Rails
- B.
Restraints
- C.
Brakes
- D.
All of the above
- 21.When leaving a patient's room you should make sure the bed is in low position, call bell is draped over the oxygen flowmeter and the wheels on the bed are locked.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 22.You may use and dispense patient information to anyone that calls and inquires about the patient's condition.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 23.PHI only covers written documents.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 24.Control of infection involves breaking the chain of infection. What 3 links in the infection chain must be present in order for an infection to occur?
- A.
Infectious agent, moist conditions, means of transmission
- B.
Dirty conditions, susceptible host, prolonged exposure
- C.
An infectious person, intimate contact, prolonged exposure
- D.
Infectious agent, means of transmission, susceptible host
- 25.If a patient is in isolation, housekeeping should not clean their room.
- A.
True
- B.
False
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