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khang · **on:** Jun 28, 2018

An inservice program at a long-term care facility is reviewing the Nursing Outcomes Classification (NOC) with nursing staff. After the presentation the nurses review resident care plans.

Which of the following are found to be appropriately written outcomes? (Select all that apply.)
a.
Suction patient orally every 4 hours and as needed.
b.
Auscultate lung sounds every 2 hours.
c.
Provide Tylenol as ordered by health care provider.
d.
Patient states Pain has decreased after medication administration.
e.
Patient blood pressure recorded as 120/72 after dressing change.

Question 2

The nurse is aware that there is a legal responsibility to report certain diseases and conditions to county or state health authorities. Which would be included? (Select all that apply.)

a. Tuberculosis
b. Child abuse
c. Industrial accidents
d. Sexually transmitted diseases
e. Food-borne infections

jgranad15 · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 28, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: D, E
NOC was developed to identify outcomes of nursing care that are directly influenced by nursing actions. Outcomes are defined as the behaviors and feelings of the patient in response to the nursing care given. Suctioning patient, auscultating lung sounds, and providing Tylenol are nursing actions.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A, B, D, E
The nurse has a legal responsibility to report communicable diseases (such as tuberculosis and sexually transmitted diseases), food-borne infections, child abuse, and threats of suicide.