Author Question: Which of the following statements about the client Kardex is true? a. Only nursing orders are ... (Read 49 times)

amal · **on:** Jul 22, 2018

Which of the following statements about the client Kardex is true?

a. Only nursing orders are recorded on it.
b. Personal data such as sex, age, marital status, and religious preference are noted on it.
c. It is part of the medical record.
d. It is sent home with the client upon discharge.

Question 2

Which of these terms is used when goals are not met or interventions are not performed within the established time frame while using a critical pathway?

a. critical events c. incident reports
b. exception charting d. variances

trog · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 22, 2018

Answer to Question 1

B
The Kardex is a form containing concise information about each client, including basic data (age, marital status, physician, etc.); medical and nursing diagnoses listed by priority; allergies; medical orders concerning diet, medications, and treatments; and activities permitted, including any need for assistance in activities of daily living and safety precautions.

Answer to Question 2

D
Critical pathways provide a comprehensive standard plan of care for specific case situations; the paths are monitored to ensure that interventions are performed in a timely manner and that client outcomes are achieved on time. The nurse can document unexpected events by using notation of variations, unmet goals, or interventions not performed.