The nurse is caring for a patient admitted for the removal of an ...

[imowrer]

The nurse is caring for a patient admitted for the removal of an infected appendix. Which actions by the nurse would indicate an understanding of the 2012 hospital safety goals? (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. Places an identification band on the right arm
  b. Marks the surgical site with a black-felt pen
  c. Checks medications three times before administration.
  d. Washes hands between patients and/or when soiled.
  e. Removes allergy bands prior to transfer to surgery.

Question 2

The Institute of Medicine (IOM) Report identified several goals for nursing in the United States. The IOM suggested that: (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. Nurses should practice to the full extent of their education.
  b. Nursing education should demonstrate seamless progression.
  c. Nurses should continue to be subservient to physicians in the hospital setting.
  d. Policy making requires better data collection and information infrastructure.
  e. Higher levels of education should not be sought by practicing nurses.

[stano32]

Answer to Question 1

ANS: A, B, C, D
The 2012 hospital goals include the following broad categories: Identify patients correctly (Placing an ID band on the right are), improve staff communication, use medicines safely (Check medications three times before administration), prevent infection (Washing hands), identify patient safety risks, and prevent mistakes in surgery (Mark the surgical site with a black-felt pen). Removing allergy bands would prevent identification of that patient's safety risk.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A, B, D
The Future of Nursing: Leading Change, Advancing Health (IOM, 2011) identified several goals for nursing in the United States: Nurses should practice to the full extent of their education and training; Nurses should achieve higher levels of education and training through an improved education system that promotes seamless academic progression; Nurses should be full partners with physicians and other health care professionals in redesigning health care in the United States; and Effective workforce planning and policy making require better data collection and an improved information infrastructure.

[imowrer]

Thank you!

[stano32]

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