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Immunizing children against measles is an example of which level of preventive care?

  • Secondary
  • Preventive
  • Primary (correct)
  • Tertiary

Referring an HIV-positive patient to a local support group is an example of which level of preventive care?

  • Secondary
  • Primary
  • Tertiary (correct)
  • Social

Which guideline was developed by the American Hospital Association to enumerate the rights and responsibilities of patients while receiving hospital care?

  • Code of Ethics
  • Patient Bill of Rights (correct)
  • Health insurance guidelines
  • Hospital regulations

Which of the following factors can significantly influence patient safety?

<p>Healthcare staff training (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one key characteristic that differentiates chronic illness from acute illness?

<p>Duration of illness (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal associated with clinical alarm systems in healthcare settings?

<p>Reduce patient harm associated with clinical alarm systems (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which practice is essential to prevent healthcare-associated infections?

<p>Implementing evidence-based practices for infection prevention (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a critical component of the Universal Protocol for preventing surgical errors?

<p>Marking the procedure site (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the World Health Organization, how is health defined?

<p>State of complete physical, mental, and social wellbeing (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which assessment is crucial for preventing the development of pressure ulcers?

<p>Assessing and periodically reassessing skin risk (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What risk needs to be identified in patients receiving home oxygen therapy?

<p>Risk of home fires (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the core focus of improving health care equity according to health organizations?

<p>Improving the quality and safety for all patients (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What aspect does illness primarily affect according to the definition provided?

<p>All areas of a person's functioning (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary aim of patient safety in healthcare?

<p>To prevent and reduce risks, errors, and harm to patients (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which factor is NOT listed as influencing patient safety?

<p>Nutritional Choices (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the Joint Commission, how should patient identification be improved?

<p>By using at least two patient identifiers (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a recommended goal regarding medication safety?

<p>To label all medications and medication containers (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What aspect of cognitive awareness is crucial for patient safety?

<p>Ability to perceive environmental stimuli and body reactions (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does patient safety primarily protect against?

<p>Psychological and physical injury (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which emotional state can affect a patient's perception of environmental hazards?

<p>Anxiety (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a key component of continuous improvement in patient safety?

<p>Learning from errors and adverse events (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which factors influence a person's reaction to illness?

<p>All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of secondary prevention?

<p>Diagnosing and intervening in those with health problems (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes primary prevention?

<p>Preventative measures for healthy individuals (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do family practices affect health behaviors?

<p>They determine the seriousness with which family members view diseases. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of wellness education?

<p>To teach self-care and promote healthy living (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In which level of preventive care are activities directed at rehabilitation?

<p>Tertiary Prevention (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which health promotion activity is included in primary prevention?

<p>Immunization programs (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the goal of tertiary prevention?

<p>To help patients regain independence despite disabilities (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT one of the four broad aims of nursing practice?

<p>Provide entertainment (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary role of a nurse according to the definition provided?

<p>To promote and optimize health and provide advocacy (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the first step in the nursing process according to the standards of practice?

<p>Assessment (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following describes a role that a nurse might NOT typically engage in?

<p>Acting as a legal advisor (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In what area can nurses apply their knowledge and skills according to the text?

<p>Various traditional and expanding nursing roles (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about the nursing profession is true?

<p>Nursing practice influences individuals, families, and communities. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the outcomes identification step in the nursing process?

<p>To set expected outcomes for patient care (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which characteristic is most associated with nursing as a science?

<p>A changing body of knowledge (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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