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Multi Dimensional Care | Exam | Rasmusson

1. The quality and risk nurse in the local hospital is performing a hospital survey on sentinel events. Which statements would the nurse use to best describe a sentinel event?

A. Operating room event involving the use of unsafe equipments
B. Specific events that enable a hospital to maximize reimbursement
C. An unexpected event involving death or serious physical or psychological injury
D. An event that can cause serious injury to a client that should never happen in a hospital

Correct answer: C

Rationale:

2. The nurse has documented the following wound assessment. "Shallow, open, reddened ulcer with no slough on the anterior region of the right heel?"? what stage is the wound?

A. Stage 3
B. Stage 4
C. Stage 1
D. Stage 2

Correct answer: D

Rationale:

3. What is a priority intervention when caring for a client in Buck’s traction?

A. Adjust the size of the traction weights PRN as needed
B. Discontinue the traction once the client has pain relief
C. Ensure the traction weights rest on the floor
D. Assess skin integrity

Correct answer: D

Rationale: The correct answer is to assess skin integrity when caring for a client in Buck’s traction. This is crucial as it helps prevent pressure ulcers and other skin-related complications. Choice A is incorrect because changing the size of the traction weights should be done based on healthcare provider orders, not as needed. Choice B is incorrect because discontinuing traction should be done only under healthcare provider direction, not solely based on pain relief. Choice C is incorrect as allowing the traction weights to rest on the floor is not a priority intervention compared to assessing skin integrity.