which organization publishes the national patient safety goals

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Multi Dimensional Care | Exam | Rasmusson

1. Which organization publishes the National Patient Safety Goals?

A. The Joint Commission
B. Medicare
C. The American Nurses Association
D. The Institute of Medicine

Correct answer: A

Rationale:

2. A client is recovering from a fractured radius that occurred 7weeks ago. Which state of bone healing occurs at this time as the callus is restored and transformed into bone?

A. Stage 3
B. Stage 5
C. Stage 1
D. Stage 4

Correct answer: D

Rationale:

3. The nurse is providing medication for a client with osteomyelitis. What teaching should the nurse indicate in the education?

A. The most common adverse e effect for nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS)are liver failure and tinnitus
B. The main side effect of acetaminophen is gastrointestinal GI bleeding
C. You should not take more than 4000 mg of acetaminophen a day
D. Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS) are very safe and are known to have no side effects

Correct answer: A

Rationale:

4. To promote independence, which of these is the best intervention to implement?

A. Perform the client’s activities of daily living for them.
B. Speak directly in front of the client so they can read your lips well.
C. Give the client their washcloth and toothbrush and leave the room.
D. Allow the client to perform the activities of daily living they are able to do.

Correct answer: D

Rationale: The correct answer is to allow the client to perform the activities of daily living they are able to do. This intervention promotes independence by encouraging clients to maintain their functional abilities. Choice A is incorrect as performing the client's activities of daily living for them does not empower independence. Choice B is irrelevant to promoting independence. Choice C is not actively promoting independence as it involves leaving the client alone without any guidance or support.