DHA Nursing Patient Assessment and Clinical Skills 2

Question 1

What is the DHA protocol for blood glucose monitoring in hospitalized patients?

Accepted Answer

Monitor before meals and at bedtime for diabetic patients, with additional checks for insulin drips or symptomatic patients

Answer

DHA protocols require blood glucose monitoring before meals and at bedtime for diabetic patients, with more frequent monitoring (every 1-2 hours) for patients on insulin infusions or experiencing glycemic instability.

Question 2

How should a DHA nurse perform a pain assessment for a non-verbal patient?

Accepted Answer

Use behavioral pain assessment tools such as the FLACC scale or CPOT, observing facial expressions, body movements, and vital signs

Answer

For non-verbal patients, DHA nurses use validated behavioral pain assessment tools (FLACC, CPOT, BPS) that evaluate facial expressions, body movements, muscle tension, and physiological indicators.

Question 3

What is the DHA standard for patient identification before medication administration?

Accepted Answer

Using at least two patient identifiers such as full name and medical record number, verified against the medication order and ID band

Answer

DHA patient safety standards require verification of at least two identifiers (typically full name and medical record number/date of birth) against the medication order and patient ID band before any medication administration.

Question 4

What is the DHA nursing protocol for assessing a patient's fall risk?

Accepted Answer

Use a validated fall risk assessment tool on admission, after a fall, with any change in condition, and at regular intervals

Answer

DHA requires fall risk assessment using validated tools (such as the Morse Fall Scale) on admission, after any fall event, whenever the patient's condition changes, and at regular intervals throughout hospitalization.

Question 5

How should a DHA nurse assess and document fluid balance?

Accepted Answer

Accurately measure and record all fluid intake and output including oral, IV, urine, drainage, and insensible losses

Answer

DHA standards require accurate measurement and documentation of all fluid intake (oral, IV, enteral) and output (urine, drainage, vomiting, wound output) to maintain an accurate fluid balance record.

DHA Nursing Practice Test

DHA Nursing Practice Test

DHA Nursing Patient Assessment and Clinical Skills 2