Foundations of Nursing Flashcards
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A nurse is caring for a patient who speaks a different language. What is the most appropriate action to ensure effective communication?
Answer: Arrange for a certified medical interpreter
A certified medical interpreter ensures accurate translation of medical terminology and protects patient confidentiality, which family members may not provide.
Which level of prevention focuses on early detection of disease through screening programs?
Answer: Secondary prevention
Secondary prevention involves early detection and prompt treatment of disease, typically through screening programs such as mammograms or blood pressure checks.
What is the nurse's first action when discovering a medication error?
Answer: Assess the patient for adverse effects
Patient safety is the priority. The nurse must first assess the patient for any adverse effects from the medication error before taking additional steps.
Which type of nursing diagnosis identifies a clinical judgment about a patient's actual health problem?
Answer: Actual nursing diagnosis
An actual nursing diagnosis describes a clinical judgment about a patient's current health condition that has been validated by defining characteristics (signs and symptoms).
According to the ANA Code of Ethics, which statement best describes the nurse's primary commitment?
Answer: To the patient
The ANA Code of Ethics Provision 2 states that the nurse's primary commitment is to the patient, whether an individual, family, group, community, or population.
A nurse is teaching a patient about a newly prescribed medication. Which statement by the patient indicates the need for further teaching?
Answer: I should stop taking this when I feel better
Stopping medication when symptoms improve can lead to incomplete treatment or disease recurrence. Patients should complete the full prescribed course unless directed otherwise.