PNC Patient Assessment & Documentation 2

Question 1

When documenting a parishioner's fall risk assessment, which factor is MOST important to include?

Accepted Answer

Current medication list including psychotropics and diuretics

Answer

Medications such as psychotropics and diuretics significantly increase fall risk and must be documented in any fall risk assessment.

Question 2

A parish nurse is conducting a functional assessment using the Katz Index of Independence in Activities of Daily Living (ADL). Which activity is NOT included in this tool?

Accepted Answer

Managing finances independently

Answer

The Katz Index assesses bathing, dressing, toileting, transferring, continence, and feeding — financial management is not included.

Question 3

Which screening tool is most appropriate for a parish nurse to use when conducting an initial depression screen on an older adult congregant?

Accepted Answer

Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS)

Answer

The Geriatric Depression Scale is specifically designed and validated for depression screening in older adults.

Question 4

During a home visit, a parish nurse observes that a 78-year-old parishioner has difficulty recalling recent events. The MOST appropriate first action is to:

Accepted Answer

Administer a brief cognitive screening tool such as the Mini-Cog

Answer

A brief validated cognitive screening tool like the Mini-Cog helps determine whether further evaluation is warranted before making referrals.

Question 5

SOAP documentation format stands for Subjective, Objective, Assessment, and Plan. Which of the following belongs in the 'Objective' section?

Accepted Answer

Blood pressure reading of 148/92 mmHg

Answer

Objective data includes measurable, observable findings such as vital signs recorded by the nurse.

(PNC) Parish Nurse Certification Practice Test

(PNC) Parish Nurse Certification Practice Test

PNC Patient Assessment & Documentation 2