Core Knowledge and Fundamentals Flashcards
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A nurse uses the SBAR communication tool. What does the 'R' stand for?
Answer: Recommendation
In SBAR (Situation, Background, Assessment, Recommendation), the 'R' stands for Recommendation—the action the sender believes is needed.
Which type of learning style is best supported by providing written instructions and diagrams to a patient?
Answer: Visual
Visual learners retain information best through written text, diagrams, charts, and other graphical representations of content.
Which of the following is a characteristic of a 'just culture' in a healthcare organization?
Answer: Balancing individual accountability with systems-focused improvement
A just culture distinguishes between human error, at-risk behavior, and reckless behavior, holding individuals appropriately accountable while also addressing system-level failures.
When obtaining informed consent, which element is MOST essential for the patient to have?
Answer: Understanding of the procedure, risks, benefits, and alternatives
Informed consent requires the patient to have adequate understanding of the procedure, its risks and benefits, and available alternatives to make a voluntary decision.
Which of the following best describes 'active listening' in a clinical interview?
Answer: Giving full attention, using verbal and nonverbal cues to show engagement
Active listening involves fully focusing on the speaker, using eye contact, nodding, and brief verbal affirmations to demonstrate genuine engagement and understanding.
A healthcare worker notices a colleague is diverting controlled substances. The most appropriate action is to:
Answer: Report the observation to the supervisor or through the facility's reporting process
Drug diversion is illegal and endangers patient safety; the appropriate response is to report observations promptly through the facility's established reporting channels.
Which of the following is the primary goal of quality improvement (QI) initiatives in healthcare?
Answer: Continuously improving patient outcomes, safety, and care processes
QI aims to systematically and continuously improve health outcomes, patient safety, and the efficiency of care delivery processes.