Relias Assessment and Evaluation 4

Question 1

A nurse uses the Braden Scale to assess pressure injury risk. Which subscale specifically evaluates a patient's ability to respond meaningfully to pressure-related discomfort?

Accepted Answer

Sensory perception

Answer

The sensory perception subscale of the Braden Scale assesses the patient's ability to respond meaningfully to pressure-related discomfort.

Question 2

Which approach BEST describes a formative evaluation in a healthcare education program?

Accepted Answer

Providing ongoing feedback during the program to improve learning

Answer

Formative evaluation occurs during program implementation and is used to improve the educational process in real time.

Question 3

A patient scores 24 on the Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA). The clinician should interpret this as:

Accepted Answer

Mild cognitive impairment or within normal limits

Answer

A MoCA score of 18–25 is generally considered to suggest mild cognitive impairment, though some sources use 26+ as normal; scores just below 26 require clinical context.

Question 4

Which documentation practice BEST supports continuity of care after a comprehensive assessment?

Accepted Answer

Recording assessment findings in a standardized, structured format in the medical record

Answer

Documenting assessment data in a standardized format in the medical record ensures that all team members can access complete, consistent information.

Question 5

When administering a depression screening tool, a clinician notices the patient answers 'I don't know' to every item. This most likely reflects a threat to:

Accepted Answer

Response validity and truthfulness of data

Answer

Non-response or uniform responding threatens the validity of the data obtained because it does not represent the patient's true state.

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Relias Assessment and Evaluation 4