The same nursing documentation record is used in every unit of a hospital. Why does a hospital use a standardized form for nursing documentation? (Select all that apply.)
a. Helps provide continuity of care
b. Standardizes patient care parameters
c. Assists in maintaining confidentiality
d. Reduces the number of medication errors
e. Provides the foundation for staffing levels
f. Allows for quality evaluations among units
Question 2Which of the following statements is true about cognitive impairments in older adults?
a. Loss or interruption of sleep can lead to delirium.
b. Confusion is a normal and unavoidable consequence of aging.
c. Older patients who are agitated often have a lower cognitive status than those who are quietly sitting.
d. The Mini-Mental State Examination2nd edition (MMSE-2) should be administered on admission to detect delirium.
Question 3The nurse must inform an older adult who does not speak English about patient rights. In addition, the nurse must have the adult sign the document about information access.
Which in-tervention should the nurse use to maintain the confidentiality of this older adult? a. Present the patient with a Spanish version of the information access document.
b. Have an English-speaking family member explain the document to the patient.
c. Explain the document to the patient using an interpreter to ensure understanding.
d. Instruct an interpreter to read the informa-tion access document to the resident pri-vately.
Question 4The nurse provides opportunities for nursing home residents to read aloud to others. Which cognitive skill is this nursing intervention most likely to improve?
a. Verbal fluency
b. Logical analysis
c. Object naming
d. Visuospatial skills
Question 5_______________ __________________ is a motor speech disorder that affects the ability to plan and sequence voluntary muscle movements.
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
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