the quality and risk nurse in the local hospital is performing a hospital survey on sentinel events which statements would the nurse use to best descr
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Multi Dimensional Care | Exam | Rasmusson

1. The quality and risk nurse in the local hospital is performing a hospital survey on sentinel events. Which statements would the nurse use to best describe a sentinel event?

Correct answer: C

Rationale:

2. The nurse is assessing a client who had a cast placed 4 hours ago. What assessment finding is cause for concern?

Correct answer: B

Rationale: Inability to insert a finger between the cast and skin indicates the cast is too tight, risking circulation problems.

3. A nurse assesses an audible grating sound (Crepitus) when a client with osteoarthritis moves his knees. What is the cause of this sound?

Correct answer: A

Rationale:

4. What steps are NOT included in preparing a sterile field?

Correct answer: B

Rationale:

5. A client has an abdominal incision. The surgical wound was closed with 10 sutures. This surgical wound is healing by what process?

Correct answer: A

Rationale:

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