Fundamentals Exam 1
A nurse is caring for a competent adult client who tells the nurse that he is thinking about leaving the hospital against medical advice. The nurse believes that this is not in the client's best interest, so she prepares to administer a PRN sedative medication the client has not requested along with his usual medication. Which of the following types of tort is the nurse about to commit. A. Assault B. False imprisonment C. Negligence D. Breach of confidentiality
B
A nurse is caring for client who decides not to have surgery despite significant blockages in his coronary arteries. The nurse understands that this client's choice is an example of which of the following ethical principles? A. Fidelity B. Autonomy C. Justice D. Nonmaleficence
B
A nurse is discussing the purpose of regulatory agencies during a staff meeting. Which of the following tasks should the nurse identify as the responsibility of state licensing boards? A. Monitoring evidence-based practice for clients who have a specific diagnosis B. Ensuring that health care providers comply with regulations C. Setting quality standards for accreditation of health care facilities D. Determining if medications are safe for administration to clients
B
A nurse does not assist with ambulation for a postoperative client on the first day after surgery. The client falls and fractures a hip. What charge might be brought against the nurse? A. Assault B. Battery C. Negligence D. Fraud
C
A nurse fails to administer a medication that prevents seizures, and the client has a seizure. The nurse is in violation of the Nurse Practice Act. What type of law is the nurse in violation of? A. Criminal B. Federal C. Civil D. Supreme
C
A nurse has noticed several occasions in the past week when another nurse on the unit seemed drowsy & unable to focus on the issue at hand. Today, she found the nurse asleep in a chair in the break room when she was not on break. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? A. Remind the nurse that safe client care is a priority on the unit B. Ask others on the team whether they have observed the same behavior C. Report observations to the nurse manager on the unit D. Conclude that her coworker's fatigue is not her problem to solve
C
A nurse has taken a telephone order from a physician for an emergency medication. The dose of the medication is abnormally high. What should the nurse do next? A. Administer the medication based on the order. B. Refuse to administer the medication. C. Question the medication order. D. Document concerns about the order.
C
A client who has had a cerebrovascular accident has persistent problems with dysphagia (difficulty swallowing). The nurse caring for the client should initiate a referral with which of the following members of the interprofessional care team? A. Social worker B. Certified nursing Assisting C. Occupational therapist D. Speech-language pathologist.
D
A goal for a client who has difficulty with self-feeding due to rheumatoid arthritis is to use adaptive devices. The nurse caring for the client should initiate a referral to which of the following members of the interprofessional care team? A. social worker B. CNA C. Registered dietitian D. Occupational therapist
D
A nurse is arrested for possession of illegal drugs. What kind of law is involved with this type of activity? A. Civil B. Private C. Public D. Criminal
D
A nurse is caring for a client who has terminal illness. Death is expected within 24 hr. The client's family is at the bedside and asks the nurse about anticipated findings at this time. Which of the following findings should the nurse include in the discussion? A. Regular breathing patterns B. Warm extremities C. Increased urine output D. Decreases muscle tone
D
What type of law regulates the practice of nursing? A. Common law B. Public law C. Civil Law D. Criminal Law
C
Which aspect of nursing would be most likely defined by legislation at a state level? Correct! A. The differences in the scope of practice between registered nurses (RNs) and licensed practical nurses (LPNs). B. The criteria that a nurse must consider when delegating tasks to unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP). C. The criteria that clients must meet in order to qualify for Medicare or Medicaid. E. The process that nurses must follow when handling and administering medications.
A
A nurse is consoling the partner of a client who just expired after a long battle with liver cancer. The partner is displaying grief and states, "I hate him for leaving me." Which of the following statements by the nurse successfully facilitate mourning for the grieving partner? (Select all that apply.) A. "Would you like me to contact the chaplain to come speak with you?" B. "You will feel better soon. You have been expecting this for a while now." C. "Let's talk about your children and how they are going to react." D. "You know, it is quite normal to feel anger toward your husband at this time." E. "Tell me more about how you are feeling."
A D E
A nurse is discussing restorative health care with a newly licensed nurse. which of the following examples should the nurse include in the teaching (SATA) A. Home health care B. Rehabilitation facilities C.Diagnostic Centers D. Skilled nursing facilities E. Oncology Centers
A. B. D.
Nurses with varying levels of experience possess leadership skills. A graduate nurse walks out of the nurse manager's office after a meeting. The graduate nurse reflects on the positive and negative feedback that she received from the manager regarding her three months working on the unit. What nursing leadership skill is best illustrated by the graduate nurse in this scenario? Correct! A. self- evalution skills B. Communication skills C. Problem-solving skills D. Management sills
A. Self-evolution skills
When the nurse inserts an ordered urinary catheter into the client's urethra after the client has refused the procedure, and then the client suffers an injury, the client may sue the nurse for which type of tort? A. Assault B. Battery C. Dereliction of duty D. Invasion of privacy
B
A nurse is caring for a client who is 24 hr postoperative following abdominal surgery. The nurse suspects the client's acute pain management is inadequate. Which of the following data reinforce this suspicion? (SATA) A. The client seems easily agitated B. The client is non adherent with coughing, deep breathing, and dangling C. The client may have pain medication every 4 to 6 hr but accepts it every 6 to 7 hr. D. The client reports tenderness in his right lower leg. E The client's vital signs are heart rate 124/min, respiratory rate 22/min, temperature 37 C(98.6F), and blood pressure 156/80 mm Hg
B C E
A nurse is preparing an in service program about delegation. Which of the following elements should she identify when presenting the five rights of delegation. (SATA) A. Right client B. Right supervision and evaluation C. Right direction and communication D. Right Time E. Right Circumstance
B C E
A nurse is using an interpreter to communicate with a client. Which of the following actions should the nurse use when communicating with a client and his family? (SATA) A. Talk to the interpreter about the family while the family is in the room. B. Ask the family one question at a time C. Look at the interpreter when asking the family questions. D. Use lay terms if possible. E. Do not interrupt the interpreter and the family as they talk.
B D E
A nurse is explaining is the various types of health care coverage clients might have to a group of nursing students. Which of the following heath care financing mechanisms are federally founded? (SATA) A.Preferred provider organization (PPO) B. Medicare C. Long-term care insurance D. Exclusive provider organization (EPO) E. Medicaid
B E
A nurse is discussing the purpose of regulatory agencies during a staff meeting. which of the following tasks should the nurse identity as the responsibility of state licensing boards? A. Monitoring evidence-based practice for clients who have a specific diagnosis B. Ensuring that health care providers comply with regulations C. Setting quality standards for accreditation of health care facilities D. Determining if medication are safe for administration to client
B.
A nurse in a surgeons's office is providing preoperative teaching for a client who is scheduled for surgery the following week. The client tells the nurse that he will prepare his advance directives before the goes to the hospital. Which of the following statements made by the client should indicate to the nurse an understanding of the advance directives? A. "Id rather have my brother make decisions for me, but i know it has to be my wife" B. "I know they won't go ahead with the surgery unless I prepare these forms." C. "I plan to write that I don't want them to keep me on a breathing machine." D. "I will get my regular doctor to approve my plan before I hand it in at the hospital."
C
A charge nurse is talking with a newly licensed nurse and is reviewing nursing interventions that do not require a providers' prescription. Which of the following interventions should the charge nurse include? (SATA) A. Writing a prescription for morphine sulfate as needed for pain B. Inserting a nasogastric (NG) tube to relive gastric distention C. Showing a client how to use progressive muscle relaxation. D. Performing a daily bath after the evening meal. E. Repositioning a client every 2 hr to reduce pressure ulcer risk.
C D E
A nurse is assisting a newly licensed nurse with postmortem care of a client. the family with postmortem care of a client. The family wishes to view the body. Which of the following statements by the newly licensed nurse indicate an understanding of the procedure (SATA) A. "I will remove the dentures from the body" B. "I will make sure the body is lying completely flat C. " I will apply fresh linens and place a clean gown on the body." D. "I will remove all equipment from the bedside." E " I will dim the lights in the room."
C D E
A nurse is caring for a client who is a Jehovah's witness and is scheduled for surgery as a result of motor vehicle crash. The surgeon tells the client that a blood transfusion is essential. The client tells the nurse that based on his religious values and mandates, he cannot receive a blood transfusion. Which of the following responses should the nurse make? A."I Believe in this case you should really make an exception and accept the blood transfusion." B. "I know your family would approve of your decision to have a blood transfusion." C. " Why dose your religion mandate that cannot receive any blood transfusions?" D."Let's discuss the necessity for a blood transfusion with your religious and spiritual leaders and come to reasonable solution."
D
A nurse offers pain medication to a client who is postoperative prior to ambulation. The nurse understands that this aspect of care delivery is an example of which of the following ethical principles? A.Fidelity B.Autonomy C.Justice D.Beneficence
D
A client refuses to have pain medication administered by injection. The nurse states, "If you don't let me give you the shot, I will get help to hold you down and give it." What crime may the nurse be committing? Correct! A. Assault B. Battery C. Defamation D. Negligence
A
A group of nurses working in a long-term care facility fails to keep the narcotic medications in a secure location. The nurses also fail to count the medications before and after each shift, as indicated by the institution's policies and procedures. These failures may result in disciplinary action against the: A. Nurses' licences B. Facility's state license C. State regulating body D. Pharmacist's license
A
A newly licensed nurse is reporting to the charge nurse about the care she gave to a client. She states, "The client said his leg pain was back, so I checked his medical record, and he last received his pain medication 6 hours ago. The prescription reads every 4 hours PRN for pain, so I decided he needs it. I asked the unit nurse to observe me preparing and administering it. I checked with the client 40 minutes later, and he said his pain is going away." The charge nurse should inform the newly licensed nurse that she left out which of the following steps of the nursing process? A. Assessment B. Planning C. Intervention D. Evaluation
A
A nurse is caring for a client who has a new prescription for antihypertensive medication. Prior to administering the medication, the nurse use an electronic database to gather information about the medication and the effects it might have on this client. Which of the following components of critical thinking is the nurse using when he reviews the medication information? A. Knowledge B. Experience C. Intuition D. Competence
A
A nurse is caring for a client who is 24 hr postoperative following an inguinal hernia repair. The client is tolerating clear liquids well. has active bowel sound, and is expressing a desire for " real food". The nurse tells the client that she will call the surgeon and ask. The surgeon heres the nurse's report and prescribes a full liquid diet. The nurse used which of the following levels of critical thinking? A. Basic B. Commitment C. Complex D. Integrity
A
A nurse is teaching a client how to administer medication through a jejunostomy tube. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include? A. "flush the tube before and after each medication." B. "Mix your medication with your enteral feeding." C. "Push tablets through the tube slowly." D. "Mix all the crushed medication prior to dissolving them in water."
A
A nurse manger is developing strategies to care for the increasing number of clients who have obesity which of the following actions should the nurse include as a primary heath care strategy. A. Collaborating with problem to perform obesity screenings during routine office visits B. Ensuring the availability of specialized beds in rehabilitation centers for clients who have obesity. C. Providing specialized intraoperative training regarding surgical treatments for obesity D. Educating acute care nurses on postoperative complications related to obesity.
A
A nurse observes an assistive personnel (AP) reprimanding a client for not using the urinal properly. the AP tells him she will put a diaper on him if he does not use the urinal more carefully next time. Which of the following torts is the AP Committing? A. Assault B. Battery C. False Imprisonment D. Invasion of privacy
A
A nurse strives to establish trusting interpersonal relationships with clients, peers, subordinates, and superiors to facilitate goal achievement and personal growth of all participants. Which type of skills is this nurse demonstrating? A. Communication skills B. Problem-solving skills C. Management skills D. Self-evaluation skills
A
By the second postoperative day, a client has not achieved satisfactory pain relief. Based on this evaluation, which of the following actions should the nurse take, according to the nursing process? A. Reassess the client to determine the reasons for inadequate pain relief. B. Wait to see whether the pain lessens during the next 24 hr. C. Change the plan of care to provide different pain relief interventions. D. Teach the client about the plan of care for managing his pain.
A
Nurses with varying levels of experience possess leadership skills. A graduate nurse walks out of the nurse manager's office after a meeting. The graduate nurse reflects on the positive and negative feedback that she received from the manager regarding her three months working on the unit. What nursing leadership skill is best illustrated by the graduate nurse in this scenario? A. Self-evaluation skills B. Communication skills C. Problem-solving skills D. Management skills
A
The alert and oriented client has just been notified of a terminal cancer diagnosis and the need for surgery to extend life. The client tells the nurse, "I am leaving. I am not having the surgery." The client refuses to wait and talk to the primary care provider. What is an appropriate action by the nurse? A. Ask the client to sign a form that the client is being discharged against medical advice. B. Request the primary care provider to prescribe a medication that would sedate the client. C. Ask for a referral for the client to be declared incompetent. D. Have security personnel stationed outside the client's room to prevent the client from leaving.
A
Which is the nurse's best legal safeguard? A. Competent practice B. Collective bargaining C. Written or implied contracts D. Client education
A
Which organization has established safety standards about the use of electrical equipment, isolation techniques, and toxic chemicals within the workplace? The A.Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) B. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) C. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) D. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)
A
a nurse is discussing the nursing process with a newly hired nurse. Which of the following statements by the newly hired nurse should the nurse identify as appropriate for the planning step of the nursing process? A. "I will determine the most important client problems that we should address." B. " I will review the past medical history on the client's record to get more information." C. "I will go carry out the new prescriptions from the provider." D."I will ask the client if this nausea has resolved."
A
A nurse is caring for a client who is about to undergo an elective surgical procedure. The nurse should take which of the following actions regarding informed consent? (SATA) A. Make sure the surgeon obtained the client's consent. B. Witness the clients's signature on the consent form. C. Explain the risks and benefits of the procedure. D. describe the consequences of choosing not to have the surgery E. tell the client about alternatives to having the surgery
A B
A nurse is explaining the various levels fo heath care services to a group of newly licensed nurses. Which of the following examples of care or care setting should the nurse classify as tertiary care? (SATA) A. Intensive care unit B. Oncology treatment center C. Burn center D. Cardiac Rehabilitation E. Home health care
A B C
A nurse is acquainting a group of newly licensed nurses with the roles of the various members of the health care team they will encounter on a medical‑surgical unit. When she gives examples of the types of tasks certified nursing assistants (CNAs) may perform, which of the following client activities should she include? (Select all that apply.) A. Bathing B. Ambulating C. Toileting D. Determining pain level E. Measuring vital signs
A B C E
A nurse is caring for a group of clients on a medical-surgical unit. For which of the following client care needs should the nurse initiate a referral for a social worker? (SATA) A. A client who has terminal cancer requests hospice care in home B. A client asks about community resources available for older adults. C. A client states that she wants her child baptized before surgery D. A client requests an electric wheel chair for use after discharge E. A client states that he dose not understand how to use a nebulizer
A B D
A nurse is talking with a client about ways to help him sleep and rest. Which of the following recommendations should the nurse give to the client to promote sleep and rest ? (SATA) A. Practice muscle relaxation techniques B. Exercise each morning C. Take an afternoon nap. D Alter the sleep environment E. Limit fluid intake at least 2 hr before bedtime
A B D
A client who is postoperative following knee arthroplasty is concerned about the adverse effects of the medication he is receiving for pain management. Which of the following members of the interprofessional care team can assist the client in understanding the medication's effects? (SATA) A. Provider B. CNA C. Pharmacist D. Registered nurse E Respiratory therapist
A C D
A nurse in a provider's office is caring for a client who states that, for the past week, she has felt tired during the day and cannot sleep at night. Which of the following response should the nurse ask when collecting data about the client's difficulty data about the client's difficulty sleeping (SATA.) A. "Dose your lack of sleep interfere with your ability to function during the day?" B. "Do you feel confused in the late afternoon?" C. Do you drink coffee, tea, or other caffeinated drinks? if so, how many cups per day?" D "Has anyone ever told you that you seem to stop breathing for a few seconds while are asleep?" E. "tell me about any personal stress you are experiencing."
A C D E
A nurse is preparing a presentation at a local community center about sleep hygiene. When explaining rapid eye movement (REM) sleep, which of the following characteristics should the nurse include? (SATA) A. REM sleep provided cognitive restoration B. REM sleep lasts about 90 min. C. It is difficult to awaken a person in REM Sleep. D. sleep walking occurs during REM sleep E. Vivid dreams are common during REM sleep.
A C E
A charge nurse is reviewing the steps of the nursing process with a group of nurses. Which of the following data should the charge nurse identify as objective data? ( SATA) A. Respiratory rate is 22/min with even, unlabored respirations. B. The client's partner states, "He said he hurts after walking abut 10 min" C. pain rating is 3 on a scale of 0 to 10 D. Skin is pink, warm and dry. E The assistive personnel repots the client walked with a limp
A D E
A nurse is delegating the ambulation of a client who had knee arthroplasty 5 days ago to an AP. Which of the following info should the nurse share with the AP? Select all: A. the roommate is up independently B. The client ambulates with his slippers on over his antiembolic stockings C. The client uses a front wheeled walker when ambulating D. The client had pain meds 30 minutes ago E. The client is allergic to codeine F. the client ate 50 % of his breakfast this morning
B C D
A nurse is instructing a client who has a new diagnosis of narcolepsy about measures that might help with self-management. Which of the following statements should the nurse identify as an indication that the client understands the instructions? A. "I'll add plenty of carbohydrates to my meals." B. "Ill take a short nap whenever I feel a little sleepy C. "Ill make sure I stay warm when I am at my desk at work." D. "It's okay to drink alcohol as long as I limit to one drink per day."
B
A nurse is planing care for a client who is a devout Muslim and is 3 days postoperative following a hip arthroplasty. The client is scheduled for two physical therapy session today. Which of the following statements by the nurse indicates culturally appropriate care to the client? A. "I will make sure the menu includes kosher options" B. "I will discuss the daily schedule with the client to make sure the client will have time for prayer." C. "I will make sure to use direct eye contact when speaking with this client" D. "I will make sure daily communion is available for this client."
B
A nurse is preparing to inject heparin subcutaneously for a client who is postoperative. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? A. Use a 22-gauge needle. B. Select a site on the client's abdomen. C. spread the skin with the thumb and index finger. D. Observe for bleb formation to confirm proper placement.
B
A nurse is teaching teaching an adult cleint how to adminster ear drops. Which of the following statements should the nurse identify as an indication that the client understands the proper technique? A. "I will straighten my ear canal by pulling my ear down and back." B. "I will gently apply pressure with my finger to the front part of my ear after putting int he drops." C. "I will insert the nozzle of the ear drop bottle snug into my ear before squeezing the drops in." D. "After the drops are in, I will place a cotton ball all the way into my ear canal."
B
A nurse manager of a med-surg unit is assigning care responsibilities for the oncoming shift. A client is awaiting transfer back to the unit from the PACU following thoracic surgery. To which staff member should the nurse assign to this client? A. Charge nurse B. RN C. LPN D. AP
B
A nurse receives a prescription for an antibiotic for a client who has cellulitis. The nurse checks the client's medical record, discovers that she is allergic to the antibiotic, and calls the provider to request a prescription for a different antibiotic. Which of the following critical thinking attitudes did the nurse demonstrate? A. Fairness B. Responsibility C. Risk taking D. Creativity
B
In comparison with licensure, which measures entry-level competence, what does certification validate? A. innocence of any disciplinary violation B. specialty knowledge and clinical judgment C. ability to practice in more than one area D. more than 10 years of nursing practice
B
Two nurses are discussing a client's condition in an elevator full of visitors. With what crime might the nurses be charged? A. Defamation of character B. Invasion of privacy C. Unintentional negligence D. Intentional negligence
B
A nurse is caring for a client who has stage IV lung cancer and is 3 days postoperative following a wedge resection. The client states, "I told myself that I would Go through with the surgery and quit smoking, if I could just live long enough to attend my daughter's wedding. " Based on Kubler-Ross, model, which stage of grief is the client experiencing? A. Anger B. Denial C. Bargaining D. Acceptance
C
A nurse is caring for a client who has terminal lung cancer. The nurse observes the client's family assisting with all ADL's. Which of the following rationales for self-care should the nurse communicate to the family? A. allowing the client to function independently will strengthen her muscles and promote healing. B. he client needs to be given privacy at times for reflecting and organizing her life. C. The client's sense of loss can be lessened through retaining control of certain areas of her life.
C
A nurse is caring for a client who is crying, while reading from his devotional book. Which of the following interventions should the nurse take? A. Contact the hospital's spiritual services. B. Ask him what is making him cry. C. Provide quiet times for these moments. D. Turn on the television for a distraction.
C
A nurse is caring for a client who shares the nurse's religious background. Which of the following information should the nurse anticipate? A. Members of the same religion share similar feelings about their religion. B. A shared religious background generates mutual regard for one another. C. The same religious beliefs can influence individuals differently D. The nurse and client should discuss the differences and commonalities in their beliefs.
C
A nurse is caring for an older adult client who has been following the facility's routine and bathing in the morning. However, at home, she always takes a warm bath just before bedtime. Now she is having difficulty sleeping at night. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first? A. rub the client's back for 15 min before bedtime. B. Offer the client warm milf and cracker at 2100. C. Allow the client to take a bath in the evening D. Ask the provider for a sleeping medication
C
A nurse is considering the delegation of administering topical medications to an unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP). What is the first question the nurse must ask herself before doing so? A. Has the UAP been trained for this task? B. Does the nurse practice act and agency policy allow this delegation? C. Have I evaluated the client's response to this task? D. Is appropriate supervision available for the UAP?
C
A nurse is instructing a group of nursing students about how to know and what to expect when ethical dilemmas arise. Which of the following situations should the students identify as an ethical dilemma? A. A nurse on a medical-surgical unit demonstrates signs of chemical impairment B. A nurse overhears another nurse telling an older adult client that if he doesn't stay in bed, she will have to apply restraints. C. a family has conflicting feelings about the initiation of enteral tube feeding for their father, who is terminally ill. D. a client who is terminally ill hesitates to name her spouse on her durable power of attorney form.
C
A nurse is instructing a group of nursing students about the responsibilities organ donation and procurement involve. When the nurse explains that all clients waiting for a kidney transplant have to meet the same qualifications, the students should understand that is aspect of care delivery is an example of which of the following ethical principles? A. Fidelity B. Autonomy C. Justice D. Nonmaleficence
C
A nurse manager has encountered resistance to a planned change. What is one way the nurse can overcome the resistance? A. Tell staff that if they don't like it, they can quit. B. Implement change rapidly and all at once C. Encourage open communication and Feedback D. Let staff know that the change is mandated
C
A nurse on a medical-surgical unit has received change-of-shift repot and will care for four clients. which of the following client's needs should the nurse assign to an assistive personnel (AP)? A. Updating the plan of care of a client who is postoperative B. reinforcing teaching with a client who is learning to walk using a quad cane C.Reapplying a condom catheter for a client who has urinary incontinence D. Applying a sterile dressing to a pressure ulcer
C
The nurse is caring for a client who had a sudden episode of vomiting, which produced 900 mL of frank blood. The nurse directed and delegated to colleagues in order to notify the physician. She started intravenous fluids, and provided physical and emotional support for the client. Different situations call for different leadership styles. Which of the following leadership styles did the nurse display in this situation? A. Democratic B. Laissez-faire C. Autocratic D. Transformational
C
Which of the following is the most frequent reason for revocation or suspension of a nurse's license? A. Fraud B.Mental impairment C. Alcohol or drug abuse D. Criminal acts
C
a nurse is caring for a client who is 1 day postoperative following a total knee arthroplasty. The client states his pain level is 10 on a scale of 0 to 10. After reviewing the client's medication administration record, which of the following medications should the nurse administer? A. Meperidine 75 mg IM B. Fentanyl 50 mcg/hr transdermal patch C. morphine 2 mg IV D. Oxycodone 10 mg PO
C
A nurse is teaching a client about taking multiple oral medications at home to include time-release capsules, liquid medication enteric-pills and opioids. Which of the following statements should the nurse identify as an indication that the client understand the instruction? A. "I can open the capsule with the beads in it and sprinkle them on my oatmeal." B. "if i am having difficulty swallowing. I will add the liquid medication to a batch of pudding." C. "I can crush the pills with the coating on them.?" D. I will eat tow crackers with the pain Pills."
D
A nurse questions a medication prescription as too extreme in light of the clients' s advanced age and unstable status. The nurse understand that this action is an example of which of the following ethical principles? A. Fidelity B. Autonomy C. Justice D. Nonmaleficence
D
A nurse uses a head to toe approach to conduct a physical assessment of a client who will undergo surgery the following week. Which of the following critical thinking attitudes did the nurse demonstrate? A. Confidence B. Perseverance C. Integrity D. Discipline
D
An RN is making assignments for a practical nurse (PN) at the beginning of the shift. Which of the following assignments should the PN question? A. Assisting a client who is 24‑hr postoperative to use an incentive spirometer B. Collecting a clean‑catch urine specimen from a client who has a wound infection C. Providing nasopharyngeal suctioning for a client who has pneumonia D. Teaching a client who has asthma to use a metered‑dose inhaler
D
An on-duty nurse discovers that a colleague is pilfering medicines. According to the Nurse Practice Acts, what should the nurse do? A. Keep silent and overlook the incident. B. Inform the local police station. C. Discuss this incident with the colleague. D. Report the incident to the supervisor.
D
During a clinical placement on a subacute, geriatric medicine unit, a student nurse fed a stroke client some beef broth, despite the fact that the client's diet was restricted to thickened fluids. As a result, the client aspirated and developed pneumonia. Which statement underlies the student's potential liability in this situation? A. The student and the nursing instructor share liability for this lapse in care. B. The client's primary nurse is liable for failing to ensure that delegated care was appropriate. C. The student's potential liability is likely negated by the insurance carried by the school of nursing. Correct! D. The same standards of care that apply to a registered nurse apply to the student.
D
What is the legal source of rules of conduct for nurses? A. Agency policies and protocols B. Constitution of the United States C. American Nurses Association D. Nurse Practice Acts
D