NCLEX - MS 2 Module 2 Quiz 5 - Fundamental's Nursing - Issues in Nursing

Which information is accurate regarding exemplary professional practice according to the revised magnet model?

"Strong professional practice is established, and accomplishments of the practice are demonstrated."

The registered nurse is educating a nursing student about the process of resolving an ethical dilemma. Which information would the nurse provide regarding negotiation of outcomes?

"The nurse would provide a personal point of view."

Which point requires correction regarding the use of restraints?

A written order for restraints is not required.

Which refers to the professional obligation of the nurse to assume responsibility for actions?

Accountability

Which is the most independently functioning nurse?

Advanced practice registered nurse

A client with renal failure wants to go back home, but the family members want the client to undergo a kidney transplant. The nurse gives details about the possible threats and benefits of the surgery to the family and informs them that the client wants to stay home. Which role does the nurse play here?

Advocate

Which is the definition of a tort?

An illegality committed by one person against the property or person of another

Which scenario is a perfect example of primary prevention?

An infant receives the rotavirus vaccination in the hospital setting.

In which instances can an adult give consent for a minor's medical treatment? Select all that apply. One, some, or all responses may be correct.

As the guardian for a ward, As the parent of an unemancipated minor, As an adult for the treatment of his or her minor brother or sister (if an emergency and parents are not present)

Which basic health care ethic does the nurse follow when signing the client's consent form as a witness?

Autonomy

Which acts are classified as intentional torts in nursing practice? Select all that apply. One, some, or all responses may be correct.

Battery, Assault, False imprisonment

Which describes the rationale for not discussing a client's condition with another individual not directly involved in the client's care?

Breach of confidentiality

Which statement describes a client in the stage of contemplation in the stages of change?

Considers change within the next 6 months

Which describes the purpose of a health care proxy or durable power of attorney for health care?

Designates a person or persons to make health care decisions on behalf of the client

The nurse asks an unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) to provide an ice pack to a client. Which nursing function does this represent?

Delegation

Which describes the purpose of the Nurse Practice Acts?

Describe and define the legal boundaries of nursing practice within each state

Which are the elements of discovery of a lawsuit? Select all that apply. One, some, or all responses may be correct.

Experts, Medical records, The depositions of witnesses

Which strategy is an example of a passive health promotion strategy?

Fluoridation of municipal drinking water

Which does the nurse understand the term in-service education to mean?

Helps the nurse achieve an organization's required competencies

To meet the criteria of ethical practice, which action would the nurse who witnessed the spouse of a client fall take?

Initiate an agency incident report.

The nurse working in a Catholic hospital discourages clients from using contraceptives per hospital policy. Which category of ethics is the nurse following?

Organizational ethics

Which purpose does a community health center serve in preventive and primary care services?

Outpatient clinics that provide primary care to a specific population

Which terminology system would the nurse use to enter nursing diagnoses, interventions, and outcomes in electronic health records?

Perioperative Nursing Data Set (PNDS)

Which explanation regarding the term "just culture" is accurate?

Promoting open discussion whenever error occurs without fear of recrimination

Which signs and symptoms are observed in the human body with a decrease in body temperature? Select all that apply. One, some, or all responses may be correct.

Shivering, Contraction of blood vessels

The nurse finds the orders from the primary health care provider inappropriate. Clarification from the health care provider does not resolve the nurse's doubts. Whom would the nurse contact and inform next?

Supervising nurse

Which accurately describes hospice care?

System of family-centered care that allows clients to remain at home in comfort while easing the pains of terminal illness

Under which type of health care services would the nursing student include subacute care?

Tertiary care

According to Avedis Donabedian, which is the most important validator of quality and effectiveness of health care in a hospital?

The client outcomes achieved by the care provided

Which activities would the nurse consider to be a part of the tertiary level of preventive care? Select all that apply. One, some, or all responses may be correct.

Using a sheltered colony, Providing selective placement, Providing work therapy in hospitals

The nurse who promotes freedom of choice for clients in decision-making best supports which principle?

autonomy