pn leadership test 1
_______________ is the termination of pregnancy.
Abortion
An ethical _____________ is a situation in which there is conflict or opposition between different aspects of the situation.
Dilemma
A living will is a document that testifies that the patient does not want heroic life-saving measures.
true
Being responsible means accepting that you are the cause of an action.
true
Both the nurse who injures a patient and the nurse's employer can be held responsible for the nurse's acts.
true
Ethics is the study of what is right and wrong related to human conduct.
true
Good Samaritan laws exist to protect individuals who are attempting to help others.
true
Nonverbal communication has been identified as being more significant than verbal communication.
true
Patients have the right to refuse treatment without reprisal from the health care team.
true
When communicating with a person who has a hearing impairment, make sure that the person can see your mouth, and face him or her directly.
true
A client who has been diagnosed with terminal cancer states that he wants no further treatment and also informs the physician that he does not want any resuscitative action taken if he experiences a cardiac or respiratory arrest. What type of order does the nurse anticipate the physician will write? A) A do-not-resuscitate order B) Intubation and mechanical ventilation only if respiratory arrest occurs C) Emergency medications only D) Do everything except resuscitate
A
A group of students have been examining the nurse practice act this in place in their state. What is a nursing practice act? A) The law that defines the practice of nursing in a state B) Rules and regulations for nursing education in a state C) A document that describes the ethical obligations of nurses D) A document that describes the procedure and cost for obtaining a license in a particular state
A
A nurse has given a nursing student detailed instructions on how best to safely mobilize a particular patient. After listening carefully to the nurse's explanation, what should the student do next? A) Briefly restate the instructions to confirm understanding B) Ask the nurse as many questions as possible about the instructions C) Leave and go and apply the instructions as quickly as possible D) Confirm with the instructor that the nurse's instructions are correct
A
A nurse recently committed a drug error in which a patient received ten times the ordered dose of an opioid analgesic. How might the concept of respondeat superior affect the consequences of this event? A) The nurse's employer may share some of the liability for this error B) There is partial obligation on the part of the patient to refuse unreasonable interventions C) The nurse's peers have a responsibility to oversee his or her practice D) There is no legal liability unless the patient suffers injury as a result of the nurse's actions
A
A nurse should be aware of the different types of laws that influence public life. Public law (statutory law) includes A) constitutional law, administrative law, and criminal law. B) contract law and law of torts. C) negligence, consent, and assault and battery. D) written and verbal contracts.
A
A nursing student has been learning from her clinical and classroom instructors about the importance of maintaining high ethical standards. Why is ethical behavior important in nursing? A) Nurses have the potential to do good and the potential to do harm. B) Nurses can be subject to lawsuits and criminal charges. C) Nurses have a responsibility to protect the interests of their employers. D) Nurses perform actions that involve the administration of medications.
A
A nursing student has learned about the importance of nonverbal communication and has witnessed several examples of this in the clinical setting. Which of the following events most clearly demonstrates nonverbal communication? A) A patient is bent over in a chair, holding his side and grimacing. B) A patient rings his call light and asks for an antiemetic (anti-nausea medication). C) A patient falls while trying to transfer from her bed to a commode. D) A patient accuses the student of prioritizing other patients over her.
A
A nursing student is conscientious in her efforts to cultivate empathy with clients and patients. Which of the following characteristics is associated with empathy? A) Maintaining emotional distance in order to conserve emotional energy B) Experiencing the same emotions that clients and patients experience C) Providing evidence-based solutions to the problems of others D) Teaching clients and patients how to effectively distract themselves from their issues and problems
A
Ethical decisions are dependent on a number of contextual factors and are made in three areas of consideration. These are A) the individual, the society, or the situation. B) the individual, the employer, or the situation. C) the employer, the laws, or the situation. D) the society, the law, or the government.
A
Hannah is a nursing student who was recently reprimanded by a nurse at the hospital who accused Hannah of not following through with the morning care of one of the nurse's patients. Hannah attributes this unpleasant interaction to the fact that she did not communicate clearly with the nurse and she has resolved to make constructive changes to her communication style. How should Hannah begin this process? A) She should identify and evaluate her existing communication style. B) She should make a resolution to be assertive and clear when communicating. C) She should aim to model the behavior of nurses who are good communicators D) She should ask her nursing instructor to give her some advice around communication.
A
How can a nurse best avoid a malpractice claim? A) By maintaining high personal standards B) By establishing a good rapport with his or her patients C) By having all nursing actions witnessed D) By carefully documenting all nursing actions
A
Imagine that you have been employed in a hospital short procedure unit for 3 years. The hospital was recently sold and the new owners have hired a doctor who will be performing outpatient elective abortions. Your religious convictions forbid you to be involved in any way in elective abortion procedures. What should you do? A) Submit your resignation and look for another job. B) Ask the new owners to cancel plans to offer elective abortions. C) Conduct information picket lines outside the hospital. D) Ask for a mediator to intervene in the situation.
A
The LPN administered a medication to a client complaining of pain. When checking the armband and the medication administration record, there were no allergies listed. The client then informs the nurse that he told the admitting nurse that he was allergic to that medication. What documentation on the incident form would be the best option? A) "Medication is administered to client by mouth; states he has an allergy to the medication and causes hives." B) "The admitting nurse failed to document that the client has an allergy to the medication." C) "The client states he is allergic to the medication, but I really don't think so. I didn't see any hives." D) "I should have asked the RN if the client is allergic to any medication."
A
The care providers on an obstetrical unit have been confronted with difficult ethical decisions around the care of a 16-year-old girl who does not want her parents to know about her pregnancy. Which of the following questions could care providers ask themselves when attempting to create an ethical plan of action? A) "What would happen if everyone did what we plan to do?" B) "What is in the best interests of this girl's parents?" C) "How can we be sure that this plan will work?" D) "What would happen if we took no action?"
A
The nurse has a client who is confused and disrupting the unit by screaming obscenities and making a lot of noise. The client has been medicated as ordered but is not responding to the sedation. The other clients on the unit are agitated and complaining. The nurse makes the decision to move the client to a location further down the hall where fewer clients are. What theory of ethics is the nurse demonstrating? A) Utilitarianism B) Deontology C) The idea of rights D) Obligation of duty
A
The nurse overhears a certified nursing assistant (CNA) tell an older adult client loudly, "If you don't get in that bed, I will throw you in there and tie you down so that you don't get up again!" What type of intentional tort does the nurse understand that the CNA has committed? A) Assault B) Battery C) False imprisonment D) Invasion of privacy
A
The nurse understands that laws and ethics are made in order to maintain order and harmony within society. What is the difference between laws and ethics? A) Laws are written rules for conduct and actions, and ethics are moral principles and values that guide our behavior. B) Laws are written to protect society from unsavory people, and ethics are rules for appropriate behavior. C) Laws are written to ensure appropriate behavior and ethics are to conduct actions. D) Ethics determine how a client is to be treated, and laws are forms of punishment.
A
Which of the following is a true statement about a living will? A) It states the client's wishes regarding healthcare if terminally ill. B) It specifies information regarding nontreatment only. C) It is legal consent. D) It is a type of financial attainment.
A
Which of the following is an example of an ethical dilemma for a nurse? A) Reporting a nurse who you observed putting a medication from a patient's med drawer in her pocket. B) Reporting a nurse who drank too much alcohol at a retirement party. C) Reporting a nurse who casually mentioned in the break room that she forgot to renew her nursing license. D) Reporting a parent who, as a discipline measure, struck her child in a mall.
A
Which of the following situations is most likely to be considered a crime? A) A nurse physically restrains a patient, resulting in injury B) A nurse inadvertently gives the wrong medication to the wrong patient C) A nurse makes an error due to extreme fatigue D) A nurse refuses to delegate tasks to unlicensed assistive personnel
A
The nurse considers that she has strong professional values and uses ethical values to make decisions about care. What four characteristics are shared between these concepts? Select all that apply. A) They are consistent. B) Take priority over other values C) Concern the treatment of others D) Are well thought out E) Treat all clients the same regardless of illness
A, B, C, D
Being held _______________ means accepting the consequences of an action that you caused.
Accountable
________________ is the threat to touch without permission.
Assault
A nurse has completed morning care and assessments and will now document the findings. When documenting care on a patient's chart, the nurse should do which of the following? A) Include personal opinions and feelings that are related to care B) Use only officially approved abbreviations C) Completely erase or delete all errors D) Write a detailed explanation of all reasons for a medical error
B
A nurse is aware that the human genome project has numerous ethical implications. This project examined A) the relationship between nursing and genetics. B) the arrangement of all the human genes. C) the future of disease treatment. D) the effects of drugs on human DNA.
B
A nursing student has asked a classmate for pointers that might help the student to communicate more effectively when working with patients and clients. What advice should the classmate provide? A) "Try to memorize some statements and explanations that are relevant in several clinical situations." B) "Before you start speaking to someone, take a moment to get your thoughts clearly organized." C) "Whenever you're speaking to someone, provide as much detail as you possibly can." D) "Try to adopt the mindset that you are more knowledgeable than the person that you're talking to."
B
A recent nursing graduate has questioned the need to carry malpractice insurance, telling a colleague, "I don't actually need to pay for personal insurance because my hospital has its own malpractice insurance." How should the nurse's colleague best respond? A) "That's true, but you should make sure you know how much coverage the hospital carries." B) "You could be sued personally and the hospital's insurance might not cover all your liability." C) "Your personal insurance would replace the insurance that the hospital carries." D) "That's not true because the hospital's insurance only covers criminal cases."
B
Allowing unauthorized people to observe a client during treatment is an example of which of the following? A) False imprisonment B) Invasion of privacy C) Battery D) Assault
B
During his most recent performance appraisal, a nurse has been told by his supervisor that he tends to adopt a passive-aggressive communication style when he is in particularly stressful situations. Which of the following is typical of passive-aggressive communication? A) The nurse tends to be passive with supervisors and managers but aggressive when communicating with coworkers. B) The nurse often makes sarcastic comments when he is under stress. C) The nurse has an inconsistent communication style that changes when he experiences job stress. D) The nurse has a fear of conflict and tends to avoid direct confrontation whenever possible.
B
Lindsay is a nursing student who is preparing to perform morning hygiene for Mrs. Chen, a resident of a long-term care facility who has a significant vision impairment. Before beginning to wash Mrs. Chen, Lindsay should A) give Mrs. Chen a chance to feel the cloths and towel that will be used. B) explain who she is and what she is going to do. C) clearly and loudly ask Mrs. Chen if she would like a wash. D) assess Mrs. Chen's orientation and cognition.
B
Private law (civil or common law) includes A) constitutional law, administrative law, and criminal law. B) contract law and law of torts. C) negligence, consent, and assault and battery. D) offenses against the welfare or safety of the public.
B
The LPN has been fired from her job at the nursing home and reported to the state board of nursing for giving medication to a client without a physician's order. The LPN states that she was not aware that this was a violation of scope of practice. What is the LPN's responsibility regarding knowing how to practice within their scope? A) The nurse should call the state board and ask for a list of what she can and cannot do. B) The nurse should access her state nurse practice act to determine the set standard for nurses in her state. C) The nurse should ask an RN what their scope of practice is. D) The nurse should ask another LPN what she can and cannot do.
B
The LPN was assisting a client with a bath, and some of the bathwater spilled on the floor. The nurse assisted the client back to the bed and left the room, forgetting to clean the spill. The client got out of the bed to use the bedside commode and slipped on the water and fractured her hip. What type of unintentional tort may the client sue the nurse for? A) Battery B) Negligence C) Assault D) False imprisonment
B
The nurse is preparing a client for a colonoscopy at the hospital. Who does the nurse understand is responsible for obtaining the informed consent from this client? A) The nurse B) The physician C) The anesthesiologist D) The physician's office nurse
B
The third step in the process of ethical decision-making is to A) describe the situation. B) describe the dilemma. C) sort the information. D) list all possible courses of action.
B
The word ethical means A) performing nursing duties correctly. B) knowledge of right and wrong. C) doing right and not doing wrong. D) reporting nursing errors that you directly observe.
B
Three guidelines to follow when deciding on a course of action related to an ethical dilemma are A) discuss the issue with an expert, read research on the subject, and investigate current public laws. B) collect the facts, ask yourself what would happen if everyone behaved in this way, and discuss concerns with an authority. C) present the issue to the ethics committee, ask others what they would want in this situation, and list possible courses of action. D) make a list of possible solutions, test the solutions, and revise the decision based on results.
B
Using embryonic stem cells to repair damaged tissue is a controversial ethical issue. The issue is an example of which type of ethics? A) Individual B) Societal C) Situational D) Institutional
B
Which of the following is a component of the nurse practice acts of various states? A) Breaches of duty owed by one person to another B) Determining the grounds for disciplinary action C) Expected action based on moral or legal obligations D) Injury due to the failure to act
B
Which of the following is a true statement with regard to laws? A) They deal with right and wrong. B) They are written rules for conduct and actions. C) They consider beliefs about morals and values. D) They do not have a formal enforcement system.
B
While you are caring for your patient, you hear your coworker and friend telling a patient to "get out of bed immediately and get dressed or there will be no breakfast today." This statement is an example of A) libel. B) abuse. C) slander. D) battery.
B
Belittling patients' feelings, asking yes or no questions and providing stereotyped responses to patients are examples of communication ________________.
Blocks
A nursing student has been trying to improve her communication skills both in classroom settings and with clients in her current clinical placement. This student should recognize that communication is best defined as A) summarizing ideas in an effective manner. B) affecting another person's behavior. C) the exchange of information. D) the ability to evoke emotion or action.
C
A nursing student has complimented an elderly female client on her elaborate diamond ring. The client replies, "That was a gift from my late husband. He was a wonderful man."The client then pauses and the nursing student notices a tear in her eye. Which of the following actions best demonstrates empathy? A) Tell the client, "I'll give you some privacy" and quietly leave the room. B) Ask the client, "Are you feeling sad because your husband died recently?" C) Stay silent for a moment and allow the client to gather her thoughts. D) Ask the client if she would like to have a visit from the chaplain or a counselor.
C
An LPN is at a community softball game observing the game when the person sitting next to her, clutches his chest and falls to the ground. The nurse begins cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), and in the process, one of the ribs cracked. The client is taken by rescue squad to the hospital and survives a heart attack. What may protect the nurse from this outcome? A) The state board of nursing B) Statute of limitations C) Good Samaritan law D) Assumption of risk
C
An elderly patient who is scheduled for a computed tomography (CT) scan of her abdomen has admitted to the nursing student that she is deeply fearful of having this test because of her fear of pain. Which of the following responses demonstrates a communication block? A) "What part of having a CT scan makes you most fearful?" B) "You'll find that there's actually no pain involved with this test." C) "There, there. You have nothing to be afraid of." D) "It can be frightening to undergo medical tests."
C
During his last shift, a nurse realized that he made a medication error by administering a medication to the wrong patient. Which of the nurse's following actions best demonstrates accountability? A) Administering the correct medication to the correct patient during his next shift B) Assessing the patient vigilantly after discovering the drug error C) Writing up an incident report and taking action to review correct medication administration D) Reviewing his notes on adverse reactions to medications and explaining these to a colleague
C
Mrs. Bobb is an 84-year-old woman who has lived in the long-term care facility for the past 2 years. Cameron is a nursing student who has developed a close therapeutic relationship with Mrs. Bobb over the past several weeks. This morning, Mrs. Bobb has confided in Cameron that she feels like "a burden to everyone around me." How should Cameron best respond to this statement? A) "Not at all, sweetie. We all love and taking care of you here." B) "That's not the case, and every dark cloud has silver lining anyhow." C) "I'm sorry you feel that way, but I can assure you that I don't see you as a burden." D) "Perhaps getting more active in your care and being more involved socially would make you feel more useful."
C
The NAPNES Code of Ethics A) describes the minimum standards of practical/vocational nursing. B) describes the maximum standards of practical/vocational nursing. C) lists the rules of good conduct of practical/vocational nurses. D) outlines the laws surrounding the practical/vocational nurse.
C
The care team on an acute care unit are facing an ethical dilemma around a patient whose family members do not want the patient to learn the results of her latest diagnostic test. What is the first step that the care team should take when addressing this ethical dilemma? A) Implement the simplest solution and then evaluate the results B) Defer the decision to a religious leader from the patient's culture C) Gather all the known facts surrounding the ethical dilemma D) Choose the plan of action that has had the most favorable results in the past
C
The managers of a long-term care facility have accused a licensed practical nurse of breach of contract. In order to strengthen their case, the managers of the facility must demonstrate A) that the nurse does not meet the requirements for licensure that are defined in the state's nurse practice act. B) that they took action to correct the nurse's behavior C) that they suffered a financial loss as a result of the nurse's actions. D) that patients or residents experienced a loss of health as a result of the nurse's negligence.
C
The LPN has the responsibility to take the vital signs for a client who had a surgical procedure earlier that day. The blood pressure results were 78/42 mm Hg from a previous 132/74 mm Hg. The LPN documented the results without reporting them to the RN in charge. The client developed shock and died 3 hours later. What type of unintentional tort may the nurse be sued for? A) Defamation B) Battery C) Assault D) Malpractice
D
The nurse is caring for an alert and oriented client in the hospital. The client is unhappy with the care he is receiving and state he is leaving and don't care if he sees the physician ever again. The nurse brings the client a sedative and tells the client that it is for his blood pressure to prevent the client from leaving the facility. What type of intentional tort is this nurse guilty of? A) Assault B) Battery C) False imprisonment D) Invasion of privacy
C
The standards of nursing care that are published by various organizations are often used A) to determine the amount of salary increase due a nurse. B) to describe the profession. C) in nursing malpractice cases. D) by employing agencies when deciding who to hire.
C
Which of the following is a measure taken to protect healthcare workers from being charged with battery? A) The client's signed release is obtained for presentations. B) The nurse uses initials instead of names in written reports. C) Clients sign a written consent before undergoing any kind of procedure. D) The nurse draws bedside curtains while giving personal care.
C
Which of the following is an example of statutory law? A) Permission for care B) Consent for minor client C) Nurse practice act D) Inferring consent
C
Which of the following is stated in a living will? A) Legal consent regarding healthcare B) Designation of another person as healthcare proxy C) Wishes regarding healthcare if terminally ill D) Medical orders for end-of-life instructions
C
Which of the following statements regarding the statute of limitations is correct? A) It is applicable only in the case of a minor. B) There is no designated time for a person to file a lawsuit. C) The designated time is typically calculated from the time the incident occurred. D) It provides legal immunity to rescuers who provide first aid in the case of an emergency.
C
A student nurse is providing care for a woman who has a hearing impairment. Which of the following measures should the student take when communicating with this patient? (Select all that apply) A) Speak as loudly as possible. B) Ask the patient if she understands after each sentence. C) Face the patient directly. D) Eliminate as much background noise as possible. E) Speak clearly and not too quickly.
C, D, E
A _______________ of ethics is a list of rules of good conduct for the members of a particular group.
Code
Cultural _______________ is the term used to describe the process of working effectively within the cultural context of another person.
Competence
Inappropriately revealing information about a patient is a breach of _________________.
Confidentiality
In which of the following situations would a state's Good Samaritan laws be a relevant consideration? A) A nurse performs a nursing intervention that is beyond her scope of practice and the patient experiences an injury. B) A person offers a drug to a friend and the friend suffers an adverse drug reaction. C) A nurse assesses a patient and fails to correctly document the assessment findings. D) A person unsuccessfully performs cardiopulmonary resuscitation on a stranger in a mall.
D
A _________________ is an agreement between two or more parties in which something of value is exchanged.
Contract
A client has designated her daughter as a person to make healthcare decisions for the client if he is not able to do so. What type of advance directive is this considered? A) Power of attorney B) Do-not-resuscitate order (DNR) C) Living will D) Durable power of attorney (DPOA) for healthcare
D
A nurse has been accused of a tort. A tort is defined as A) a criminal act. B) an agreement between two or more parties. C) professional misconduct or lack of skill in performing duties. D) an injury or wrong committed by one person against another.
D
A nurse threatens a patient that if he does not take his medication by mouth, she will have to give it by an injection that is quite painful. What has this nurse committed? A) Battery B) Malpractice C) Coercion D) Assault
D
A nursing student e-mailed an instructor to ask a question about a patient's diagnosis and ended the e-mail by making a lighthearted comment about the patient. The instructor, however, interpreted the comment as disrespectful, which was not the student's intention and did not reflect that student's actual view of the patient. Why are misunderstandings and miscommunications more common when using electronic forms of communication? A) It is not usually possible to provide adequate context and detail when communicating electronically. B) Electronic communication is only effective between members of the same generation or age group. C) Because electronic communication is a relatively recent development, most people have not had sufficient time to adapt to its appropriate use. D) Electronic forms of communication usually lack the vocal and nonverbal clues that convey meaning.
D
A nursing student is providing a brief report to a colleague before going on lunch break. According to Dr. Albert Mehrabian, what component of this communication is most significant in determining how well the necessary information is exchanged? A) The words that the student chooses to use B) The accuracy of the student's grammar C) The sound and tone of the student's voice D) The body language and expressions the student uses
D
A patient who is in the hospital recovery from injuries he experienced in a motorcycle accident has expressed dismay to the student nurse about the costs of his treatment. How should the nursing student best respond to the patient's financial concerns? A) "Have you given some thought to the different financing options available to you?" B) "Do you have any assets that you could perhaps sell to pay your medical bills?" C) "I know how you feel. My tuition and books cost a fortune as well." D) "That must be stressful for you, especially while you're trying to focus on your health."
D
In the management of a difficult situation, two licensed practical nurses have referred to the code of ethics provided by the National Federation for Licensed Practical Nurses (NFLPN). What is the purpose of a code of ethics? A) To protect nurses from legal problems B) To guide the choices of nursing interventions C) To establish chains of command in hospital settings D) To specify ideal behaviors that nurses should aspire to
D
The LPN is working in a perioperative setting, and formalin is being used in an unvented room that could result in a health hazard to the other staff as well as client's. The nurse is aware that the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is an agency that will fine the hospital for this type of infraction. What type of law does the LPN understand empowers OSHA to regulate for the health, welfare, and safety of federal and state citizens? A) Common law B) Civil law C) Criminal law D) Administrative law
D
The nursing student asks the instructor why it is important for them to know about the law and ethics when they will be taking care of client's physical and psychosocial needs and not be practicing law. What is the best response by the instructor? A) "You will need to understand these things if you are ever sued." B) "This is part of the curriculum, so we have to cover this material." C) "You will probably never encounter any difficulty, but it is good to know just in case it happens." D) "You will need to have a basic understanding of laws and ethics because it may affect your practice."
D
Which of the following statements is applicable when a competent client wants to leave a hospital or long-term care facility before being discharged by the physician? A) Physical or chemical restraints are used to detain the client. B) The nurse applies restraints based on a current medical order. C) The nurse determines whether the client's safety or the safety of others is at risk. D) The client signs a form releasing the healthcare facility from its responsibility.
D
Which type of law concerns offenses that violate the public's welfare? A) Statutory law B) Common law C) Administrative law D) Criminal law
D
Your neighbor who is also your friend stops you as you are walking in to your house after work. She says she heard that John across the street was in your hospital with a heart attack and is not doing very well. She asks you if that is true. You know that John is in cardiac care and has a poor prognosis. Which of the following is the best response to your friend's question? A) "I heard he was in the hospital. I'll check this out tomorrow." B) "I don't know if he is in the hospital or not. I've just been so busy." C) "We're all good friends and good neighbors and I know he wouldn't mind me telling you about his condition." D) "I'm sorry but I can't share confidential patient information."
D
Your patient is scheduled to have a colonoscopy tomorrow in which a camera is inserted into the rectum to visualize the lower bowel. You ask him if he has any questions and he says, "No, the doctor explained the procedure and I signed the consent form. It sounds easy enough - all I have to do is stand in front of a machine for 1 minute and I'm all done." What would be an appropriate response? A) "You've confused the colonoscopy with something else." B) "You should likely not have signed that consent form." C) "I doubt if this is how your doctor explained the procedure." D) "This doesn't sound like the procedure for a colonoscopy. Let me ask the team leader to discuss this procedure with you."
D
A nurse who practices _____________ shares thoughts, feelings, and fears with clients while avoiding becoming emotionally involved.
Empathy
Sometimes called "mercy killing," ________________ is the deliberate causing of someone's death by active or passive means.
Euthanasia
Communication can be defined as the use of speech or writing to influence the actions of another person.
false
Referring to elderly clients and patients as "dear" or "sweetie" can help to create a rapport and a strong therapeutic relationship.
false
________________ is the legal obligation a person has to make good for the loss of, or damage to, something for which he or she is responsible.
Liability
________________ is failing to perform your duties as any reasonable and prudent nurse would customarily do in a similar situation.
Negligence
Signs, signals, and symbols are examples of ________________ communication, which is present in all cultures.
Nonverbal
Slander and libel are forms of inappropriate physical touch.
false
The Human Genome Project is a government-funded research project that focused on reproductive technology.
false
The nurse practice act is the federal law that defines ethical nursing practice.
false
The quality of care that you are expected to provide is dependent on the relationship that you have with the patient.
false
When providing care for a person who does not speak English, it can be helpful to speak more loudly than normal.
false
The sound and tone of your voice when you speak are examples of ______________ communication.
Vocal
