Week 6 - PLQ

A lawyer quotes a precedent for punishment of a crime committed by the defendant in a trial. What is court-made law known as? - Public law - Statutory law - Common law - Administrative law

- Common law

A nurse is arrested for possession of illegal drugs. What kind of law is involved with this type of activity? - Civil - Private - Public - Criminal

- Criminal

The client was diagnosed with diabetes three years ago, but has failed to integrate regular blood glucose monitoring or dietary modifications into his lifestyle. He has been admitted to the hospital for treatment of acute renal failure secondary to diabetic nephropathy, an event that has prompted the client to reassess his values. Which of the following actions most clearly demonstrates that this client is engaging in the step of prizing within his valuing process? - The client expresses pride that he now has the knowledge and skills to take control of his diabetes management. - The client states that he will now begin to check his blood glucose before each meal and at bedtime. - The client is now able to explain how his choices have contributed to his renal failure. - The client expresses remorse at how his failure to take make lifestyle changes has adversely affected his health.

- The client expresses pride that he now has the knowledge and skills to take control of his diabetes management.

Which aspect of nursing would be most likely defined by legislation at a state level? - The differences in the scope of practice between registered nurses (RNs) and licensed practical nurses (LPNs). - The criteria that a nurse must consider when delegating tasks to unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP). - The criteria that clients must meet in order to qualify for Medicare or Medicaid. - The process that nurses must follow when handling and administering medications.

- The differences in the scope of practice between registered nurses (RNs) and licensed practical nurses (LPNs).

A nurse is providing client care in a hospital setting. Who has full legal responsibility and accountability for the nurse's actions? - The nurse - The head nurse - The physician - The hospital

- The nurse

A group of nurse researchers has proposed a study to examine the efficacy of a new wound care product. Which aspect of the methodology demonstrates that the nurses are attempting to maintain the ethical principle of nonmaleficence? - The nurses are taking every reasonable measure to ensure that no participants experience impaired wound healing as a result of the study intervention. - The nurses have organized the study in such a way that the foreseeable risks and benefits are distributed as fairly as possible. - The nurses have given multiple opportunities for potential participants to ask questions, and have been following the informed consent process systematically. - The nurses have completed a literature review that suggests the new treatment may result in decreased wound healing time.

- The nurses are taking every reasonable measure to ensure that no participants experience impaired wound healing as a result of the study intervention.

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? - The same standards of care that apply to a registered nurse apply to the student. - The student and the nursing instructor share liability for this lapse in care. - The client's primary nurse is liable for failing to ensure that delegated care was appropriate. - The student's potential liability is likely negated by the insurance carried by the school of nursing.

- The same standards of care that apply to a registered nurse apply to the student.

A nurse in a physician's office has noted on several occasions that one of the physicians frequently obtains controlled-drug prescription forms for prescription writing. The physician reports that his wife has chronic back pain and requires pain medication. One day the nurse enters the physician's office and sees him take a pill out of a bottle. The doctor mentions that he suffers from migraines and that his wife's pain medication alleviates the pain. What type of nurse-physician ethical situation is illustrated in this scenario? - Unprofessional, incompetent, unethical, or illegal physician practice - Disagreements about the proposed medical regimen - Conflicts regarding the scope of the nurse's role - Claims of loyalty

- Unprofessional, incompetent, unethical, or illegal physician practice

A male client age 56 years is experiencing withdrawal from alcohol and is placing himself at risk for falls by repeatedly attempting to scale his bedrails. Benzodiazepines have failed to alleviate his agitation and the nurse is considering obtaining an order for physical restraints to ensure his safety. The nurse should recognize that this measure may constitute: - paternalism. - deception. - harm. - advocacy.

- paternalism.

A client with a diagnosis of colorectal cancer has been presented with her treatment options, but wishes to defer any decisions to her uncle, who acts in the role of a family patriarch within the client's culture. The client's right to self-determination is best protected by: - respecting the client's desire to have the uncle make choices on her behalf. - revisiting the decision when the uncle is not present at the bedside. - educating the client about her right to autonomy. - holding a family meeting and encouraging the client to speak on her own behalf.

- respecting the client's desire to have the uncle make choices on her behalf.