Unit 2

A nursing instructor asks a nursing student to describe accountability. Which statement by the student indicates an inaccurate description of accountability?

"Accountability can be delegated."

The nurse is caring for a client who just returned from surgery for repair of a fractured arm. The client complains of severe pain in the arm and also that his hand is feeling numb. The nurse notes that the client's fingers are pale and that the pulse in his arm is very weak. The nurse attempts to contact the surgeon numerous times, but the surgeon does not return the call. Who should the nurse notify at this time?

Charge nurse Hospital supervisor Surgeon's supervisor

A client who has heart failure receives an additional dose of bumetanide as prescribed 4 hours after the daily dose. The nurse assesses the client 15 minutes after administering the medication and reminds the client to save all urine in the bathroom. Thirty minutes later the nurse finds the client on the floor, unresponsive, and bleeding from a laceration. Which issues support the client's malpractice claim?

Increased risk of hypotension Failure to teach the client adequately Increased need to protect the client Lack of follow-up nursing actions

The nurse is aware that the American's with Disabilities Act provides which rights to individuals who are disabled?

Labels asymptomatic HIV as a disability Protects the privacy of individuals with HIV Prohibits discrimination in employment and public services

The nurse is planning the client assignments for the day. The assignment that the nurse communicates to the unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) includes which clients?

A 9-year-old client with cystic fibrosis who requires assistance with toileting A 12-month-old client admitted 3 days ago with respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) who requires a bath A 10-month-old admitted for spasmodic laryngitis who is scheduled for discharge the following day who requires feeding