DOS QUIZ #2 (RPN)

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a. Describing the services offered

A nurse has established a small private homecare business and intends to advertise the business to obtain customers. According to the College of Nurses of Ontario which of the following is appropriate when advertising services to the public? a. Describing the services offered b. Referring to the products used and sold c. Providing a guarantee of the outcomes of the services d. Comparing the quality of services provided to other service providers

a. Individuals interacting together may hold different views resulting in conflict

According to the College of Nurses of Ontario which of the following statements regarding conflict management and prevention is most accurate? a. Individuals interacting together may hold different views resulting in conflict b. Conflict is considered a negative issue in collaborative relationships c. Nurses who avoid conflict demonstrate better client-centered care d. A healthy work environment is completely free from conflict

b. Implied

An unconscious young man is brought in by paramedics to the emergency department of the local hospital following an accidental drug overdose. He has no family members or friends with him. What type of consent is applicable to this case? a. Waived b. Implied c. Express d. Voluntary

a. Debriefing after a critical incidence is legal requirement for all nurses in Ontario

Conflict between nurses, patients, and families may not always be successfully resolved. Which of the following statements about debriefing after a critical incident is least accurate? a. Debriefing after a critical incidence is legal requirement for all nurses in Ontario b. Debriefing after a critical incident provides future conflict management strategies c. Debriefing after a critical incident promotes the development of anticipatory planning d. Debriefing after a critical incident allows for nurses to reflect on their own behaviour

a. It makes the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) the governing body responsible for the regulation of nursing in Ontario

In Ontario, the Regulated Health Professions Act (RHPA) and the Nursing Act govern the nursing profession. Which of the following statements is correct about this legislation? a. It makes the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) the governing body responsible for the regulation of nursing in Ontario b. It determines who can be accepted into entry-level nursing education c. It determines how long a nurse can work in the nursing profession d. It specifies the nursing staff complement required for each healthcare facility in Ontario

c. College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO)

In Ontario, the law requires health care professionals to be regulated. Which of the following is the formal body that is the regulator and governing body of nursing in Ontario? a. Registered Practical Nurses Association (RPNAO) b. Registered Nurses Association (RNAO) c. College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) d. Canadian Nurses Association (CNA)

a. Report the situation according to agency policy

Kirk, an RPN, notices that a co-worker exhibits a pattern of behaviour that may be suggestive of drug abuse. What should Kirk do? a. Report the situation according to agency policy b. Inform other co-workers about his suspicions c. Send an anonymous letter to the director of nursing d. Provide the co-worker with a drug rehabilitation pamphlet

c. Non-maleficence

Mrs. Umlah, 33, has recently returned from major surgery. The nurse enters her room with the intention of turning her in bed but decides against it because it would cause her great pain. What is the principle being utilized by the nurse? a. Justice b. Beneficence c. Non-maleficence d. Advocacy

c. Respect Ms. Casinos wishes and document the situation accordingly

Ms. Casino, 23, is scheduled to have surgery, has signed the consent form, but refuses to have a Foley catheter inserted, arguing that the procedure is not part of the surgery. How should the nurse respond? a. Explain that this is part f the surgical preparation and continue with the procedure b. Justify the procedure because Ms. Casino has already signed the consent, and insert the catheter. c. Respect Ms. Casinos wishes and document the situation accordingly d. Call the physician and request that he come to talk to the client

b. Providing free-of-charge products to clients for their own self care

Nurses in independent practice must follow Ontario provincial laws. Under provincial law, which of the following activities is not considered to be professional misconduct? a. Giving clients a price reduction for prompt payment b. Providing free-of-charge products to clients for their own self care c. Failing to fulfil the terms of an agreement for professional nursing services d. Submitting a charge for services which is false or misleading

d. All members of the general, extended, temporary, emergency assignment and special assignment classes are required to hold professional liability protection (PLP)

Professional liability protection (PLP) provides financial compensation for members of the public who have been harmed as a result of malpractice or negligence by a professional. Which of the following statements about PLP is true for nurses registered with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO)? a. Professional liability protection (PLP) is optional for nurses in Ontario b. Professional liability protection (PLP) is provided by CNO as part of annual registration fees c. Only newly registered members of the general, extended, temporary, emergency assignment and special assignment classes must obtain professional liability protection (PLP) d. All members of the general, extended, temporary, emergency assignment and special assignment classes are required to hold professional liability protection (PLP)

c. Practice standards and guidelines support nurses to provide safe, legal and ethical care to the public

The College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) publishes professional standards and guidelines for practice to provide a framework for nursing in Ontario. Which of the following statements best describes the role of the professional standards and guidelines? a. Practice standards and guidelines describe the accountability of nurses b. Practice standards and guidelines help nurses understand their responsibilities c. Practice standards and guidelines support nurses to provide safe, legal and ethical care to the public d. Practice standards and guidelines interpret nursing's scope of practice to the public

b. The practical nurse must consider that bringing coffee may potentially result in negative feelings towards other members of the healthcare team

The practical nurse cares for an elderly client in the client's home. The nurse has started bringing the client coffee and the client looks forward to this. What aspect of the therapeutic nurse-client relationship is most important in this situation? a. The practical nurse will need to periodically clarify the nurses role so the client is always clear about their relationship b. The practical nurse must consider that bringing coffee may potentially result in negative feelings towards other members of the healthcare team c. The practical nurse should assess the cultural values of the client and reflect on what coffee means to the clients culture d. The practical nurse needs to document that as part of the care established in this nurse-client relationship the nurse should bring coffee.

c. Validate assumptions about Nurse A through open dialogue with colleagues

The practical nurse works on a unit with 5 other healthcare providers. Everyone gets along well together except when Nurse A is on duty. Nurse A frequently arrives late, often changes assignment to care for "easier" patients, and speaks negatively about other staff members when they are not present. When initially approaching this issue, which of the following actions by the practical nurse is least appropriate? a. Speak with Nurse A directly about the situation b. Address Nurse A's behaviours, which are of concern c. Validate assumptions about Nurse A through open dialogue with colleagues d. Consult with your supervisor for guidance about next steps

b. Reflect on personal attitudes and behaviour

The practical nursing student is having difficulty with time management due to work and family commitments. The clinical placement staff writes a collaborative success plan (CSP) identifying these issues. The student believes the clinical placement staff is being unfair. What should the student nurse do first? a. Request another assignment area with a new mentor b. Reflect on personal attitudes and behaviour c. Debrief feelings with the staff nurses d. Report the clinical placement staff immediately for discriminatory behaviour

d. Sharing information about Patient C with a nurse colleague who works on the same unit

The right to privacy and maintaining confidentiality are important legal and ethical concepts in healthcare. Which of the following is an example of a breach of confidentiality? a. Providing the results of Patient A's respiratory assessment over the phone to Patient A's doctor b. Reporting Patient B, suspected of experiencing child abuse, to child and family services c. Informing public health about patient D, who has been diagnosed with measles, a reportable disease under provincial guidelines d. Sharing information about Patient C with a nurse colleague who works on the same unit

d. By law, an investigation of the complaint must be put into place by the regulatory body

What is true regarding the role of a regulatory body when a complaint is received about a nurse registered to practice in Ontario? a. The regulatory body must temporarily suspend the license in order to protect the public b. When the complaint is of a criminal nature, the regulatory body has no role c. A hearing must always take place followed by the investigation d. By law, an investigation of the complaint must be put into place by the regulatory body

a. Incivility

What term is used to describe rude, discourteous, or disrespectful behaviour that reflects a lack of regard for others? a. Incivility b. Disruptive behaviour c. Bullying d. Lateral violence

c. An action can be legal but not moral

When faced with a difficult decision, why is it important for the nurse to distinguish between ethics and law? a. Legal and moral actions have the same meaning b. A legal action offers the most benefit for the client c. An action can be legal but not moral d. An action must be both legal and moral

a. Determining that nursing practice meets legal principles

Which of the following is a function of law that regulates and affects Canadian nursing practice? a. Determining that nursing practice meets legal principles b. Performing accreditation for Canadian nursing programs c. Defining the standards of professional nursing practice d. Ensuring that nurses receive comparable reimbursement for services


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