Fundamentals: Issues in Nursing
Which member of the interprofessional team is appropriate for the nurse to ask for support in informing and consoling the family of a terminally ill client who has died?
Social worker
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 antipyretic medication may cause Reye syndrome in children?
Aspirin
Which examples mentioned by the nursing student regarding quasi-intentional torts need correction? Select all that apply. One, some, or all responses may be correct.
Assault Battery Malpractice
Which is an example of private indemnity health insurance?
Blue Cross Blue Shield Association
Which organization assists in establishing policies related to Medicare and Medicaid payment for meaningful use of electronic health records (EHRs)?
Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)
Which ethical principles govern the nurse's behavior when making difficult decisions about a client's care at the point of care?
Clinical ethics
Which defines assessment?
Collecting comprehensive data pertinent to the client's health and/or situation
Which statement describes a client in the stage of contemplation in the stages of change?
Considers change within the next 6 months
When would a medical examiner decide whether a postmortem examination needs to be conducted?
Death within 24 hours of admission to the hospital
The nurse asks an unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) to provide an ice pack to a client. Which nursing function does this represent?
Delegation
Which Quality and Safety Education for Nurses (QSEN) competency does integrating current research with clinical experience and client preference comply with?
Evidence-based practice
Which strategy is an example of a passive health promotion strategy?
Fluoridation of municipal drinking water
Which is an appropriate action for the registered nurse regarding assisted suicide?
Nurses' participation in assisted suicide violates the code of ethics.
Which action by the student nurse may inhibit clients from disclosing personal information?
Sharing clients' data with family members
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
Under which type of health care services would the nursing student include subacute care?
Tertiary care
Which definition of battery would the nurse include when teaching staff about legal terminology used in child abuse?
The application of force to another person without lawful justification
Which explanation regarding the term "just culture" is accurate?
Promoting open discussion whenever error occurs without fear of recrimination
Which point listed by the nursing student is accurate regarding the loss of a client's medication records?
"There is an assumption that the care provided to the client was negligent."
A registered nurse is explaining the Quality and Safety Education for Nurses (QSEN) competencies to a nursing student. Which information would the nurse provide about the competency teamwork and collaboration?
"Work effectively within nursing and interprofessional teams by promoting open communication and shared decision-making to provide client care."
Which refers to the professional obligation of the nurse to assume responsibility for actions?
Accountability
Which is appropriate for the nurse to include in the education of the ethical principal of nonmaleficence to a group of nursing students?
Act in ways to prevent harm to clients.
A client tells the nurse, "I keep reverting to my old habit of drinking soda, although I have stopped drinking as much." Which stage of health behavior change has the client reached?
Action stage
Which role does the nurse play when helping clients identify and clarify health problems and choose appropriate courses of action to solve those problems?
Counselor
Which are examples of health promotion activities? Select all that apply. One, some, or all responses may be correct.
Good nutrition Regular exercise
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 uses a visual analogue scale to rate the pain experienced by a client receiving oxycodone therapy. Which terminology would the nurse use to enter the visual analogue scores in the client's electronic health record (EHR)?
Omaha system
Which terminology system would the nurse use to enter nursing diagnoses, interventions, and outcomes in electronic health records?
Perioperative Nursing Data Set (PNDS)
Which is the purpose of the failure mode effective analysis?
Prevent medical errors in a hospital
