PVC – Test Study Guide, 2026 – Study guide and practice
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A nurse caring for an older adult client following a total abdominal hysterectomy
documents administration of morphine 4 mg intravenously for pain of 8 on a 1-10
scale, bed in the lowest position, bed alarm on, side rails up times two, and call
light in reach. After the nurse leaves the room, the client gets out of bed and falls.
In which order should the nurse proceed? - correct answer ✔✔ Assess the client
for injury
Assist the client back into bed
Notify the physician
Document the incident
Complete an incident report
Which elements are necessary to prove malpractice? Select all that apply. - correct
answer ✔✔ Causation
Breach of duty
Duty
Damages
A client admitted to the mental health unit has exhibited physical behaviors that
put him and others at risk. The nurse applies four-point restraints without
obtaining a physician's order or the client's consent. The nurse is at risk of being
accused of: - correct answer ✔✔ Battery
, The nurse administered acetaminophen 15mg/kg to a 2-year old child with a sore
throat. After charting the medication, the nurse realizes that the client has
documented allergy to the medication. The client breaks out in a rash 15 minutes
later, the throat swells, and the client must be intubated. Which best describes
the nurse's actions? - correct answer ✔✔ The nurse is guilty of malpractice
A nurse is caring for a hospitalized client. Which nursing actions demonstrate a
caring and compassionate attitude? Select all that apply. - correct answer ✔✔
Notify the client before leaving for lunch
Offering snacks and beverages to visiting family
Explaining all procedures clearly
Listening to the client tell stories about past experiences
A client is received in a postoperative nursing unit after undergoing abdominal
surgery. During this time the nurse failed to recognize the significance of
abdominal swelling, which significantly increased during the next 6 hours. Later,
the client had to undergo emergency surgery. The lack of action on the nurse's
part is liable for action. Which legal term describes the case? - correct answer ✔✔
Tort
A nurse working in a coronary case resuscitates a client who had expressed wishes
not to be resuscitated. Which tort has the nurse committed? - correct answer ✔✔
Battery
While teaching about advanced care planning, which fact is important for the
nurse to share with a client who has been diagnosed with a terminal illness? -
correct answer ✔✔ A durable power of attorney for health care appoints an agent
the person trusts to make decisions.
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A nurse caring for an older adult client following a total abdominal hysterectomy
documents administration of morphine 4 mg intravenously for pain of 8 on a 1-10
scale, bed in the lowest position, bed alarm on, side rails up times two, and call
light in reach. After the nurse leaves the room, the client gets out of bed and falls.
In which order should the nurse proceed? - correct answer ✔✔ Assess the client
for injury
Assist the client back into bed
Notify the physician
Document the incident
Complete an incident report
Which elements are necessary to prove malpractice? Select all that apply. - correct
answer ✔✔ Causation
Breach of duty
Duty
Damages
A client admitted to the mental health unit has exhibited physical behaviors that
put him and others at risk. The nurse applies four-point restraints without
obtaining a physician's order or the client's consent. The nurse is at risk of being
accused of: - correct answer ✔✔ Battery
, The nurse administered acetaminophen 15mg/kg to a 2-year old child with a sore
throat. After charting the medication, the nurse realizes that the client has
documented allergy to the medication. The client breaks out in a rash 15 minutes
later, the throat swells, and the client must be intubated. Which best describes
the nurse's actions? - correct answer ✔✔ The nurse is guilty of malpractice
A nurse is caring for a hospitalized client. Which nursing actions demonstrate a
caring and compassionate attitude? Select all that apply. - correct answer ✔✔
Notify the client before leaving for lunch
Offering snacks and beverages to visiting family
Explaining all procedures clearly
Listening to the client tell stories about past experiences
A client is received in a postoperative nursing unit after undergoing abdominal
surgery. During this time the nurse failed to recognize the significance of
abdominal swelling, which significantly increased during the next 6 hours. Later,
the client had to undergo emergency surgery. The lack of action on the nurse's
part is liable for action. Which legal term describes the case? - correct answer ✔✔
Tort
A nurse working in a coronary case resuscitates a client who had expressed wishes
not to be resuscitated. Which tort has the nurse committed? - correct answer ✔✔
Battery
While teaching about advanced care planning, which fact is important for the
nurse to share with a client who has been diagnosed with a terminal illness? -
correct answer ✔✔ A durable power of attorney for health care appoints an agent
the person trusts to make decisions.
