NUR 1020 Test 3 FSCJ 2026/2027 EXAM WITH
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS Solved 100%
"RACE" stands for what and what situation? - ANSWER-R: Rescue all patients in
immediate danger, and move them to safe areas.
A: Activate the manual-pull station or fire alarm, and have someone call 911.
C: Contain the fire by closing doors, confining the fire, and preventing the spread of
smoke.
E: Extinguish the fire if possible after all patients are removed from the area.
(HIPAA) Privacy Rule - ANSWER-Protects the confidentiality of health information
relating to the provision or payment of health care for a past, present, or future physical
or mental health condition but does permit the "minimum necessary" use and disclosure
of protected health information without patient authorization for purposes of treatment,
payment, and health care operations
A consists of a global conceptual framework that defines broad
perspectives for nursing practice and provides ways of looking at nursing phenomena
from a distinct nursing perspective. - ANSWER-grand theory
A conceptual model addresses the four concepts of the nursing meta-paradigm. ....... .. -
ANSWER-1. optimal functioning of the person or patient
2. how people interact with the environment
3. illness and health promotion
4. nursing's role
A durable power of attorney is...? - ANSWER-a legal document that allows a designated
person to make legal decisions on behalf of an individual unable or not permitted to
make legal decisions independently. It sets limits on the powers of the person
designated as having power of attorney and is not limited to matters related to medical
care.
A Health care proxy is designed to? - ANSWER-specify the person who can make
health care decisions for an individual who is unable to comprehend information or
communicate his or her wishes for any reason.
A second major legal concern related to documentation is. ....... .. - ANSWER-The issue
of timeliness. For patient care to proceed smoothly, nurses must record assessment
findings and concerns as soon after their discovery as possible. Documentation of
assessment data in a timely manner allows other health care professionals to accurately
address a patient's concerns or change in status. For instance, if a nurse finds patient
A's blood pressure and apical pulse elevated during the morning assessment but fails to
document those findings before proceeding to another patient's room, the physician
responsible for patient A's care may make rounds while the nurse is in the other
patient's room and fail to realize patient A's change in condition.
, Accurate and Timely Documentation......... .. - ANSWER-Documentation must be
accurate to provide a realistic view of a patient's condition. Serious documentation
errors include:
(1) omitting documentation from patient records, (2) recording assessment findings
obtained by another nurse or unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP)
(3) recording care not yet provided. Nurses sometimes document that a patient has
received medication before its administration. This is a serious violation of the law and
becomes a medication error of omission if the nurse is distracted before administering
the patient's medication.
Actions especially helpful in avoiding charges of malpractice include. ... .. - ANSWER-(1)
Maintaining current professional practice knowledge.
(2) Maintaining competent practice skills.
(3) Maintaining professional relationships with patients and their families.
Advance Directives - ANSWER-These directives include living wills, medical power of
attorney for health care decisions, and prehospital do not resuscitate orders. These
directives identify how a patient wishes to be treated in the event of certain medical
conditions and also identify who the patient wants to make decisions on his or her
behalf in the event that the patient is unable do so.
An example of a federal criminal law would be? - ANSWER-Treason and kidnapping or
serious offenses that occur across state borders.
An example of a state criminal law would be? - ANSWER-Murder, rape, theft, and
practicing nursing without a license.
An example of a Statutory criminal laws would be? - ANSWER-Misdemeanor (not as
severe) or a felony (these are more serious and could result in punishment by death
(Class A)). These are also broken down between federal or state.
Assault - ANSWER-Threat of bodily harm or violence caused by a demonstration of
force by the perpetrator. A feeling of imminent harm or feeling of immediate danger
must exist for assault to be claimed. (SPOKEN)
Battery - ANSWER-Battery may involve angry, forceful touching of people, their clothes,
or anything attached to them. Performing a surgical procedure without informed consent
is an example of battery. Actions much more subtle, such as inserting an intravenous
catheter or urinary catheter against the will of a patient, also may be classified as
battery.
Benner's model identifies the five levels of proficiency. What are they? - ANSWER-1.
novice - no experience
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS Solved 100%
"RACE" stands for what and what situation? - ANSWER-R: Rescue all patients in
immediate danger, and move them to safe areas.
A: Activate the manual-pull station or fire alarm, and have someone call 911.
C: Contain the fire by closing doors, confining the fire, and preventing the spread of
smoke.
E: Extinguish the fire if possible after all patients are removed from the area.
(HIPAA) Privacy Rule - ANSWER-Protects the confidentiality of health information
relating to the provision or payment of health care for a past, present, or future physical
or mental health condition but does permit the "minimum necessary" use and disclosure
of protected health information without patient authorization for purposes of treatment,
payment, and health care operations
A consists of a global conceptual framework that defines broad
perspectives for nursing practice and provides ways of looking at nursing phenomena
from a distinct nursing perspective. - ANSWER-grand theory
A conceptual model addresses the four concepts of the nursing meta-paradigm. ....... .. -
ANSWER-1. optimal functioning of the person or patient
2. how people interact with the environment
3. illness and health promotion
4. nursing's role
A durable power of attorney is...? - ANSWER-a legal document that allows a designated
person to make legal decisions on behalf of an individual unable or not permitted to
make legal decisions independently. It sets limits on the powers of the person
designated as having power of attorney and is not limited to matters related to medical
care.
A Health care proxy is designed to? - ANSWER-specify the person who can make
health care decisions for an individual who is unable to comprehend information or
communicate his or her wishes for any reason.
A second major legal concern related to documentation is. ....... .. - ANSWER-The issue
of timeliness. For patient care to proceed smoothly, nurses must record assessment
findings and concerns as soon after their discovery as possible. Documentation of
assessment data in a timely manner allows other health care professionals to accurately
address a patient's concerns or change in status. For instance, if a nurse finds patient
A's blood pressure and apical pulse elevated during the morning assessment but fails to
document those findings before proceeding to another patient's room, the physician
responsible for patient A's care may make rounds while the nurse is in the other
patient's room and fail to realize patient A's change in condition.
, Accurate and Timely Documentation......... .. - ANSWER-Documentation must be
accurate to provide a realistic view of a patient's condition. Serious documentation
errors include:
(1) omitting documentation from patient records, (2) recording assessment findings
obtained by another nurse or unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP)
(3) recording care not yet provided. Nurses sometimes document that a patient has
received medication before its administration. This is a serious violation of the law and
becomes a medication error of omission if the nurse is distracted before administering
the patient's medication.
Actions especially helpful in avoiding charges of malpractice include. ... .. - ANSWER-(1)
Maintaining current professional practice knowledge.
(2) Maintaining competent practice skills.
(3) Maintaining professional relationships with patients and their families.
Advance Directives - ANSWER-These directives include living wills, medical power of
attorney for health care decisions, and prehospital do not resuscitate orders. These
directives identify how a patient wishes to be treated in the event of certain medical
conditions and also identify who the patient wants to make decisions on his or her
behalf in the event that the patient is unable do so.
An example of a federal criminal law would be? - ANSWER-Treason and kidnapping or
serious offenses that occur across state borders.
An example of a state criminal law would be? - ANSWER-Murder, rape, theft, and
practicing nursing without a license.
An example of a Statutory criminal laws would be? - ANSWER-Misdemeanor (not as
severe) or a felony (these are more serious and could result in punishment by death
(Class A)). These are also broken down between federal or state.
Assault - ANSWER-Threat of bodily harm or violence caused by a demonstration of
force by the perpetrator. A feeling of imminent harm or feeling of immediate danger
must exist for assault to be claimed. (SPOKEN)
Battery - ANSWER-Battery may involve angry, forceful touching of people, their clothes,
or anything attached to them. Performing a surgical procedure without informed consent
is an example of battery. Actions much more subtle, such as inserting an intravenous
catheter or urinary catheter against the will of a patient, also may be classified as
battery.
Benner's model identifies the five levels of proficiency. What are they? - ANSWER-1.
novice - no experience
