CREST CPSA EXAM REVIEW SOLVED QUESTIONS COMPLETE ANSWERS GRADED A PLUS
Question:
Chain after Safe Harbor Nurse completion.
Answer:
Nurse supervisor/administrator who gave assignment. Nurse administrator Peer Review Committee
Physician who reviews med reasonableness Nurse administrator who reviews PR findings Nurse
who initiated request
Question:
Mandatory Overtime.
Answer:
Making you work extra shifts, you have the right to refuse. NOT when Emergency disasters
Ongoing procedure requires nurses presence Certain emergencies
Question:
Take Mandatory Overtime Concerns to.
Answer:
Unit manager Staffing Committee DSHS-if not addressed internally
Question:
Nurses duty is always.
Answer:
In the best interest of the patient
,Question:
Patient Abandonment.
Answer:
NPA/BON do not define abandonment leaves employment-employment issue leaves
patient-licensure issue
Question:
Not abandonment.
Answer:
Resignation without notice- assuming shift has been completed Refusal to work additional shifts
either doubles or extra shifts on days off
Question:
Floating to an unfamiliar area.
Answer:
Always responsible for providing safe patient care May request training prior to having to float May
invoke safe harbor May refuse assignment
Question:
What do I do if I question safety of assignment.
Answer:
1st- clear about what you are being asked to do 2nd- consider what can change during assignment
3rd- state concern to person making assignment, brainstorm ways to modify 4th- Listen to response
Question:
Disciplinary Action.
Answer:
Chemical Dependency Alcohol Dependency Mental Illness Even some prescription drugs
, Question:
Red Flags.
Answer:
Lack of energy Frequent absences Spike in pt. need for pain meds Lateness to work Red Eyes
No/unusual documentation Frequently stands behind other nurses signing out meds
Question:
Unprofessional Conduct.
Answer:
Drug Diversion Unsafe practice Failure to pay student loans Dismissal peer assistance program
Drug related actions Criminal conduct
Question:
Board process for investigating complaints.
Answer:
Nurse notified of investigation and invited to respond Investigator gathers and reviews evidence
Decision made by board
Question:
Nurses's responsibility during investigation.
Answer:
Respond promptly to all requests Keep contact information current Feel free to contact investigator
Do not ignore any mail from BON
Question:
Types of Nurse Remediation.
Answer:
Question:
Chain after Safe Harbor Nurse completion.
Answer:
Nurse supervisor/administrator who gave assignment. Nurse administrator Peer Review Committee
Physician who reviews med reasonableness Nurse administrator who reviews PR findings Nurse
who initiated request
Question:
Mandatory Overtime.
Answer:
Making you work extra shifts, you have the right to refuse. NOT when Emergency disasters
Ongoing procedure requires nurses presence Certain emergencies
Question:
Take Mandatory Overtime Concerns to.
Answer:
Unit manager Staffing Committee DSHS-if not addressed internally
Question:
Nurses duty is always.
Answer:
In the best interest of the patient
,Question:
Patient Abandonment.
Answer:
NPA/BON do not define abandonment leaves employment-employment issue leaves
patient-licensure issue
Question:
Not abandonment.
Answer:
Resignation without notice- assuming shift has been completed Refusal to work additional shifts
either doubles or extra shifts on days off
Question:
Floating to an unfamiliar area.
Answer:
Always responsible for providing safe patient care May request training prior to having to float May
invoke safe harbor May refuse assignment
Question:
What do I do if I question safety of assignment.
Answer:
1st- clear about what you are being asked to do 2nd- consider what can change during assignment
3rd- state concern to person making assignment, brainstorm ways to modify 4th- Listen to response
Question:
Disciplinary Action.
Answer:
Chemical Dependency Alcohol Dependency Mental Illness Even some prescription drugs
, Question:
Red Flags.
Answer:
Lack of energy Frequent absences Spike in pt. need for pain meds Lateness to work Red Eyes
No/unusual documentation Frequently stands behind other nurses signing out meds
Question:
Unprofessional Conduct.
Answer:
Drug Diversion Unsafe practice Failure to pay student loans Dismissal peer assistance program
Drug related actions Criminal conduct
Question:
Board process for investigating complaints.
Answer:
Nurse notified of investigation and invited to respond Investigator gathers and reviews evidence
Decision made by board
Question:
Nurses's responsibility during investigation.
Answer:
Respond promptly to all requests Keep contact information current Feel free to contact investigator
Do not ignore any mail from BON
Question:
Types of Nurse Remediation.
Answer:
