NU311 ADVANCED PRACTICE FINAL EXAM REVIEW WITH REAL EXAM
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT VERIFIED ANSWERS WITH RATIONALES/
ALREADY GRADED A+ (MOST RECENT!!)
USA College of Nursing Dress Code
Students will purchase the approved uniform from the University of
South Alabama book store. The uniform fits loosely and appropriately.
Avoid a uniform that clings or is too tight. Dress uniforms come to the
knees. Pants are ankle length. All uniform and accessories must comply
with the clinical agency policy.
2. An official USA College of Nursing name badge is worn at all times in
the clinical setting unless otherwise instructed.
3. A USA student patch is sewn on the left sleeve of the uniform and lab
coat. The name badge should be placed on the upper left front of the
uniform. The USA patch is only worn when the student is in the student
role and is the only identifying marker allowed on the uniform (no
monogram or additional patches).
4. Undergarments are to be worn and should not be visible through the
uniform. Slips are worn with dresses. Students must wear an unadorned
solid white round-neck collarless undershirt, long or short sleeved,
under the scrub top.
5. No hats, caps, or other unapproved head coverings are allowed to be
worn in the clinical setting. Approved head coverings must align with
the CON and clinical agency uniform policies.
FOOTWEAR: Solid brown, black, or white fluid impervious shoes are
worn with the uniform. Color is inclusive of the logo. If laces are worn,
the laces must be the same color as the shoe. Nursing shoes are
preferred. Shoes with high tops, high heels, open toes, or open backs
are not approved. Brand names on shoes should be inconspicuous.
Women wear white hose when wearing dresses. No socks are to be
worn over hose with dress uniforms. Solid white, brown, or black crew
socks or hose/compression hose must be worn at all times. Color is
inclusive of the logo.
LAB COATS: The approved lab coat is worn over business or
professional attire (when deemed appropriate by the course
,ANA Code of Ethics 1
The nurse practices with compassion and respect for inherent dignity,
worth and unique attributes of every person.
ANA Code of Ethics 2
The nurse's primary commitment is to the patient, whether an individual,
family group, community or population
ANA Code of Ethics 4
The nurse has authority, accountability, and responsibility for nursing
practice: makes decisions; and takes action consistent with the
obligation to promote health and to provide optimal care.
What the difference between the ANA Scope and Standards of Care
and the State Nurse Practice Acts
Scope of practice refers to the professional activities defined under
state law. The scope of practice for nurses is determined by each state's
nurse practice act. Standards of care set minimum criteria for job
proficiency.
Principles of Delegation
The transfer of responsibility for the performance of a task from one
individual to another while retaining accountability for the outcome
The individual receiving the assignment is responsible for the
performance of the task
The individual delegating the task retains accountability for the outcome.
,What may be delegated to nursing assistive personnel (NAP)? LPN
Monitoring client findings as input to the RN's ongoing assessment
Reinforcement of client teaching from standard care plan
Tracheostomy care
Suctioning
Checking nasogastric tube patency and administration of enteral
feedings
Insertion of urinary catheter
Medication administration (IV meds?)
What may be delegated to nursing assistive personnel (NAP)? CNA
Activities of daily lining (ADLs): Bathing, Grooming, Dressing, Toileting,
Ambulating, Feeding (without swallowing precautions), positioning,
bedmaking
Specimen collection (non-sterile)
Intake and output
Vital signs (on stable clients)
What is the difference between responsibility and accountability?
You can delegate responsibility
You cannot delegate accountability to anyone
, Responsible
The individual receiving the assignment is for the performance of the
task
accountability
The individual delegating the task retains for the outcome.
The RN admits a client with a diagnosis of tuberculosis (TB). Which type
of transmission based isolation precautions will the nurse correctly
implement?
Airborne
Handwashing with soap and water is:
necessary for hand hygiene if hands are visibly soiled.
The clinical instructor understands the student nurse needs further
education regarding restraints when the student:
carefully secures the restraint strap with a double knot for patient safety.
Which nursing action demonstrates applying evidence into nursing
practice?
Implementing hourly rounds during day shift and every 2 hours during
the evening and night shifts