Seneca College PNR 300

1. Jeffrey is a 60 year old who had knee surgery 1 day ago. Ashley the night nurse informs Jalpa the day nurse that Jeffrey received one dose of morphine 2 hours ago and has been sleeping since then with no pain. Jalpa assesses Jeffrey and finds he has no vital signs, a Code Blue is called and Jeffrey is declared deceased. On chart review Ashley did not assess Jeffrey at any time after giving morphine, hospital policy dictated vital signs should be assessed every 15 mins for one hour after giving morphine. Ashley's failure to properly monitor Jeffrey is an example of what: Assault Intentional Tort Negligence Incapacity 2. Jeffrey is a 60 year old who had knee surgery 1 day ago. Ashley the night nurse informs Jalpa the day nurse that Jeffrey received one dose of morphine 2 hours ago and has been sleeping since then with no pain. Jalpa assesses Jeffrey and finds he has no vital signs, a Code Blue is called and Jeffrey is declared deceased. On chart review Ashley did not assess Jeffrey at any time after giving morphine, hospital policy dictated vital signs should be assessed every 15 mins for one hour after giving morphine. Ashley's failure to properly monitor Jeffrey is an example of what: Assault Intentional Tort Negligence Incapacity 3. Documentation is used to communicate to all members of the health care team and to monitor client status and progress. All of the following are examples how nurses demonstrate this standard except? Ensuring timely, complete and accurate record of care provided Documenting both objective and subjective data accurately Using abbreviations appropriately Ensuring documentation is made in a temporary format or record 4. Riley, a 12-year-old boy with leukemia, has been undergoing treatment for the last two years. When asked about his disease, Riley is able to articulate the details of his illness and treatment. For the last six months, Riley's condition has deteriorated, and he has been admitted to the hospital several times. Riley has expressed desire to discontinue his treatment and says "I know if I don't have my treatment, I won't live anymore". According to the Health Care Consent Act: voluntary decision Riley is a minor and cannot consent to withdrawing treatment Riley is only 12-years-old and is not capable of making an informed and Riley appreciates his illness and its consequences and is considered capable of making the decision to withdraw treatment. Riley can withdraw treatment if his parents agree with the decision