8/3/2021 Submissions - NURSING FUNDAMENTAL - EXAM 1 -
NURSING FUNDAMENTAL
WEEK 2
EXAM 1
Submissions
Here are your latest answers:
Question 1
What fundamental principle must the nurse first observe when confronted with an ethical decision?
Response: Respect for people
Correct answer: Respect for people
Score: 2 out of 2 Yes
Question 2
An order reads furosemide (Lasix) 40 mg IV push. You have on hand 20 mg/2 mL. How many milliliters (mL) will be given? (Round answer to the nearest whole
number.)
Enter ONLY the correct numerical value.
_____ mL
Response: 1
Correct answer: 4
Score: 0 out of 2 No
Question 3
Patient care emphasis on wellness, rather than illness, begins as a result of:
Response: increased education concerning causes of illness.
Correct answer: increased education concerning causes of illness.
Score: 2 out of 2 Yes
Question 4
A client with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) asks the nurse for assistance with preparing a living will. The client tells the nurse that she has not discussed
the living will with the family and wanted to make some decisions before discussing the will with the family. Which initial step in preparing this document should the
nurse inform the client to do?
Response: Discuss the request with the health care provider.
Correct answer: Discuss the request with the health care provider.
Score: 2 out of 2 Yes
Question 5
Which of the following must the nurse recognize regarding the health care delivery system?
Response: The major goal is to achieve optimal levels of health care.
Correct answer: The major goal is to achieve optimal levels of health care.
Score: 2 out of 2 Yes
Question 6
A client with metastatic bladder cancer is admitted to the hospital for chemotherapy. During data collection, the client tells the nurse that a living will was prepared 2 years
ago and asks the nurse if this document is still effective. Which is the most appropriate nursing response?
Response: "Yes, it is effective until you make the decision to change it."
Correct answer:
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Score: 0 out of 2 No
Question 7
The nurse is preparing the patient for a thoracentesis. What must be completed before the procedure may be performed?
Response: Informed consent
Correct answer: Informed consent
Score: 2 out of 2 Yes
Question 8
The nurse employed in a long-term care facility calls the health care provider (HCP) regarding a new medication prescription because the dose prescribed is higher than
the recommended dosage. The nurse is unable to locate the HCP, and the medication is due to be administered. Which action should the nurse take?
Response: Hold the medication until the HCP can be contacted.
Correct answer: Contact the nursing supervisor.
Score: 0 out of 2 No
Question 9
Which is a nursing care error that violates the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)?
Response: Leaving a copy of the patient’s history and physical in the photocopier
Correct answer: Leaving a copy of the patient’s history and physical in the photocopier
Score: 2 out of 2 Yes
Question 10
The nurse educator determines that a newly hired licensed practical nurse (LPN) in a local hospital demonstrates an accurate understanding of professional liability
insurance when which statement is made?
Response: "I should obtain my own malpractice insurance."
Correct answer: "I should obtain my own malpractice insurance."
Score: 2 out of 2 Yes
Question 11
The relationships among nursing, patients, health, and the environment are the basis for:
Response: nursing models.
Correct answer: nursing models.
Score: 2 out of 2 Yes
Question 12
A nurse working on an acute care medical surgical unit is aware that his or her first duty is to the patient’s health, safety, and well-being. Given this knowledge, which of
the following is most necessary for the nurse to report?
Response: Unethical behavior of other staff members
Correct answer: Unethical behavior of other staff members
Score: 2 out of 2 Yes
Question 13
A resident in a long-term care facility refuses a medication that has been prescribed. The nurse takes appropriate action after considering which fact?
Response: The client cannot be forced to take the medication.
Correct answer: The client cannot be forced to take the medication.
Score: 2 out of 2 Yes
Question 14
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NURSING FUNDAMENTAL
WEEK 2
EXAM 1
Submissions
Here are your latest answers:
Question 1
What fundamental principle must the nurse first observe when confronted with an ethical decision?
Response: Respect for people
Correct answer: Respect for people
Score: 2 out of 2 Yes
Question 2
An order reads furosemide (Lasix) 40 mg IV push. You have on hand 20 mg/2 mL. How many milliliters (mL) will be given? (Round answer to the nearest whole
number.)
Enter ONLY the correct numerical value.
_____ mL
Response: 1
Correct answer: 4
Score: 0 out of 2 No
Question 3
Patient care emphasis on wellness, rather than illness, begins as a result of:
Response: increased education concerning causes of illness.
Correct answer: increased education concerning causes of illness.
Score: 2 out of 2 Yes
Question 4
A client with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) asks the nurse for assistance with preparing a living will. The client tells the nurse that she has not discussed
the living will with the family and wanted to make some decisions before discussing the will with the family. Which initial step in preparing this document should the
nurse inform the client to do?
Response: Discuss the request with the health care provider.
Correct answer: Discuss the request with the health care provider.
Score: 2 out of 2 Yes
Question 5
Which of the following must the nurse recognize regarding the health care delivery system?
Response: The major goal is to achieve optimal levels of health care.
Correct answer: The major goal is to achieve optimal levels of health care.
Score: 2 out of 2 Yes
Question 6
A client with metastatic bladder cancer is admitted to the hospital for chemotherapy. During data collection, the client tells the nurse that a living will was prepared 2 years
ago and asks the nurse if this document is still effective. Which is the most appropriate nursing response?
Response: "Yes, it is effective until you make the decision to change it."
Correct answer:
This study source"A
wasliving will needs
downloaded by to be reviewed yearly
100000820020768 with
from your health careonprovider."
CourseHero.com 04-04-2023 14:56:31 GMT -05:00
https://lp.learnpower.org/learner_quiz_assessment/submissions/8915422 1/8
https://www.coursehero.com/file/130290773/Submissions-NURSING-FUNDAMENTAL-EXAM-1-pdf/
, 8/3/2021 Submissions - NURSING FUNDAMENTAL - EXAM 1 -
Score: 0 out of 2 No
Question 7
The nurse is preparing the patient for a thoracentesis. What must be completed before the procedure may be performed?
Response: Informed consent
Correct answer: Informed consent
Score: 2 out of 2 Yes
Question 8
The nurse employed in a long-term care facility calls the health care provider (HCP) regarding a new medication prescription because the dose prescribed is higher than
the recommended dosage. The nurse is unable to locate the HCP, and the medication is due to be administered. Which action should the nurse take?
Response: Hold the medication until the HCP can be contacted.
Correct answer: Contact the nursing supervisor.
Score: 0 out of 2 No
Question 9
Which is a nursing care error that violates the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)?
Response: Leaving a copy of the patient’s history and physical in the photocopier
Correct answer: Leaving a copy of the patient’s history and physical in the photocopier
Score: 2 out of 2 Yes
Question 10
The nurse educator determines that a newly hired licensed practical nurse (LPN) in a local hospital demonstrates an accurate understanding of professional liability
insurance when which statement is made?
Response: "I should obtain my own malpractice insurance."
Correct answer: "I should obtain my own malpractice insurance."
Score: 2 out of 2 Yes
Question 11
The relationships among nursing, patients, health, and the environment are the basis for:
Response: nursing models.
Correct answer: nursing models.
Score: 2 out of 2 Yes
Question 12
A nurse working on an acute care medical surgical unit is aware that his or her first duty is to the patient’s health, safety, and well-being. Given this knowledge, which of
the following is most necessary for the nurse to report?
Response: Unethical behavior of other staff members
Correct answer: Unethical behavior of other staff members
Score: 2 out of 2 Yes
Question 13
A resident in a long-term care facility refuses a medication that has been prescribed. The nurse takes appropriate action after considering which fact?
Response: The client cannot be forced to take the medication.
Correct answer: The client cannot be forced to take the medication.
Score: 2 out of 2 Yes
Question 14
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