NUR HEALTH ASSESSMENT EXAM PN Fundamental comprehensive FOR STUDENTS 2021/2022 BEST GRADED A+

NUR HEALTH ASSESSMENT EXAM PN Fundamental comprehensive FOR STUDENTS 2021/2022 BEST GRADED A+ uiz 1 1. A nurse fails to irrigate a feeding tube as ordered, resulting in harm to the patient. This nurse could be found guilty of: a) malpractice. b) harm to the patient. c) negligence. d) failure to follow the nurse practice act. The answer is A. Malpractice. The reason is because the nurse failed to do her legal duty as a nurse which holds her responsible or liable. Malpractice is failure to meet a legal duty which results in harm. This can be found on page 22 on Foundations and Adult Health Nursing 7th edition. 2. While performing an assessment on a patient, the nurse records a pulse deficit. Which statement best describes a pulse deficit? a) There is a difference between the radial and popliteal pulse rates. b) There is a difference between the apical and the femoral pulse rates. c) There is a difference between the apical and radial pulse rates. d) There is a difference between the radial and carotid pulse rates. Answer C. according to Foundations and Adult Health Nursing 7th edition on page 266 pulse deficit is the difference between the radial and apical rate. NUR HEALTH ASSESSMENT EXAM PN Fundamental comprehensive FOR STUDENTS 2021/2022 BEST GRADED A+ 3. Which of the following could cause a nurse to be cited for malpractice? a) Refusing to give 60 mg of morphine as ordered b) Giving prochlorperazine (Compazine) to a patient allergic to phenothiazines c) Dragging an injured motorist off the highway and causing further injury d) Informing a visitor about a patient’s condition B. The reason being that Malpractice deals with both actions taking and omitted based on nursing responsibilities (Foundations and Adult Health Nursing 7th ed, page 22). Giving Compazine which is a nausea medication to a patient allergic to phenothiazines (class of nausea medications) will trigger an allergic reaction 4. How can the medical record be used in litigation? (Select all that apply.) a) Public record b) Proof of adherence to standards c) Evidence of omission of care d) Documentation of time lapses e) Evidence by only the plaintiff Answer: A, B, C, D,. According to page 28 of Foundations and Adult Health Nursing 7th edition Medical records can be used in court by both sides, it is evidence of the standard of care that occurred or didn’t occur which covers the answers of A, B,C,D. all Court documents are considered public records. 5. A nurse is considering purchasing malpractice insurance. Whatshould the nurse NUR HEALTH ASSESSMENT EXAM PN Fundamental comprehensive FOR STUDENTS 2021/2022 BEST GRADED A+ be aware of regarding malpractice insurance provided by the hospital? a) Only offers protection while on duty. b) Is limited in the amount of coverage. c) Is difficult to renew. NUR HEALTH ASSESSMENT EXAM PN Fundamental comprehensive FOR STUDENTS 2021/2022 BEST GRADED A+ d) Can be terminated at any time. Answer: A. According to the powerpoint titled “Fundachapter_02_0LO.ppt” page 22 on Malpractice Insurance says that Most institutions’ policies cover liability only if the nurse is on duty and acting within the proper capacity 6. What role isthe nurse who diligently works for the protection of patients’ interests playing? a) Caregiver b) Health care administrator c) Advocate d) Health care evaluator C. Advocate. An Advocate according to Foundations and Adult Health Nursing 7th edition page 24 is one who defends or pleads a cause on behalf of others. 7. While doing an assessment on a patient, the nurse must assess blood flow to the foot and uses which pulse point to complete this assessment? a) Popliteal b) Brachial c) Radial d) Dorsalis pedis Answer. D. To assess the blood flow to the foot according to the illustration on page 266 of Foundations and Adult Health Nursing 7th edition the dorsalis pedis