CNO Jurisprudence exam 2 Solved 2024
1. knowledge and comprehension - ANSWER--ability to recall and understand relevant
content
2. Application - ANSWER--ability to apply knowledge and comprehension in a
straightforward situation/ scenario
3. Critical thinking - ANSWER--ability to apply knowledge and comprehension in
complex situations through analytical problem solving
A client writes to the College of Nurses stating that a nurse assaulted him during care.
What action may the College take in this situation?
a) Report the nurse to the employer
b) Investigate the allegation
c) Request that the nurse's employment be terminated
d) Refer the complaint to local law enforcement - ANSWER-Answer: B
Rationales:
A) The employer may investigate but the legislation requires the allegation be
investigated by the College.
B) The College is required under the RHPA to investigate all complaints.
C) This might be an outcome of the complaint but not at this point.
D) Not the obligation of the College.
Reference: Addressing Complaints at the College of Nurses of Ontario: Process Guide
Jurisprudence Competency: 1.14
A father expresses concerns about his son's upcoming surgery. The nurse listens to the
father's concerns and validates his feelings. What component of the nurse-client
relationship is the nurse demonstrating?
a) Trust
, b) Respect
c) Empathy
d) Professional intimacy - ANSWER-Answer: C.
Rationales:
A) Not the correct component.
B) Not the correct component.
C) The nurse is empathizing with the father.
D) Not the correct component.
Reference: Therapeutic Nurse-Client Relationship
Jurisprudence Competency: 5.01
A nurse gives a double dose of acetaminophen (Tylenol) to a client who only requires a
single dose. What, if anything, must the nurse do?
a) Ask a colleague to help assess the client
b) Withhold the client's next dose of Tylenol
c) Report the error as soon as possible
d) Nothing, because this is an over-the-counter medication - ANSWER-Answer: C.
Rationales:
A) Nurses should be accountable for all errors made.
B) All errors should be reported so that appropriate action can be taken.
C) This is according to the standard.
D) Nurses should be accountable for all errors made.
Reference: Professional Standards, Revised 2002
Jurisprudence Competency: 3.05
1. knowledge and comprehension - ANSWER--ability to recall and understand relevant
content
2. Application - ANSWER--ability to apply knowledge and comprehension in a
straightforward situation/ scenario
3. Critical thinking - ANSWER--ability to apply knowledge and comprehension in
complex situations through analytical problem solving
A client writes to the College of Nurses stating that a nurse assaulted him during care.
What action may the College take in this situation?
a) Report the nurse to the employer
b) Investigate the allegation
c) Request that the nurse's employment be terminated
d) Refer the complaint to local law enforcement - ANSWER-Answer: B
Rationales:
A) The employer may investigate but the legislation requires the allegation be
investigated by the College.
B) The College is required under the RHPA to investigate all complaints.
C) This might be an outcome of the complaint but not at this point.
D) Not the obligation of the College.
Reference: Addressing Complaints at the College of Nurses of Ontario: Process Guide
Jurisprudence Competency: 1.14
A father expresses concerns about his son's upcoming surgery. The nurse listens to the
father's concerns and validates his feelings. What component of the nurse-client
relationship is the nurse demonstrating?
a) Trust
, b) Respect
c) Empathy
d) Professional intimacy - ANSWER-Answer: C.
Rationales:
A) Not the correct component.
B) Not the correct component.
C) The nurse is empathizing with the father.
D) Not the correct component.
Reference: Therapeutic Nurse-Client Relationship
Jurisprudence Competency: 5.01
A nurse gives a double dose of acetaminophen (Tylenol) to a client who only requires a
single dose. What, if anything, must the nurse do?
a) Ask a colleague to help assess the client
b) Withhold the client's next dose of Tylenol
c) Report the error as soon as possible
d) Nothing, because this is an over-the-counter medication - ANSWER-Answer: C.
Rationales:
A) Nurses should be accountable for all errors made.
B) All errors should be reported so that appropriate action can be taken.
C) This is according to the standard.
D) Nurses should be accountable for all errors made.
Reference: Professional Standards, Revised 2002
Jurisprudence Competency: 3.05
