ISSUES IN NURSING
What information should the registered nurse provide when teaching a nursing student about
defamation of character? Select all that apply. - ANSWER Speaking falsely about another person is
slander.
Written defamation of character is also called libel.
It is the publication of false statements that may damage a person's reputation.
An emaciated older adult with dementia develops a large pressure ulcer after refusing to change
position for extended periods of time. The family blames the nurses and threatens to sue. What is
considered when determining the source of blame for the pressure ulcer? - ANSWER The client
should have been turned regularly.
A registered nurse is educating a nursing student about the Hospital Consumer Assessment of
Healthcare Providers and Systems (HCAHPS). Which points mentioned by the nursing student post-
teaching are correct? Select all that apply. - ANSWER Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare
Providers and Systems (HCAHPS) is a standardized survey developed to measure client perceptions
of their hospital experience.
Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (HCAHPS) survey is
administered to a randomly selected sample of adults who were discharged from a hospital between
48 hours and 6 weeks ago.
Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (HCAHPS) surveys have 27
questions that ask clients to rate their communication with nurses and physicians, discuss other
details about treatment, and share their willingness to recommend the hospital.
A client in need of a lung transplant tells the nurse, "I will not take the organ of any person belonging
to a different religion." The nurse initiates the process for resolving the ethical dilemma by
collaborating with other healthcare team members. What should the team do after agreeing to a
statement of the problem? - ANSWER The team should determine all the possible courses of action
based on available information.
A student nurse lists the 10 rules of performance designed by the Institute of Medicine (IOM) that
should be followed to provide appropriate care for clients. Which rules listed by the student nurse
are accurate? Select all that apply. - ANSWER knowledge is shared and information flows freely.
Care is individualized based on client needs and values.
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The client is the source of control participating in shared decision making.
Which statement accurately demonstrates an act of nursing negligence? - ANSWER A nurse instructs
the nursing assistive personnel to administer medication through an intravenous line
What does the basic principle of advocacy provide to the nurse according to the American Nurses
Association (ANA) code of ethics? - ANSWER The basic principle of advocacy helps the nurse make a
unique contribution to the understanding of the client's point of view.
A registered nurse is educating the nursing student regarding the importance of consensus building
in the resolution of bioethical dilemmas. Which statements by the student nurse indicate effective
learning? Select all that apply. - ANSWER Consensus building is an act of discovery.
Consensus building promotes respect and agreement.
Consensus building inspires respect for unusual points of view.
A registered nurse is educating a nursing student about issues related to short staffing. What
information should the nurse provide? Select all that apply. - ANSWER "Nurses should refrain from
walking out when faced with a short staffing problem."
"Nurses should inform their supervisors when they are assigned to care for more clients than is
reasonable."
"Written protests should be submitted to nursing administrators if unreasonable assignments are
given to nurses."
A nurse instructs a client who leads a sedentary lifestyle to take up regular physical activity. What
are the client's responses in the order reflecting the stages of health behavior change? - ANSWER 1.
"I'm fit and completely healthy, and I have no time for physical activity."
2.
"I know that exercise is good for my health, but so far my lifestyle hasn't caused me any problems."
3.
"I don't even know how to begin exercising. Could you refer me to a personal trainer?"
4.
"I go to the gym every day, but I feel like giving up."
5.
What information should the registered nurse provide when teaching a nursing student about
defamation of character? Select all that apply. - ANSWER Speaking falsely about another person is
slander.
Written defamation of character is also called libel.
It is the publication of false statements that may damage a person's reputation.
An emaciated older adult with dementia develops a large pressure ulcer after refusing to change
position for extended periods of time. The family blames the nurses and threatens to sue. What is
considered when determining the source of blame for the pressure ulcer? - ANSWER The client
should have been turned regularly.
A registered nurse is educating a nursing student about the Hospital Consumer Assessment of
Healthcare Providers and Systems (HCAHPS). Which points mentioned by the nursing student post-
teaching are correct? Select all that apply. - ANSWER Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare
Providers and Systems (HCAHPS) is a standardized survey developed to measure client perceptions
of their hospital experience.
Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (HCAHPS) survey is
administered to a randomly selected sample of adults who were discharged from a hospital between
48 hours and 6 weeks ago.
Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (HCAHPS) surveys have 27
questions that ask clients to rate their communication with nurses and physicians, discuss other
details about treatment, and share their willingness to recommend the hospital.
A client in need of a lung transplant tells the nurse, "I will not take the organ of any person belonging
to a different religion." The nurse initiates the process for resolving the ethical dilemma by
collaborating with other healthcare team members. What should the team do after agreeing to a
statement of the problem? - ANSWER The team should determine all the possible courses of action
based on available information.
A student nurse lists the 10 rules of performance designed by the Institute of Medicine (IOM) that
should be followed to provide appropriate care for clients. Which rules listed by the student nurse
are accurate? Select all that apply. - ANSWER knowledge is shared and information flows freely.
Care is individualized based on client needs and values.
, Correct 4
The client is the source of control participating in shared decision making.
Which statement accurately demonstrates an act of nursing negligence? - ANSWER A nurse instructs
the nursing assistive personnel to administer medication through an intravenous line
What does the basic principle of advocacy provide to the nurse according to the American Nurses
Association (ANA) code of ethics? - ANSWER The basic principle of advocacy helps the nurse make a
unique contribution to the understanding of the client's point of view.
A registered nurse is educating the nursing student regarding the importance of consensus building
in the resolution of bioethical dilemmas. Which statements by the student nurse indicate effective
learning? Select all that apply. - ANSWER Consensus building is an act of discovery.
Consensus building promotes respect and agreement.
Consensus building inspires respect for unusual points of view.
A registered nurse is educating a nursing student about issues related to short staffing. What
information should the nurse provide? Select all that apply. - ANSWER "Nurses should refrain from
walking out when faced with a short staffing problem."
"Nurses should inform their supervisors when they are assigned to care for more clients than is
reasonable."
"Written protests should be submitted to nursing administrators if unreasonable assignments are
given to nurses."
A nurse instructs a client who leads a sedentary lifestyle to take up regular physical activity. What
are the client's responses in the order reflecting the stages of health behavior change? - ANSWER 1.
"I'm fit and completely healthy, and I have no time for physical activity."
2.
"I know that exercise is good for my health, but so far my lifestyle hasn't caused me any problems."
3.
"I don't even know how to begin exercising. Could you refer me to a personal trainer?"
4.
"I go to the gym every day, but I feel like giving up."
5.
