.
Jurisprudence Exam :CNO Practice questions
1. 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 <Ans> C. Empathy
2. 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 <Ans> C. Report
the error as soon as possible.
3. An RPN orders an RPN colleague to insert a urethral catheter into a newly
admitted client. What should the RPN colleague do?
A. Confirm the order with a physician before proceeding with the intervention
B. Accept the order and proceed with the intervention
C. Consult with an RN before proceeding with the intervention
D. Decline to accept the order <Ans> D. Decline to accept the order.
4. 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 <Ans> B. Investigate the
allegation
5. Match the following ethical theories to the appropriate statement.
Ethics of Care
Utilitarianism
Deontology
1 <Ans> We have a moral obligation to all
humans. 2 <Ans> Greatest good for the
greatest number.
3 <Ans> A sense of duty prevails. <Ans>
Ethics of Care <Ans> 1 Utilitarianism <Ans> 2
Deontology <Ans> 3
6. The College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) framework for ethical decision
making uses the nursing process to assist practical nurses in making ethical
decisions. Match the components of the nursing process to the most appro-
, .
priate answer.
Assessment
Evaluation
Implementation
Planning
1 <Ans> Examine not only your beliefs, values and knowledge but also those
of others on the health care team.
2 <Ans> Decide which is the best course of action
3 <Ans> Provide information and emotional support for the client and the
family 4 <Ans> Determine if the results are satisfactory <Ans> The
College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) framework for ethical decision making uses
the nursing process to assist
practical nurses in making ethical decisions. Match the components of the nursing
process to the most appropriate answer.
Assessment
<Ans> 1
Evaluation <Ans>
4 Implementation
<Ans> 3 Planning
<Ans> 2
7. Vaccinations may cause temporary discomfort but the benefits of protection
from disease both for the individual and society outweigh the client's discom-
fort. This involves which ethical principle?
A) Confidentiality
Jurisprudence Exam :CNO Practice questions
1. 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 <Ans> C. Empathy
2. 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 <Ans> C. Report
the error as soon as possible.
3. An RPN orders an RPN colleague to insert a urethral catheter into a newly
admitted client. What should the RPN colleague do?
A. Confirm the order with a physician before proceeding with the intervention
B. Accept the order and proceed with the intervention
C. Consult with an RN before proceeding with the intervention
D. Decline to accept the order <Ans> D. Decline to accept the order.
4. 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 <Ans> B. Investigate the
allegation
5. Match the following ethical theories to the appropriate statement.
Ethics of Care
Utilitarianism
Deontology
1 <Ans> We have a moral obligation to all
humans. 2 <Ans> Greatest good for the
greatest number.
3 <Ans> A sense of duty prevails. <Ans>
Ethics of Care <Ans> 1 Utilitarianism <Ans> 2
Deontology <Ans> 3
6. The College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) framework for ethical decision
making uses the nursing process to assist practical nurses in making ethical
decisions. Match the components of the nursing process to the most appro-
, .
priate answer.
Assessment
Evaluation
Implementation
Planning
1 <Ans> Examine not only your beliefs, values and knowledge but also those
of others on the health care team.
2 <Ans> Decide which is the best course of action
3 <Ans> Provide information and emotional support for the client and the
family 4 <Ans> Determine if the results are satisfactory <Ans> The
College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) framework for ethical decision making uses
the nursing process to assist
practical nurses in making ethical decisions. Match the components of the nursing
process to the most appropriate answer.
Assessment
<Ans> 1
Evaluation <Ans>
4 Implementation
<Ans> 3 Planning
<Ans> 2
7. Vaccinations may cause temporary discomfort but the benefits of protection
from disease both for the individual and society outweigh the client's discom-
fort. This involves which ethical principle?
A) Confidentiality
