NUR 256 FINAL Exam Questions
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statutory law - CORRECT ANSWER-The type of law that creates a nurse
practice act is
malpractice - CORRECT ANSWER-A professional's negligent conduct is
licensure - CORRECT ANSWER-A legal permit that serves as a means to protect
public safety is
maintain a good relationship with patients and families - CORRECT ANSWER-A
strategy to prevent being named in a lawsuit is to
The state board of nursing - CORRECT ANSWER-________ has the authority to
license nurses
gross negligence - CORRECT ANSWER-is a reckless act that reflects a conscious
disregard for the patient's welfare.
HIPPA - CORRECT ANSWER-The intent of _____ is to ensure confidentiality
of the patient's health record
,Good Sumaritan Immunity - CORRECT ANSWER-_______ limits a nurse's
liability or shields the nurse from malpractice for rendering emergency assistance
outside the employment setting.
The Patient Self-Determination Act - CORRECT ANSWER-requires that federally
funded hospitals (Medicare, Medicaid) inform adult patients in writing about their
right to make treatment choices and to ask patients whether they have a living will
or a durable power of attorney for health care.
The Nurse Practice Act - CORRECT ANSWER-defines nursing within the state
federal law - CORRECT ANSWER-The public's right to expect to receive
treatment that meets the standards of nursing care is protected by:
Federal laws - CORRECT ANSWER-________ have a major effect on nursing
practice, mandating a minimal standard of care in all health care settings that
receive federal funds. Nursing practice is governed by state laws that delineate the
conduct of licensed nurses and define behaviors of all health care professionals in
promoting public health and welfare.
C. - CORRECT ANSWER-Which nursing action best complies with the
expectations for nursing care defined by the "never events" identified by the 2012
Rules of Participation for Hospitals?
A. Requiring all unlicensed nursing personal to attend shift reports
,B. Providing care when convenient for the client whenever possible
C. Attending an in-service on evidence-based practice on urinary catheter care
D. Reporting suspected elder abuse to the nursing manager immediately
"never events." - CORRECT ANSWER-Nurses are required to develop greater
expertise in the provision of evidence-based patient care, case management, and
discharge planning in order to avoid _____
C - CORRECT ANSWER-Which of the following situations fails to meet the
criteria for establishing nursing negligence or malpractice?
a. A nurse comes to work under the influence of alcohol.
b. The nurse leaves a client's bed in the raised position, resulting in a fall.
c. The nurse fails repeatedly to document a client's response to pain medication.
d. A nurse assigns first-time ambulation of a postop client to an aide and the client
falls.
C - CORRECT ANSWER-In what situation may a nurse deliver care that is not
considered at the level of required standard of care?
a. When directly ordered to do so by a physician
b. When the nursing area is considered understaffed
, c. When the situation is determined to be an emergency
d. When the client refuses care that would meet the standard of care.
a - CORRECT ANSWER-A client who insists on leaving the hospital against
medical advice (AMA) after being properly advised signs the necessary form. In
order to avoid legal consequences regarding the client's decision, the nurse should:
a. objectively document all the details of the situation thoroughly but concisely in
the client's medical record. Correct
b. notify the nursing supervisor of the client's decision and that all reasonable
efforts were made to dissuade the client from leaving.
c. have a member of the security staff escort the client off the facility's property
and into their private vehicle or public transportation
d. with the client's permission notify a contact person that the client is leaving the
hospital against medical advice.
autonomy - CORRECT ANSWER-right to self-determination
altruism - CORRECT ANSWER-concern for others' welface
nonmaleficence - CORRECT ANSWER-duty to inflict no harm
veracity - CORRECT ANSWER-truth telling
justice - CORRECT ANSWER-concern for right and wrong
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statutory law - CORRECT ANSWER-The type of law that creates a nurse
practice act is
malpractice - CORRECT ANSWER-A professional's negligent conduct is
licensure - CORRECT ANSWER-A legal permit that serves as a means to protect
public safety is
maintain a good relationship with patients and families - CORRECT ANSWER-A
strategy to prevent being named in a lawsuit is to
The state board of nursing - CORRECT ANSWER-________ has the authority to
license nurses
gross negligence - CORRECT ANSWER-is a reckless act that reflects a conscious
disregard for the patient's welfare.
HIPPA - CORRECT ANSWER-The intent of _____ is to ensure confidentiality
of the patient's health record
,Good Sumaritan Immunity - CORRECT ANSWER-_______ limits a nurse's
liability or shields the nurse from malpractice for rendering emergency assistance
outside the employment setting.
The Patient Self-Determination Act - CORRECT ANSWER-requires that federally
funded hospitals (Medicare, Medicaid) inform adult patients in writing about their
right to make treatment choices and to ask patients whether they have a living will
or a durable power of attorney for health care.
The Nurse Practice Act - CORRECT ANSWER-defines nursing within the state
federal law - CORRECT ANSWER-The public's right to expect to receive
treatment that meets the standards of nursing care is protected by:
Federal laws - CORRECT ANSWER-________ have a major effect on nursing
practice, mandating a minimal standard of care in all health care settings that
receive federal funds. Nursing practice is governed by state laws that delineate the
conduct of licensed nurses and define behaviors of all health care professionals in
promoting public health and welfare.
C. - CORRECT ANSWER-Which nursing action best complies with the
expectations for nursing care defined by the "never events" identified by the 2012
Rules of Participation for Hospitals?
A. Requiring all unlicensed nursing personal to attend shift reports
,B. Providing care when convenient for the client whenever possible
C. Attending an in-service on evidence-based practice on urinary catheter care
D. Reporting suspected elder abuse to the nursing manager immediately
"never events." - CORRECT ANSWER-Nurses are required to develop greater
expertise in the provision of evidence-based patient care, case management, and
discharge planning in order to avoid _____
C - CORRECT ANSWER-Which of the following situations fails to meet the
criteria for establishing nursing negligence or malpractice?
a. A nurse comes to work under the influence of alcohol.
b. The nurse leaves a client's bed in the raised position, resulting in a fall.
c. The nurse fails repeatedly to document a client's response to pain medication.
d. A nurse assigns first-time ambulation of a postop client to an aide and the client
falls.
C - CORRECT ANSWER-In what situation may a nurse deliver care that is not
considered at the level of required standard of care?
a. When directly ordered to do so by a physician
b. When the nursing area is considered understaffed
, c. When the situation is determined to be an emergency
d. When the client refuses care that would meet the standard of care.
a - CORRECT ANSWER-A client who insists on leaving the hospital against
medical advice (AMA) after being properly advised signs the necessary form. In
order to avoid legal consequences regarding the client's decision, the nurse should:
a. objectively document all the details of the situation thoroughly but concisely in
the client's medical record. Correct
b. notify the nursing supervisor of the client's decision and that all reasonable
efforts were made to dissuade the client from leaving.
c. have a member of the security staff escort the client off the facility's property
and into their private vehicle or public transportation
d. with the client's permission notify a contact person that the client is leaving the
hospital against medical advice.
autonomy - CORRECT ANSWER-right to self-determination
altruism - CORRECT ANSWER-concern for others' welface
nonmaleficence - CORRECT ANSWER-duty to inflict no harm
veracity - CORRECT ANSWER-truth telling
justice - CORRECT ANSWER-concern for right and wrong
