AZ Ethical Legal/Nursing Jurisprudence Adaptive
Quiz – Questions & Answers
A nurse is caring for a terminally ill client who is considering signing an "allow
natural death" (AND) document rather than the traditional do-not-resuscitate
(DNR) order. In light of the process of grieving, what feeling associated with
end-of-life decisions is the AND advance directive attempting to alleviate?
1
Guilt
2
Anger
3
Denial
4
Sadness ✔️Ans - 1
Many bereaved people blame themselves for not following the correct course
of action in preventing the death. By framing the death as part of a natural
process rather than the removal of an intervention, the nurse lessens the
client's guilt. Anger may occur no matter what course of action is taken. Denial
of death is less likely to occur when a DNR or AND is signed. Sadness may
occur no matter what course of action is taken.
A nursing supervisor sends an unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) to help
relieve the burden of care on a short-staffed medical-surgical unit. Which
tasks can be delegated to the UAP? Select all that apply.
1
Taking routine vital signs
2
Applying a sterile dressing
3
Answering clients' call lights
4
Administering saline infusions
5
Changing linens on an occupied bed
6
Assessing client responses to ambulation ✔️Ans - 1, 3, 5
, Taking routine vital signs is a universal activity that all UAPs are taught to
perform regardless of the setting; it is within the job description for UAPs.
Answering call lights is a universal activity that all UAPs are taught to perform
regardless of the setting; it is within the job description for UAPs. Making an
occupied bed is a universal activity that all UAPs are taught to perform
regardless of the setting; it is within the job description for UAPs. UAPs do not
have the expertise or credentials to apply sterile dressings. UAPs do not have
the expertise or credentials to administer intravenous solutions. Registered
nurses are not permitted to delegate assessment.
A nurse working in an emergency department is concerned about a recent
increase in malpractice claims against nurses. What is the best way for the
nurse to avoid being named in a lawsuit?
1
Carry malpractice insurance.
2
Write vague incident reports.
3
Transfer to another department.
4
Attend professional development programs ✔️Ans - 4
The best way to prevent professional negligence (malpractice) is to attend
continuing education programs and improve practice; additional education is
advisable when one is working in specialty areas, such as emergency
departments or intensive care areas. Insurance is helpful after an incident, but
it will not prevent malpractice claims. Writing vague incident reports is not
professional; incident reports should be detailed. Avoiding the issue by
transferring to another department will not solve the problem. Each area of
nursing practice requires expertise.
A client who recently gave birth is transferred to the postpartum unit by the
nurse. What must the nurse do first to avoid a charge of abandonment?
1
Assess the client's condition.
2
Document the client's condition and the transfer.
3
Orient the client to the room and explain unit routines.
Quiz – Questions & Answers
A nurse is caring for a terminally ill client who is considering signing an "allow
natural death" (AND) document rather than the traditional do-not-resuscitate
(DNR) order. In light of the process of grieving, what feeling associated with
end-of-life decisions is the AND advance directive attempting to alleviate?
1
Guilt
2
Anger
3
Denial
4
Sadness ✔️Ans - 1
Many bereaved people blame themselves for not following the correct course
of action in preventing the death. By framing the death as part of a natural
process rather than the removal of an intervention, the nurse lessens the
client's guilt. Anger may occur no matter what course of action is taken. Denial
of death is less likely to occur when a DNR or AND is signed. Sadness may
occur no matter what course of action is taken.
A nursing supervisor sends an unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) to help
relieve the burden of care on a short-staffed medical-surgical unit. Which
tasks can be delegated to the UAP? Select all that apply.
1
Taking routine vital signs
2
Applying a sterile dressing
3
Answering clients' call lights
4
Administering saline infusions
5
Changing linens on an occupied bed
6
Assessing client responses to ambulation ✔️Ans - 1, 3, 5
, Taking routine vital signs is a universal activity that all UAPs are taught to
perform regardless of the setting; it is within the job description for UAPs.
Answering call lights is a universal activity that all UAPs are taught to perform
regardless of the setting; it is within the job description for UAPs. Making an
occupied bed is a universal activity that all UAPs are taught to perform
regardless of the setting; it is within the job description for UAPs. UAPs do not
have the expertise or credentials to apply sterile dressings. UAPs do not have
the expertise or credentials to administer intravenous solutions. Registered
nurses are not permitted to delegate assessment.
A nurse working in an emergency department is concerned about a recent
increase in malpractice claims against nurses. What is the best way for the
nurse to avoid being named in a lawsuit?
1
Carry malpractice insurance.
2
Write vague incident reports.
3
Transfer to another department.
4
Attend professional development programs ✔️Ans - 4
The best way to prevent professional negligence (malpractice) is to attend
continuing education programs and improve practice; additional education is
advisable when one is working in specialty areas, such as emergency
departments or intensive care areas. Insurance is helpful after an incident, but
it will not prevent malpractice claims. Writing vague incident reports is not
professional; incident reports should be detailed. Avoiding the issue by
transferring to another department will not solve the problem. Each area of
nursing practice requires expertise.
A client who recently gave birth is transferred to the postpartum unit by the
nurse. What must the nurse do first to avoid a charge of abandonment?
1
Assess the client's condition.
2
Document the client's condition and the transfer.
3
Orient the client to the room and explain unit routines.
