NURS 2602 CHAPTER 5,6, 7 EXAM
QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT
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Which examples of nursing care are not consistent with professional standards and
could lead to a malpractice claim? - ANSWER ✓ -Not delegating the task to the
correct personnel.
-Disregarding the provider's order for patient treatment.
-Failing to document the dose of medicine that was administered to a patient
-Not calling the provider immediately when the patient's vital signs are abnormal
Which individual is responsible for interpreting the data if an RN delegates a
nursing task to a certified nursing assistant (CNA)? - ANSWER ✓ the RN
Which is the reason why it is necessary to use a certified medical interpreter for
consent instead of a family member? - ANSWER ✓ -The family member may not
understand medical terminology.
-The family member may not feel comfortable asking for clarification from the
provider.
-The medical interpreter is certified in medical translation to interpret the
information correctly.
-There may be cultural barriers or family dynamics that make translating the
information difficult to elders.
The nurse attempts to administer medication to the patient, but the patient refuses
to take it. The nurse tells the patient that if he does not take the medicine, he will
not get any help if he rings the call bell during the night. Which type of tort is the
nurse demonstrating? - ANSWER ✓ assault
, Which is an example of failing to preserve patient privacy? - ANSWER ✓ -
Discussing a patient in the parking lot
-Giving patient information to friends who call the hospital
-Posting a photo of the patient on social media without naming the patient
The nurse wants to stay up to date on evidence to guide her nursing practices.
How can the nurse stay current on evidence-based practices to meet the standard of
care? - ANSWER ✓ Receiving continuing education credits
AIken Landmark Study 2003 - ANSWER ✓ More BSN bedside nurses creates a
better outcome for patients.10% increase in BSN nurses had a 5% decrease in both
likelihood of patients dying within 30 days on admission and the odds of failure to
rescue.
These researchers concluded that significantly lower mortality and failure to rescue
rates were found in hospitals with higher proportions of bachelor in science of
nursing (BSN) prepared nurses. They recommended that investments in public
funds be made to increase the number of BSN-prepared nurses to substantially
improve the quality of care in the country.
Magnet Hospitals - ANSWER ✓ nationally recognized for promoting excellent
environments for professional practice with strong recruitment programs and high
retention rates,
hospitals need to apply and are evaluated, and can publish research and put on
conferences.
Peplau's Theory - ANSWER ✓ nurse-patient relationship: Patient should
participate in care
Martha Rogers - ANSWER ✓ developed nursing process (promote health, prevent
disease)
Purpose of Board of registered nursing - ANSWER ✓ to protect the public, Safety.
Establish scope of practice for nursing. Establishes clinical hours/theory hours
needed to take NCLEX. Enforce nurse practice act. Nurses and administrators,
educators, and consumers on board.
Civil Law - ANSWER ✓ recognizes and enforces the rights of individuals in
disputes over legal rights or duties of individuals in relation to one another.
, Criminal Law - ANSWER ✓ involves public concerns regarding an individual's
unlawful behavior that threatens society, such as murder, robbery, kidnapping, or
domestic violence.
Plantiff - ANSWER ✓ one who brings a court action against another
Defendant - ANSWER ✓ an individual or group being sued or charged with a
crime
nurse expert witness - ANSWER ✓ nurses in court
Who can take vital signs? - ANSWER ✓ RNs, APs,
What can LVNs do? - ANSWER ✓ can administer tube feedings, oral
medications, change wounds
What four legal elements must be proven for a patient to successfully sue a nurse?
- ANSWER ✓ (1) a professional duty owed to the patient;
(2) breach of such duty;
(3) injury caused by the breach; and
(4) resulting damages.
What if the nurse gives wrong medication but it doesn't do anything to the patient?
Can the patient sue? - ANSWER ✓ nurse has to make incident report but patient
can't sue due to no damages
________ is an exercise of the state's police power that the state legislature uses to
protect the health, safety, and welfare of its citizens - ANSWER ✓ Licensure
Who can be given private information legally for reporting? - ANSWER ✓ Priest
or lawyer (for things like a gunshot wound or patient saying they committed
murder)
Assault - ANSWER ✓ threat or attempt to injure
Battery - ANSWER ✓ unauthorized physical contact that may or may not do harm
QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT
ANSWERS||100% GUARANTEED
PASS||UPDATED 2026/2027
SYLLABUS||ALREADY A+
GRADED||<<NEWEST VERSION>>
Which examples of nursing care are not consistent with professional standards and
could lead to a malpractice claim? - ANSWER ✓ -Not delegating the task to the
correct personnel.
-Disregarding the provider's order for patient treatment.
-Failing to document the dose of medicine that was administered to a patient
-Not calling the provider immediately when the patient's vital signs are abnormal
Which individual is responsible for interpreting the data if an RN delegates a
nursing task to a certified nursing assistant (CNA)? - ANSWER ✓ the RN
Which is the reason why it is necessary to use a certified medical interpreter for
consent instead of a family member? - ANSWER ✓ -The family member may not
understand medical terminology.
-The family member may not feel comfortable asking for clarification from the
provider.
-The medical interpreter is certified in medical translation to interpret the
information correctly.
-There may be cultural barriers or family dynamics that make translating the
information difficult to elders.
The nurse attempts to administer medication to the patient, but the patient refuses
to take it. The nurse tells the patient that if he does not take the medicine, he will
not get any help if he rings the call bell during the night. Which type of tort is the
nurse demonstrating? - ANSWER ✓ assault
, Which is an example of failing to preserve patient privacy? - ANSWER ✓ -
Discussing a patient in the parking lot
-Giving patient information to friends who call the hospital
-Posting a photo of the patient on social media without naming the patient
The nurse wants to stay up to date on evidence to guide her nursing practices.
How can the nurse stay current on evidence-based practices to meet the standard of
care? - ANSWER ✓ Receiving continuing education credits
AIken Landmark Study 2003 - ANSWER ✓ More BSN bedside nurses creates a
better outcome for patients.10% increase in BSN nurses had a 5% decrease in both
likelihood of patients dying within 30 days on admission and the odds of failure to
rescue.
These researchers concluded that significantly lower mortality and failure to rescue
rates were found in hospitals with higher proportions of bachelor in science of
nursing (BSN) prepared nurses. They recommended that investments in public
funds be made to increase the number of BSN-prepared nurses to substantially
improve the quality of care in the country.
Magnet Hospitals - ANSWER ✓ nationally recognized for promoting excellent
environments for professional practice with strong recruitment programs and high
retention rates,
hospitals need to apply and are evaluated, and can publish research and put on
conferences.
Peplau's Theory - ANSWER ✓ nurse-patient relationship: Patient should
participate in care
Martha Rogers - ANSWER ✓ developed nursing process (promote health, prevent
disease)
Purpose of Board of registered nursing - ANSWER ✓ to protect the public, Safety.
Establish scope of practice for nursing. Establishes clinical hours/theory hours
needed to take NCLEX. Enforce nurse practice act. Nurses and administrators,
educators, and consumers on board.
Civil Law - ANSWER ✓ recognizes and enforces the rights of individuals in
disputes over legal rights or duties of individuals in relation to one another.
, Criminal Law - ANSWER ✓ involves public concerns regarding an individual's
unlawful behavior that threatens society, such as murder, robbery, kidnapping, or
domestic violence.
Plantiff - ANSWER ✓ one who brings a court action against another
Defendant - ANSWER ✓ an individual or group being sued or charged with a
crime
nurse expert witness - ANSWER ✓ nurses in court
Who can take vital signs? - ANSWER ✓ RNs, APs,
What can LVNs do? - ANSWER ✓ can administer tube feedings, oral
medications, change wounds
What four legal elements must be proven for a patient to successfully sue a nurse?
- ANSWER ✓ (1) a professional duty owed to the patient;
(2) breach of such duty;
(3) injury caused by the breach; and
(4) resulting damages.
What if the nurse gives wrong medication but it doesn't do anything to the patient?
Can the patient sue? - ANSWER ✓ nurse has to make incident report but patient
can't sue due to no damages
________ is an exercise of the state's police power that the state legislature uses to
protect the health, safety, and welfare of its citizens - ANSWER ✓ Licensure
Who can be given private information legally for reporting? - ANSWER ✓ Priest
or lawyer (for things like a gunshot wound or patient saying they committed
murder)
Assault - ANSWER ✓ threat or attempt to injure
Battery - ANSWER ✓ unauthorized physical contact that may or may not do harm
