NSG 444 EXAM 2 | QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS | 2026 UPDATE | WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTION
Issues in nursing documentation include - (ANSWER)Incomplete data, deviating from policy, including
bias in EMR
the primary legal issue facing healthcare providers is - (ANSWER)Being sued for malpractice
Intentional tort and battery - (ANSWER)Deliberate act that causes harm to another person
What is the most common cause of lawsuits against nurses? - (ANSWER)Failure to report change in
condition
What is the Nurse Practice Act? - (ANSWER)Defines the qualifications for nursing licensure and describes
regulations for nursing practice
Statutory Laws - (ANSWER)Created by legislative bodies and is formalized through a systematic process,
often including drafting, committee review, and voting, serving as a primary source of law in many
jurisdictions
Responsibilities for Informed Consent - (ANSWER)Ensure patient appears capable, witness signature
Factors of Informed Consent - (ANSWER)Competent, full disclosure, comprehends info, voluntary
signature
Steps of Delegation Tree - (ANSWER)Assessment and planning, Communication, Surveillance and
supervision, Evaluation and feedback
State Board of Nursing - (ANSWER)Regulatory body oversees nursing practice standards and has the
authority to impose sanctions on nurses for violations of professional conduct
Malpractice lawsuits must include proof of - (ANSWER)Duty of care, Breach of duty, Causation, Damages
, NSG 444 EXAM 2 | QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS | 2026 UPDATE | WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTION
What is patient assignment? - (ANSWER)Routine care or work plan within a scope of practice during a
nurse shift
What is DMAIC? - (ANSWER)Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve, Control
Nursing Informatics - (ANSWER)designs technology with nursing workflow in mind
Pareto Principle (80/20 rule) - (ANSWER)for many events, roughly 80% of the effects come from 20% of
the causes
Characteristics of a Successful Mentor - (ANSWER)empathetic, supportive, and provides constructive
feedback, serving as a guide and role model for personal and professional growth
Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs - (ANSWER)used for prioritization of patient care
Self-Determination Act - (ANSWER)requires nurses to educate patients about advanced directives
Deontological - (ANSWER)the duty to do the right thing, regardless of the result, treat all patients the
same
When floating to another unit nurses should - (ANSWER)remain professional, focus on the patients,
avoid panicking
Core Measures - (ANSWER)standardized quality metric set requires hospitals to track and report specific
admitting diagnoses
National Council of State Boards of Nursing published - (ANSWER)A nurse's guide to professional
boundaries pamphlet
SOLUTION
Issues in nursing documentation include - (ANSWER)Incomplete data, deviating from policy, including
bias in EMR
the primary legal issue facing healthcare providers is - (ANSWER)Being sued for malpractice
Intentional tort and battery - (ANSWER)Deliberate act that causes harm to another person
What is the most common cause of lawsuits against nurses? - (ANSWER)Failure to report change in
condition
What is the Nurse Practice Act? - (ANSWER)Defines the qualifications for nursing licensure and describes
regulations for nursing practice
Statutory Laws - (ANSWER)Created by legislative bodies and is formalized through a systematic process,
often including drafting, committee review, and voting, serving as a primary source of law in many
jurisdictions
Responsibilities for Informed Consent - (ANSWER)Ensure patient appears capable, witness signature
Factors of Informed Consent - (ANSWER)Competent, full disclosure, comprehends info, voluntary
signature
Steps of Delegation Tree - (ANSWER)Assessment and planning, Communication, Surveillance and
supervision, Evaluation and feedback
State Board of Nursing - (ANSWER)Regulatory body oversees nursing practice standards and has the
authority to impose sanctions on nurses for violations of professional conduct
Malpractice lawsuits must include proof of - (ANSWER)Duty of care, Breach of duty, Causation, Damages
, NSG 444 EXAM 2 | QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS | 2026 UPDATE | WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTION
What is patient assignment? - (ANSWER)Routine care or work plan within a scope of practice during a
nurse shift
What is DMAIC? - (ANSWER)Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve, Control
Nursing Informatics - (ANSWER)designs technology with nursing workflow in mind
Pareto Principle (80/20 rule) - (ANSWER)for many events, roughly 80% of the effects come from 20% of
the causes
Characteristics of a Successful Mentor - (ANSWER)empathetic, supportive, and provides constructive
feedback, serving as a guide and role model for personal and professional growth
Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs - (ANSWER)used for prioritization of patient care
Self-Determination Act - (ANSWER)requires nurses to educate patients about advanced directives
Deontological - (ANSWER)the duty to do the right thing, regardless of the result, treat all patients the
same
When floating to another unit nurses should - (ANSWER)remain professional, focus on the patients,
avoid panicking
Core Measures - (ANSWER)standardized quality metric set requires hospitals to track and report specific
admitting diagnoses
National Council of State Boards of Nursing published - (ANSWER)A nurse's guide to professional
boundaries pamphlet
