NSG 444 Test Questions with Correct solutions
Issues in nursing documentation include
Incomplete data, deviating from policy, including bias in EMR
the primary legal issue facing healthcare providers is
Being sued for malpractice
Intentional tort and battery
Deliberate act that causes harm to another person
What is the most common cause of lawsuits against nurses?
Failure to report change in condition
What is the Nurse Practice Act?
Defines the qualifications for nursing licensure and describes regulations for nursing practice
Statutory Laws
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
Ensure patient appears capable, witness signature
Factors of Informed Consent
Competent, full disclosure, comprehends info, voluntary signature
Steps of Delegation Tree
, Assessment and planning, Communication, Surveillance and supervision, Evaluation and
feedback
State Board of Nursing
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
Duty of care, Breach of duty, Causation, Damages
What is patient assignment?
Routine care or work plan within a scope of practice during a nurse shift
What is DMAIC?
Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve, Control
Nursing Informatics
designs technology with nursing workflow in mind
Pareto Principle (80/20 rule)
for many events, roughly 80% of the effects come from 20% of the causes
Characteristics of a Successful Mentor
empathetic, supportive, and provides constructive feedback, serving as a guide and role model
for personal and professional growth
Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs
Issues in nursing documentation include
Incomplete data, deviating from policy, including bias in EMR
the primary legal issue facing healthcare providers is
Being sued for malpractice
Intentional tort and battery
Deliberate act that causes harm to another person
What is the most common cause of lawsuits against nurses?
Failure to report change in condition
What is the Nurse Practice Act?
Defines the qualifications for nursing licensure and describes regulations for nursing practice
Statutory Laws
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
Ensure patient appears capable, witness signature
Factors of Informed Consent
Competent, full disclosure, comprehends info, voluntary signature
Steps of Delegation Tree
, Assessment and planning, Communication, Surveillance and supervision, Evaluation and
feedback
State Board of Nursing
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
Duty of care, Breach of duty, Causation, Damages
What is patient assignment?
Routine care or work plan within a scope of practice during a nurse shift
What is DMAIC?
Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve, Control
Nursing Informatics
designs technology with nursing workflow in mind
Pareto Principle (80/20 rule)
for many events, roughly 80% of the effects come from 20% of the causes
Characteristics of a Successful Mentor
empathetic, supportive, and provides constructive feedback, serving as a guide and role model
for personal and professional growth
Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs
