PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE FINALS
( QUESTIONS GIVEN IN CLASS)
when-correcting-an-error-in-documentation-a-nurse-should?
a)-permanently-erase-the-error
b)erase-the-error-and-correct-any-errors-made-by-other-nurses-
c)correct-the-error,-leaving-the-original-entry-visible,-and-sign-the-entry-
d)leave-the-error-as-it-probably-isn't-big-deal---ans-✔✔c)collect-the-error,-leaving-the-
original-entry-visible,-and-sign-the-entry
a-nurse-working-in-an-vaccine-clinic-is-required-to-save-client-data-on-a-ipad-and-later-take-
the-device-to-her-employer's-office
a)encrypt-the-information-being-store-on-the-device
b)keep-the-information-password-protected
c)store-the-device-in-a-locked-area-until-she-is-ready-to-take-it-to-the-office
d)upload-the-data-to-google-drive---ans-✔✔a)encrypt-the-information-being-store-on-the-
device
under-what-circumstances-is-a-nurse-permitted-to-document-for-other-members-of-the-
health-care-team?
a)when-working-as-a-team
b)when-a-coworker-has-forgotten-an-entry-and-is-off-shift-
c)when-working-with-an-unregulated-care-provider-
d)when-the-nurse-has-been-designated-the-recorder---ans-✔✔d)when-the-nurse-has-
been-designated-the-recorder
a-nurse-teaches-a-client-how-to-self-administer-insulin.-what-should-the-nurse-document-
in-the-client's-chart?
a)the-health-teaching-and-information-provided-to-the-client-
b)the-client's-comprehension-of-the-information
c)the-client's-ability-to-administer-the-insulin
d)all-of-the-above---ans-✔✔d)all-of-the-above
a-client-tells-a-nurse-"-i've-never-had-surgery-before-and-i'm-sort-of-nervous-about-it."-the-
nurse-documents-the-client's-statement-is-an-example-of:-
a)objective-data-
b)third-party-reporting-
, c)subjective-data---ans-✔✔c)subjective-data
when-a-nurse-receives-a-telephone-report-from-the-lab-such-as-blood-work-results,-which-
of-the-following-is-the-correct-first-step?-
a)the-information-is-passed-on-in-the-taped-report
b)the-information-is-repeated-back-to-the-caller-and-written-down
c)the-information-is-passed-on-to-the-physician
d)none-of-the-above---ans-✔✔b)the-information-is-repeated-back-to-the-caller-and-written-
down
what-is-the-central-theme-for-all-of-the-Durham-college-practice-concepts?
a)duty
b)caring
c)respect
d)professionalism---ans-✔✔b)caring
what-is-the-nurse's-best-defense-if-a-patient-alleges-nursing-negligence?-
a)testimony-of-other-nurses-
b)testimony-of-expert-witnesses
c)patient-chart
d)patient's-family---ans-✔✔c)patient-chart
what-is-the-goal-of-reflective-practice?
a)to-determine-what-you-need-to-change-in-your-practice
b)to-have-a-factual-representation-of-care-given-
c)to-create-document-to-use-in-the-event-of-a-lawsuit-
d)to-prove-quality-care-was-given---ans-✔✔a)to-determine-what-you-need-to-change-in-
your-practice
your-practicum-teacher-has-asked-you-to-create-a-learning-plan-and-hand-it-in-tomorrow.-
what-is-the-first-step-in-this-process?-
a)develop-an-action-plan
b)identify-a-desired-learning-goal
c)identify-strategies-that-you-can-use-to-reach-your-goal
d)reflect-on-your-achievement-of-the-goal---ans-✔✔b)identify-a-desired-learning-goal
the-RPN-forgot-to-give-the-client-the-ordered-analgesic-that-she-promised.-the-client-pain-
score-is-now-a-10.-the-client-and-family-are-very-upset-with-her.-what-is-the-best-action-of-
the-RPN?-
a)advocate-for-better-staffing-on-her-unit-
b)realize-that-nurses-get-busy-and-these-things-sometimes-happens
c)reflect-about-how-she-could-handle-this-differently-next-time-
d)let-the-patient-advocate-know-the-family-is-upset---ans-✔✔c)reflect-about-how-she-
could-handle-this-differently-next-time
CNO-reflective-practice-includes-which-of-the-following?
( QUESTIONS GIVEN IN CLASS)
when-correcting-an-error-in-documentation-a-nurse-should?
a)-permanently-erase-the-error
b)erase-the-error-and-correct-any-errors-made-by-other-nurses-
c)correct-the-error,-leaving-the-original-entry-visible,-and-sign-the-entry-
d)leave-the-error-as-it-probably-isn't-big-deal---ans-✔✔c)collect-the-error,-leaving-the-
original-entry-visible,-and-sign-the-entry
a-nurse-working-in-an-vaccine-clinic-is-required-to-save-client-data-on-a-ipad-and-later-take-
the-device-to-her-employer's-office
a)encrypt-the-information-being-store-on-the-device
b)keep-the-information-password-protected
c)store-the-device-in-a-locked-area-until-she-is-ready-to-take-it-to-the-office
d)upload-the-data-to-google-drive---ans-✔✔a)encrypt-the-information-being-store-on-the-
device
under-what-circumstances-is-a-nurse-permitted-to-document-for-other-members-of-the-
health-care-team?
a)when-working-as-a-team
b)when-a-coworker-has-forgotten-an-entry-and-is-off-shift-
c)when-working-with-an-unregulated-care-provider-
d)when-the-nurse-has-been-designated-the-recorder---ans-✔✔d)when-the-nurse-has-
been-designated-the-recorder
a-nurse-teaches-a-client-how-to-self-administer-insulin.-what-should-the-nurse-document-
in-the-client's-chart?
a)the-health-teaching-and-information-provided-to-the-client-
b)the-client's-comprehension-of-the-information
c)the-client's-ability-to-administer-the-insulin
d)all-of-the-above---ans-✔✔d)all-of-the-above
a-client-tells-a-nurse-"-i've-never-had-surgery-before-and-i'm-sort-of-nervous-about-it."-the-
nurse-documents-the-client's-statement-is-an-example-of:-
a)objective-data-
b)third-party-reporting-
, c)subjective-data---ans-✔✔c)subjective-data
when-a-nurse-receives-a-telephone-report-from-the-lab-such-as-blood-work-results,-which-
of-the-following-is-the-correct-first-step?-
a)the-information-is-passed-on-in-the-taped-report
b)the-information-is-repeated-back-to-the-caller-and-written-down
c)the-information-is-passed-on-to-the-physician
d)none-of-the-above---ans-✔✔b)the-information-is-repeated-back-to-the-caller-and-written-
down
what-is-the-central-theme-for-all-of-the-Durham-college-practice-concepts?
a)duty
b)caring
c)respect
d)professionalism---ans-✔✔b)caring
what-is-the-nurse's-best-defense-if-a-patient-alleges-nursing-negligence?-
a)testimony-of-other-nurses-
b)testimony-of-expert-witnesses
c)patient-chart
d)patient's-family---ans-✔✔c)patient-chart
what-is-the-goal-of-reflective-practice?
a)to-determine-what-you-need-to-change-in-your-practice
b)to-have-a-factual-representation-of-care-given-
c)to-create-document-to-use-in-the-event-of-a-lawsuit-
d)to-prove-quality-care-was-given---ans-✔✔a)to-determine-what-you-need-to-change-in-
your-practice
your-practicum-teacher-has-asked-you-to-create-a-learning-plan-and-hand-it-in-tomorrow.-
what-is-the-first-step-in-this-process?-
a)develop-an-action-plan
b)identify-a-desired-learning-goal
c)identify-strategies-that-you-can-use-to-reach-your-goal
d)reflect-on-your-achievement-of-the-goal---ans-✔✔b)identify-a-desired-learning-goal
the-RPN-forgot-to-give-the-client-the-ordered-analgesic-that-she-promised.-the-client-pain-
score-is-now-a-10.-the-client-and-family-are-very-upset-with-her.-what-is-the-best-action-of-
the-RPN?-
a)advocate-for-better-staffing-on-her-unit-
b)realize-that-nurses-get-busy-and-these-things-sometimes-happens
c)reflect-about-how-she-could-handle-this-differently-next-time-
d)let-the-patient-advocate-know-the-family-is-upset---ans-✔✔c)reflect-about-how-she-
could-handle-this-differently-next-time
CNO-reflective-practice-includes-which-of-the-following?
