BMTCN Chapter 8 Professional Practice 2023/2024 verified to pass

BMTCN Chapter 8 Professional PracticeA patient with multiple myeloma is receiving high-dose melphalan. The nurse has the patient chew on ice during the infusion to reduce the risk of mucositis. This is an example of which of the following? A. A clinical trial B. Evidence-based practice C. Outcome identification D. Research - correct answer B. Evidence-based practice In Statement on the Scope and Standards of Oncology Nursing Practice: Generalist and Advanced Practice, Standard XII states that nurses should display leadership in the nursing profession and healthcare setting.Which of the following measurement criteria supports this standard? A. The nurse evaluates how his or her personal beliefs and values influence practice. B. The nurse incorporates research findings into practice. C. The nurse sets professional goals and evaluates progress and completion of goals. D. The nurse participates in a professional organization and mentors colleagues interested in obtaining a specialty certification. - correct answer D. The nurse participates in a professional organization and mentors colleagues interested in obtaining a specialty certification. A patient is participating in a phase II clinical trial and states, "I don't think I can do this anymore." What would be the nurse's best response? A. "You have already agreed to participate and signed the informed consent." B. "OK. I will tell the physician that you are dropping out of the trial." C. "Can you tell me more about your concerns?" D. "You will feel better soon." - correct answer C. "Can you tell me more about your concerns?" A patient with grade IV gastrointestinal graft-versus-host disease states that he does not want to receive parenteral nutrition, but his wife disagrees with his decision. The wife states, "You can't let my husband starve to death."What ethical principle applies in this situation? A. Respect for autonomy B. Nonmaleficence C. Confidentiality D. Privacy - correct answer B. Nonmaleficence An advanced practice hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT) nurse is going to move from Texas to Indiana and would like to determine the requirements for licensure in Indiana. What would be the best resource? A. The policies and procedures at the hiring hospital B. The state's nurse practice act C. A national professional nursing organization D. The Foundation for the Accreditation of Cellular Therapy - correct answer C. A national professional nursing organization Because of an increase in central line-associated bloodstream infections in HSCT patients, an advanced practice nurse formed an interdisciplinary team. The team established a goal and analyzed current data, practice, research, and guidelines. What would be the next step? A. Continue to collect data. B. Apply for a grant to study central line-associated bloodstream infections in HSCT recipients. C. Select a change in practice or process. D. Define central line-associated bloodstream infections. - correct answer C. Select a change in practice or process. Which of the following is a violation of professional boundaries? A. The nurse stays after his or her scheduled shift to assist with a bone marrow biopsy.