Fundamentals of Nursing: Chapters 1,2,3,4,& 5 Questions & Correct Answers/ Graded A+

<Chapter 1 Questions> You are preparing a presentation for your classmates regarding the clinical care coordination conference for a patient with terminal cancer. As part of the preparation you have your classmates read the nursing code of ethics for professional registered nurses. Your instructor asks the class why this document is important. What best describes this code? : Defines the principles of right and wrong to provide patient care An 18 year old woman is the ER with fever and cough. the nurse obtains her vital signs, listens to lung and heart sounds determines level of comfort, collects blood and sputum. which standard of practice is performed? : assessment A patient in the ER has developed wheezing and shortness of breath. the nurse gives the ordered medicated nebulizer treatment now and in 4 hours. which standard of practice is performed? : implementation 2 A nurse is caring for a patient with end stage lung disease. the patient wants to go home on oxygen and be comfortable. the family wants the patient tot have a new surgical procedure. the nurse explains the risk and benefits of the surgery to the family and discusses the patients wishes with them. the nurse is acting as the patients : advocate the nurse spends time with the patient and family reviewing the dressing change procedure for the patients wound. the patients spouse demonstrates how to change the dressing. the nurse is acting in which role? : educator The exam for RN licensure is exactly the same in every state. This examination: : provides a minimal standard of knowledge for an RN in practic