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What information should the registered nurse provide when teaching a nursing student
about defamation of character? Select all that apply. - answer-Speaking falsely about
another person is slander.
Written defamation of character is also called libel.
It is the publication of false statements that may damage a person's reputation.
An emaciated older adult with dementia develops a large pressure ulcer after refusing to
change position for extended periods of time. The family blames the nurses and
threatens to sue. What is considered when determining the source of blame for the
pressure ulcer? - answer-The client should have been turned regularly.
A registered nurse is educating a nursing student about the Hospital Consumer
Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (HCAHPS). Which points mentioned
by the nursing student post-teaching are correct? Select all that apply. - answer-
Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (HCAHPS) is a
standardized survey developed to measure client perceptions of their hospital
experience.
Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (HCAHPS)
survey is administered to a randomly selected sample of adults who were discharged
from a hospital between 48 hours and 6 weeks ago.
Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (HCAHPS)
surveys have 27 questions that ask clients to rate their communication with nurses and
physicians, discuss other details about treatment, and share their willingness to
recommend the hospital.
A client in need of a lung transplant tells the nurse, "I will not take the organ of any
person belonging to a different religion." The nurse initiates the process for resolving the
ethical dilemma by collaborating with other healthcare team members. What should the
team do after agreeing to a statement of the problem? - answer-The team should
determine all the possible courses of action based on available information.
A student nurse lists the 10 rules of performance designed by the Institute of Medicine
(IOM) that should be followed to provide appropriate care for clients. Which rules listed
by the student nurse are accurate? Select all that apply. - answer-knowledge is shared
and information flows freely.
Care is individualized based on client needs and values.
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The client is the source of control participating in shared decision making.
, Which statement accurately demonstrates an act of nursing negligence? - answer-A
nurse instructs the nursing assistive personnel to administer medication through an
intravenous line
What does the basic principle of advocacy provide to the nurse according to the
American Nurses Association (ANA) code of ethics? - answer-The basic principle of
advocacy helps the nurse make a unique contribution to the understanding of the
client's point of view.
A registered nurse is educating the nursing student regarding the importance of
consensus building in the resolution of bioethical dilemmas. Which statements by the
student nurse indicate effective learning? Select all that apply. - answer-Consensus
building is an act of discovery.
Consensus building promotes respect and agreement.
Consensus building inspires respect for unusual points of view.
A registered nurse is educating a nursing student about issues related to short staffing.
What information should the nurse provide? Select all that apply. - answer-"Nurses
should refrain from walking out when faced with a short staffing problem."
"Nurses should inform their supervisors when they are assigned to care for more clients
than is reasonable."
"Written protests should be submitted to nursing administrators if unreasonable
assignments are given to nurses."
A nurse instructs a client who leads a sedentary lifestyle to take up regular physical
activity. What are the client's responses in the order reflecting the stages of health
behavior change? - answer-1.
"I'm fit and completely healthy, and I have no time for physical activity."
2.
"I know that exercise is good for my health, but so far my lifestyle hasn't caused me any
problems."
3.
"I don't even know how to begin exercising. Could you refer me to a personal trainer?"
4.
"I go to the gym every day, but I feel like giving up."
5.
"I need help fitting my exercise routine into my daily schedule
A cognitively impaired client's family member requests that the nurse list the benefits of
using a respite care service. What information should the nurse provide about respite
care services? Select all that apply. - answer-"They are offered at home, in a day care
setting, or in a health care institution that provides overnight care."
"Medicare health care plans do not cover this service, and Medicaid has strict
requirements for services and eligibility."
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What information should the registered nurse provide when teaching a nursing student
about defamation of character? Select all that apply. - answer-Speaking falsely about
another person is slander.
Written defamation of character is also called libel.
It is the publication of false statements that may damage a person's reputation.
An emaciated older adult with dementia develops a large pressure ulcer after refusing to
change position for extended periods of time. The family blames the nurses and
threatens to sue. What is considered when determining the source of blame for the
pressure ulcer? - answer-The client should have been turned regularly.
A registered nurse is educating a nursing student about the Hospital Consumer
Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (HCAHPS). Which points mentioned
by the nursing student post-teaching are correct? Select all that apply. - answer-
Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (HCAHPS) is a
standardized survey developed to measure client perceptions of their hospital
experience.
Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (HCAHPS)
survey is administered to a randomly selected sample of adults who were discharged
from a hospital between 48 hours and 6 weeks ago.
Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (HCAHPS)
surveys have 27 questions that ask clients to rate their communication with nurses and
physicians, discuss other details about treatment, and share their willingness to
recommend the hospital.
A client in need of a lung transplant tells the nurse, "I will not take the organ of any
person belonging to a different religion." The nurse initiates the process for resolving the
ethical dilemma by collaborating with other healthcare team members. What should the
team do after agreeing to a statement of the problem? - answer-The team should
determine all the possible courses of action based on available information.
A student nurse lists the 10 rules of performance designed by the Institute of Medicine
(IOM) that should be followed to provide appropriate care for clients. Which rules listed
by the student nurse are accurate? Select all that apply. - answer-knowledge is shared
and information flows freely.
Care is individualized based on client needs and values.
Correct 4
The client is the source of control participating in shared decision making.
, Which statement accurately demonstrates an act of nursing negligence? - answer-A
nurse instructs the nursing assistive personnel to administer medication through an
intravenous line
What does the basic principle of advocacy provide to the nurse according to the
American Nurses Association (ANA) code of ethics? - answer-The basic principle of
advocacy helps the nurse make a unique contribution to the understanding of the
client's point of view.
A registered nurse is educating the nursing student regarding the importance of
consensus building in the resolution of bioethical dilemmas. Which statements by the
student nurse indicate effective learning? Select all that apply. - answer-Consensus
building is an act of discovery.
Consensus building promotes respect and agreement.
Consensus building inspires respect for unusual points of view.
A registered nurse is educating a nursing student about issues related to short staffing.
What information should the nurse provide? Select all that apply. - answer-"Nurses
should refrain from walking out when faced with a short staffing problem."
"Nurses should inform their supervisors when they are assigned to care for more clients
than is reasonable."
"Written protests should be submitted to nursing administrators if unreasonable
assignments are given to nurses."
A nurse instructs a client who leads a sedentary lifestyle to take up regular physical
activity. What are the client's responses in the order reflecting the stages of health
behavior change? - answer-1.
"I'm fit and completely healthy, and I have no time for physical activity."
2.
"I know that exercise is good for my health, but so far my lifestyle hasn't caused me any
problems."
3.
"I don't even know how to begin exercising. Could you refer me to a personal trainer?"
4.
"I go to the gym every day, but I feel like giving up."
5.
"I need help fitting my exercise routine into my daily schedule
A cognitively impaired client's family member requests that the nurse list the benefits of
using a respite care service. What information should the nurse provide about respite
care services? Select all that apply. - answer-"They are offered at home, in a day care
setting, or in a health care institution that provides overnight care."
"Medicare health care plans do not cover this service, and Medicaid has strict
requirements for services and eligibility."
