PT 110 EXAM #1 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
100% VERIFIED
the laws that formally define and limit the scope of nursing practice in that state are -
CORRECT ANSWER- the nurse practice act
the psych tech concludes that the best way to avoid a lawsuit is to - CORRECT
ANSWER- provide compassionate, competent care
the psych tech who diligently works for the protection of the pt's interests in functioning
in the role of - CORRECT ANSWER- advocate
although the psych tech may disagree with a do-not-resuscitate order, legally he or she
- CORRECT ANSWER- must follow the order
the psych tech is assisting a pt to clarify values by encouraging thhe expression of
feelings and thoughts related to the situation. the psych tech recognizes it is necessary
to - CORRECT ANSWER- withhold an opinion
since a psych tech's first duty is to th pt's health, safety, and well-being, it is necessary
to report - CORRECT ANSWER- unethical behavior of other staff member
which is the nursing care error that violates the health insurance portability and
accountability act - CORRECT ANSWER- leaving a copy of the pt's hx and physical in
the photocopier
a lumbar puncture was performed on a pt's w/o a signed consent form. this may be a
situation in which a pt could sue for - CORRECT ANSWER- civil battery
, if the psych tech aggressively says to a pt, "why counldn't you have asked me to give
you your pain med when i was here earlier?" the pt is most likely to feel - CORRECT
ANSWER- humiliated and unworthy
if a psych tech sits in a chair near the pt's bed, leans forward to hear what the pt is
saying, does not interrupt, the nurse is demostrating - CORRECT ANSWER- active
listening
a pt's does not speak english; therefore, the psych tech cannot use words to provide
comfort during a painful procedure. another intervention that may provide comfort is -
CORRECT ANSWER- touch
a pt states, "i do cocaine when i feel things are out of my control." the psych tech who
responds by asking, "what else does cocaine do for you?" is using the comm skill if -
CORRECT ANSWER- showing acceptance
a grieving young widow cries out, "why was my husband killed? why wasn't me?" the
best reponse from the psych tech would be - CORRECT ANSWER- silently placing her
hand on the widow's arm
if in response to the pt statement, "i am upset about all this lab work"the psych tech
responds, "you're upset?" this is an exsample of - CORRECT ANSWER- restating
when nursing actions cause the psych tech to violate the personal space of the pt, the
psych tech can reduce the discomfort of the pt by - CORRECT ANSWER- approaching
the interaction in a professional manner
a pt states, "my husband has told me how he feels about my having a mastectomy." the
psych tech nods and says, "go on" this is an example of - CORRECT ANSWER- min
encouraging
100% VERIFIED
the laws that formally define and limit the scope of nursing practice in that state are -
CORRECT ANSWER- the nurse practice act
the psych tech concludes that the best way to avoid a lawsuit is to - CORRECT
ANSWER- provide compassionate, competent care
the psych tech who diligently works for the protection of the pt's interests in functioning
in the role of - CORRECT ANSWER- advocate
although the psych tech may disagree with a do-not-resuscitate order, legally he or she
- CORRECT ANSWER- must follow the order
the psych tech is assisting a pt to clarify values by encouraging thhe expression of
feelings and thoughts related to the situation. the psych tech recognizes it is necessary
to - CORRECT ANSWER- withhold an opinion
since a psych tech's first duty is to th pt's health, safety, and well-being, it is necessary
to report - CORRECT ANSWER- unethical behavior of other staff member
which is the nursing care error that violates the health insurance portability and
accountability act - CORRECT ANSWER- leaving a copy of the pt's hx and physical in
the photocopier
a lumbar puncture was performed on a pt's w/o a signed consent form. this may be a
situation in which a pt could sue for - CORRECT ANSWER- civil battery
, if the psych tech aggressively says to a pt, "why counldn't you have asked me to give
you your pain med when i was here earlier?" the pt is most likely to feel - CORRECT
ANSWER- humiliated and unworthy
if a psych tech sits in a chair near the pt's bed, leans forward to hear what the pt is
saying, does not interrupt, the nurse is demostrating - CORRECT ANSWER- active
listening
a pt's does not speak english; therefore, the psych tech cannot use words to provide
comfort during a painful procedure. another intervention that may provide comfort is -
CORRECT ANSWER- touch
a pt states, "i do cocaine when i feel things are out of my control." the psych tech who
responds by asking, "what else does cocaine do for you?" is using the comm skill if -
CORRECT ANSWER- showing acceptance
a grieving young widow cries out, "why was my husband killed? why wasn't me?" the
best reponse from the psych tech would be - CORRECT ANSWER- silently placing her
hand on the widow's arm
if in response to the pt statement, "i am upset about all this lab work"the psych tech
responds, "you're upset?" this is an exsample of - CORRECT ANSWER- restating
when nursing actions cause the psych tech to violate the personal space of the pt, the
psych tech can reduce the discomfort of the pt by - CORRECT ANSWER- approaching
the interaction in a professional manner
a pt states, "my husband has told me how he feels about my having a mastectomy." the
psych tech nods and says, "go on" this is an example of - CORRECT ANSWER- min
encouraging
