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Appropriateness of MOLST orders is reviewed every ______ ___
(numeral) days for the Alternate Level of Care patient. Correct
Answer - 60
Which of the following is a sign that your colleague may be
impaired? (Select ALL that apply)
a. Takes family calls from call room
b. Takes 2 champagnes at Christmas party when off-duty
c. Completes any unfinished charts at the end of shift
d. Asks for debriefing after a code where patient passed
e. Poor memory and poor concentration
f. Unexplained absences Correct Answer - e, f
A patient's family tells a student you they are very unhappy about
the care their family member is receiving. What should the student
do?
a. First give them the NYSDOH phone number to call.
b. Tell them you aren't an employee.
c. Tell them you are sorry and you will notify the staff nurse,
instructor and the charge nurse or manager.
d. Promise them a deduction on their hospital room Correct
Answer - c
According to New York State Law, a professional can be found guilty
of misconduct only if the patient is harmed.
a. True
b. False Correct Answer - b
, Healthcare providers who obtain confidential HIV related
information in the course of providing health services might not
disclose this information until the protected individual has given
permission to the release of such information.
a. True
b. False Correct Answer - a
In NYS a designated staff member reviews the patient's Bill of Rights
with them at admission. The Rights include [select ALL that are
correct]
a. Receive treatment without discrimination as to sexual orientation
b. Participate in decisions about the standards of care of the hospital
c. Make known their wishes in regard to anatomical gifts
d. Receive pain medications on a set schedule. Correct Answer -
a, c, d
Key issues to address at the end of life include all the following
except:
a. respect for the dignity, privacy, and confidentiality of the patient
and family
b. pain control and symptom management
c. designation of a health care agent in the event the patient is
unable to make medical decisions
d. restricted visiting hours to avoid upsetting the family Correct
Answer - d
Smoking is permitted in designated areas outside of most hospitals.
a. True
b. False Correct Answer - b
Corporate Compliance would require reporting:
a. Accurate record keeping
b. A breach in patient confidentiality.
c. Medical device failure.