CNO JURISPRUDENCE EXAM
Questions & Answers
1.A father expresses concerns about his son's upcoming surgery. The
nurse listens to the father's concerns and validates his feelings. What
component of the nurse-client relationship is the nurse demonstrating?
A. Trust
B. Respect
C. Empathy
D. Professional intimacy:
ANS C. Empathy
2.A nurse gives a double dose of acetaminophen (Tylenol) to a client who
only requires a single dose. What, if anything, must the nurse do?
A. Ask a colleague to help assess the client
B. Withhold the client's next dose of Tylenol
C. Report the error as soon as possible
D. Nothing, because this is an over-the-counter medication:
ANS C. Report the error as soon as possible.
3.An RPN orders an RPN colleague to insert a urethral catheter into a
newly admitted client. What should the RPN colleague do?
A. Confirm the order with a physician before proceeding with the intervention
B. Accept the order and proceed with the intervention
,C. Consult with an RN before proceeding with the intervention
D. Decline to accept the order:
ANS D. Decline to accept the order.
4.A client writes to the College of Nurses stating that a nurse assaulted
him during care. What action may the College take in this situation?
A. Report the nurse to the employer
B. Investigate the allegation
C. Request that the nurse's employment be terminated
D. Refer the complaint to local law enforcement:
ANS B. Investigate the allegation
5.Match the following ethical theories to the appropriate statement.
Ethics of Care
Utilitarianism
Deontology
1; We have a moral obligation to all humans.
2; Greatest good for the greatest number.
3; A sense of duty prevails.:
ANS Ethics of Care; 1 Utilitarianism; 2
Deontology; 3
6.The College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) framework for ethical decision
making uses the nursing process to assist practical nurses in making
ethical decisions. Match the components of the nursing process to the most
, appro-
priate answer.
Assessment
Evaluation
Implementation
Planning
1; Examine not only your beliefs, values and knowledge but also those of
others on the health care team.
2; Decide which is the best course of action
3; Provide information and emotional support for the client and the family
4; Determine if the results are satisfactory:
ANS The College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) framework for ethical
decision making uses the nursing process to assist
practical nurses in making ethical decisions. Match the components of th
nursing process to the most appropriate answer.
Assessment;1
Evaluation;4
Implementation
;3 Planning;2
7.Vaccinations may cause temporary discomfort but the benefits of
protection from disease both for the individual and society outweigh the
client's discom- fort. This involves which ethical principle?
Questions & Answers
1.A father expresses concerns about his son's upcoming surgery. The
nurse listens to the father's concerns and validates his feelings. What
component of the nurse-client relationship is the nurse demonstrating?
A. Trust
B. Respect
C. Empathy
D. Professional intimacy:
ANS C. Empathy
2.A nurse gives a double dose of acetaminophen (Tylenol) to a client who
only requires a single dose. What, if anything, must the nurse do?
A. Ask a colleague to help assess the client
B. Withhold the client's next dose of Tylenol
C. Report the error as soon as possible
D. Nothing, because this is an over-the-counter medication:
ANS C. Report the error as soon as possible.
3.An RPN orders an RPN colleague to insert a urethral catheter into a
newly admitted client. What should the RPN colleague do?
A. Confirm the order with a physician before proceeding with the intervention
B. Accept the order and proceed with the intervention
,C. Consult with an RN before proceeding with the intervention
D. Decline to accept the order:
ANS D. Decline to accept the order.
4.A client writes to the College of Nurses stating that a nurse assaulted
him during care. What action may the College take in this situation?
A. Report the nurse to the employer
B. Investigate the allegation
C. Request that the nurse's employment be terminated
D. Refer the complaint to local law enforcement:
ANS B. Investigate the allegation
5.Match the following ethical theories to the appropriate statement.
Ethics of Care
Utilitarianism
Deontology
1; We have a moral obligation to all humans.
2; Greatest good for the greatest number.
3; A sense of duty prevails.:
ANS Ethics of Care; 1 Utilitarianism; 2
Deontology; 3
6.The College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) framework for ethical decision
making uses the nursing process to assist practical nurses in making
ethical decisions. Match the components of the nursing process to the most
, appro-
priate answer.
Assessment
Evaluation
Implementation
Planning
1; Examine not only your beliefs, values and knowledge but also those of
others on the health care team.
2; Decide which is the best course of action
3; Provide information and emotional support for the client and the family
4; Determine if the results are satisfactory:
ANS The College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) framework for ethical
decision making uses the nursing process to assist
practical nurses in making ethical decisions. Match the components of th
nursing process to the most appropriate answer.
Assessment;1
Evaluation;4
Implementation
;3 Planning;2
7.Vaccinations may cause temporary discomfort but the benefits of
protection from disease both for the individual and society outweigh the
client's discom- fort. This involves which ethical principle?
