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What is a correct statement regarding a nurse who acts beyond the scope of practice?
1. May be disciplined by the board of nursing
2. Demonstrates what a good nurse she or he can be
3. May make other nurses angry because of the increased expectations created
4. Provides enriched services to patients who would not otherwise receive them - correct
answer ✔✔ 1. May be disciplined by the board of nursing
A nurse who commits an infraction of the Nurse Practice Act may be subject to discipline by
what group?
The National League for Nursing
The state board of nursing
The local chapter of the state nurses association
A court of law - correct answer ✔✔ The state board of nursing
The nurse is reviewing I-SBAR-R with a coworker at the end of the shift. Which statement
indicates that they are discussing the Situation component? - correct answer ✔✔ The nurse
,states that the patient was hospitalized for a broken tibia and that surgery is scheduled for later
today.
The nurse manager is updating unit staff on findings by The Joint Commission. Which of the
following statements shows an understanding of the primary cause of untoward events in the
hospital setting - correct answer ✔✔ "unclear, ineffective communication."
The nurse is receiving a phone order from a health care provider. How will the nurse make sure
that the provider's order is received without error? - correct answer ✔✔ Repeat the order, write
the order verbatim, and read it back to the provider.
How is assertive behavior described? - correct answer ✔✔ Direct
Dr. Jones asks you to give a medication to one of his patients, and you know the patient is
allergic to it. When you point this out, Dr. Jones says : Give the medication or i'll report this to
your supervisor." what is the best assertive response? - correct answer ✔✔ Say "Perhaps you
and I could talk this over with my supervisor together."
What is the primary role of The Joint Commission (TJC)? - correct answer ✔✔ ensuring medical
facilities meet patient safety guidelines.
A charge nurse is discussing staff nurses' responsibilities in preplanning for response to a
disaster. Which of the following responsibilities should the nurse include in the discussion?
Identify potential community disasters.
Assess survivors of a disaster for levels of psychological stress.
,Link victims with support agencies to help with food, clothing, shelter, and counseling needs.
Evaluate the impact of a disaster on the community. - correct answer ✔✔ Identify potential
community disasters.
A nurse is serving on a continuous quality improvement (CQI) committee that has been assigned
to develop a program to reduce the number of medication administration errors following a
sentinel event at the facility. Which of the following strategies should the committee plan to
initiate first? - correct answer ✔✔ Review the events leading up to each medication
administration error
A nurse is caring for a client who suspects recent exposure to inhalation anthrax. Which of the
following findings indicate possible exposure?
Flu-like symptoms
Vesicles on the skin
Respiratory failure - correct answer ✔✔ Flu-like symptoms
What aspects define nursing as a profession? select all that apply
Nurses have developed a Code of Ethics.
, Nurse's possess a specialized body of knowledge.
Nurses serve the public.
Nurses work around the clock.
Nurses are trusted by the public. - correct answer ✔✔ Nurses have developed a Code of Ethics.
Nurse's possess a specialized body of knowledge.
Nurses serve the public.
The nurse is reviewing categories for improving client safety. Which categories should the nurse
review? Select all that apply - correct answer ✔✔ -Medication management
-Prevention of hospital-related infections
-Facilitating information transfer and clear communication
A nurse is discussing emergency response with a newly licensed nurse. The nurse should
identify which of the following as a triage officer during the time of a disaster?
Nurses and other emergency medical personnel