exam 1 NR446, NR 446 Leadership Exam1 Study Questions
AND Correct Answers
30 2 can do - ✔✔1. respirations- over 30 --> red, under 30-->
next
2. perfusion- cap refill over 2--> red, under 2 sec--> next
3. mental status- cannot answer you--> red, can--> ok
A nurse fails to put a patient who has limited mobility and an
unsteady gait on fall precautions. This is an example of what
type of tort:
A). Intentional Tort
B). Unintentional Tort
C). Quasi-intentional Tort
D). Tortoise - ✔✔D. Tortoise.......KIDDING
It's B. Unintentional Tort
-"Whereas professional negligence is considered to be an
unintentional tort, assault, battery, false imprisonment,
invasion of privacy, defamation, and slander are intentional
torts." (Text, pg 119)
-Professional negligence is the same as saying malpractice
("Malpractice—the failure of a person with professional
training to act in a reasonable and prudent manner—also is
called professional negligence."). This appears to be an
example of that.
,ABCDE principle:
used when?
define parts? - ✔✔-used this when figuring out which patient
goes first!
A (Airway): Ensure patent airway. Stabilize cervical spine if
neck/head trauma is suspected
B (Breathing): Assess for respirations & ventilatory effort
C (Circulation): Check heart rate, blood pressure, cap refill,
check for bleeding too
D (Disability): Assess client's level of consciousness. Think
neuro*
E (Exposure): Undress patient, assess client's body. Also could
be under environment in the book. Assess the whole body
advance directives - ✔✔a living will; a document, written in
advance, that states the patient's wishes regarding end-of-life
care.
,durable power of attorney: document that puts somone in
charge of the patient when patient is unable to do so
advocacy nurse roles - ✔✔Ensure the client is informed of
rights and have all the info they need to make chooses
Mediate on the client behalf
advocacy:
essential components? - ✔✔skills: risk taking, vision, self
confidence, able to talk
values:
Caring: nurse act on behalf of patient if they are unable to
act for themselves
Autonomy: give each pt right to pick which action they want
to reach healthcare goals
Respect: nurse gives each patient right to hold personal
values
Empowerment: nurse gives all people access for. What they
need to make chooses.
, advocacy: - ✔✔Process which the nurse assists the client to
grow with the client to get better
Important for the client when they are unable to speak
Alternative Dispute Resolution - ✔✔-mediation: third party
finds a solution
-arbitration: binding contract, person listens and makes
desicion, must accept outcome
-use of ambudsperson- fact findings looks at one parts against
the other
seeking consenus: negation parties reach outcome
applied ethics - ✔✔The manner in which principles of ethics
are incorporated into professional conduct.
As a nurse manager, you are aware that individuality plays a
part in decision making. Select the items that may affect the
way an individual makes a decision. (Select all that apply)
A). Gender
B). Values
C). Life Experiences
AND Correct Answers
30 2 can do - ✔✔1. respirations- over 30 --> red, under 30-->
next
2. perfusion- cap refill over 2--> red, under 2 sec--> next
3. mental status- cannot answer you--> red, can--> ok
A nurse fails to put a patient who has limited mobility and an
unsteady gait on fall precautions. This is an example of what
type of tort:
A). Intentional Tort
B). Unintentional Tort
C). Quasi-intentional Tort
D). Tortoise - ✔✔D. Tortoise.......KIDDING
It's B. Unintentional Tort
-"Whereas professional negligence is considered to be an
unintentional tort, assault, battery, false imprisonment,
invasion of privacy, defamation, and slander are intentional
torts." (Text, pg 119)
-Professional negligence is the same as saying malpractice
("Malpractice—the failure of a person with professional
training to act in a reasonable and prudent manner—also is
called professional negligence."). This appears to be an
example of that.
,ABCDE principle:
used when?
define parts? - ✔✔-used this when figuring out which patient
goes first!
A (Airway): Ensure patent airway. Stabilize cervical spine if
neck/head trauma is suspected
B (Breathing): Assess for respirations & ventilatory effort
C (Circulation): Check heart rate, blood pressure, cap refill,
check for bleeding too
D (Disability): Assess client's level of consciousness. Think
neuro*
E (Exposure): Undress patient, assess client's body. Also could
be under environment in the book. Assess the whole body
advance directives - ✔✔a living will; a document, written in
advance, that states the patient's wishes regarding end-of-life
care.
,durable power of attorney: document that puts somone in
charge of the patient when patient is unable to do so
advocacy nurse roles - ✔✔Ensure the client is informed of
rights and have all the info they need to make chooses
Mediate on the client behalf
advocacy:
essential components? - ✔✔skills: risk taking, vision, self
confidence, able to talk
values:
Caring: nurse act on behalf of patient if they are unable to
act for themselves
Autonomy: give each pt right to pick which action they want
to reach healthcare goals
Respect: nurse gives each patient right to hold personal
values
Empowerment: nurse gives all people access for. What they
need to make chooses.
, advocacy: - ✔✔Process which the nurse assists the client to
grow with the client to get better
Important for the client when they are unable to speak
Alternative Dispute Resolution - ✔✔-mediation: third party
finds a solution
-arbitration: binding contract, person listens and makes
desicion, must accept outcome
-use of ambudsperson- fact findings looks at one parts against
the other
seeking consenus: negation parties reach outcome
applied ethics - ✔✔The manner in which principles of ethics
are incorporated into professional conduct.
As a nurse manager, you are aware that individuality plays a
part in decision making. Select the items that may affect the
way an individual makes a decision. (Select all that apply)
A). Gender
B). Values
C). Life Experiences
