NR 446 Exam 1 Questions With Complete Solutions
5 elements of Malpractice Correct Answers 1.) Establish
standard of care
2.) Breach of duty
3.) Foreseeability of harm
4.) Failure to meet standard of care
5.) Pt injury must occur
ANA Code of Ethics Correct Answers A set of principles to
guide the individual practitioner (outlines general values, duties,
and responsibilities)
Authentic/congruent leadership Correct Answers Suggest that
in order to lead, leaders must be true to themselves and their
values and act accordingly
(The leaders principles and their conviction to act accordingly
that inspire followers)
Autocratic/authoritarian leadership Correct Answers Strong
control over work group
Others are directed with commands
Decision making does not involve others
Emphasis on difference in status (I) and (you)
Autonomy Correct Answers Freedom of choice/ self-
determination
Beneficence Correct Answers Actions to promote good
, Capital budget Correct Answers Purchase of buildings/major
equipment
(>5-7 years)
Confidentiality Correct Answers Keep privileged information
private
Critical pathways Correct Answers Strategy for assessing,
implementing, and evaluating the cost effectiveness of patient
care
(Standard prediction of pt's progress for a specific
diagnosis/procedure)
Critical thinking Correct Answers Analyzing a given set of data
then making a decision (higher level of skill)
Decision making Correct Answers A complex/cognitive process
often defined as choosing a particular course of action
(The thought process of selecting a logical choice from the
available options)
Delegation to LPN/LVN Correct Answers Chronic cases
Stable clients
Routine procedures
Delegation to RN Correct Answers Specialty care
Severe cases
Sterile procedures
Assessment
Teaching
Evaluation
5 elements of Malpractice Correct Answers 1.) Establish
standard of care
2.) Breach of duty
3.) Foreseeability of harm
4.) Failure to meet standard of care
5.) Pt injury must occur
ANA Code of Ethics Correct Answers A set of principles to
guide the individual practitioner (outlines general values, duties,
and responsibilities)
Authentic/congruent leadership Correct Answers Suggest that
in order to lead, leaders must be true to themselves and their
values and act accordingly
(The leaders principles and their conviction to act accordingly
that inspire followers)
Autocratic/authoritarian leadership Correct Answers Strong
control over work group
Others are directed with commands
Decision making does not involve others
Emphasis on difference in status (I) and (you)
Autonomy Correct Answers Freedom of choice/ self-
determination
Beneficence Correct Answers Actions to promote good
, Capital budget Correct Answers Purchase of buildings/major
equipment
(>5-7 years)
Confidentiality Correct Answers Keep privileged information
private
Critical pathways Correct Answers Strategy for assessing,
implementing, and evaluating the cost effectiveness of patient
care
(Standard prediction of pt's progress for a specific
diagnosis/procedure)
Critical thinking Correct Answers Analyzing a given set of data
then making a decision (higher level of skill)
Decision making Correct Answers A complex/cognitive process
often defined as choosing a particular course of action
(The thought process of selecting a logical choice from the
available options)
Delegation to LPN/LVN Correct Answers Chronic cases
Stable clients
Routine procedures
Delegation to RN Correct Answers Specialty care
Severe cases
Sterile procedures
Assessment
Teaching
Evaluation
