NSG 130 Final Exam QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS
After reviewing a client's chart, it is noted there was not an informed consent signed by the patient
that is schedule for heart surgery. Failure to obtain this and perform the surgery would be what tort?
A- False Imprisonment
B- Assault
C- Invasion of privacy
D- Battery - CORRECT ANSWER B- assault
A nurse takes steps to challenge an assignment that may not be within the practice limits for nurses in
the state where she works. Which law defines the limits of each state's nursing practice?
A- Food,Drug, and Cosmetic Act
B- Contract Law
C- National Labor Relations Act
D- Nurse Practice Act - CORRECT ANSWER D- nurse practice act
A nurse is caring for a 74-year-old male client who requires insertion of a central venous catheter.
Who is responsible for obtaining the informed consent?
A-the nurse assisting with the procedure
B- the attending physician
C- the physician who will insert the catheter
D- The charge nurse - CORRECT ANSWER D- the charge nurse
A nurse conducting a physical assessment on a 17 year-old female client; the mother suspects the
client is sexually active and approaches the nurse. She asks to see the chart to confirm her suspicions.
how should the nurse react?
A-Inform the mother she must discuss the matter with the physician
, B-Discuss the concept of protected health information under the Health Insurance Portability and
Accountability act (HIPPA).
C-Determine if the client is emancipated before releasing the information
D-Allow the mother access based on the Family Educational rights and Privacy act (FERPA) -
CORRECT ANSWER B-Discuss the concept of protected health information under the Health
Insurance Portability and Accountability act (HIPPA).
A nurse is teaching a newly licensed nurse about reporting suspected child abuse. Which of the
following statements indicates an understanding by the newly licensed nurse?
A- "I don't want to defame someone if the report is false."
B-"If the potential abuser commits to stopping the abuse, health care workers are not required to
report it."
C-"If suspicion of abuse exists then reporting is mandatory."
D-"Evidence must exist prior to reporting." - CORRECT ANSWER C-"If suspicion of abuse
exists then reporting is mandatory."
A nurse is caring for a client who is scheduled for surgery. The nurse's role in regard to informed
consent is which of the following?
Discussing alternate treatment options
Determining the client's level of understanding about the procedure
Ensuring the charge nurse is available to witness the client's signature on the consent form
Explaining the risks involved with the procedure - CORRECT ANSWER Determining the
client's level of understanding about the procedure
CORRECT ANSWERS
After reviewing a client's chart, it is noted there was not an informed consent signed by the patient
that is schedule for heart surgery. Failure to obtain this and perform the surgery would be what tort?
A- False Imprisonment
B- Assault
C- Invasion of privacy
D- Battery - CORRECT ANSWER B- assault
A nurse takes steps to challenge an assignment that may not be within the practice limits for nurses in
the state where she works. Which law defines the limits of each state's nursing practice?
A- Food,Drug, and Cosmetic Act
B- Contract Law
C- National Labor Relations Act
D- Nurse Practice Act - CORRECT ANSWER D- nurse practice act
A nurse is caring for a 74-year-old male client who requires insertion of a central venous catheter.
Who is responsible for obtaining the informed consent?
A-the nurse assisting with the procedure
B- the attending physician
C- the physician who will insert the catheter
D- The charge nurse - CORRECT ANSWER D- the charge nurse
A nurse conducting a physical assessment on a 17 year-old female client; the mother suspects the
client is sexually active and approaches the nurse. She asks to see the chart to confirm her suspicions.
how should the nurse react?
A-Inform the mother she must discuss the matter with the physician
, B-Discuss the concept of protected health information under the Health Insurance Portability and
Accountability act (HIPPA).
C-Determine if the client is emancipated before releasing the information
D-Allow the mother access based on the Family Educational rights and Privacy act (FERPA) -
CORRECT ANSWER B-Discuss the concept of protected health information under the Health
Insurance Portability and Accountability act (HIPPA).
A nurse is teaching a newly licensed nurse about reporting suspected child abuse. Which of the
following statements indicates an understanding by the newly licensed nurse?
A- "I don't want to defame someone if the report is false."
B-"If the potential abuser commits to stopping the abuse, health care workers are not required to
report it."
C-"If suspicion of abuse exists then reporting is mandatory."
D-"Evidence must exist prior to reporting." - CORRECT ANSWER C-"If suspicion of abuse
exists then reporting is mandatory."
A nurse is caring for a client who is scheduled for surgery. The nurse's role in regard to informed
consent is which of the following?
Discussing alternate treatment options
Determining the client's level of understanding about the procedure
Ensuring the charge nurse is available to witness the client's signature on the consent form
Explaining the risks involved with the procedure - CORRECT ANSWER Determining the
client's level of understanding about the procedure
