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Nursing Concepts Exam 3 Practice Questions
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NURSING CONCEPTS EXAM 3 PRACTICE QUESTIONS
Nursing Practice Act is a _________ law.
A. Statutory Law
B. Administrative Law
C. Criminal Law
D. Common Law
A. Statutory Law
A statute (law) written in 1909 by Texas Legislature. Defines the scope of nursing
practice.
-Establishes the Board; gives it the authority to make rules about professional
nursing
-Only the Legislature can amend the Nurse Practice Act
An 87-year-old woman is brought to the emergency department for treatment
of a fractured arm. On assessment, the nurse notes old and new ecchymotic
(bruises) areas on the client's chest and legs and asks the client how the
bruises were sustained. The client, although reluctant, tells the nurse in
confidence that her son frequently hits her if supper is not prepared on time
when he arrives home from work. What is the most appropriate nursing
response?
a. "Oh really I will discuss this situation with your son"
b. "Let's talk about the ways you can manage your time to prevent this from
happening"
c. "Do you have any friends that can help you out until you resolve these
important issues with your son?"
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d. "As a nurse, I am legally bound to report abuse. I will stay with you while
you give the report and help find a safe place for you to stay.
D- The nurse must report situations related to child or elder abuse, gunshot wounds
and other criminal acts, and certain infectious diseases. Confidential issues are not
to be discussed with nonmedical personnel or the client's family or friends without
the client's permission. Clients should be assured under a legal obligation. Option 1,
2, and 3 do not address the legal implications of the situation and do not ensure a
safe environment for the client.
The nurse calls the health care provider (HCP) regarding a new medication
prescription because the dosage prescribed is higher than the recommended
dosage. The nurse is unable to locate the HCP, and the medication is due to
administered. Which action should the nurse take?
a. Contact the nursing supervisor
b. Administer the dose prescribed
c. Hold the medication until the HCP can be contacted
d. Administer the recommended dose until the HCP can be located
A- If the HCP writes a prescription that requires clarification, the nurse's
responsibility is to contact the HCP. If there is no resolution regarding the
prescription because the HCP cannot be located or because the prescription
remains as it was written after talking with the HCP, the nurse should contact the
nurse manager or nursing supervisor for further clarification as to what the next step
should be. Under no circumstances should the nurse proceed to carry out the
prescription until obtaining clarification.
The client's right to refuse treatment is an example of _________.
A. Statutory Law
B. Civil Law
C. Criminal Law
D. Common Law
A law that governs relationships between individuals and defines their legal rights.
As an advocate for the client, the nurse must make sure that "safe, effective
care" is given in conformity with the
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A. Nurse Practice Act (NPA).
B. American Nursing Association (ANA)
C. National Council for Lisensure Examinations
D. State Board of Licensure
A
The nurse puts a restraint jacket on a client without the client's permission and
without the physicians order. The nurse may be guilty of assault.
A. True
B. False
B. False Rationale:Battery is physical in nature. Assault is a threat.
The nurse notes that an advance directive is in the client's medical record.
Which of the following statements represents the best description of
guidelines a nurse would follow in this case?
A. A durable power of attorney for health care is invoked only when the client
has a terminal condition or is in a persistent vegetative state
B. A living will allows an appointed person to make health care decisions when
the client is in an incapacitated state.
C. A living will is invoked only when the client has a terminal condition or is in
a persistent vegetative state.
D. The client cannot make changes in the advance directive once the client is
admitted into the hospital.
C. A living will is invoked only when the client has a terminal condition or is in a
persistent vegetative state.
Rationale:A living will directs the client's healthcare in the event of a terminal illness
or condition. A durable power of attorney is invoked when the client is no longer able
to make decisions on his or her own behalf. The client may change an advance
directive at any time.
A primary care provider prescribes on tablet, but the nurse accidentally
administers two. After notifying the primary care provider, the nurse monitors
the client carefully for untoward effects of which there are none. Is the client
likely to be successful in suing the nurse for malpractice?
Nursing Concepts Exam 3 Practice Questions
Download now
Johns Hopkins University
School of Nursing
HIGH YIELDS QUESTIONS
NEWEST MODEL 2026 EXAM LATEST
VERSION SOLVED QUESTIONS &
ANSWERS VERIFIED 100 %
Exam
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NURSING CONCEPTS EXAM 3 PRACTICE QUESTIONS
Nursing Practice Act is a _________ law.
A. Statutory Law
B. Administrative Law
C. Criminal Law
D. Common Law
A. Statutory Law
A statute (law) written in 1909 by Texas Legislature. Defines the scope of nursing
practice.
-Establishes the Board; gives it the authority to make rules about professional
nursing
-Only the Legislature can amend the Nurse Practice Act
An 87-year-old woman is brought to the emergency department for treatment
of a fractured arm. On assessment, the nurse notes old and new ecchymotic
(bruises) areas on the client's chest and legs and asks the client how the
bruises were sustained. The client, although reluctant, tells the nurse in
confidence that her son frequently hits her if supper is not prepared on time
when he arrives home from work. What is the most appropriate nursing
response?
a. "Oh really I will discuss this situation with your son"
b. "Let's talk about the ways you can manage your time to prevent this from
happening"
c. "Do you have any friends that can help you out until you resolve these
important issues with your son?"
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d. "As a nurse, I am legally bound to report abuse. I will stay with you while
you give the report and help find a safe place for you to stay.
D- The nurse must report situations related to child or elder abuse, gunshot wounds
and other criminal acts, and certain infectious diseases. Confidential issues are not
to be discussed with nonmedical personnel or the client's family or friends without
the client's permission. Clients should be assured under a legal obligation. Option 1,
2, and 3 do not address the legal implications of the situation and do not ensure a
safe environment for the client.
The nurse calls the health care provider (HCP) regarding a new medication
prescription because the dosage prescribed is higher than the recommended
dosage. The nurse is unable to locate the HCP, and the medication is due to
administered. Which action should the nurse take?
a. Contact the nursing supervisor
b. Administer the dose prescribed
c. Hold the medication until the HCP can be contacted
d. Administer the recommended dose until the HCP can be located
A- If the HCP writes a prescription that requires clarification, the nurse's
responsibility is to contact the HCP. If there is no resolution regarding the
prescription because the HCP cannot be located or because the prescription
remains as it was written after talking with the HCP, the nurse should contact the
nurse manager or nursing supervisor for further clarification as to what the next step
should be. Under no circumstances should the nurse proceed to carry out the
prescription until obtaining clarification.
The client's right to refuse treatment is an example of _________.
A. Statutory Law
B. Civil Law
C. Criminal Law
D. Common Law
A law that governs relationships between individuals and defines their legal rights.
As an advocate for the client, the nurse must make sure that "safe, effective
care" is given in conformity with the
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A. Nurse Practice Act (NPA).
B. American Nursing Association (ANA)
C. National Council for Lisensure Examinations
D. State Board of Licensure
A
The nurse puts a restraint jacket on a client without the client's permission and
without the physicians order. The nurse may be guilty of assault.
A. True
B. False
B. False Rationale:Battery is physical in nature. Assault is a threat.
The nurse notes that an advance directive is in the client's medical record.
Which of the following statements represents the best description of
guidelines a nurse would follow in this case?
A. A durable power of attorney for health care is invoked only when the client
has a terminal condition or is in a persistent vegetative state
B. A living will allows an appointed person to make health care decisions when
the client is in an incapacitated state.
C. A living will is invoked only when the client has a terminal condition or is in
a persistent vegetative state.
D. The client cannot make changes in the advance directive once the client is
admitted into the hospital.
C. A living will is invoked only when the client has a terminal condition or is in a
persistent vegetative state.
Rationale:A living will directs the client's healthcare in the event of a terminal illness
or condition. A durable power of attorney is invoked when the client is no longer able
to make decisions on his or her own behalf. The client may change an advance
directive at any time.
A primary care provider prescribes on tablet, but the nurse accidentally
administers two. After notifying the primary care provider, the nurse monitors
the client carefully for untoward effects of which there are none. Is the client
likely to be successful in suing the nurse for malpractice?
