N222 exam 3 pt 1 Questions With Complete Solutions
(1) State Nurse Practice Acts,
(2) state and federal hospital licensing laws and accreditation
rules,
(3) professional and specialty organizations
(4) written policies and procedures of health care facilities
Correct Answer standards of care are defined by...
(1) the nurse lacks the knowledge or skill to provide competent
care;
•(2) care exceeding the nurse practice act is expected;
•(3) health of the nurse or the nurse's unborn child is directly
threatened
•(4) orientation to the unit has not been completed and safety is
at risk;
•(5) the nurse clearly states and documents a conscientious
objection on the basis of moral, ethical, or religious grounds; or
•(6) the nurse's clinical judgment is impaired Correct Answer
Before having established that relationship, a nurse may refuse
an assignment when....
1. Ask: Is this an ethical problem?
2. Gather information that is relevant to the case.
3. Identify the ethical elements in the problem and examine your
values.
4. Name the problem
5. Identify possible course of action
6. Create and implement an action plan and carry it out.
7. Evaluate the action plan. Correct Answer what are the 7
steps to processing an ethical problem?
,1/5 American adults reads at the 5th grade level or below;
average american reads at an 8th or 9th grade level Correct
Answer what is the statistics for reading in america?
a 3 yr old can safely sit in the front seat of the car Correct
Answer While caring for a child, you identify that additional
safety teaching is needed when a young and inexperienced
mother states that
a general consent form Correct Answer A patient will sign for
treatment when he or she is admitted to the hospital or any other
health care agency
a lifelong learning process Correct Answer what kind of
process is communication?
a patient or patient's representative Correct Answer •has to sign
separate special consent forms before anyone performs
specialized procedures.
A patient's physician or health care provider Correct Answer is
responsible for directing the medical treatment of a patient.
a relationship with a patient to meet health related goals Correct
Answer through therapeutic communication, you develop...
abandonment Correct Answer leaving the patient before
qualified providers arrive is considered...
,abuse Correct Answer anything offensive, harmful, or injurious
to an individual that can pose a direct safety threat.
acceptance Correct Answer •includes giving positive feedback,
making sure that verbal and nonverbal cues match, and using
touch appropriately. Being empathetic, restating, and avoiding
arguments also show acceptance and respect.
accountability Correct Answer refers to the ability to answer
for one's own actions
acknowledge, introduce yourself, duration, explanation, thanks
Correct Answer what does AIDET stand for?
active listening Correct Answer means being attentive to what
a patient is saying both verbally and nonverbally
administrative law Correct Answer more clearly defines
expectations of civil and criminal laws. or regulatory law.
•Established through the executive branch of the government
•Example: Regulation of the nursing profession by state boards
of nursing
adult age related safety risk Correct Answer Work-related
injury, overdose of illegal &/or prescription drugs, STI, motor
vehicle accidents R/T distracted or impaired driving
adults Correct Answer A.Any competent individual 18 years of
age or older for himself or herself
B.Any parent for his or her unemancipated minor
C.Any guardian for his or her ward
, D.Any adult for the treatment of his or her minor brother or
sister (if an emergency, and parents are not present)
E.Any grandparent for a minor grandchild (if an emergency, and
parents are not present)
advance directives Correct Answer •an instructional directive
that lists the medical treatment a client chooses to omit or refuse
if they become unable to make decisions and is terminally ill.
advocacy Correct Answer •involves speaking up for patients;
can also take the form of engagement with public policy.
Affordable Care Act (ACA) Correct Answer In the latter part
of the 20th century, as health care costs increased at a dramatic
rate, the number of people with insurance declined; this was
passed to create regulations that control costs and improve the
availability of insurance. This legislation has facilitated access
to care for millions of formerly uninsured individuals in the
United States.
Agreeing, disagreeing, or sharing your personal opinion Correct
Answer sends the subtle message that you are making value
judgments about patient decisions.
•Avoid using terms such as should, ought, good, bad, right, or
wrong.
AIDET Correct Answer Provides prompts for effective
communication during patient interactions.; can be used in any
inpatient or outpatient setting. Each letter stands for part of a
communication pattern that ensures that patients receive clear
communication:
(1) State Nurse Practice Acts,
(2) state and federal hospital licensing laws and accreditation
rules,
(3) professional and specialty organizations
(4) written policies and procedures of health care facilities
Correct Answer standards of care are defined by...
(1) the nurse lacks the knowledge or skill to provide competent
care;
•(2) care exceeding the nurse practice act is expected;
•(3) health of the nurse or the nurse's unborn child is directly
threatened
•(4) orientation to the unit has not been completed and safety is
at risk;
•(5) the nurse clearly states and documents a conscientious
objection on the basis of moral, ethical, or religious grounds; or
•(6) the nurse's clinical judgment is impaired Correct Answer
Before having established that relationship, a nurse may refuse
an assignment when....
1. Ask: Is this an ethical problem?
2. Gather information that is relevant to the case.
3. Identify the ethical elements in the problem and examine your
values.
4. Name the problem
5. Identify possible course of action
6. Create and implement an action plan and carry it out.
7. Evaluate the action plan. Correct Answer what are the 7
steps to processing an ethical problem?
,1/5 American adults reads at the 5th grade level or below;
average american reads at an 8th or 9th grade level Correct
Answer what is the statistics for reading in america?
a 3 yr old can safely sit in the front seat of the car Correct
Answer While caring for a child, you identify that additional
safety teaching is needed when a young and inexperienced
mother states that
a general consent form Correct Answer A patient will sign for
treatment when he or she is admitted to the hospital or any other
health care agency
a lifelong learning process Correct Answer what kind of
process is communication?
a patient or patient's representative Correct Answer •has to sign
separate special consent forms before anyone performs
specialized procedures.
A patient's physician or health care provider Correct Answer is
responsible for directing the medical treatment of a patient.
a relationship with a patient to meet health related goals Correct
Answer through therapeutic communication, you develop...
abandonment Correct Answer leaving the patient before
qualified providers arrive is considered...
,abuse Correct Answer anything offensive, harmful, or injurious
to an individual that can pose a direct safety threat.
acceptance Correct Answer •includes giving positive feedback,
making sure that verbal and nonverbal cues match, and using
touch appropriately. Being empathetic, restating, and avoiding
arguments also show acceptance and respect.
accountability Correct Answer refers to the ability to answer
for one's own actions
acknowledge, introduce yourself, duration, explanation, thanks
Correct Answer what does AIDET stand for?
active listening Correct Answer means being attentive to what
a patient is saying both verbally and nonverbally
administrative law Correct Answer more clearly defines
expectations of civil and criminal laws. or regulatory law.
•Established through the executive branch of the government
•Example: Regulation of the nursing profession by state boards
of nursing
adult age related safety risk Correct Answer Work-related
injury, overdose of illegal &/or prescription drugs, STI, motor
vehicle accidents R/T distracted or impaired driving
adults Correct Answer A.Any competent individual 18 years of
age or older for himself or herself
B.Any parent for his or her unemancipated minor
C.Any guardian for his or her ward
, D.Any adult for the treatment of his or her minor brother or
sister (if an emergency, and parents are not present)
E.Any grandparent for a minor grandchild (if an emergency, and
parents are not present)
advance directives Correct Answer •an instructional directive
that lists the medical treatment a client chooses to omit or refuse
if they become unable to make decisions and is terminally ill.
advocacy Correct Answer •involves speaking up for patients;
can also take the form of engagement with public policy.
Affordable Care Act (ACA) Correct Answer In the latter part
of the 20th century, as health care costs increased at a dramatic
rate, the number of people with insurance declined; this was
passed to create regulations that control costs and improve the
availability of insurance. This legislation has facilitated access
to care for millions of formerly uninsured individuals in the
United States.
Agreeing, disagreeing, or sharing your personal opinion Correct
Answer sends the subtle message that you are making value
judgments about patient decisions.
•Avoid using terms such as should, ought, good, bad, right, or
wrong.
AIDET Correct Answer Provides prompts for effective
communication during patient interactions.; can be used in any
inpatient or outpatient setting. Each letter stands for part of a
communication pattern that ensures that patients receive clear
communication:
