JURISPRUDENCE EXAM-1 QUESTIONS
WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
what is one of the 4 key regulatory functions of CNO
a. promote the profession of nursing
b. establish requirements for entry to practice
c. advocate for change in institutional policies
d. develop nursing education - Answer-b. establish requirements for entry to practice
the MD ask a nurse to perform a wound dressing for a 15yo pt under the nurse's care. is
consent needed
a. no, because routine treatment does not require consent
b. yes, because of the age of the pt
c. no, because the treatment was ordered by the MD
d. yes, because consent is required for any treatment - Answer-d. yes, because consent
is required for any treatment
the MD has prepared a medical directive for all post hysterectomy pt that includes the
administration of a narcotic q4h. what must the nurse do if a post hysterectomy pt has
concerns of pain.
a. administer the narcotic to the pt as per the medical directive
b. ask the MD for a specific order for the pt rather than following the medical directive
c. provide the pt with a prescription to follow the medical directive
d. ask the nurse in charge for permission to follow the medical directive - Answer-a.
administer the narcotic to the pt as per the medical directive
what is an example of abusive behaviour in the context of the therapeutic nurse pt
relationship
a. a male nurse has been assigned to a pt who is uncomfortable with him
b. a pt has accused a nurse of stealing some of her personal belongings
c. a confused pt uses racial slurs when addressing the nurse
d. a nurse addresses a pt in a demeaning manner - Answer-d. a nurse addresses a pt in
a demeaning manner
a nurse is assigned a pt with complications following a therapeutic abortion which is in
direct conflict with the nurse's values and religious beliefs. what action should the nurse
take in this situation
a. reconsider her or his beliefs
b. find another nurse to care for the pt
c. inform the pt about her or his personal beliefs
d. refused the assignment and discontinue services for the pt - Answer-b. find another
nurse to care for the pt
,a nurse is caring for a pt on life support. the pt's estranged spouse, who is the pt's
power of attorney for personal care, visits on a regular basis. the nurse has become
attracted to the pt's spouse and has been invited to the spouses home for dinner. what
demonstrates protecting the pt from abuse
a. reusing permission from the nurse's manager before accepting the invitation
b. declining the invitation to the spouse's home
c. requesting to be reassigned to a different pt before accepting the invitation
d. agreeing to meet the spouse in public location only - Answer-b. declining the
invitation to the spouse's home
a nurse witnesses another nurse taking a pt's personal items from the pt's room. what is
the first action the nurse should take
a. report it to CNO immediately
b. discuss the matter with the health care team
c. speak to the nurse regarding the matter
d. inform the pt of what was observed - Answer-c. speak to the nurse regarding the
matter
consistent with the health care consent act. when was a nurse required to obtain
consent to treatment
a. providing nursing services to an ill 8 year old in a community health centre
b. administering blood products to a haemorrhaging pt in the operating room
c. performing CPR on an individual who has been found unconscious on the street
d. treating an unconscious pt with a head injury in the ER - Answer-a. providing nursing
services to an ill 8 year old in a community health centre
when can a nurse discontinue nursing services for a cognitively impaired pt without
resulting in a professional misconduct
a. if replacement services have been arranged
b. when the substitute decision maker has been informed
c. if the nurse is respecting the pt wishes
d. when alternate care has been discussed with the MD - Answer-a. if replacement
services have been arranged
which one of the following circumstances is mandatory for nurses to self report to CNO
a. pardoned criminal offences
b. communicable diseases
c. work related disciplines
d. frequent medication errors - Answer-a. pardoned criminal offences
which one of the following statements about the practice assessment component of
CNO quality assurance program is true
a. 4 practice documents are selected for the examinations
b. all nurses must participate in the QA every 3 years
c. selected nurses are required to submit their annual learning plan to CNO
, d. nurses must have annual performance appraisals completed by their employers -
Answer-c. selected nurses are required to submit their annual learning plan to CNO
which of one of the following health care providers is appropriately using the authorizing
mechanism of initiation
a. an RN who establishes peripheral venous access in an emergency situation
b. an RPN who cleanses, soaks, probes and packs a wound below the dermis
c. a PSW who discontinues an IV site
d. an RN who performs an elective cardio version - Answer-a. an RN who establishes
peripheral venous access in an emergency situation
which one of the following situation requires a nurse to make a mandatory report to
CNO
a. accidentally sticking herself or himself with a used needle
b. observing a nursing colleague kissing a pt
c. learning that a nursing colleague is under investigation for theft
d. observing a nursing colleague working at another facility when the colleague is
supposedly on sick leave - Answer-d. observing a nursing colleague working at another
facility when the colleague is supposedly on sick leave
what is the key piece of legislation that protects the pt's confidentiality
a. personal health info protection act
b. quality of care info protection act
c. regulated health professions act
d. health care consent act - Answer-a. personal health info protection act
what is the legislation related to the CNO practice standard: restraints
a. health care consent act
b. patient restraints minimization act
c. occupation health and safety act
d. health protection and promotion act - Answer-b. patient restraints minimization act
a MD calls in a telephone order for pain medication. the MD is not in the facility. should
the nurse accept the order
a. no, because telephone orders are limited to emergency situations
b. yes, because the MD is not physically present
c. yes, if the physician will return to sign the order within 48h
d. no, because telephone orders are not best practice - Answer-c. yes, if the physician
will return to sign the order within 48h
a pt is terminally ill. he has voiced a desire to end his lie. his primary nurse has very
strong beliefs that conflict with the pt's wishes. what is the first action the nurse should
take
a. discontinue nursing services to the pt
b. report the pts statements to the MD
c. explore the pt's wishes
WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
what is one of the 4 key regulatory functions of CNO
a. promote the profession of nursing
b. establish requirements for entry to practice
c. advocate for change in institutional policies
d. develop nursing education - Answer-b. establish requirements for entry to practice
the MD ask a nurse to perform a wound dressing for a 15yo pt under the nurse's care. is
consent needed
a. no, because routine treatment does not require consent
b. yes, because of the age of the pt
c. no, because the treatment was ordered by the MD
d. yes, because consent is required for any treatment - Answer-d. yes, because consent
is required for any treatment
the MD has prepared a medical directive for all post hysterectomy pt that includes the
administration of a narcotic q4h. what must the nurse do if a post hysterectomy pt has
concerns of pain.
a. administer the narcotic to the pt as per the medical directive
b. ask the MD for a specific order for the pt rather than following the medical directive
c. provide the pt with a prescription to follow the medical directive
d. ask the nurse in charge for permission to follow the medical directive - Answer-a.
administer the narcotic to the pt as per the medical directive
what is an example of abusive behaviour in the context of the therapeutic nurse pt
relationship
a. a male nurse has been assigned to a pt who is uncomfortable with him
b. a pt has accused a nurse of stealing some of her personal belongings
c. a confused pt uses racial slurs when addressing the nurse
d. a nurse addresses a pt in a demeaning manner - Answer-d. a nurse addresses a pt in
a demeaning manner
a nurse is assigned a pt with complications following a therapeutic abortion which is in
direct conflict with the nurse's values and religious beliefs. what action should the nurse
take in this situation
a. reconsider her or his beliefs
b. find another nurse to care for the pt
c. inform the pt about her or his personal beliefs
d. refused the assignment and discontinue services for the pt - Answer-b. find another
nurse to care for the pt
,a nurse is caring for a pt on life support. the pt's estranged spouse, who is the pt's
power of attorney for personal care, visits on a regular basis. the nurse has become
attracted to the pt's spouse and has been invited to the spouses home for dinner. what
demonstrates protecting the pt from abuse
a. reusing permission from the nurse's manager before accepting the invitation
b. declining the invitation to the spouse's home
c. requesting to be reassigned to a different pt before accepting the invitation
d. agreeing to meet the spouse in public location only - Answer-b. declining the
invitation to the spouse's home
a nurse witnesses another nurse taking a pt's personal items from the pt's room. what is
the first action the nurse should take
a. report it to CNO immediately
b. discuss the matter with the health care team
c. speak to the nurse regarding the matter
d. inform the pt of what was observed - Answer-c. speak to the nurse regarding the
matter
consistent with the health care consent act. when was a nurse required to obtain
consent to treatment
a. providing nursing services to an ill 8 year old in a community health centre
b. administering blood products to a haemorrhaging pt in the operating room
c. performing CPR on an individual who has been found unconscious on the street
d. treating an unconscious pt with a head injury in the ER - Answer-a. providing nursing
services to an ill 8 year old in a community health centre
when can a nurse discontinue nursing services for a cognitively impaired pt without
resulting in a professional misconduct
a. if replacement services have been arranged
b. when the substitute decision maker has been informed
c. if the nurse is respecting the pt wishes
d. when alternate care has been discussed with the MD - Answer-a. if replacement
services have been arranged
which one of the following circumstances is mandatory for nurses to self report to CNO
a. pardoned criminal offences
b. communicable diseases
c. work related disciplines
d. frequent medication errors - Answer-a. pardoned criminal offences
which one of the following statements about the practice assessment component of
CNO quality assurance program is true
a. 4 practice documents are selected for the examinations
b. all nurses must participate in the QA every 3 years
c. selected nurses are required to submit their annual learning plan to CNO
, d. nurses must have annual performance appraisals completed by their employers -
Answer-c. selected nurses are required to submit their annual learning plan to CNO
which of one of the following health care providers is appropriately using the authorizing
mechanism of initiation
a. an RN who establishes peripheral venous access in an emergency situation
b. an RPN who cleanses, soaks, probes and packs a wound below the dermis
c. a PSW who discontinues an IV site
d. an RN who performs an elective cardio version - Answer-a. an RN who establishes
peripheral venous access in an emergency situation
which one of the following situation requires a nurse to make a mandatory report to
CNO
a. accidentally sticking herself or himself with a used needle
b. observing a nursing colleague kissing a pt
c. learning that a nursing colleague is under investigation for theft
d. observing a nursing colleague working at another facility when the colleague is
supposedly on sick leave - Answer-d. observing a nursing colleague working at another
facility when the colleague is supposedly on sick leave
what is the key piece of legislation that protects the pt's confidentiality
a. personal health info protection act
b. quality of care info protection act
c. regulated health professions act
d. health care consent act - Answer-a. personal health info protection act
what is the legislation related to the CNO practice standard: restraints
a. health care consent act
b. patient restraints minimization act
c. occupation health and safety act
d. health protection and promotion act - Answer-b. patient restraints minimization act
a MD calls in a telephone order for pain medication. the MD is not in the facility. should
the nurse accept the order
a. no, because telephone orders are limited to emergency situations
b. yes, because the MD is not physically present
c. yes, if the physician will return to sign the order within 48h
d. no, because telephone orders are not best practice - Answer-c. yes, if the physician
will return to sign the order within 48h
a pt is terminally ill. he has voiced a desire to end his lie. his primary nurse has very
strong beliefs that conflict with the pt's wishes. what is the first action the nurse should
take
a. discontinue nursing services to the pt
b. report the pts statements to the MD
c. explore the pt's wishes
