A client sent a friend request to my personal Facebook account.
Is it OK to accept?
a. Yes
b. No Correct Answers b. No
A confused patient falling out of bed because side rails were not
used when they were ordered is an example of which type of
liability?
a. False imprisonment
b. Assault
c. Battery
d. Negligence Correct Answers d. Negligence
A nurse is sued for negligence for failure to properly monitor a
patient after surgery. Which of the following statements are
correct? (Select all that apply.)
a. The nurse does not need any representation.
b. The patient must prove that harm or injury occurred.
c. The patient must show the nurse provided substandard care.
d. The patient must show the nurse's actions or inactions caused
the injury.
e. The burden of proof is always the responsibility of the nurse.
Correct Answers b. The patient must prove that harm or injury
occurred.
A nurse organizes a blood pressure screening program as a
______________ strategy.
a. Primary level
b. Secondary level
,c. Tertiary level
d. Rehabilitative level Correct Answers b. Secondary level
A nurse practitioner is establishing an interprofessional team to
work with pregnant newcomer women, focusing on nutrition. In
addition to the nurse, the three most critical members of the
team at this early stage will include: (Select all that apply.)
a. Obstetrics specialist
b. Dietitian
c. Pharmacist
d. Social worker
e. Translator Correct Answers B,D,E
A nurse practitioner who is working in a northern remote
community notes a trend toward depression and anxiety among
a subset of the population in the 40-60 age group who were
residential school survivors. A culturally competent strategy to
work with this group might be to:
a. Provide individual counselling on a case-by-case basis to
protect confidentiality.
b. Offer a weekly peer support program.
c. Work with the elder and chief of the community to determine
a way forward.
d. Consult with a psychologist or psychiatrist before undertaking
any programming to affirm risks and potential barriers. Correct
Answers c. Work with the elder and chief of the community to
determine a way forward
A nurse stops to help in an emergency at the scene of an
accident. If the injured party files suit and the nurse's employing
, institution's insurance does not cover the nurse, the nurse would
probably be covered by the:
a. nurse's automobile insurance
b. nurse's homeowner's insurance
c. National Care Act, which may grant immunity from suit if the
injured party consents
d. Good Samaritan laws, which grant immunity from suit if no
gross negligence is involved Correct Answers d. Good
Samaritan laws, which grant immunity from suit if no gross
negligence is involved
A nurse working in a new position in policy development has
been asked to identify agencies in Canada that have undertaken
an effort to reduce wait times, reduce duplication of tests, and
support coordination of care. Which of the following agencies
would you expect to be on the list? (Select all that apply.)
a. Canada eHealth
b. Canadian Institute for Health Information
c. Canada Health Infoway
d. Canadian Institutes for Health Research
e. Consumer Association of Canada Correct Answers B,C,D
A nursing student is asked to describe the role that BCCNM
bylaws play. Which of the following BEST demonstrates they
have a clear understanding of BCCNM's bylaws?
a. Influenced the creation of the patient care quality office
b. Provide detailed framework for governance and operations
c. Make the decision whether a particular profession will be
regulated by a college