NUR 256 FINAL UPDATED ACTUAL
Questions and CORRECT Answers
statutory law - CORRECT ANSWER - The type of law that creates a nurse practice act is
malpractice - CORRECT ANSWER - A professional's negligent conduct is
licensure - CORRECT ANSWER - A legal permit that serves as a means to protect public
safety is
maintain a good relationship with patients and families - CORRECT ANSWER -A
strategy to prevent being named in a lawsuit is to
The state board of nursing - CORRECT ANSWER - ________ has the authority to license
nurses
gross negligence - CORRECT ANSWER - is a reckless act that reflects a conscious
disregard for the patient's welfare.
HIPPA - CORRECT ANSWER - The intent of _____ is to ensure confidentiality of the
patient's health record
Good Sumaritan Immunity - CORRECT ANSWER - _______ limits a nurse's liability or
shields the nurse from malpractice for rendering emergency assistance outside the employment
setting.
The Patient Self-Determination Act - CORRECT ANSWER - requires that federally
funded hospitals (Medicare, Medicaid) inform adult patients in writing about their right to make
treatment choices and to ask patients whether they have a living will or a durable power of
attorney for health care.
,The Nurse Practice Act - CORRECT ANSWER - defines nursing within the state
federal law - CORRECT ANSWER - The public's right to expect to receive treatment that
meets the standards of nursing care is protected by:
Federal laws - CORRECT ANSWER - ________ have a major effect on nursing practice,
mandating a minimal standard of care in all health care settings that receive federal funds.
Nursing practice is governed by state laws that delineate the conduct of licensed nurses and
define behaviors of all health care professionals in promoting public health and welfare.
C. - CORRECT ANSWER - Which nursing action best complies with the expectations for
nursing care defined by the "never events" identified by the 2012 Rules of Participation for
Hospitals?
A. Requiring all unlicensed nursing personal to attend shift reports
B. Providing care when convenient for the client whenever possible
C. Attending an in-service on evidence-based practice on urinary catheter care
D. Reporting suspected elder abuse to the nursing manager immediately
"never events." - CORRECT ANSWER - Nurses are required to develop greater expertise
in the provision of evidence-based patient care, case management, and discharge planning in
order to avoid _____
C - CORRECT ANSWER - Which of the following situations fails to meet the criteria for
establishing nursing negligence or malpractice?
a. A nurse comes to work under the influence of alcohol.
b. The nurse leaves a client's bed in the raised position, resulting in a fall.
c. The nurse fails repeatedly to document a client's response to pain medication.
d. A nurse assigns first-time ambulation of a postop client to an aide and the client falls.
,C - CORRECT ANSWER - In what situation may a nurse deliver care that is not
considered at the level of required standard of care?
a. When directly ordered to do so by a physician
b. When the nursing area is considered understaffed
c. When the situation is determined to be an emergency
d. When the client refuses care that would meet the standard of care.
a - CORRECT ANSWER - A client who insists on leaving the hospital against medical
advice (AMA) after being properly advised signs the necessary form. In order to avoid legal
consequences regarding the client's decision, the nurse should:
a. objectively document all the details of the situation thoroughly but concisely in the client's
medical record. Correct
b. notify the nursing supervisor of the client's decision and that all reasonable efforts were made
to dissuade the client from leaving.
c. have a member of the security staff escort the client off the facility's property and into their
private vehicle or public transportation
d. with the client's permission notify a contact person that the client is leaving the hospital
against medical advice.
autonomy - CORRECT ANSWER - right to self-determination
altruism - CORRECT ANSWER - concern for others' welface
nonmaleficence - CORRECT ANSWER - duty to inflict no harm
veracity - CORRECT ANSWER - truth telling
justice - CORRECT ANSWER - concern for right and wrong
, paternalism - CORRECT ANSWER - provider believes his actions are best
beneficence - CORRECT ANSWER - promote goodness
utilitarianism - CORRECT ANSWER - the greatest good for the greatest number of
individuals
deontology - CORRECT ANSWER - conforms to overriding moral duty
Hastings Center Report - CORRECT ANSWER - A nursing journal
c. - CORRECT ANSWER - Which of the following scenarios demonstrates a nurse
engaging in value clarification?
a. A client is reassured by the nurse who states, "I will stay with you as long as you want."
b. A novice nurse regularly asks a veteran nurse, "What would you do if you were in my place?"
c. A nurse reflects on the question, "What would be important to me if I was told my cancer was
terminal?"
d. When a client asks for advice, the nurse responds, "What can I do to help you make this
decision?"
values clarification - CORRECT ANSWER - The process of ______ attempts to examine
the values one holds and how each of those values functions as part of a whole. Nurses must
acknowledge their own values by considering how they would act in a particular situation.
emotional support. - CORRECT ANSWER - Reassuring the client is a means of providing
role modeling. - CORRECT ANSWER - Asking the advice of a more experienced nurse is
an example of
Questions and CORRECT Answers
statutory law - CORRECT ANSWER - The type of law that creates a nurse practice act is
malpractice - CORRECT ANSWER - A professional's negligent conduct is
licensure - CORRECT ANSWER - A legal permit that serves as a means to protect public
safety is
maintain a good relationship with patients and families - CORRECT ANSWER -A
strategy to prevent being named in a lawsuit is to
The state board of nursing - CORRECT ANSWER - ________ has the authority to license
nurses
gross negligence - CORRECT ANSWER - is a reckless act that reflects a conscious
disregard for the patient's welfare.
HIPPA - CORRECT ANSWER - The intent of _____ is to ensure confidentiality of the
patient's health record
Good Sumaritan Immunity - CORRECT ANSWER - _______ limits a nurse's liability or
shields the nurse from malpractice for rendering emergency assistance outside the employment
setting.
The Patient Self-Determination Act - CORRECT ANSWER - requires that federally
funded hospitals (Medicare, Medicaid) inform adult patients in writing about their right to make
treatment choices and to ask patients whether they have a living will or a durable power of
attorney for health care.
,The Nurse Practice Act - CORRECT ANSWER - defines nursing within the state
federal law - CORRECT ANSWER - The public's right to expect to receive treatment that
meets the standards of nursing care is protected by:
Federal laws - CORRECT ANSWER - ________ have a major effect on nursing practice,
mandating a minimal standard of care in all health care settings that receive federal funds.
Nursing practice is governed by state laws that delineate the conduct of licensed nurses and
define behaviors of all health care professionals in promoting public health and welfare.
C. - CORRECT ANSWER - Which nursing action best complies with the expectations for
nursing care defined by the "never events" identified by the 2012 Rules of Participation for
Hospitals?
A. Requiring all unlicensed nursing personal to attend shift reports
B. Providing care when convenient for the client whenever possible
C. Attending an in-service on evidence-based practice on urinary catheter care
D. Reporting suspected elder abuse to the nursing manager immediately
"never events." - CORRECT ANSWER - Nurses are required to develop greater expertise
in the provision of evidence-based patient care, case management, and discharge planning in
order to avoid _____
C - CORRECT ANSWER - Which of the following situations fails to meet the criteria for
establishing nursing negligence or malpractice?
a. A nurse comes to work under the influence of alcohol.
b. The nurse leaves a client's bed in the raised position, resulting in a fall.
c. The nurse fails repeatedly to document a client's response to pain medication.
d. A nurse assigns first-time ambulation of a postop client to an aide and the client falls.
,C - CORRECT ANSWER - In what situation may a nurse deliver care that is not
considered at the level of required standard of care?
a. When directly ordered to do so by a physician
b. When the nursing area is considered understaffed
c. When the situation is determined to be an emergency
d. When the client refuses care that would meet the standard of care.
a - CORRECT ANSWER - A client who insists on leaving the hospital against medical
advice (AMA) after being properly advised signs the necessary form. In order to avoid legal
consequences regarding the client's decision, the nurse should:
a. objectively document all the details of the situation thoroughly but concisely in the client's
medical record. Correct
b. notify the nursing supervisor of the client's decision and that all reasonable efforts were made
to dissuade the client from leaving.
c. have a member of the security staff escort the client off the facility's property and into their
private vehicle or public transportation
d. with the client's permission notify a contact person that the client is leaving the hospital
against medical advice.
autonomy - CORRECT ANSWER - right to self-determination
altruism - CORRECT ANSWER - concern for others' welface
nonmaleficence - CORRECT ANSWER - duty to inflict no harm
veracity - CORRECT ANSWER - truth telling
justice - CORRECT ANSWER - concern for right and wrong
, paternalism - CORRECT ANSWER - provider believes his actions are best
beneficence - CORRECT ANSWER - promote goodness
utilitarianism - CORRECT ANSWER - the greatest good for the greatest number of
individuals
deontology - CORRECT ANSWER - conforms to overriding moral duty
Hastings Center Report - CORRECT ANSWER - A nursing journal
c. - CORRECT ANSWER - Which of the following scenarios demonstrates a nurse
engaging in value clarification?
a. A client is reassured by the nurse who states, "I will stay with you as long as you want."
b. A novice nurse regularly asks a veteran nurse, "What would you do if you were in my place?"
c. A nurse reflects on the question, "What would be important to me if I was told my cancer was
terminal?"
d. When a client asks for advice, the nurse responds, "What can I do to help you make this
decision?"
values clarification - CORRECT ANSWER - The process of ______ attempts to examine
the values one holds and how each of those values functions as part of a whole. Nurses must
acknowledge their own values by considering how they would act in a particular situation.
emotional support. - CORRECT ANSWER - Reassuring the client is a means of providing
role modeling. - CORRECT ANSWER - Asking the advice of a more experienced nurse is
an example of
