QUESTION A nurse working in the critical care unit is described as being an excellent friend and critical thinker. This would be considered an example of: A. Virtue ethics. B. Moral ethics. C. Nursing ethics. D. Power ethics. ANSWER: ANS: A
Date: September 3rd, 2020
QUESTION A nurse was caring for a patient who reported syncopal episodes. The nurse placed the call bell in reach, and instructed the patient not to get out of bed without assistance. The patient forgot to call the nurse and got out of bed to go to the bathroom. The patient fell and broke a […]
Date: September 3rd, 2020
QUESTION A nurse is caring for an elderly patient. The patient falls and injures herself. Which of the following actions should the nurse take to decrease his/her liability? Select all that apply. A. Document the incident carefully on the designated form provided by the institution. B. Chart the facts surrounding the client’s fall, condition, and […]
Date: September 3rd, 2020
QUESTION A nursing student is preparing for the NCLEX. Which of the following activities should the nurse perform several days prior to taking the examination? Select all that apply. A. Pack a bag of items that may be needed during the test. B. Map out the route to the exam site. C. Eat a diet […]
Date: September 3rd, 2020
QUESTION A nurse is caring for a patient who has colon cancer. The interprofessional team met to discuss some changes in the patient’s plan of care. The nurse discusses the changes with the patient’s daughter before discussing anything with the patient. Which did the nurse violate? a. The Patient Care Partnership b. The Fifth Amendment […]
Date: September 3rd, 2020
QUESTION A nurse is caring for a patient who is receiving chemotherapy. The nurse assessed the patient’s port and found it was blocked and started a peripheral line to administer the chemotherapy. The medication infiltrated and caused permanent nerve damage to the patient’s arm. The patient filed a malpractice suit against the nurse. How will […]
Date: September 3rd, 2020
QUESTION Which of the following would be considered an extrinsic value? A. Food B. Water C. Money D. Shelter ANSWER: ANS: C
Date: September 3rd, 2020
QUESTION What criteria are outlined in the Patient Self-Determination Act? Select all that apply. A. All clients need to be informed in writing of their rights to accept or refuse treatment while they are competent. B. All clients need to provide the name of a healthcare surrogate before receiving care. C. Nurses have an obligation […]
Date: September 3rd, 2020
QUESTION A nurse and his girlfriend witness a motor vehicle accident. The calls 911 and pulls over to the side of the road. The nurse assesses the victim and determines that he is unconscious. His girlfriend says, “This guy can’t give you permission to help him; maybe you should just leave him alone.” The nurse […]
Date: September 3rd, 2020
QUESTION Michelle believes that her employees operate from the theory Y philosophy. Based on this, how would she assist them in developing a scheduling plan for the unit? A. Send a completed schedule for 2 months out over e-mail. B. Ask for a committee of volunteers to develop the schedule. C. Meet with each employee […]
Date: September 3rd, 2020
