QUESTION A nurse was called before the State Board of Nursing. The nurse had been in practice for over six years, had her license suspended because an audit of her continuing education credits showed that she had not met the mandatory course requirements. The Board of Nursing has the ability to do this based on: […]
Date: September 3rd, 2020
QUESTION A nurse graduated from an associate degree nursing program two years ago. The nurse is brought before the State Board of Nursing for offering to give physicals for $25.00 to children who needed them for or summer camp. What charge can the State Board of Nursing apply to the nurse? A. Misdemeanor B. Felony […]
Date: September 3rd, 2020
QUESTION A registered nurse returning from vacation is a passenger on a flight from Los Angeles to New York. The flight attendant requests the help of a nurse or physician if one is on board. The nurse approaches the flight attendant and asks if she can assist. What statement in the Good Samaritan Act protects […]
Date: September 3rd, 2020
QUESTION A patient was brought to the emergency department by two police officers. The patient was combative and verbally abusive. After waiting for over an hour, the patient tells the nurse he is leaving. The nurse removes Larry’s clothes from the room, leaving him only in his underwear. The nurse may be charged with: A. […]
Date: September 3rd, 2020
QUESTION Three nursing students are in the elevator and overhear another staff nurse, discussing a neighbor who was hospitalized last night for liver failure. The nurse told his colleague that a mutual friend told him that the neighbor was “known for liking his brandy.” A family member was in the elevator and also overheard the […]
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
QUESTION A nurse is caring for a patient who was admitted with a subarachnoid hemorrhage. The healthcare provider orders state that neurological assessments need to be preformed every 30 minutes. The nurse forgets to perform the assessments on two different occasions. An action that can lead to a malpractice suit would be: A. Assessing the […]
Date: September 3rd, 2020
QUESTION James has demonstrated strong leadership skills during his first year as an RN. He observes that one of his coworkers appears very anxious when dealing with demanding families. James displays emotional intelligence when he: A. Reports to the nurse manager that his friend is very anxious when dealing with demanding families. B. Says to […]
Date: September 3rd, 2020
QUESTION Linda believes she should begin demonstrating leadership skills on her unit. She speaks with her nurse manager about how to do this. The nurse manager, who wants to encourage Linda’s leadership development, responds by saying: A. “Just watch me closely—it will come to you eventually.” B. “Develop perseverance—just hang in there and do your […]
Date: September 3rd, 2020
