To obtain a certification in a specialty area, the nurse will have to complete: 1. A request for state approval 2. A graduate degree in nursing 3. An examination and the minimum practice requirements 4. A general examination given to all nurses seeking certification ANSWER ANS: 3 Set minimum practice requirements are based on […]
The professional nurse realizes there is both a legal and an ethical obligation to keep client infor-mation obtained through examination, observation, conversation, or treatment: 1. Secured 2. Accessible 3. Confidential 4. Documented ANSWER ANS: 3 Nurses are legally and ethically obligated to keep information about clients confidential. Nurses may not discuss a client’s examination, […]
A nurse is being sued for malpractice. Which of the following specific elements must be present for the nurse to lose the case? 1. Negligence 2. Harm 3. Malpractice 4. Duty 5. Foreseeability 6. Breach of duty ANSWER Correct Answer: 2,4,5,6 Rationale 1: Negligence is a concept that is addressed in malpractice Rationale 2: […]
Why is the nurse writing out the name of the drug morphine sulfate instead of using the abbreviation MS? 1. The hospital has placed MS on its list of do-not-use abbreviations. 2. The Joint Commission requires that the abbreviation MS not be used. 3. Using the abbreviation MS puts the client at risk of medication […]
In applying Gould’s developmental theory, the nurse anticipates that a client will have a greater concern for one’s health within the following theme and age-group: 1. First theme (20s) 2. Second theme (early 30s) 3. Fourth theme (40s) 4. Fifth theme (50s) ANSWER ANS: 4 During the fifth theme (50s), Gould finds a realization […]
The client has just received news of the death of a relative. Over the next few hours, what physiologic response should the nurse attribute to the shock phase of the alarm reaction caused by the stress of this event? 1. Drop in blood pressure from 130/80 to 120/75 2. A more bounding pulse 3. Slight […]
Which of the following factors make using a pulse oximeter on an elderly client challenging? (Select all that apply.) 1. Possibility of decreased cardiac output 2. Potential for peripheral vascular disease 3. Existence of decreased red blood cell count 4. Uncooperative behavior related to senility 5. Inability to comprehend rationale for monitoring 6. Vasoconstriction related […]
Which of the following nursing notations shows the best understanding regarding the need to document only objective client assessment data? 1. “Client was angry because breakfast was not to her liking.” 2. “Client is depressed; was observed crying while alone in room.” 3. “Client expressed pain as an 8 out of 10, was diaphoretic, guarding […]
Which of the following client statements regarding self-medication administration by an old-er-adult client requires follow-up teaching by the nurse? 1. “I take all the pills ordered once a day at bedtime, so I’m less likely to forget them.” 2. “I have one pill that needs cut in half. I am going to ask the pharmacist […]
The nurse holds a client’s hand during a painful procedure. This action shows a positive act to-wards the client that is referred to as: 1. Veracity 2. Fidelity 3. Beneficence 4. Nonmaleficence ANSWER ANS: 3 Beneficence refers to taking positive actions to help others. The practice of beneficence encour-ages the urge to do good […]
