NR222 Exam 1 Practice Questions
While providing care to a patient, the nurse is responsible, both professionally and legally. Which concept does this describe?
- Autonomy
- Accountability
- Patient advocacy
- Patient education
(Ans- B. Accountability
A nurse is using a guide that provides principles of right and wrong to provide care to patients. Which guide is the nurse using?
- Standards of practice
- Standards of professional performance
- Quality and safety education for nurses
- Code of ethics
(Ans- D. Code of ethics
A patient is scheduled for surgery. When getting ready to obtain the informed consent, the patient tells the nurse, "I have no idea what is going to happen. I couldn't ask any questions." The nurse does not allow the patient to sign the permit and notifies the health care provider of the situation. Which role is the nurse displaying?
- Manager
- Patient educator
- Patient advocate
- Clinical Nurse Specialist
(Ans- C. Patient advocate
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Which nurse most likely kept records on sanitation techniques and the effects on health?
- Florence Nightingale
- Mary Nutting
- Clara Barton
- Lillian Wald
(Ans- A. Florence Nightingale
Technological advances in health care:
- Make a nurses' job easier
- Depersonalize bedside patient care
- Threaten the integrity of the health care industry
- Do not replace sound personal judgement
(Ans- D. Do not replace sound personal judgement
A patient who needs nursing and rehabilitation following a stroke would
most benefit from receiving care at:
- Primary care center
- Restorative care setting
- Assisted-living center
- Respite center
(Ans- B. Restorative care setting
A nurse is providing a community service by taking blood pressure at a local grocery store. What level of prevention is the nurse practicing?
- Primary
- Secondary
- Tertiary
- Behavioral
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(Ans- A. Primary