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NUR 101 Test 2

• A student nurse administers a medication to the wrong client while the instructor is with

another student. Which statement by the instructor is most appropriate in this situation?

• "You have placed the nursing student program in danger."
• "You may be sued by the hospital for the extra care cost to the client."
• "You are expected to practice like a licensed nurse."
• "You have set a bad example for the other students."

Answer C

• 2) The nurse is concerned about being sued for negligence when providing care. Which

nursing actions may be grounds for negligence? Select all that apply.

• Client fell getting out of bed because the call light was not used.
• Client name band was checked prior to providing all medications.
• Client's morning medications were administered in the early afternoon.
• Client states not understanding activity restrictions and wound eviscerated.

• Client documentation did not include appearance of infiltrated IV site.

Answer -

ACDE

• 3) A nurse working on a medical-surgical unit wants to ensure care is provided within the

standard of nursing care. Which actions by the nurse are appropriate? Select all that apply.

• Analyze the position description.
• Review and become familiar with the policy and procedure manual.
• Question the value of collaborating with other disciplines.
• Review applicable state nurse practice act and administrative rules.
• Adhere to national standards of practice and care.

Answer

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• The nurse observes a healthcare provider discussing an operative procedure with a client

and determines that informed consent was achieved. Which information was included in the informed consent process? Select all that apply.

• The provider's disapproval if the surgery is not performed
• The health problem that requires surgery
• The purpose of the surgery
• The expectations of the surgery
• Outcome if surgery is not performed

Answer BCDE

• 5) A client is receiving care in the hospital for life-threatening injuries sustained in a motor

vehicle crash and is taken immediately to surgery. There is no family available to provide consent; however, the client's medical record is available and reviewed by the nurse. Which treatments are inappropriate in this situation? Select all that apply.

• Emergency surgery
• Treatment that was previously refused
• Treatment that violates religious beliefs
• Medications to treat the injury
• Experimental medications for a research study

Answer BCE

• 6) A 16-year-old client has requested that she be examined and receive counseling without

her parents being present. Which response demonstrates a correct response to this request?

• The nurse asks the client's parents if this is okay with them.
• The nurse agrees but still informs the parents immediately of everything they did not

witness.

• The nurse strongly urges the client to reconsider this request to receive the best possible care.
• The nurse agrees that the client has the right to make this request but suggests that the

parents still be present and involved.

Answer

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• 7) Which action demonstrates correct reporting of suspected child abuse?
• The nurse includes the entirety of the client's medical record.
• The nurse compiles a report with all pertinent information that is factually true.
• The nurse recommends that the organization report the abuse to state authorities.
• The nurse reports only information the client has authorized for release.

Answer b

• A client newly diagnosed with diabetes mellitus tells the nurse that the prescribed diet does

not provide enough variation of choice. It is against the state's nurse practice act for a nurse to order a diet for the client. Which response by the nurse is most appropriate?

• "I will bring you a different menu."
• "I will ask my manager to talk with the dietitian."
• "Let's look at your diet and see what type of variety we can find."
• "I will notify the dietary department to change your diet."

Answer c

• A nurse educator is teaching a group of nursing students about the function of the state board

of nursing. Which information will the educator include in the teaching session? Select all that apply.

• Creating the NCLEX-RN examination
• Defining professional standards
• Investigating violations of the nurse practice act
• Suspending or revoking licenses
• Finding drug treatment centers for impaired nurses

Answer bcd

• 3) The nurse receives a notice that the state board of nursing has become a member of the

Nurse Licensure Compact. How would this change in the state board of nursing structure influence the nurse's ability to practice nursing? Select all that apply.

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• The nurse can practice nursing in other states within the compact.
• The nurse is accountable to the state in which the nurse and clients reside.
• The nursing license will become similar to having a driver's license.
• The nurse has to obtain an additional license.

Answer bcd

• The nursing instructor asks a student to explain why the American Board of Managed Care

Nursing (ABMCN) is an example of a certification program. How should the student respond?

• It formally recognizes nurses who have achieved a high standard of practice in managed care.
• It provides a process for recognizing the professional competence of individuals who pass

the program.

• It investigates and adjudicates cases of professional negligence.
• It lists the state requirements for a nursing professional to achieve licen- sure.

Answer B

• 5) Which of the following is a licensure examination developed by the National Council

of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) for state and territory boards of nursing (BONs) to implement as part of their requirements for licensure?

• National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN)
• National Nurse Aide Assessment Program (NNAAP)
• Medication Aide Certification Examination (MACE)
• Nursing Workforce Diversity (NWD) program

Answer a

• Which statement exemplifies the ultimate accountability of nursing stu- dents for their

actions?

• "State regulatory bodies have the ultimate responsibility for my actions."
• "The client's perception of the care I give determines the correctness of my actions."
• "I am responsible for my own actions, correct or incorrect."
• "No one may judge my actions as correct or incorrect other than me."
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