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NSG 310 Exam 3 from Grand Canyon University
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Reporting what information is a violation of patient
confidentiality?
a. certain communicable diseases
b. child abuse
c. gunshot wounds
d. patient data in a nonprofessional setting - ANSWER-d.
patient data in a nonprofessional setting
A 16 year old trauma victim arrives in the ED with a life-
threatening condition and requires emergency surgery.
The nurse knows that:
a. a parent/guardian must give consent
b. the patient can give consent if she provides proof of
emancipation
c. the patient must first be evaluated for competency
before obtaining consent
d. surgery can be performed without consent - ANSWER-
d. surgery can be performed without consent
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In regard to informed consent, which of the following
statements is true?
a. Only legally incompetent adults can give consent
b. only parents can give consent for minor children
c. It is not required that the patient be told about costs and
alternatives to treatment
d. consent must be voluntary - ANSWER-d. consent must
be voluntary
Which of the following statements does NOT adequately
describe evidence-based practice?
a. a conscious choice to use most current research to
provide "best care"
b. guidelines to clinical behaviors compiled from the best
current research evidence available and expertise of
clinicians
c. translating knowledge into practice using findings from
multiple empirical studies to help solve clinical problems
d. application of standards of professional communication
necessitates use of critical thinking and problem solving
skills in all aspects of care - ANSWER-d. application of
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standards of professional communication necessitates use
of critical thinking and problem solving skills in all aspects
of care
Which of the following shows the correct progression of
the nursing process' phases?
a. evaluation, implementation, outcome
identification/planning, problem identification/diagnosis,
assessment
b. assessment, problem identification/diagnosis, outcome
identification/planning, implementation, evaluation
c. assessment, problem identification/diagnosis, outcome
identification/planning, implementation, evaluation
d. problem identification/diagnosis, evaluation,
assessment, implementation, outcome
identification/planning - ANSWER-c. assessment, problem
identification/diagnosis, outcome identification/planning,
implementation, evaluation
What can be defined as "a patient safety issue" but
primarily a legal right protected by common law and "case
law" and "giving acquiescence knowing the purpose, the
extents of the risks and benefits, and possible alternatives
of treatment?"
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a. evidence-based practice
b. mandatory reporting
c. informed consent
d. privacy cautions - ANSWER-c. informed consent
Under what circumstances would result in a nurse not
securing a signed informed consent from a client
scheduled for a bilateral inguinal hernia repair?
a. the client voluntarily came to the surgery center and
suggested the need for a hernia repair
b. the client completely understands the necessity of the
procedure, but is nervous and unhappy about going
through with the surgery
c. the client has been diagnosed with early-onset
dementia
d. the client is a month away from his 18th birthday -
ANSWER-c. the client has been diagnosed with early-
onset dementia
A nurse is required to provide all information specific to a
prescribed treatment, and offer the chance to ask
NSG 310 Exam 3 from Grand Canyon University
(GCU)|| Questions And Answers VERIFIED EXAM!!
(Verified Answers) |Already Graded A+||NEWEST
EXAM!!!
Reporting what information is a violation of patient
confidentiality?
a. certain communicable diseases
b. child abuse
c. gunshot wounds
d. patient data in a nonprofessional setting - ANSWER-d.
patient data in a nonprofessional setting
A 16 year old trauma victim arrives in the ED with a life-
threatening condition and requires emergency surgery.
The nurse knows that:
a. a parent/guardian must give consent
b. the patient can give consent if she provides proof of
emancipation
c. the patient must first be evaluated for competency
before obtaining consent
d. surgery can be performed without consent - ANSWER-
d. surgery can be performed without consent
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In regard to informed consent, which of the following
statements is true?
a. Only legally incompetent adults can give consent
b. only parents can give consent for minor children
c. It is not required that the patient be told about costs and
alternatives to treatment
d. consent must be voluntary - ANSWER-d. consent must
be voluntary
Which of the following statements does NOT adequately
describe evidence-based practice?
a. a conscious choice to use most current research to
provide "best care"
b. guidelines to clinical behaviors compiled from the best
current research evidence available and expertise of
clinicians
c. translating knowledge into practice using findings from
multiple empirical studies to help solve clinical problems
d. application of standards of professional communication
necessitates use of critical thinking and problem solving
skills in all aspects of care - ANSWER-d. application of
,3|Page
standards of professional communication necessitates use
of critical thinking and problem solving skills in all aspects
of care
Which of the following shows the correct progression of
the nursing process' phases?
a. evaluation, implementation, outcome
identification/planning, problem identification/diagnosis,
assessment
b. assessment, problem identification/diagnosis, outcome
identification/planning, implementation, evaluation
c. assessment, problem identification/diagnosis, outcome
identification/planning, implementation, evaluation
d. problem identification/diagnosis, evaluation,
assessment, implementation, outcome
identification/planning - ANSWER-c. assessment, problem
identification/diagnosis, outcome identification/planning,
implementation, evaluation
What can be defined as "a patient safety issue" but
primarily a legal right protected by common law and "case
law" and "giving acquiescence knowing the purpose, the
extents of the risks and benefits, and possible alternatives
of treatment?"
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a. evidence-based practice
b. mandatory reporting
c. informed consent
d. privacy cautions - ANSWER-c. informed consent
Under what circumstances would result in a nurse not
securing a signed informed consent from a client
scheduled for a bilateral inguinal hernia repair?
a. the client voluntarily came to the surgery center and
suggested the need for a hernia repair
b. the client completely understands the necessity of the
procedure, but is nervous and unhappy about going
through with the surgery
c. the client has been diagnosed with early-onset
dementia
d. the client is a month away from his 18th birthday -
ANSWER-c. the client has been diagnosed with early-
onset dementia
A nurse is required to provide all information specific to a
prescribed treatment, and offer the chance to ask
