ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS
Who can a lpn practice under - CORRECT ANSWER Rn
Physician
Florence Nightingale - CORRECT ANSWER English nurse remembered for her work
during the Crimean War (1820-1910)
Patient's Bill of Rights - CORRECT ANSWER summary of a patient's rights regarding
fair treatment and appropriate information to ensure fair treatment and dignity
Who founded the patients bill of rights - CORRECT ANSWER AHA
American heart association
What's the purpose of licensing laws - CORRECT ANSWER
Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs - CORRECT ANSWER (level 1) Physiological Needs,
(level 2) Safety and Security, (level 3) Relationships, Love and Affection, (level 4) Self
Esteem, (level 5) Self Actualization
What's informed consent - CORRECT ANSWER full disclosure of the facts that
patient need to know to make an intelligent decision before invasive treatment or care
Wellness/ illness continuim - CORRECT ANSWER range of a person's total health
Holistic care - CORRECT ANSWER care that promotes physical, emotional, social,
intellectual, and spiritual well-being
, Nurse-Patient Relationship - CORRECT ANSWER the professionally intimate
relationship that is built on communication within a specific setting
What to do if you suspect abuse - CORRECT ANSWER Report based on your
protocols
Best way to avoid a lawsuit - CORRECT ANSWER Practice within the rules and
regulations, standard of care and the employing agencies policies and procedures
Advocate - CORRECT ANSWER to recommend; to speak in favor of
HIPPA - CORRECT ANSWER Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
Protects the privacy and right of patients and residents
Malpractice - CORRECT ANSWER Negligence by a professional person
What has to be present for malpractice to be establised - CORRECT ANSWER duty
Breach
Harm
Proximate cause
Therapeutic communication - CORRECT ANSWER exchange of information that
facilitates the formation of a positive nurse patient relationship and actively involves patient
Nonverbal communication - CORRECT ANSWER communication without the use of
words.
Verbal communication - CORRECT ANSWER expressed in words
Closed communication - CORRECT ANSWER - yes/no questions