NUR 212 Midterm| Ques ons and answers | Updated
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which is the most important for the nurse to focus on when caring for a pa ent from a
vulnerable group?
iden fica on of the pa ents strengths and resources
which of the following groups represents a vulnerable popula on?
homeless persons with no known illness, women who have experienced domes c violence, a 3
year old recently diagnosed with type 1 diabetes mellitus, an elderly individual with heart
failure
what ac ons by the nurse demonstrate advocacy in a cancer client that does not want
chemotherapy?
inform the doctor about the clients clear wishes, ascertain whether the client has an advanced
direc ve (if not assist in making one), clarify treatment op on benefits and risks of various
choices
which statement describes the nurses duty to inves gate suspected abuse of a child before
repor ng it?
the nurse does not need to inves gate suspected abuse of a pediatric pa ent
which situa on is the nurse required to report to an outside agency about a pa ent?
a dependent adult admi"ed for treatment of a spinal fracture
what problem should be reported to the nurse manager?
reports rou nely omit the names of witnesses
what is true regarding an incidence report?
the incidence report is kept with internal hospital correspondence
what is true for a root cause analysis?
finding the root cause may not always be possible
what should be included in an incidence report?
the date, the me the pa ent was supposed to receive the medica on, the clients vital signs
, a provider frequently comes to work with blood shot eyes and smells like alcohol. What should
the nurse do?
no fy the nurse supervisor of the concerns
failure to act as a mandated reporter is ___?
class 1 misdemeanor
a nurse in the emergency department is caring for a pa ent who was sexually assaulted. Which
of the following resources will provide the most effec ve support?
a close friend
a pa ent presented to the emergency department a'er being raped; no life threatening issues.
What is the ini al nursing ac on?
provide emo onal support
in sexual assault vic ms
administer prophaly c treatment for STIs like chlamydia
Children who were born prematurely are at higher risk to be ___
maltreated
signs of child abuse:
abrasions to mouth lips and genetalia, inappropriate response to pain, several bruises on torso
in different stages of healing
signs of elder abuse:
poor hygiene, dehydra on, fecal impac on, disloca ons
what are the long term treatment goals for sexual assault vic ms?
move from vic m to survivor status, demonstrate effec ve coping strategies
what are some ways nurse can advocate for a pa ent?
pa ent autonomy (make sure that he pa ent understands legal rights and educate the pa ent
on legal rights), clarify treatment, explain medica ons/side effects, use an interpreter (not
family members), therapeu c communica on
does the nurse decide what the pa ent needs to know?
no, its up to the pa ent to make their own autonomic decisions
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which is the most important for the nurse to focus on when caring for a pa ent from a
vulnerable group?
iden fica on of the pa ents strengths and resources
which of the following groups represents a vulnerable popula on?
homeless persons with no known illness, women who have experienced domes c violence, a 3
year old recently diagnosed with type 1 diabetes mellitus, an elderly individual with heart
failure
what ac ons by the nurse demonstrate advocacy in a cancer client that does not want
chemotherapy?
inform the doctor about the clients clear wishes, ascertain whether the client has an advanced
direc ve (if not assist in making one), clarify treatment op on benefits and risks of various
choices
which statement describes the nurses duty to inves gate suspected abuse of a child before
repor ng it?
the nurse does not need to inves gate suspected abuse of a pediatric pa ent
which situa on is the nurse required to report to an outside agency about a pa ent?
a dependent adult admi"ed for treatment of a spinal fracture
what problem should be reported to the nurse manager?
reports rou nely omit the names of witnesses
what is true regarding an incidence report?
the incidence report is kept with internal hospital correspondence
what is true for a root cause analysis?
finding the root cause may not always be possible
what should be included in an incidence report?
the date, the me the pa ent was supposed to receive the medica on, the clients vital signs
, a provider frequently comes to work with blood shot eyes and smells like alcohol. What should
the nurse do?
no fy the nurse supervisor of the concerns
failure to act as a mandated reporter is ___?
class 1 misdemeanor
a nurse in the emergency department is caring for a pa ent who was sexually assaulted. Which
of the following resources will provide the most effec ve support?
a close friend
a pa ent presented to the emergency department a'er being raped; no life threatening issues.
What is the ini al nursing ac on?
provide emo onal support
in sexual assault vic ms
administer prophaly c treatment for STIs like chlamydia
Children who were born prematurely are at higher risk to be ___
maltreated
signs of child abuse:
abrasions to mouth lips and genetalia, inappropriate response to pain, several bruises on torso
in different stages of healing
signs of elder abuse:
poor hygiene, dehydra on, fecal impac on, disloca ons
what are the long term treatment goals for sexual assault vic ms?
move from vic m to survivor status, demonstrate effec ve coping strategies
what are some ways nurse can advocate for a pa ent?
pa ent autonomy (make sure that he pa ent understands legal rights and educate the pa ent
on legal rights), clarify treatment, explain medica ons/side effects, use an interpreter (not
family members), therapeu c communica on
does the nurse decide what the pa ent needs to know?
no, its up to the pa ent to make their own autonomic decisions
