DOS II FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
Question 1
Two nurses are working on a unit and notice there are not enough blood pressure cuffs
available on a regular bases. They discuss the fact that this interferes with providing patient care
safely & efficiently. Which of the examples below demonstrate a laizzez-faire approach to
solving this problem
a) The nurses brainstorm solutions with their peers and bring it to the manager
b) The nurses continue to complain about the situation with no resolution
c) The nurses go knock on the managers door and demand more blood pressure cuffs
Correct Answer
B
Question 2
There are great benefits to having the Interprofessional Models of Care. What statement is NOT
a benefit to the Interprofessional Model?
a) The healthcare delivery will be cost effective with an IP model in place
b) The resources for healthcare delivery are used more effectively resulting in better health
outcomes
c) The IP model provides better health outcomes by improving the patient experience and
access for people with chronic disease
d) The IP model improves use of resources, accountability for patients and the patient
experience for those with chronic disease
Correct Answer
D
Question 3
Samantha says to a colleague, "I don't think those new blood pressure electronic machines will
work. I'm going to keep using the manual cuffs." What barrier to critical thinking does Sarah's
statement illustrate?
a) Face-saving
b) Conformity
,c) Resistance to Change
d) Stereo-typing
Correct Answer
C
Question 4
According to the CNO, nurses demonstrate leadership by providing, facilitating, and promoting
the best possible care/service to the public. What statement is NOT an indicator of a nurse
effectively demonstrating the CNO leadership standard?
a) Role-modelling professional values, beliefs and attributes
b) Collaborating with clients and the health care team to provide professional practice that
respects the rights of clients
c) Providing direction to, collaborating with, and sharing knowledge and expertise with
management
d) Developing innovative solutions to practice issues
Correct Answer
C
Question 5
What is a nurse required to self report to the CNO?
a) If (s)he makes a medication error
b) If (s)he is diagnosed with a brain tumor
c) If (s)he is off work due to illness for more than two weeks
d) If (s)he has been charged with a crime in their jurisdiction or another jurisdiction
Correct Answer
D
Question 6
How many learning goals are nurses in the General Class (RNs & RPNs) required to develop and
achieve each year?
,a) 2
b) 3
c) 5
d) 1
Correct Answer
A
Question 7
Example of coercive power
a) I would like you to be the charge nurse tonight
b) Take Friday off or I will not give you Monday off
c) Could you take the tray to room 20 after rounds
d) Tape down the cord in the station or someone....
Correct Answer
B
Question 8
An RPN orders an RPN colleague to insert a urethral catheter into a newly admitted client.
a) Confirm the order with MD before proceeding
b) Consult with an RN before proceeding with the intervention
c) Accept the order and proceed with the intervention
d) Decline to accept the order
Correct Answer
D
Question 9
A nurse is charting on a patient's record. Which action is most accurate legally?
a) Writing entry for another nurse
b) Using correction fluid to correct an error
, c) Stating that the patient is belligerent
d) Charting legally
Correct Answer
D
Question 10
What is not an example of a medical directive?
a) Order for acetaminophen when temp 38.5
b) Order for changing a dressing TID
c) Orders for managing hypoglycemia
d) Orders for starting an IV in emerge
Correct Answer
B
Question 11
Which of the following is NOT considered one of the roles of the CNO in supporting Nursing Self
Regulation?
a) Establishing requirements for entry to practice
b) Administering the QA program
c) Developing and Reviewing Nursing Curriculum
d) Articulating, Promoting, and Enforcing Standards of practice
Correct Answer
C
Question 12
What is a nurse required to self report to the CNO?
a) If they are diagnosed with a brain tumor
b) If they have been charged with a crime in their jurisdiction or another jurisdiction
c) If they make a med error
d) If they are off work due to illness for more than two weeks
Question 1
Two nurses are working on a unit and notice there are not enough blood pressure cuffs
available on a regular bases. They discuss the fact that this interferes with providing patient care
safely & efficiently. Which of the examples below demonstrate a laizzez-faire approach to
solving this problem
a) The nurses brainstorm solutions with their peers and bring it to the manager
b) The nurses continue to complain about the situation with no resolution
c) The nurses go knock on the managers door and demand more blood pressure cuffs
Correct Answer
B
Question 2
There are great benefits to having the Interprofessional Models of Care. What statement is NOT
a benefit to the Interprofessional Model?
a) The healthcare delivery will be cost effective with an IP model in place
b) The resources for healthcare delivery are used more effectively resulting in better health
outcomes
c) The IP model provides better health outcomes by improving the patient experience and
access for people with chronic disease
d) The IP model improves use of resources, accountability for patients and the patient
experience for those with chronic disease
Correct Answer
D
Question 3
Samantha says to a colleague, "I don't think those new blood pressure electronic machines will
work. I'm going to keep using the manual cuffs." What barrier to critical thinking does Sarah's
statement illustrate?
a) Face-saving
b) Conformity
,c) Resistance to Change
d) Stereo-typing
Correct Answer
C
Question 4
According to the CNO, nurses demonstrate leadership by providing, facilitating, and promoting
the best possible care/service to the public. What statement is NOT an indicator of a nurse
effectively demonstrating the CNO leadership standard?
a) Role-modelling professional values, beliefs and attributes
b) Collaborating with clients and the health care team to provide professional practice that
respects the rights of clients
c) Providing direction to, collaborating with, and sharing knowledge and expertise with
management
d) Developing innovative solutions to practice issues
Correct Answer
C
Question 5
What is a nurse required to self report to the CNO?
a) If (s)he makes a medication error
b) If (s)he is diagnosed with a brain tumor
c) If (s)he is off work due to illness for more than two weeks
d) If (s)he has been charged with a crime in their jurisdiction or another jurisdiction
Correct Answer
D
Question 6
How many learning goals are nurses in the General Class (RNs & RPNs) required to develop and
achieve each year?
,a) 2
b) 3
c) 5
d) 1
Correct Answer
A
Question 7
Example of coercive power
a) I would like you to be the charge nurse tonight
b) Take Friday off or I will not give you Monday off
c) Could you take the tray to room 20 after rounds
d) Tape down the cord in the station or someone....
Correct Answer
B
Question 8
An RPN orders an RPN colleague to insert a urethral catheter into a newly admitted client.
a) Confirm the order with MD before proceeding
b) Consult with an RN before proceeding with the intervention
c) Accept the order and proceed with the intervention
d) Decline to accept the order
Correct Answer
D
Question 9
A nurse is charting on a patient's record. Which action is most accurate legally?
a) Writing entry for another nurse
b) Using correction fluid to correct an error
, c) Stating that the patient is belligerent
d) Charting legally
Correct Answer
D
Question 10
What is not an example of a medical directive?
a) Order for acetaminophen when temp 38.5
b) Order for changing a dressing TID
c) Orders for managing hypoglycemia
d) Orders for starting an IV in emerge
Correct Answer
B
Question 11
Which of the following is NOT considered one of the roles of the CNO in supporting Nursing Self
Regulation?
a) Establishing requirements for entry to practice
b) Administering the QA program
c) Developing and Reviewing Nursing Curriculum
d) Articulating, Promoting, and Enforcing Standards of practice
Correct Answer
C
Question 12
What is a nurse required to self report to the CNO?
a) If they are diagnosed with a brain tumor
b) If they have been charged with a crime in their jurisdiction or another jurisdiction
c) If they make a med error
d) If they are off work due to illness for more than two weeks
