DOS II FINAL EXAM NEWEST 2026
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1. What are the three types of authorizing mechanisms?
a) Medical directives, MD orders, NP orders
b) Standing orders, medical directives, delegation
c) MD orders, NP orders, directives
d) Order, initiation, delegation
Answer: d) Order, initiation, delegation
Rationale: Per CNO, nurses may perform controlled acts through
an order (e.g., MD/NP order), initiation (e.g., emergency), or
delegation (e.g., from another regulated professional).
2. When initiating a controlled act, the correct order of steps
is:
1. Assess the client
, 2. Anticipate potential outcomes
3. Decide on a course of action
4. Accept accountability
5. Weigh risks/benefits
6. Consider all options
Answer: 1, 6, 5, 3, 2, 4
Rationale: This sequence ensures assessment first, then options,
risk/benefit, decision, outcome anticipation, and finally
accountability acceptance.
3. A nurse provides immunizations to 40 school children. This
is which authorizing mechanism?
Answer: Medical directive
Rationale: Medical directives authorize nurses to perform specific
procedures (e.g., immunizations) for a defined population without
individual orders.
4. An RPN starts an IV for emergent surgery. What does she
need?
a) Nothing
b) An order
c) A medical directive
d) CNO permission
Answer: b) An order
Rationale: IV initiation is a controlled act requiring an individual
order unless covered by a medical directive or emergency
initiation.
,5. Which controlled acts are authorized to nurses? (Select all)
Dispensing a drug
Psychotherapy techniques
Putting instrument beyond body opening
Prescribed procedure below dermis
Administering substance by inhalation/injection
Answer: 2, 3, 4, 6, 7 (Dispensing, psychotherapy, instrument
beyond opening, below dermis, inhalation/injection)
Rationale: Managing labour/allergy testing are NOT authorized to
general nurses without additional certification (e.g., midwifery).
6. An RPN orders another RPN to insert a urinary catheter.
What should the colleague do?
a) Confirm with MD
b) Accept order
c) Consult RN
d) Decline
Answer: d) Decline
Rationale: RPNs cannot give orders to other nurses; the order is
invalid. Must come from MD/NP or authorized mechanism.
7. Which is NOT an entry-to-practice requirement?
a) Successful completion of nursing education
b) Proof of citizenship/PR
c) Minimum 70% academic average
d) Successful jurisprudence exam
, Answer: c) Minimum 70% academic average
Rationale: CNO does not require a specific grade average; only
program completion, good character, language proficiency, and
passing exams.
8. Restraining a patient without permission or order is which
tort?
a) Assault
b) False imprisonment
c) Invasion of privacy
d) Neglect
Answer: b) False imprisonment
Rationale: Unlawful restraint of movement, even without physical
force, constitutes false imprisonment.
9. What must a nurse self-report to CNO?
a) Brain tumor diagnosis
b) Criminal charge
c) Medication error
d) Illness >2 weeks
Answer: b) Criminal charge
Rationale: CNO mandates self-reporting of any criminal charges
(any jurisdiction), findings of professional negligence, or
incapacity.
10. All nurses are held to the same professional standard
throughout their careers. T/F?
ACTUAL EXAM TEST BANK| DOS II
FINAL EXAM REVIEW WITH
COMPLETE 300 REAL EXAM
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT VERIFIED
ANSWERS/ ALREADY GRADED A+
(MOST RECENT!!)
1. What are the three types of authorizing mechanisms?
a) Medical directives, MD orders, NP orders
b) Standing orders, medical directives, delegation
c) MD orders, NP orders, directives
d) Order, initiation, delegation
Answer: d) Order, initiation, delegation
Rationale: Per CNO, nurses may perform controlled acts through
an order (e.g., MD/NP order), initiation (e.g., emergency), or
delegation (e.g., from another regulated professional).
2. When initiating a controlled act, the correct order of steps
is:
1. Assess the client
, 2. Anticipate potential outcomes
3. Decide on a course of action
4. Accept accountability
5. Weigh risks/benefits
6. Consider all options
Answer: 1, 6, 5, 3, 2, 4
Rationale: This sequence ensures assessment first, then options,
risk/benefit, decision, outcome anticipation, and finally
accountability acceptance.
3. A nurse provides immunizations to 40 school children. This
is which authorizing mechanism?
Answer: Medical directive
Rationale: Medical directives authorize nurses to perform specific
procedures (e.g., immunizations) for a defined population without
individual orders.
4. An RPN starts an IV for emergent surgery. What does she
need?
a) Nothing
b) An order
c) A medical directive
d) CNO permission
Answer: b) An order
Rationale: IV initiation is a controlled act requiring an individual
order unless covered by a medical directive or emergency
initiation.
,5. Which controlled acts are authorized to nurses? (Select all)
Dispensing a drug
Psychotherapy techniques
Putting instrument beyond body opening
Prescribed procedure below dermis
Administering substance by inhalation/injection
Answer: 2, 3, 4, 6, 7 (Dispensing, psychotherapy, instrument
beyond opening, below dermis, inhalation/injection)
Rationale: Managing labour/allergy testing are NOT authorized to
general nurses without additional certification (e.g., midwifery).
6. An RPN orders another RPN to insert a urinary catheter.
What should the colleague do?
a) Confirm with MD
b) Accept order
c) Consult RN
d) Decline
Answer: d) Decline
Rationale: RPNs cannot give orders to other nurses; the order is
invalid. Must come from MD/NP or authorized mechanism.
7. Which is NOT an entry-to-practice requirement?
a) Successful completion of nursing education
b) Proof of citizenship/PR
c) Minimum 70% academic average
d) Successful jurisprudence exam
, Answer: c) Minimum 70% academic average
Rationale: CNO does not require a specific grade average; only
program completion, good character, language proficiency, and
passing exams.
8. Restraining a patient without permission or order is which
tort?
a) Assault
b) False imprisonment
c) Invasion of privacy
d) Neglect
Answer: b) False imprisonment
Rationale: Unlawful restraint of movement, even without physical
force, constitutes false imprisonment.
9. What must a nurse self-report to CNO?
a) Brain tumor diagnosis
b) Criminal charge
c) Medication error
d) Illness >2 weeks
Answer: b) Criminal charge
Rationale: CNO mandates self-reporting of any criminal charges
(any jurisdiction), findings of professional negligence, or
incapacity.
10. All nurses are held to the same professional standard
throughout their careers. T/F?
