New NSG 4800 Comps Exam.
1. The nurse is assisting with discharge planning for assigned clients. Which of the following
referrals is appropriate for the nurse to make?
a. A social worker referral for a client who has diabetes mellitus (type 2) and has neuropathy. (N)
b. A physical therapy (PT) referral for a client who had a total knee replacement (TKR) and
needs instruction on the use of a walker. ✓ (Appropriate referral)
c. An occupational therapy (OT) referral for a client who had an amputation and requires long-
term IV antibiotics. (N)
d. A speech therapy referral for a client who is scheduled to undergo an outpatient
esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD). (N)
Note: Appropriate referral = match the discipline to the client's need. PT = mobility/ambulation
devices.
2. The nurse has attended a continuing education program on legal issues in nursing practice.
Which of the following statements by the nurse indicates a correct understanding of the
conference?
a. "Failure to communicate concerns about an older adult client who is confused and is being
discharged home is an example of neglect." ✓
b. "Giving clients false assurance about a health care condition or expected outcome is an
example of libel." (Written defamation)
c. "Threatening to touch a client without the client's consent is an example of battery." (This is
ASSAULT – battery is actually touching)
d. "Posting information about a client on social media without the client's permission is an
example of slander." (This is a HIPAA violation)
1. The nurse is assisting with discharge planning for assigned clients. Which of the following
referrals is appropriate for the nurse to make?
a. A social worker referral for a client who has diabetes mellitus (type 2) and has neuropathy. (N)
b. A physical therapy (PT) referral for a client who had a total knee replacement (TKR) and
needs instruction on the use of a walker. ✓ (Appropriate referral)
c. An occupational therapy (OT) referral for a client who had an amputation and requires long-
term IV antibiotics. (N)
d. A speech therapy referral for a client who is scheduled to undergo an outpatient
esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD). (N)
Note: Appropriate referral = match the discipline to the client's need. PT = mobility/ambulation
devices.
2. The nurse has attended a continuing education program on legal issues in nursing practice.
Which of the following statements by the nurse indicates a correct understanding of the
conference?
a. "Failure to communicate concerns about an older adult client who is confused and is being
discharged home is an example of neglect." ✓
b. "Giving clients false assurance about a health care condition or expected outcome is an
example of libel." (Written defamation)
c. "Threatening to touch a client without the client's consent is an example of battery." (This is
ASSAULT – battery is actually touching)
d. "Posting information about a client on social media without the client's permission is an
example of slander." (This is a HIPAA violation)
