Exam (elaborations) NUR 2868(NUR 2868) (NUR 2868)Role & Scope REAL Final Exam. Complete Solution Rasmussen College

Rasmussen College - Role & Scope REAL Final Exam. Complete Solution.Question 1 1. A nurse manager notices that a nurse in the unit is not delivering care in accordance with a recent policy change. What is the most effective approach for the nurse manager to take? Encourage the nurse to openly verbalize the reasons for resistance to the change. Explain to the nurse the importance of implementing the new policy. Ignore the resistance and allow peer pressure to facilitate change in the nurse's behavior. Threaten disciplinary consequences if the nurse does not implement the new policy. 1 points Question 2 1. A nurse's brother had a lab test performed at the facility where the nurse is employed. The brother has asked the nurse to look up the result in the computer. In replying, the nurse realizes that disclosing the result is Permissible. Because this is an immediate family member, the action is allowable. Not permissible. The primary physician is the only one allowed to disclose laboratory results or findings to a client. Permissible. Because the sibling has paid for the service, the test results are actually the sibling's property. Not permissible. Despite the request, there is no nurse-client relationship between the sibling and the nurse. 1 points Question 3 1. A nurse is caring for a client who is in a coma, and the client’s brother reports that the family does not want any heroic measures performed. How should the nurse respond? "Have you discussed this with the client?" "I will verify the status of advance directives." "Does the client have a living partner?" "The provider will write a DNR order." 1 points Question 4 1. A nurse is caring for a client. The nurse demonstrates adherence to the ethical principle of fidelity in practice by doing which of the following? Confirming that a client going for surgery has signed a consent form. Refusing to disclose information about a client to the media. Keeping an appointment with the client. Allowing a new mother to hold her stillborn infant. 1 points Question 5 1. A nurse receives a client care assignment that he believes is unfair. Which of the following is an appropriate action for him to take? Contact the nursing supervisor and ask her to intervene on his behalf. Ask another nurse to review the equity of the assignment. Speak with the charge nurse about the assignment and his concerns. Accept the assignment and talk with the nurse manager at a later time. 1 points Question 6 1. A nursing unit has recently implemented new actions designed to reduce medication errors. Which of the following methods of evaluation is appropriate to measure the results of these new actions? The number of medication errors avoided after the actions were implemented The number of medication errors before and after the actions were implemented. Results of a staff questionnaire that quantifies staff satisfaction with the changes Results of a study about the time and money costs of implementing the changes