RASMUSSEN COLLEGE NRSNG NUR 2868 Role & Scope REAL
Final Exam
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?"
1 points "The provider will write a DNR order."
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.
Final Exam
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?"
1 points "The provider will write a DNR order."
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.
