PRACTICE EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS ISSUES IN
NURSING ALL EXAM TESTED PROBLEMS
What purpose does a community health center serve in preventive and primary care services? -
Community health centers are outpatient clinics that provide primary care to a specific
population.
A nurse administers intravenous (IV) therapy to the wrong client. What possible legal
complications might the nurse face in such situation? - Malpractice
An octogenarian client asks the nurse about the United States' government-funded national
health insurance program. About which healthcare plan should the nurse inform the client? -
Medicare
A nurse is hired to work in a healthcare facility that has a completely computer-based client
information system. The nurse in charge knows that the newly hired nurse is knowledgeable
about this system when the nurse says what? - "Client information is immediately available
when this system is used."
Which act protects a person who is HIV positive? - The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
A nurse is caring for a client with renal failure. The client wants to go back home but the family
members want the client to undergo a kidney transplant. The nurse gives details about the
possible threats and benefits of the surgery to the family and informs them that the client wants
to stay home. What role does the nurse play here? - Advocate
What does the nurse understand the term in-service education to mean? - It helps achieve an
organization's required competencies.
A nursing student is listing the different aspects of the healthcare services pyramid. Under which
type of healthcare services should the nursing student include family planning? - Primary care
A nursing student is recalling the order of priority for giving consent to perform an autopsy in
cases where a medical examiner review is not needed. Which person receives the highest
priority for giving consent? - The client in writing before death
,A nurse is recalling the various levels of preventive care to promote health, wellness, and to
prevent illness. Which scenario is a perfect example of primary prevention? - An infant receives
rotavirus vaccination in the hospital setting.
A registered nurse is educating a nursing student on the various classifications of torts. What
acts are classified as intentional torts in nursing practice? Select all that apply. - -Battery
-Assault
-False Imprisonment
A nursing student is evaluating statements regarding the five levels of proficiency set forth by
Benner. Which statement indicates that a nurse is in the advanced beginner stage? - The nurse
is able to identify the basic principles of nursing care through careful observation.
While visiting the hospital, the spouse of a client slips and falls on a recently washed floor in the
hallway leading to the client's room. To meet the criteria of ethical practice, what action should
the nurse who witnessed the occurrence take? - Initiate an agency incident report.
A nursing student is recalling the definitions of acts that are classified as torts in nursing
practice. Which tort involves intentional touching without the client's consent? - Battery
A client dies in the hospital 2 hours after being admitted. Who has the authority to decide if a
post-mortem should be conducted? - Medical examiner
What does a nurse understand by the term regulatory law as applied to nursing practice? -
Regulatory law reflects the decisions made by administrative bodies such as the State Boards
of Nursing.
A registered nurse is explaining the Quality and Safety Education for Nurses (QSEN)
competencies to a nursing student. What information should the nurse provide about the
competency teamwork and collaboration? - "A nurse should be able to work effectively within
nursing and inter-professional teams by promoting open communication and shared decision-
making to provide client care."
A registered nurse is explaining the term "just culture" to the student nurse. Which explanation
provided by the registered nurse is accurate? - "It refers to promoting open discussion whenever
error occurs without fear of recrimination."
,What should a nurse understand regarding the Uniform Anatomical Gift Act? - The Uniform
Anatomical Gift Act gives individuals who have reached 18 years of age the right to make an
organ donation.
A nursing student is recalling the definition of Nurse Practice Acts. What do the Nurse Practice
Acts do? - Nurse Practice Acts describe and define the legal boundaries of nursing practice
within each state.
A client with end-stage renal disease needs a kidney transplant. Which statements regarding
the National Organ Transplant Act are true? Select all that apply. - -The National Organ
Transplant Act of 1984 prohibits the purchase or sale of organs.
-The act provides civil and criminal immunity to the hospital and the healthcare provider.
-The act protects the donor's estate from liability for injuries or damage that results from the use
of the gift.
A nurse is caring for a client with pain after surgery. The nurse takes the blood pressure and
pulse rate of the client and asks the client to rate the level of pain on the pain scale. The nurse
then notifies the primary healthcare provider. Which standard of practice does the nurse
perform? - Assessment
A nursing student is listing the points that need to be remembered about the loss of a client's
medical records. Which point listed by the nursing student is accurate? - "There is an
assumption that the care provided to the client was negligent."
A nurse is obtaining consent from an unemancipated minor to perform an abortion. When would
the nurse consider the consent-giving process to be appropriately completed? Select all that
apply. - -When consent has been given specifically by a court
-When self-consent has been granted by a court order
-When consent has been obtained from at least one parent of the minor
, A nursing student is listing the different levels of the health care services pyramid. Under which
type of health care services should the nursing student include subacute care? - Tertiary care
A nurse is explaining the Mental Health Parity Act of 1996 to a client's family member. Which
explanation provided by the nurse is accurate? - It prevents health plans from placing less
generous lifetime or annual limits on mental health coverage.
A nursing student is listing the professional responsibilities and roles of the nurse. Who is the
most independently functioning nurse? - Advanced practice registered nurse
A nursing student is examining the health services pyramid. Keeping in mind that care services
begin at the bottom of this pyramid, in which order should care services be arranged? - 1.
Population-based health care services
2. Clinical preventive services
3. Primary health care
4. Secondary health care
5. Tertiary health care
A registered nurse is educating a nursing student about the stages of changes in a client's
health behavior. Which statement describes the stage of contemplation? - "The client considers
a change within the next 6 months."
Which role does a nurse play when helping clients to identify and clarify health problems and to
choose appropriate courses of action to solve those problems? - Counselor
What purpose does block and parish nursing serve in preventive and primary care services? -
Block and parish nursing provides services to older clients or those who are unable to leave
their homes.
A nursing student is listing the points that need to be remembered regarding the United Network
for Organ Sharing (UNOS) program. Which point listed by the nursing student is accurate? -
"The United Network for Organ Sharing (UNOS) has a contract with the federal government."
What are the elements of discovery of a lawsuit? Select all that apply. - - Experts
- Medical records
NURSING ALL EXAM TESTED PROBLEMS
What purpose does a community health center serve in preventive and primary care services? -
Community health centers are outpatient clinics that provide primary care to a specific
population.
A nurse administers intravenous (IV) therapy to the wrong client. What possible legal
complications might the nurse face in such situation? - Malpractice
An octogenarian client asks the nurse about the United States' government-funded national
health insurance program. About which healthcare plan should the nurse inform the client? -
Medicare
A nurse is hired to work in a healthcare facility that has a completely computer-based client
information system. The nurse in charge knows that the newly hired nurse is knowledgeable
about this system when the nurse says what? - "Client information is immediately available
when this system is used."
Which act protects a person who is HIV positive? - The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
A nurse is caring for a client with renal failure. The client wants to go back home but the family
members want the client to undergo a kidney transplant. The nurse gives details about the
possible threats and benefits of the surgery to the family and informs them that the client wants
to stay home. What role does the nurse play here? - Advocate
What does the nurse understand the term in-service education to mean? - It helps achieve an
organization's required competencies.
A nursing student is listing the different aspects of the healthcare services pyramid. Under which
type of healthcare services should the nursing student include family planning? - Primary care
A nursing student is recalling the order of priority for giving consent to perform an autopsy in
cases where a medical examiner review is not needed. Which person receives the highest
priority for giving consent? - The client in writing before death
,A nurse is recalling the various levels of preventive care to promote health, wellness, and to
prevent illness. Which scenario is a perfect example of primary prevention? - An infant receives
rotavirus vaccination in the hospital setting.
A registered nurse is educating a nursing student on the various classifications of torts. What
acts are classified as intentional torts in nursing practice? Select all that apply. - -Battery
-Assault
-False Imprisonment
A nursing student is evaluating statements regarding the five levels of proficiency set forth by
Benner. Which statement indicates that a nurse is in the advanced beginner stage? - The nurse
is able to identify the basic principles of nursing care through careful observation.
While visiting the hospital, the spouse of a client slips and falls on a recently washed floor in the
hallway leading to the client's room. To meet the criteria of ethical practice, what action should
the nurse who witnessed the occurrence take? - Initiate an agency incident report.
A nursing student is recalling the definitions of acts that are classified as torts in nursing
practice. Which tort involves intentional touching without the client's consent? - Battery
A client dies in the hospital 2 hours after being admitted. Who has the authority to decide if a
post-mortem should be conducted? - Medical examiner
What does a nurse understand by the term regulatory law as applied to nursing practice? -
Regulatory law reflects the decisions made by administrative bodies such as the State Boards
of Nursing.
A registered nurse is explaining the Quality and Safety Education for Nurses (QSEN)
competencies to a nursing student. What information should the nurse provide about the
competency teamwork and collaboration? - "A nurse should be able to work effectively within
nursing and inter-professional teams by promoting open communication and shared decision-
making to provide client care."
A registered nurse is explaining the term "just culture" to the student nurse. Which explanation
provided by the registered nurse is accurate? - "It refers to promoting open discussion whenever
error occurs without fear of recrimination."
,What should a nurse understand regarding the Uniform Anatomical Gift Act? - The Uniform
Anatomical Gift Act gives individuals who have reached 18 years of age the right to make an
organ donation.
A nursing student is recalling the definition of Nurse Practice Acts. What do the Nurse Practice
Acts do? - Nurse Practice Acts describe and define the legal boundaries of nursing practice
within each state.
A client with end-stage renal disease needs a kidney transplant. Which statements regarding
the National Organ Transplant Act are true? Select all that apply. - -The National Organ
Transplant Act of 1984 prohibits the purchase or sale of organs.
-The act provides civil and criminal immunity to the hospital and the healthcare provider.
-The act protects the donor's estate from liability for injuries or damage that results from the use
of the gift.
A nurse is caring for a client with pain after surgery. The nurse takes the blood pressure and
pulse rate of the client and asks the client to rate the level of pain on the pain scale. The nurse
then notifies the primary healthcare provider. Which standard of practice does the nurse
perform? - Assessment
A nursing student is listing the points that need to be remembered about the loss of a client's
medical records. Which point listed by the nursing student is accurate? - "There is an
assumption that the care provided to the client was negligent."
A nurse is obtaining consent from an unemancipated minor to perform an abortion. When would
the nurse consider the consent-giving process to be appropriately completed? Select all that
apply. - -When consent has been given specifically by a court
-When self-consent has been granted by a court order
-When consent has been obtained from at least one parent of the minor
, A nursing student is listing the different levels of the health care services pyramid. Under which
type of health care services should the nursing student include subacute care? - Tertiary care
A nurse is explaining the Mental Health Parity Act of 1996 to a client's family member. Which
explanation provided by the nurse is accurate? - It prevents health plans from placing less
generous lifetime or annual limits on mental health coverage.
A nursing student is listing the professional responsibilities and roles of the nurse. Who is the
most independently functioning nurse? - Advanced practice registered nurse
A nursing student is examining the health services pyramid. Keeping in mind that care services
begin at the bottom of this pyramid, in which order should care services be arranged? - 1.
Population-based health care services
2. Clinical preventive services
3. Primary health care
4. Secondary health care
5. Tertiary health care
A registered nurse is educating a nursing student about the stages of changes in a client's
health behavior. Which statement describes the stage of contemplation? - "The client considers
a change within the next 6 months."
Which role does a nurse play when helping clients to identify and clarify health problems and to
choose appropriate courses of action to solve those problems? - Counselor
What purpose does block and parish nursing serve in preventive and primary care services? -
Block and parish nursing provides services to older clients or those who are unable to leave
their homes.
A nursing student is listing the points that need to be remembered regarding the United Network
for Organ Sharing (UNOS) program. Which point listed by the nursing student is accurate? -
"The United Network for Organ Sharing (UNOS) has a contract with the federal government."
What are the elements of discovery of a lawsuit? Select all that apply. - - Experts
- Medical records
