NUR 108 Final Exam Questions and Answers

1.2 M8E_N108 1.66 points possible (graded, results hidden) Which of the following nursing care tasks is acceptable for a graduate nurse to delegate to unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP)? Evaluation of nursing care delivered to a client Assisting a client with ambulation Development of a client teaching plan submitted Submit You have used 1 of 1 attemptSome problems have options such as save, reset, hints, or show answer. These options follow the Submit button. Answer submitted. Review 2.1M8E_N108 1.66 points possible (graded, results hidden) Which statement by the RN demonstrates an external barrier to effective delegation? “I am taking care of too many clients because we are short staffed”. “I am uncomfortable asking the AP for help for fear they won’t like me”. “I don’t know what care the LPN/LVNs can do for my clients”. submitted Submit You have used 1 of 1 attemptSome problems have options such as save, reset, hints, or show answer. These options follow the Submit button. Answer submitted. Review 3.1M8E_N108 1.66 points possible (graded, results hidden) Which statement made during a meeting of a hospital’s ethics committee is based on the ethical principle of autonomy? Costly treatment measures should not be prohibited for the elderly based on age. This treatment is not appropriate for this patient because the danger of destroying the liver is greater than any potential beneficial effect.Patients have a right to refuse pain medication even when they admit to having severe pain. submitted Submit You have used 1 of 1 attemptSome problems have options such as save, reset, hints, or show answer. These options follow the Submit button. Answer submitted. Review 4.1M8E_N108 1.66 points possible (graded, results hidden) Which of the following is a contributing factor to the higher patient mortality rates in the United States as compared to other developed countries? Diversity of the population. Limited access to healthcare. Aging of the population. submitted Submit You have used 1 of 1 attemptSome problems have options such as save, reset, hints, or show answer. These options follow the Submit button. Answer submitted. Review 5.2 M8E_N108 1.66 points possible (graded, results hidden) Which scenario(s) exemplify shared decision making? Select all that apply. The client has been diagnosed as having breast cancer. The surgeon informs the client a radical mastectomy is the only surgical procedure available for a good outcome. The client in the emergency department tells the physician only an intravenous dose of morphine 10 mg will relieve the back pain. The client expresses a desire to be treated at home but agrees to hospitalization for intravenous antibiotics for cellulitis. The nurse demonstrates to a receptive family member the proper steps to change the leg dressing when the client is at home. The nurse asks the postoperative client which route of opioid medication is preferred for pain relief. submittedSubmit You have used 1 of 1 attemptSome problems have options such as save, reset, hints, or show answer. These options follow the Submit button. Answer submitted. Review 6.2 M8E_N108 1.66 points possible (graded, results hidden) The beginning nurse is managing a team alone for the first time. Several ethical situations have occurred throughout the day that have caused the nurse to question being in the nursing profession. What actions can the nurse take to improve an ability to be resilient? Select all that apply. Question each decision that is made throughout the day Adhere strictly to a time schedule that does not allow for change Ensure to take entitled breaks and lunch during the shift Cultivate relationships with other people who are supportive Recognize that each crisis that occurs during the day is out of the nurse's control submitted Submit You have used 1 of 1 attemptSome problems have options such as save, reset, hints, or show answer. These options follow the Submit button. Answer submitted. Review 7.1M8E_N108 1.66 points possible (graded, results hidden) The RN delegated care of a client to the LPN/LVN. The client’s condition has now changed. The client is septic and unstable. What is the most appropriate RN action in this situation? Tell the LPN/ LVN to call the provider with client lab results. Tell the LPN/LVN to increase vital signs to every 30 minutes and report them to you promptly. Tell the LPN/LVN you will assume responsibility for the client and assign them to a stable client. submitted Submit You have used 1 of 1 attemptSome problems have options such as save, reset, hints, or show answer. These options follow the Submit button.Answer submitted. Review 8.1M8E_N108 1.66 points possible (graded, results hidden) The AP caring for a client with a pacemaker reports to the nurse that the client was short of breath, so they increased the oxygen via nasal cannula “to help you out”. What is the best response by the RN to the AP? “Thank you, I appreciate your help. I need to get this discharge done quickly." “Thank you, I appreciate your help but I am responsible for the decision to increase the oxygen.” “You should never change the client’s oxygen without my approval first.” submitted Submit You have used 1 of 1 attemptSome problems have options such as save, reset, hints, or show answer. These options follow the Submit button. Answer submitted. Review 9.1M8E_N108 1.66 points possible (graded, results hidden) Which sequence of activities best describes the RN’s use of professional judgment when delegating care? Determine if the task requires nursing judgment, determine scope of practice of personnel, determine predictability of task results. Determine client needs, determine laws and rule supporting delegation, determine the job responsibilities of personnel. Determine scope of practice of personnel, determine client needs, determine if the task requires nursing judgment submitted Submit You have used 1 of 1 attemptSome problems have options such as save, reset, hints, or show answer. These options follow the Submit button. Answer submitted. Review 10.1M8E_N108 1.66 points possible (graded, results hidden)The RN who speaks up when a health care worker does not perform hand hygiene is upholding which ethical principle? Veracity Justice Nonmaleficince submitted Submit You have used 1 of 1 attemptSome problems have options such as save, reset, hints, or show answer. These options follow the Submit button. Answer submitted. Review