CPN Exam 2
What is nursing research? - CORRECT ANSWER-systematic investigation of
phenomena related to improving patient care
A nurse compares patient compliance after an interactive video instruction
compared to usual verbal instructions among patients with a new diagnosis of
diabetes mellitus. The study design most likely describes: - CORRECT
ANSWER-Modified experimental design
A female nurse has a permanent residence in a party state wishes to relocate to
another party state. What is an accurate statement regarding the nurse's practice
on the former residency license? - CORRECT ANSWER-She can practice after
applying for licensure by endorsement.
Which organization administers the State Nurse Practice Act? - CORRECT
ANSWER-State Board of Nursing
What organization approves or rejects applications for new nursing educational
programs? - CORRECT ANSWER-State Board of Nursing
Four elements of a cause of action for negligence that must be proved -
CORRECT ANSWER-- professional nurse has assumed the duty of care
- the professional nurse breached the duty of care by failing to meet the standard
of care
- the failure of the professional nurse to meet the standard of care was the
proximate cause of the injury
- the injury is proved
What can you NEVER do? - CORRECT ANSWER-delegate responsibility for
your patient to others
The RN delegates changing a sterile dressing over a central line to a licensed
practical/vocational nurse (LPN/LVN). The LPN/LVN contaminated the site during
the dressing change, and an infection developed in the patient. Which of the
, following statements is true? - CORRECT ANSWER-The RN is ultimately
responsible for acts he or she delegates.
For a nursing malpractice action, essential characteristics of negligence must be
present? (Select all that apply.) - CORRECT ANSWER-- The nurse assumed the
responsibility for the patient's care.
- The nurse is found to have failed to meet the standard of care.
- The harm to the patient must be shown to have been caused by the failure to
meet the standard of care.
Which patient rights is guaranteed by HIPPA? - CORRECT ANSWER-patients
are protected against medical records being indiscrimately shared
Beneficence - CORRECT ANSWER-the doing of good
nonmaleficence - CORRECT ANSWER-duty to do no harm
Which document guides professional nursing in all practice settings and reminds
nurses of their specific responsibilities and obligations to their patients and others
they serve? - CORRECT ANSWER-Code of Ethics for Nurses
Which response by the instructor is best? A nursing student got a thank-you card
from a patient's family and had another student take a photo of the student with
the family. The student asks the nursing instructor if it would be alright to post the
photo on Facebook? - CORRECT ANSWER-No posting pictures of patients and
family on social media is not acceptable
To use an ethical decision-making model, which step should the nurse perform
first? - CORRECT ANSWER-Identify the ethical dilemma in the case
Allowing a patient to refuse chemotherapy is based on a belief in the ethical
principle of - CORRECT ANSWER-autonomy
A nurse is turning a bed-bound patient to prevent pressure ulcers. The patient
complains that the process is painful. The nurse explains the reason for the
turning schedule and completes the task. This is an example of the ethical
principle of - CORRECT ANSWER-nonmaleficence
What is nursing research? - CORRECT ANSWER-systematic investigation of
phenomena related to improving patient care
A nurse compares patient compliance after an interactive video instruction
compared to usual verbal instructions among patients with a new diagnosis of
diabetes mellitus. The study design most likely describes: - CORRECT
ANSWER-Modified experimental design
A female nurse has a permanent residence in a party state wishes to relocate to
another party state. What is an accurate statement regarding the nurse's practice
on the former residency license? - CORRECT ANSWER-She can practice after
applying for licensure by endorsement.
Which organization administers the State Nurse Practice Act? - CORRECT
ANSWER-State Board of Nursing
What organization approves or rejects applications for new nursing educational
programs? - CORRECT ANSWER-State Board of Nursing
Four elements of a cause of action for negligence that must be proved -
CORRECT ANSWER-- professional nurse has assumed the duty of care
- the professional nurse breached the duty of care by failing to meet the standard
of care
- the failure of the professional nurse to meet the standard of care was the
proximate cause of the injury
- the injury is proved
What can you NEVER do? - CORRECT ANSWER-delegate responsibility for
your patient to others
The RN delegates changing a sterile dressing over a central line to a licensed
practical/vocational nurse (LPN/LVN). The LPN/LVN contaminated the site during
the dressing change, and an infection developed in the patient. Which of the
, following statements is true? - CORRECT ANSWER-The RN is ultimately
responsible for acts he or she delegates.
For a nursing malpractice action, essential characteristics of negligence must be
present? (Select all that apply.) - CORRECT ANSWER-- The nurse assumed the
responsibility for the patient's care.
- The nurse is found to have failed to meet the standard of care.
- The harm to the patient must be shown to have been caused by the failure to
meet the standard of care.
Which patient rights is guaranteed by HIPPA? - CORRECT ANSWER-patients
are protected against medical records being indiscrimately shared
Beneficence - CORRECT ANSWER-the doing of good
nonmaleficence - CORRECT ANSWER-duty to do no harm
Which document guides professional nursing in all practice settings and reminds
nurses of their specific responsibilities and obligations to their patients and others
they serve? - CORRECT ANSWER-Code of Ethics for Nurses
Which response by the instructor is best? A nursing student got a thank-you card
from a patient's family and had another student take a photo of the student with
the family. The student asks the nursing instructor if it would be alright to post the
photo on Facebook? - CORRECT ANSWER-No posting pictures of patients and
family on social media is not acceptable
To use an ethical decision-making model, which step should the nurse perform
first? - CORRECT ANSWER-Identify the ethical dilemma in the case
Allowing a patient to refuse chemotherapy is based on a belief in the ethical
principle of - CORRECT ANSWER-autonomy
A nurse is turning a bed-bound patient to prevent pressure ulcers. The patient
complains that the process is painful. The nurse explains the reason for the
turning schedule and completes the task. This is an example of the ethical
principle of - CORRECT ANSWER-nonmaleficence
