SOLUTIONS
1. In a scenario where a Jehovah's Witness patient is experiencing severe
anemia, what alternative treatment options could a nurse discuss with the
patient?
Hemoglobin-based blood substitutes or fractionated blood
products.
Immediate blood transfusion without consent.
Iron supplements only.
Increased fluid intake.
2. How does gross negligence differ from negligent conduct in the context
of patient care?
Gross negligence involves willfully inadequate care, while
negligent conduct refers to a failure to provide reasonable care.
Gross negligence is a legal term, whereas negligent conduct is a
medical term.
Gross negligence is less severe than negligent conduct.
Negligent conduct is always intentional, while gross negligence is
not.
3. In a scenario where a nurse fails to follow established safety protocols
leading to patient harm, how would this situation likely be classified in
terms of negligence?
Gross negligence
Comparative negligence
Contributory negligence
,Negligent conduct
, 4. Describe the rationale behind using contact precautions for a patient
with a surgical-site infection and purulent discharge.
Contact precautions are used to prevent the spread of
infections that can be transmitted through direct contact with
contaminated surfaces or bodily fluids.
Contact precautions are only necessary for airborne diseases.
Contact precautions are used to protect healthcare workers from
respiratory infections.
Contact precautions are not needed if the patient is isolated.
5. Describe why patients with cognitive impairment may be more sensitive
to sensory overload in the afternoon.
Patients with cognitive impairment may be more sensitive to
sensory overload in the afternoon due to higher cortisol levels,
which can increase stress and agitation.
Cognitive impairment does not affect sensitivity to sensory
overload at any time of day.
Afternoon is generally quieter, reducing the likelihood of sensory
overload.
Patients are more alert in the afternoon, making them less
sensitive to sensory overload.
6. What is the maximum volume of medication that can be safely injected
into the ventrogluteal site for a well-developed adult?
1 mL
2 mL
3 mL
4 mL