DOS 2 Test 1 Questions With Correct
Detailed Answers 2025.
A father expresses concerns about his son's upcoming surgery. The nurse listens to the
father's concerns and validates his feelings. What component of the nurse-client
relationship is the nurse demonstrating?
A. Trust
B. Respect
C. Empathy
D. Professional intimacy - ANSWER- c
A nurse gives a double dose of acetaminophen (Tylenol) to a client who only requires a
single dose. What, if anything, must the nurse do?
A. Ask a colleague to help assess the client
B. Withhold the client's next dose of Tylenol
C. Report the error as soon as possible
D. Nothing, because this is an over-the-counter medication - ANSWER- c
An RPN orders an RPN colleague to insert a urethral catheter into a newly admitted
client. What should the RPN colleague do?
A. Confirm the order with a physician before proceeding with the intervention
B. Accept the order and proceed with the intervention
C. Consult with an RN before proceeding with the intervention
D. Decline to accept the order - ANSWER- d
A client writes to the College of Nurses stating that a nurse assaulted him during care.
What action may the College take in this situation?
A. Report the nurse to the employer
B. Investigate the allegation
C. Request that the nurse's employment be terminated
, D. Refer the complaint to local law enforcement - ANSWER- b
2 documents that provide the legislative framework for regulating nursing in Ontario:
A. Regulated Health Professions Act, 1991 & Nursing Act, 1991
B. CNO & RPNAO - ANSWER- a
Who is the governing body for registered nurses and registered practical nurses and
nurse practitioners in ontario?
A. Regulated Health Professions Act, 1991
B. Nursing Act, 1991
C. CNO
D. RPNA - ANSWER- c
Who sets out common elements for colleges to be self regulated, scope of practice &
Controlled acts for all health care professionals.
A. Regulated Health Professions Act, 1991
B. Nursing Act, 1991
C. CNO
D. RPNA - ANSWER- a
Who sets out the Provisions and regulations specific to the nursing profession?
A. Regulated Health Professions Act, 1991
B. Nursing Act, 1991
C. CNO
D. RPNA - ANSWER- b
Who Sets Criteria, administers QA programs. Enforces the standards, and establishes
standards for regulating nursing.
A. Regulated Health Professions Act, 1991
B. Nursing Act, 1991
C. CNO
D. RPNA - ANSWER- c
Who handles complaints and investigations
A. Regulated Health Professions Act, 1991
B. Nursing Act, 1991
C. CNO
D. RPNA - ANSWER- c
Who Protects the student nurse against public suing them?
A. Regulated Health Professions Act, 1991
B. Nursing Act, 1991
C. CNO
D. Durham College - ANSWER- d
Do RN's and RPN's have the same controlled acts?
Detailed Answers 2025.
A father expresses concerns about his son's upcoming surgery. The nurse listens to the
father's concerns and validates his feelings. What component of the nurse-client
relationship is the nurse demonstrating?
A. Trust
B. Respect
C. Empathy
D. Professional intimacy - ANSWER- c
A nurse gives a double dose of acetaminophen (Tylenol) to a client who only requires a
single dose. What, if anything, must the nurse do?
A. Ask a colleague to help assess the client
B. Withhold the client's next dose of Tylenol
C. Report the error as soon as possible
D. Nothing, because this is an over-the-counter medication - ANSWER- c
An RPN orders an RPN colleague to insert a urethral catheter into a newly admitted
client. What should the RPN colleague do?
A. Confirm the order with a physician before proceeding with the intervention
B. Accept the order and proceed with the intervention
C. Consult with an RN before proceeding with the intervention
D. Decline to accept the order - ANSWER- d
A client writes to the College of Nurses stating that a nurse assaulted him during care.
What action may the College take in this situation?
A. Report the nurse to the employer
B. Investigate the allegation
C. Request that the nurse's employment be terminated
, D. Refer the complaint to local law enforcement - ANSWER- b
2 documents that provide the legislative framework for regulating nursing in Ontario:
A. Regulated Health Professions Act, 1991 & Nursing Act, 1991
B. CNO & RPNAO - ANSWER- a
Who is the governing body for registered nurses and registered practical nurses and
nurse practitioners in ontario?
A. Regulated Health Professions Act, 1991
B. Nursing Act, 1991
C. CNO
D. RPNA - ANSWER- c
Who sets out common elements for colleges to be self regulated, scope of practice &
Controlled acts for all health care professionals.
A. Regulated Health Professions Act, 1991
B. Nursing Act, 1991
C. CNO
D. RPNA - ANSWER- a
Who sets out the Provisions and regulations specific to the nursing profession?
A. Regulated Health Professions Act, 1991
B. Nursing Act, 1991
C. CNO
D. RPNA - ANSWER- b
Who Sets Criteria, administers QA programs. Enforces the standards, and establishes
standards for regulating nursing.
A. Regulated Health Professions Act, 1991
B. Nursing Act, 1991
C. CNO
D. RPNA - ANSWER- c
Who handles complaints and investigations
A. Regulated Health Professions Act, 1991
B. Nursing Act, 1991
C. CNO
D. RPNA - ANSWER- c
Who Protects the student nurse against public suing them?
A. Regulated Health Professions Act, 1991
B. Nursing Act, 1991
C. CNO
D. Durham College - ANSWER- d
Do RN's and RPN's have the same controlled acts?
