PROFESSIONAL NURS 110 ACTUAL EXAM
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS TESTED AND
APPROVED!!!
Before developing a procedure, a nurse reviews all current research-based
literature on insertion of a naso....will be practiced based on this review? --
ANSWER--evidence-based nursing
which term describes one's own belief in the ability to reach goals and complete
tasks? -- ANSWER--self-efficacy
which one of the following is not considered as a criterion for a profession? --
ANSWER-high salary representing service to humanity
in the world of health care changes, increasing technology, and cultural
diversity, the fundamental notion th...is -- ANSWER--caring
which situation would be considered negligence -- ANSWER--the nurse injures
a client while performing a procedure
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,what is the most important role of nursing organizations for the continued
development and improvement -- ANSWER--to set standards for nursing
education and practice
which of the following statement is true regarding health care reform to reduce
disparities? -- ANSWER--access, cost, and quality is the focus of health care
reform
a nurse witnesses a traffic accident and helps with CPR, done in the correct
manner, until the
...hospital, the x-ray indicates that his spine is damaged. the family holds the
nurse responsible for...attempts to file a lawsuit. which of the following
statements is true ragrading the good samaritan -- ANSWER--the good
samaritan law will provide legal immunity to the nurse utilizing competent
skills
which is a criterion that defines nursing as a profession -- ANSWER--a strong
service orientation
which nurse theorist is credited with the development of caring as a theoretical
framework for nurse -- ANSWER--Jean Watson
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,as a student nurse, you are accountable for your actions. which of the following
best demonstrates your role -- ANSWER--only doing procedures with your
instructor until he/she confirms your competency.
As a student nurse, you are accountable for your actions, which of the following
best demonstrates your -- ANSWER--Only doing procedures with your
instructor until he/she confirms your competency.
A student nurse is working on their plan of care for a clinical assignment. The
client's name is written on standard is the student violating? -- ANSWER--
confidentiality
A nurse is caring for a client who decides not to have surgery despite significant
blockages in hiscoronary arteries. The nurse understands that this client's choice
is an example of which of the followingethical principles? -- ANSWER--
autonomy
Janie wants to call an ethics consult to clarify treatment goals for a patient no
longer able to speak for himself. She believes his dying is being prolonged
painfully. She is troubled when the patient's doctor tells her that she'll be fired if
she raises questions about his care or calls the consult. This is a good example
of -- ANSWER--ethical dilemma
the nurse caring for an elderly patient. another nurse on the unit states, "she is a
chronic complainer and ..." the nurse could be sued for -- ANSWER--slander
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, In which situation may the nurse legally use restraint after obtaining an order
from the physician? -- ANSWER--The critically ill, hallucinating patient who is
pulling his endotracheal (breathing) lube.
the nurse is informed that a credentialing team has arrived and is in the process
of assessing quality of care delivered in the hospital. nurse understands that the
organization associated with the credentialing of the hospital is: -- ANSWER--
JC (Joint Commission)
the client is recently diagnosed with cancer. she is young, and you are so
concerned about her that you are..on the way to lunch. which interpretation of
this action is consistent with the ANA's Ethical Code for nurse -- ANSWER--the
nurse's action violated the client's right to confidentiality.
which organization is the best source of information when a nurse wishes to
determine whether an action is... practice? -- ANSWER--American Nurses
Association (ANA)
in which situation may the nurse legally use restraint after obtaining an order
from the physician -- ANSWER--the critically ill, hallucinating patient who is
pulling his endotracheal (breathing) tube
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