NUR2214C Module 2 EAQs Exam Questions With
Complete Answers
A nurse providing care in a hospital witnesses a client's spouse shaking the client vigorously
because the client has had an episode of incontinence. Because of the suspicion of physical
abuse, legally the nurse should discuss the concerns with which party? - ANSWER Adult
Protective Services
How would the student nurse describe a quasi-intentional tort occurring during the practice
of nursing? - ANSWER It is an act that lacks intent but involves volitional action.
A registered nurse is educating a nursing student on the various classifications of torts. What
acts are classified as intentional torts in nursing practice? Select all that apply. - ANSWER
Battery
Assault
False Imprisonment
How many rights of delegation are there in the nursing practice? Record your answer using a
whole number. _______________ - ANSWER 5
Which nursing action indicates that the nurse is actively listening to the client? - ANSWER The
nurse interprets what the client is saying and reiterates in his or her own words.
,Which nursing action is not likely to cause legal issues? - ANSWER Refraining from leaving the
client during a staffing shortage
Which stage of Kohlberg's theory is an individual in if he or she wants to modify a law if it is
not fair to a particular group? - ANSWER Universal ethical principle orientation
A nurse on the medical-surgical unit tells other staff members, "That client can just wait for
the lorazepam; I get so annoyed when people drink too much." What does this nurse's
comment reflect? - ANSWER Demonstration of a personal bias
Which component of decision-making refers to the duties and activities an individual is
employed to perform? - ANSWER responsibility
The nurse finds that an 80-year-old client's family is not caring for the client properly. Which
action of the nurse indicates leadership quality? - ANSWER Advocating on behalf of the client
A visitor from a room adjacent to a client asks the nurse what disease the client has. The nurse
responds, "I will not discuss any client's illness with you. Are you concerned about it?" This
response is based on the nurse's knowledge that to discuss a client's condition with someone
not directly involved with that client is an example of what? - ANSWER Breach of
confidentiality
Which right of delegation refers to the giving of clear, concise descriptions of a task to the
delegatee? - ANSWER Right communication
, What is true about psychosocial changes observed in adolescents? Select all that apply. -
ANSWER "They search for personal identity."
"They develop their own ethical systems."
What legal complications might a nurse face for using a restraint without a legal warrant on a
client? - ANSWER The nurse may be charged with false imprisonment.
The nurse is providing restraint education to a group of nursing students. The nurse should
include that it is inappropriate to use a restraint device to do what? - ANSWER Prevent an
adult client from getting up at night when there is insufficient staffing on the unit.
What are the elements of discovery of a lawsuit? Select all that apply. - ANSWER experts
medical records
the depositions of witnesses
The nurse receives information about a client through another nurse. The nurse then finds
that information has some missing facts. Which critical thinking attitude would the nurse use
to clarify the information after talking to the client directly? - ANSWER preserverance
A client with end-stage renal disease needs a kidney transplant. Which statements regarding
the National Organ Transplant Act are true? Select all that apply. - ANSWER The National
Organ Transplant Act of 1984 prohibits the purchase or sale of organs.
Complete Answers
A nurse providing care in a hospital witnesses a client's spouse shaking the client vigorously
because the client has had an episode of incontinence. Because of the suspicion of physical
abuse, legally the nurse should discuss the concerns with which party? - ANSWER Adult
Protective Services
How would the student nurse describe a quasi-intentional tort occurring during the practice
of nursing? - ANSWER It is an act that lacks intent but involves volitional action.
A registered nurse is educating a nursing student on the various classifications of torts. What
acts are classified as intentional torts in nursing practice? Select all that apply. - ANSWER
Battery
Assault
False Imprisonment
How many rights of delegation are there in the nursing practice? Record your answer using a
whole number. _______________ - ANSWER 5
Which nursing action indicates that the nurse is actively listening to the client? - ANSWER The
nurse interprets what the client is saying and reiterates in his or her own words.
,Which nursing action is not likely to cause legal issues? - ANSWER Refraining from leaving the
client during a staffing shortage
Which stage of Kohlberg's theory is an individual in if he or she wants to modify a law if it is
not fair to a particular group? - ANSWER Universal ethical principle orientation
A nurse on the medical-surgical unit tells other staff members, "That client can just wait for
the lorazepam; I get so annoyed when people drink too much." What does this nurse's
comment reflect? - ANSWER Demonstration of a personal bias
Which component of decision-making refers to the duties and activities an individual is
employed to perform? - ANSWER responsibility
The nurse finds that an 80-year-old client's family is not caring for the client properly. Which
action of the nurse indicates leadership quality? - ANSWER Advocating on behalf of the client
A visitor from a room adjacent to a client asks the nurse what disease the client has. The nurse
responds, "I will not discuss any client's illness with you. Are you concerned about it?" This
response is based on the nurse's knowledge that to discuss a client's condition with someone
not directly involved with that client is an example of what? - ANSWER Breach of
confidentiality
Which right of delegation refers to the giving of clear, concise descriptions of a task to the
delegatee? - ANSWER Right communication
, What is true about psychosocial changes observed in adolescents? Select all that apply. -
ANSWER "They search for personal identity."
"They develop their own ethical systems."
What legal complications might a nurse face for using a restraint without a legal warrant on a
client? - ANSWER The nurse may be charged with false imprisonment.
The nurse is providing restraint education to a group of nursing students. The nurse should
include that it is inappropriate to use a restraint device to do what? - ANSWER Prevent an
adult client from getting up at night when there is insufficient staffing on the unit.
What are the elements of discovery of a lawsuit? Select all that apply. - ANSWER experts
medical records
the depositions of witnesses
The nurse receives information about a client through another nurse. The nurse then finds
that information has some missing facts. Which critical thinking attitude would the nurse use
to clarify the information after talking to the client directly? - ANSWER preserverance
A client with end-stage renal disease needs a kidney transplant. Which statements regarding
the National Organ Transplant Act are true? Select all that apply. - ANSWER The National
Organ Transplant Act of 1984 prohibits the purchase or sale of organs.
