Issues in Nursing Exam Questions and
Answers Graded A+
What purpose does a community health center serve in preventive and primary
care services? - Correct answer-Community health centers are outpatient clinics
that provide primary care to a specific population.
A nurse administers intravenous (IV) therapy to the wrong client. What possible
legal complications might the nurse face in such situation? - Correct answer-
Malpractice
An octogenarian client asks the nurse about the United States' government-funded
national health insurance program. About which healthcare plan should the nurse
inform the client? - Correct answer-Medicare
A nurse is hired to work in a healthcare facility that has a completely computer-
based client information system. The nurse in charge knows that the newly hired
nurse is knowledgeable about this system when the nurse says what? - Correct
answer-"Client information is immediately available when this system is used."
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,Which act protects a person who is HIV positive? - Correct answer-The Americans
with Disabilities Act (ADA)
A nurse is caring for a client with renal failure. The client wants to go back home
but the family members want the client to undergo a kidney transplant. The nurse
gives details about the possible threats and benefits of the surgery to the family and
informs them that the client wants to stay home. What role does the nurse play
here? - Correct answer-Advocate
What does the nurse understand the term in-service education to mean? - Correct
answer-It helps achieve an organization's required competencies.
A nursing student is listing the different aspects of the healthcare services pyramid.
Under which type of healthcare services should the nursing student include family
planning? - Correct answer-Primary care
A nursing student is recalling the order of priority for giving consent to perform an
autopsy in cases where a medical examiner review is not needed. Which person
receives the highest priority for giving consent? - Correct answer-The client in
writing before death
A nurse is recalling the various levels of preventive care to promote health,
wellness, and to prevent illness. Which scenario is a perfect example of primary
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,prevention? - Correct answer-An infant receives rotavirus vaccination in the
hospital setting.
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. - Correct answer--Battery
-Assault
-False Imprisonment
A nursing student is evaluating statements regarding the five levels of proficiency
set forth by Benner. Which statement indicates that a nurse is in the advanced
beginner stage? - Correct answer-The nurse is able to identify the basic principles
of nursing care through careful observation.
While visiting the hospital, the spouse of a client slips and falls on a recently
washed floor in the hallway leading to the client's room. To meet the criteria of
ethical practice, what action should the nurse who witnessed the occurrence take? -
Correct answer-Initiate an agency incident report.
A nursing student is recalling the definitions of acts that are classified as torts in
nursing practice. Which tort involves intentional touching without the client's
consent? - Correct answer-Battery
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, A client dies in the hospital 2 hours after being admitted. Who has the authority to
decide if a post-mortem should be conducted? - Correct answer-Medical examiner
What does a nurse understand by the term regulatory law as applied to nursing
practice? - Correct answer-Regulatory law reflects the decisions made by
administrative bodies such as the State Boards of Nursing.
A registered nurse is explaining the Quality and Safety Education for Nurses
(QSEN) competencies to a nursing student. What information should the nurse
provide about the competency teamwork and collaboration? - Correct answer-"A
nurse should be able to work effectively within nursing and inter-professional
teams by promoting open communication and shared decision-making to provide
client care."
A registered nurse is explaining the term "just culture" to the student nurse. Which
explanation provided by the registered nurse is accurate? - Correct answer-"It
refers to promoting open discussion whenever error occurs without fear of
recrimination."
What should a nurse understand regarding the Uniform Anatomical Gift Act? -
Correct answer-The Uniform Anatomical Gift Act gives individuals who have
reached 18 years of age the right to make an organ donation.
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Answers Graded A+
What purpose does a community health center serve in preventive and primary
care services? - Correct answer-Community health centers are outpatient clinics
that provide primary care to a specific population.
A nurse administers intravenous (IV) therapy to the wrong client. What possible
legal complications might the nurse face in such situation? - Correct answer-
Malpractice
An octogenarian client asks the nurse about the United States' government-funded
national health insurance program. About which healthcare plan should the nurse
inform the client? - Correct answer-Medicare
A nurse is hired to work in a healthcare facility that has a completely computer-
based client information system. The nurse in charge knows that the newly hired
nurse is knowledgeable about this system when the nurse says what? - Correct
answer-"Client information is immediately available when this system is used."
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,Which act protects a person who is HIV positive? - Correct answer-The Americans
with Disabilities Act (ADA)
A nurse is caring for a client with renal failure. The client wants to go back home
but the family members want the client to undergo a kidney transplant. The nurse
gives details about the possible threats and benefits of the surgery to the family and
informs them that the client wants to stay home. What role does the nurse play
here? - Correct answer-Advocate
What does the nurse understand the term in-service education to mean? - Correct
answer-It helps achieve an organization's required competencies.
A nursing student is listing the different aspects of the healthcare services pyramid.
Under which type of healthcare services should the nursing student include family
planning? - Correct answer-Primary care
A nursing student is recalling the order of priority for giving consent to perform an
autopsy in cases where a medical examiner review is not needed. Which person
receives the highest priority for giving consent? - Correct answer-The client in
writing before death
A nurse is recalling the various levels of preventive care to promote health,
wellness, and to prevent illness. Which scenario is a perfect example of primary
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,prevention? - Correct answer-An infant receives rotavirus vaccination in the
hospital setting.
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. - Correct answer--Battery
-Assault
-False Imprisonment
A nursing student is evaluating statements regarding the five levels of proficiency
set forth by Benner. Which statement indicates that a nurse is in the advanced
beginner stage? - Correct answer-The nurse is able to identify the basic principles
of nursing care through careful observation.
While visiting the hospital, the spouse of a client slips and falls on a recently
washed floor in the hallway leading to the client's room. To meet the criteria of
ethical practice, what action should the nurse who witnessed the occurrence take? -
Correct answer-Initiate an agency incident report.
A nursing student is recalling the definitions of acts that are classified as torts in
nursing practice. Which tort involves intentional touching without the client's
consent? - Correct answer-Battery
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, A client dies in the hospital 2 hours after being admitted. Who has the authority to
decide if a post-mortem should be conducted? - Correct answer-Medical examiner
What does a nurse understand by the term regulatory law as applied to nursing
practice? - Correct answer-Regulatory law reflects the decisions made by
administrative bodies such as the State Boards of Nursing.
A registered nurse is explaining the Quality and Safety Education for Nurses
(QSEN) competencies to a nursing student. What information should the nurse
provide about the competency teamwork and collaboration? - Correct answer-"A
nurse should be able to work effectively within nursing and inter-professional
teams by promoting open communication and shared decision-making to provide
client care."
A registered nurse is explaining the term "just culture" to the student nurse. Which
explanation provided by the registered nurse is accurate? - Correct answer-"It
refers to promoting open discussion whenever error occurs without fear of
recrimination."
What should a nurse understand regarding the Uniform Anatomical Gift Act? -
Correct answer-The Uniform Anatomical Gift Act gives individuals who have
reached 18 years of age the right to make an organ donation.
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