NSG 310 EXAM 2 VERIFIED
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
ADVANCED NURSING CONCEPTS
SUCH AS PATHOPHYSIOLOGY,
HEALTH ASSESSMENT LATEST
UPDATE
1. A patient is having an operation in the morning. During the nurse's
shift, the patient asks several questions that lead the nurse to determine
that the patient does not understand the procedure. The best action by
the nurse is
to:
a. call the surgeon to come back and explain the procedure.
b. pass this information on to the day shift in shift report.
c. reassure the patient that he or she understood the operation correctly
earlier.
d. try to explain the operation so that the patient understands. -
CORRECT
ANSWER✔✔a
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,2. A patient walked into an emergency department (ED) and then
collapsed before checking in. The priority action by the nurse is to:
a. check the patient's wallet for identification.
b. get consent when the patient wakes up.
c. check to see whether the patient has any family nearby.
d. treat the patient first because consent is implied. - CORRECT
ANSWER✔✔d
3. A patient is constantly disrupting therapeutic medical devices, such as
intravenous lines and catheters. The staff wants to restrain the patient.
Before doing this, the best action by the nursing staff would be to:
a. be sure security is available to apply restraints.
b. get orders from the physician for a sedative.
c. move the patient away from other patients.
d. try other methods to keep the patient safe. - CORRECT
ANSWER✔✔d
4. A nurse is performing a procedure on a patient, and the patient
suddenly says, "I don't want you to do that anymore." The best action by
the nurse is to:
a. discuss the patient's wishes.
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,b. finish the procedure quickly.
c. stop the procedure immediately.
d. tell the patient that the procedure is almost done. - CORRECT
ANSWER✔✔c
5. A nurse is testifying as a witness in a court case. The attorney has asked
a series of questions that the nurse is having trouble understanding. The
best action by the nurse is to:
a. ask that the questions be reworded for comprehension.
b. be cautious and not answer questions about medical care.
c. request a break to get something to eat or drink.
d. try his or her best to answer all of the questions honestly. - CORRECT
ANSWER✔✔a
6. A nurse administered the wrong dose of insulin to an assigned patient
after bypassing the facility policy to have insulin doses double checked.
The patient's blood glucose level remained within normal limits
afterward, and the physician was notified per protocol. The patient and
family were extremely upset and demanded to be moved to another floor.
Later, the patient filed a malpractice suit against the hospital. The nurse
lawyer reviewing the case would conclude that:
a. malpractice occurred because the patient had emotional distress.
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, b. malpractice occurred because the nurse didn't follow the policy.
c. no malpractice occurred because most nurses don't verify insulin.
d. no malpractice occurred because there were no actual damages. -
CORRECT ANSWER✔✔d
1. A staff development nurse is orienting several new employees to the
facility. The nurse explains that any good compliance program: (Select all
that apply.)
a. functions to identify and correct potential concerns.
b. ensures a confidential way for staff to report violations.
c. promotes conformity to the facility's legal requirements.
d. protects staff from retaliation for good-faith reports.
e. works to ensure that union negotiations become public knowledge. -
CORRECT ANSWER✔✔a,b,c,d
2. A faculty member is explaining to the senior nursing class that to
become licensed, applicants must: (Select all that apply.)
a. demonstrate good moral character.
b. graduate from an approved program.
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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
ADVANCED NURSING CONCEPTS
SUCH AS PATHOPHYSIOLOGY,
HEALTH ASSESSMENT LATEST
UPDATE
1. A patient is having an operation in the morning. During the nurse's
shift, the patient asks several questions that lead the nurse to determine
that the patient does not understand the procedure. The best action by
the nurse is
to:
a. call the surgeon to come back and explain the procedure.
b. pass this information on to the day shift in shift report.
c. reassure the patient that he or she understood the operation correctly
earlier.
d. try to explain the operation so that the patient understands. -
CORRECT
ANSWER✔✔a
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,2. A patient walked into an emergency department (ED) and then
collapsed before checking in. The priority action by the nurse is to:
a. check the patient's wallet for identification.
b. get consent when the patient wakes up.
c. check to see whether the patient has any family nearby.
d. treat the patient first because consent is implied. - CORRECT
ANSWER✔✔d
3. A patient is constantly disrupting therapeutic medical devices, such as
intravenous lines and catheters. The staff wants to restrain the patient.
Before doing this, the best action by the nursing staff would be to:
a. be sure security is available to apply restraints.
b. get orders from the physician for a sedative.
c. move the patient away from other patients.
d. try other methods to keep the patient safe. - CORRECT
ANSWER✔✔d
4. A nurse is performing a procedure on a patient, and the patient
suddenly says, "I don't want you to do that anymore." The best action by
the nurse is to:
a. discuss the patient's wishes.
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,b. finish the procedure quickly.
c. stop the procedure immediately.
d. tell the patient that the procedure is almost done. - CORRECT
ANSWER✔✔c
5. A nurse is testifying as a witness in a court case. The attorney has asked
a series of questions that the nurse is having trouble understanding. The
best action by the nurse is to:
a. ask that the questions be reworded for comprehension.
b. be cautious and not answer questions about medical care.
c. request a break to get something to eat or drink.
d. try his or her best to answer all of the questions honestly. - CORRECT
ANSWER✔✔a
6. A nurse administered the wrong dose of insulin to an assigned patient
after bypassing the facility policy to have insulin doses double checked.
The patient's blood glucose level remained within normal limits
afterward, and the physician was notified per protocol. The patient and
family were extremely upset and demanded to be moved to another floor.
Later, the patient filed a malpractice suit against the hospital. The nurse
lawyer reviewing the case would conclude that:
a. malpractice occurred because the patient had emotional distress.
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, b. malpractice occurred because the nurse didn't follow the policy.
c. no malpractice occurred because most nurses don't verify insulin.
d. no malpractice occurred because there were no actual damages. -
CORRECT ANSWER✔✔d
1. A staff development nurse is orienting several new employees to the
facility. The nurse explains that any good compliance program: (Select all
that apply.)
a. functions to identify and correct potential concerns.
b. ensures a confidential way for staff to report violations.
c. promotes conformity to the facility's legal requirements.
d. protects staff from retaliation for good-faith reports.
e. works to ensure that union negotiations become public knowledge. -
CORRECT ANSWER✔✔a,b,c,d
2. A faculty member is explaining to the senior nursing class that to
become licensed, applicants must: (Select all that apply.)
a. demonstrate good moral character.
b. graduate from an approved program.
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