EXAM #1 Comprehensive Review

Question 1

What is an Advanced Directive?

Question 2

Can nurses witness an advanced directive?

Answer 2

No

Question 3

What is a power of attorney?

Question 4

What is a DNR?

Question 5

What is informed consent?

Question 6

What tasks can be delegated to LPN?

Answer 6

-Reinforcement of clinical teaching (NO NEW TEACHING)
-Enteral Feedings/PPN
-Medications (PO, SQ, IM, IV)
-Stable or chronic clients
-24-hour post-op clients
-Wound Care

Question 7

What tasks which can be delegated to UAP?

Answer 7

-Vitals for stable clients
-Collecting I/O
-Un-Stable
-Remind client to do something but not how to do it
-Detach suction

Question 8

What is unintentional tort?

Answer 8

Negligence and malpractice

Question 9

What is an intentional tort?

Answer 9

Assualt, battery and false imprisionment

Question 10

Can PHI be given over the phone?

Answer 10

No

Question 11

How is a rectal temperature taken?

Answer 11

Left lying, 1.5 to 2 in inside (adults)

Question 12

What is rectal temperature contraindicated in?

Answer 12

-Fecal Impaction
-Diarrhea
-C-diff
-Immunocompromised
-Bleeding

Question 13

What conditions is tympanic temperature contraindicated in?

Answer 13

-Ear Infection, lesion, incision or hearing aide

Question 14

What BP is considered hypertensive crisis?

Answer 14

180/120

Question 15

What is the MAP formula?

Question 16

What type of patients is an oral temperature contraindicated in?

Answer 16

-Unconscious
-Seizure
-Combative
-Uncooperative