The nurse determines that one of the unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) working with her patients does not follow safety precautions when ambulating patients. What should the nurse consider before acting on this knowledge? Select all that apply. - The tasks performed by UAPs must conform to hospital policy and procedure. - The nurse must act as a patient advocate. - The nurse should follow the UAP job description as witen by the hospital's administration. - If the nurse's supervisor tells the nurse to delegate this task to the UAP the nurse is still accountable for errors made by the UAP. - The nurse is accountable only for the work personally performed.

- The tasks performed by UAPs must conform to hospital policy and procedure. - The nurse must act as a patient advocate. - If the nurse's supervisor tells the nurse to delegate this task to the UAP, the nurse is still accountable for errors made by the UAP.

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Choose the unlicensed assistive personnel tasks that are considered indirect patient care activities. Select all that apply.

Stocking a dressing cart.
Talking with a patient’s family.
Reporting intake and output to the nurse
Cleaning an IV pump
Taking a defective blood pressure machine to maintenance

Stocking a dressing cart.
Cleaning an IV pump
Y Taking a defective blood pressure machine to maintenance

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You are a new nurse on an orthopedic unit, and you are learning how to integrate delegation into your daily work. What might be important for you to consider to improve your delegation?

A. Organize your work and consider who is best to do what tasks and when.
B. When you delegate, do not overburden UAPs as they will work harder if they like you
C. Recognize that your performance appraisal will depend on demonstrating that you are able to do the entire job
D. After you delegate to UAPs, you will have minimal contact with patients UAPs are caring for.

A. Organize your work and consider who is best to do what tasks and when.

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Head nurse Joey is physically available to guide and to assist the new staff. While she inserts a nasogastric tube ( NGT). The type of supervision is classified as:

Direct supervision
Olndirect supervision
Off-site supervision
Democratic supervision

Direct supervision

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Which activity llustrates the nurse manager’s effective supervision of an assignment?

A. The manager communicates the assignment to the staff.
B. The nurse understands the UAP’s scope of practice,
C. The nurse manager visits the patients on the team.
D. The nurse is told to care for team of patients.

C. The nurse manager visits the patients on the team.

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The interaction between two supervisors, this best describes which type of communication?

Upward communication
Horizontal Communication
Downward communication
Diagonal communication

Horizontal Communication

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What are the five rights of delegation? Select all that apply.

Right person
Right time span
Right task
Right supervision
Right location

Right person
Right task
Right supervision

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Select the options that illustrate guidelines for consistency in effective delegation. Select all that apply.

Be fair about unpleasant activities.
Give only indirect care tasks.
Indicate priorities.
Be sure directions are clear.
Be positive about assignments.

Be fair about unpleasant activities.
Indicate priorities.
Be sure directions are clear.
Be positive about assignments.

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A nursing instructor is teaching a class on conflict and conflict resolution.She relates to the class that conflict in an organization is
important and that an optimal level of confict will generate which of
the following?

A. Creativity,a problem-solving atmosphere,a weak team spirit,andnmotivation of its workers,
B. Creativity,a staid atmosphere,a weak team spirit,and motivation of its workers.
C. Creativity,a problem-solving atmosphere,growth,andmotivation for its workers.
D. A bureaucratic atmosphere,a strong team spirit,and motivation for its workers.

C. Creativity,a problem-solving atmosphere,growth,andmotivation for its workers.

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The nursing student has developed a poster presentation regarding delegation. Which statement made by this student would be evaluated as correct?

A. There is a sharing of authority between the person delegating the work and - the person who accepts the delegation.
B. The nurse retains accountability for nursing work assigned to others.
C. Employers decide which work the nurse can delegate and should document this list in the nurse’s job description.
D. The nurse who delegates work should dictate exactly how the work should be accomplished.

B. The nurse retains accountability for nursing work assigned to
others

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What is often the newly licensed nurse’s greatest barrier to delegation?

A. Not knowing what can be delegated
B. Not wanting to overburden staff members who are already busy
C. Fear of loss of control
D. Denying that delegation is possible

C. Fear of loss of control

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Which option reflects a barrier to effective delegation by the nurse?

Trying to do everything for the patients
Trying to empower staff
Providing feedback to staff
Litle need to delegate

Trying to do everything for the patients

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The nurse says to the UAP, “I am worried about Ms. Smith’s blood pressure. Check it throughout the afternoon.” What critical factors have the nurse left out of this delegation instruction? Select all that apply.

How often the blood pressure should be taken.
What are reportable parameters.
Nothing, the UAP should understand what the nurse means.
If this assignment has priority over other jobs.
How the nurse wants the blood pressure measured

How often the blood pressure should be taken.
What are reportable parameters.
How the nurse wants the blood pressure measured

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Which issues should the nurse manager consider related to delegation? Select all that apply.

A. Delegation is a simple task assignment.
B. The manager retains accountability for the project.
C. Someone else will have the responsibility and authority to do the task.
D. The employee has the appropriate authority to act alone,
E. The manager must- supervise every portion the task.

B. The manager retains accountability for the project.
C. Someone else will have the responsibility and authority to do the
task.
D. The employee has the appropriate authority to act alone,

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Which of the following statements best describe effective delegation?

A. Nursing education programs prepare new nurses to effectively use delegation.
B. Delegation is something experienced nurses do, and new nurses do not do.
C. Reirbursement is not related to delegation.
D. Delegation is difficult and takes time to learn how to do it effectively.

A. Nursing education programs prepare new nurses to effectively use delegation.

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What action should be taken by the nurse who is preparing to delegate a task?

A. Assess the documentation that will need to be completed regarding the task.
B. Review of al/ the patients’ charts on the team.
C. Review the complexity and skill required to perform the task.
D. Ask the patient it having someone other than the nurse provide care is acceptable.

C. Review the complexity and skill required to perform the task.

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Which activities are appropriate for the nurse to delegate to unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP)? Select all that apply.

Diabetic diet teaching
Postoperative wound care
change dressing Sterile نا
Routine vital signs
Hygienic care

Routine vital signs
Hygienic care

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Two staff nurses are arguing about working on holidays.ln trying to resolve this conflict,the nurse manager understands that interpersonal conflict arises when:

A. Risk-taking seems to be unavoidable.
B. Personal and professional priorities do not match
C. The ways in which people should act do not match the ways in effectively use delegation.
D. People see events differently

D. People see events differently

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One of the patients on a nurse’s team has become very ill and is requiring more of the nurse’s ime than was anticipated. The nurse
must delegate some patient care activities in order to have time to care for this critically ll patient. Which activity can this nurse only delegate to another nurse?

A. Assessment of a newly admitted patient.
B. Checking the blood pressure of a patient who had blood pressure elevation yesterday.
C. Helping a patient with a shower.
D. Delivering a specimen to the lab.

A. Assessment of a newly admitted patient.

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Successful resolution of conflict yields constructive outcomes and leads to:

Inhibition of movement.
improved team functioning.
Diminished resolutions
Lower employee satisfaction levels.

Improved team functioning.

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The nurse determines that one of the unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) working with her patients does not follow safety precautions when ambulating patients. What should the nurse consider before acting on this knowledge? Select all that apply.

The tasks performed by UAPs must conform to hospital policy and
procedure.
The nurse must act as a patient advocate.
The nurse should follow the UAP job description as witen by the
hospital’s administration.
If the nurse’s supervisor tells the nurse to delegate this task to the
UAP the nurse is still accountable for errors made by the UAP.
The nurse is accountable only for the work personally performed.

The tasks performed by UAPs must conform to hospital policy and
procedure.
The nurse must act as a patient advocate.
If the nurse’s supervisor tells the nurse to delegate this task to the
UAP, the nurse is still accountable for errors made by the UAP.

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Client Henry is to be discharged soon but is still not knowledgeable about how to use his cane. What underlying principle in nursing ethics should guide the nurse in doing his duty?

Responsibility
Competence
Accountability
Advocacy

Responsibility

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The following statements below are acts of nursing negligence, except for one:

Use of defective equipment
Disagreeing with the physician
Careless execution of doctor’s order
Errors in administering medications

Disagreeing with the physician

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Situation: Client Zee is not compliant to his treatment ECT (electroconvulsive therapy) and does not take his medications due to his suspicious personality. His nurse was so hopeless that she threatened client Zee not to give him his regular meals if he will ot submit himself to his therapy and treatments. What kind of malpractice was committed in this situation?

False imprisonment
Battery
Assault
Fraud

Assault

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It is a kind of will that is entirely written, dated, and signed by the
client himself. It is called:

Notarial will
Nuncupative will
Holographic will
None of the above

Holographic wil

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Alex is to appear and testify in the court as a witness. What should she receive prior to that? Subpoena duces tecum Subpoena testificandum Subpoena ut des None of the above

Subpoena testificandum

In order to pass the licensure examination, what is the general weighted average to be reached by the test taker? 75% 60% 65% 70%

75%

The following are the qualifications of an applicant for the Nursing Licensure exam (Select allthat apply) - He/she is a citizen of the Philippines - He/she is a citizen or subject of a country which permits Filipino nurses to practice within its territorial limits - He/she is a holder of a Bachelor's Degree in Nursing - He must be in single status

- He/she is a citizen of the Philippines - He/she is a citizen or subject of a country which permits Filipino nurses to practice within its territorial limits - He/she is a holder of a Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

It is the annulment or cancellation of the registration of a nurse from the roll of professionals due to violation of the Code of Ethics Suspension Revocation Deferment ODeferral

Revocation

A registered nurse in the Philippines may be punished by revocation/suspension of license due to which of the following reasons (SATA) - Unprofessional and unethical conduct - Malpractice or negligence in the practice of nursing - Use of fraud, deceit, or false statements in obtaining a certificate of registration/professional license - Gross incompetence or serious ignorance - Violation of this Act, Code of Ethics for nurses and technical standards for nursing practice, policies of the Board and the Commission

- Unprofessional and unethical conduct - Malpractice or negligence in the practice of nursing - Use of fraud, deceit, or false statements in obtaining a certificate of registration/professional license - Gross incompetence or serious ignorance - Violation of this Act, Code of Ethics for nurses and technical standards for nursing practice, policies of the Board and the Commission

The suspension of the certificate of registration/ professional license shall be for what period according to the Philippine Nursing Act of 2002 ARTICLE IV Examination and Registration: 6 years 5 years 4 years 3 years

4 years

It is the application and interpretation of regulations, laws, and principles of law to the profession of nursing: Ethics Profession Jurisprudence Law

Jurisprudence

The minimum qualifications required of entry-level nurses in order to ensure safe and effective provision of nursing care to patients and to provide assurance to the general public that the nurse may practice withinnthe boundaries established by the nurse's scope of practice: Bachelor in Nursing License Certificate of Completion Transcript of Records

License

The following pertains to the term Law, which among is NOT true? A. a rule of conduct or action prescribed B. enforced by a controlling authority C. a rule or order that it is advisable or obligatory to observe D. are ethically accepted sets of rules

D. are ethically accepted sets of rules

What is a criminal law? A. the law which regulates the intercourse of nations B. the body of rules and regulations and orders and decisions created by administrative agencies of government C. is a system of laws concerned with punishment of individuals who committed a crime D. all of the above

D. all of the above

The law which regulated the practice of nursing profession in the Philippines is: R.A9173 LOI 949 Patient's Bill of Rights Code of Ethics for Nurses

R.A9173

This quality is being demonstrated by a Nurse who raise the side rails of a confused and disoriented patient? Autonomy Responsibility Prudence Resourcefulness

Prudence

Which among the following best describes the duties and tasks assigned to a student nurse? - Nursing students are accountable for their own mistakes - Nursing students are held to the same standards as that of a professional nurse - Nursing students do not perform professional nursing duties and are to be supervised by their clinical instructors. - Nursing students are accountable according to the policies of the institution where they are on duty.

Nursing students do not perform professional nursing duties and are to be supervised by their clinical instructors.

Nurse Baron works as a staff nurse and he recognizes some disputes between him and his employer. He asserts his rights through the help of: Civil law Criminal law Administrative law Labor law

Labor law

He would like to complain his employment status particularly his early dismissal or ilegal termination from his job. His concern would best be heard at: Regional Trial Court Municipal Trial Court Professional Regulation Commission National Labor Relations Commission

National Labor Relations Commission

Law that offer legal protection to people who give reasonable assistance to those who are, or whom they believe to be injured,il,in peril, or otherwise incapacitated: Civil Law Mercantile Law Good Samaritan Law Criminal Law

Good Samaritan Law

A nursing audit focuses on evaluating the entire healthcare team's performance, not just individual nurses ○True ○ False

○ False

Effective team building is only necessary when a team is not performing well True False

False

Nursing audits are conducted so|ely for the purpose of identifying faults or errors in care, True False

True

What is the role of peer review in a nursing audit? A. To identify opportunities for promotion within the nursing team B. To review and critique the financial aspects of nursing care C. To ensure that nursing care iS being delivered according to best practices and standards D. To train nurses in new technologies

C. To ensure that nursing care iS being delivered according to best practices and standards

In Vroom's Expectancy Theory, what does "valence' refer to? A. The likelihood that effort yill lead to performance B. The perceived value or importance of the reward associated with achieving a goal C. The relationship between performance and the resulting reward D. The level of intrinsic motivation

B. The perceived value or importance of the reward associated with achieving a goal

Team building activities should always be competitive to encourage high performance, ○True ○ False

False

Which of the following is the primary goal of team building? To increase competition between team members To develop better communication and collaboration To assign more tasks to each team member To reduce work efficiency

To develop better communication and collaboration

What is the primary purpose of variance analysis? A. To predict future performance B. To identify the reasons for deviations between budgeted and actual results C. To calculate the return on investment D. To develop new cost-cutting strategies

B. To identify the reasons for deviations between budgeted and actual results

What does the Tuckman's Model" of team development include? ○ Forming, Storming, Norming, Performing, Adjourning ○ Planning, Organizing, Delegating, Monitoring, Evaluating ○ Setting goals, Assigning roles, Achieving targets ○ Communication, Motivation, Rewarding, Training

Forming, Storming, Norming, Performing, Adjourning

Which of the following strategies can help resolve conflict within a team? A. lgnoring the conflict until it resolves itself B. Open communication and active listening C. Giving one person all the decision-making power D. Reducing team meetings to avoid disagreements

B. Open communication and active listening

Which of the following is NOT an example of a team building ctivity? A. Brainstorming sessions B. Group problem- solving exercises C. lndependent tasks with no collaboration D. Outdoor team challnges

C. lndependent tasks with no collaboration

Which of the following best describes a key characteristic of McClelland's Theory of Needs? A. It emphasizes the need for physiological satisfaction before other needs. B. ltidentifies three major motivators: achievement, affliation, and power C. It argues that motivation is shaped by an individual's perception of fairness. D. It assumes that all employees are motivated by the same factors

B. ltidentifies three major motivators: achievement, affliation, and power

A successful team leader is responsible for solving all problems within the team. True False

False

What is a key characteristic of a high-performing team? Individualism and competition Clear goals, effective communication, and mutual respect Working in isolation Lack of feedback from the leader

Clear goals, effective communication, and mutual respect

Which of the following is NOT a typical responsibility of a controller? Budget preparation Financial reporting Setting sales targets Internal auditing

Setting sales targets

Team members should have clear roles and responsibilities to avoid confusion and promote efficiency. True False

True

The results of a nursing audit should lead to changes in clinical practice and policy when necessary. True False

True

According to Herzberg, which factor leads to job satisfaction? Achievement Salary job security Company policies

Achievement

According to Herzberg's Two-Factor Theory, which of the following is considered a "hygiene factor"? Achievement Recognition Working conditions Responsibility

Working conditions

Which of the following is NOT part of Maslow's Hlierarchy of Needs? Esteem Self-actualization Afflilation safety

Afflilation

Feedback is an essential part of team development and can help in improving team dynamics. True False

True

Which of the following motivation theories focuses on the hierarchy of needs, where individuals must fulfll basic needs before moving on to higher-level needs? Herzberg's Two-Factor Theory Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs Vrooms Expectancy Theory McClelland's Need Theory

Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs

What is the primary purpose of a nursing audit? A. To monitor and evaluate the financial status of the nursing department B. To assess the quality of nursing care and ensure it meets established standards C. To train nursing staffin new medical technologies D. To manage patient records and documentation

B. To assess the quality of nursing care and ensure it meets established standards

Which theory suggests that motivation depends on the perceived fairness of rewards and the inputs that an individual puts into a task relative to the outputs they receive? Adams'Equity Theory Herzberg's Two-Factor Theory Vroom's Expectancy Theory Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs

Adams'Equity Theory

Clinical audits can help improve patient outcomes by identifying gaps in care delivery. True False

True

What is the correct action by the nurse if a health care provider asks the nurse to perform a task in which the nurse does not have adequate knowledge or experience performing? A. Inform the health care provider about the lack of education and experience, and then perform the task. B. Do not inform the health care provider and carry out the task. C. Inform the health care provider regarding the lack of education and/or experience necessary to safely perform the task. Refuse to do the task D. Inform the health care provider, and then both parties can attempt to figure it out.

C. Inform the health care provider regarding the lack of education and/or experience necessary to safely perform the task. Refuse to do the task

A client was discharged after having a lday surgery on her gallbladder. The nurse discharging the client failed to give the client oral or written discharge instructions. This failure to carry out the provision of discharge instructions could result in charges of: malpractice. negligence assault. battery.

negligence

Which statement indicates that the client understands informed consent of a surgical procedure? A. The nurse discovers the signed informed consent form on the bedside table before the surgeon discusses the procedure with the client B. The client's oldest son stated that he explained the procedure to the client and the client told him that he wanted the surgery. C.The client states that the surgeon explained the procedure to him, allowed him to ask questions, and explained the risks ofnot permitting the surgery D. The client been declared legally incompetent; however, the client states understanding of the surgical procedure

C. The client states that the surgeon explained the procedure to him, allowed him to ask questions, and explained the risks of not permitting the surgery

A nurse documents in the client's chart that the health care provider is incompetent because the health care provider did not respond promptly to the nurse's call regarding the client. This is an example of ______and______ defamation slander libel battery unprofessional conduct

defamation libel

Conviction for practicing nursing without a license, incompetence or gross negligence, falsification of client records, and ilegally obtaining, using, or possessing controlled substances is called: libel. slander. unprofessional conduct. assault

unprofessional conduct.

Most statutes include conscience clauses that are designed to protect hospitals and nurses in matters dealing with abortion services. These clauses allow the nurse to be protected from: prejudicial statements. discrimination or retaliation,. defamation or unjust prejudice legal liability.

discrimination or retaliation,.

While reviewing the transfer papers of a client, the nurse notes that the client has both a living will and a durable-power of attorney A living will differs from a durable power of attorney in that a living will: A. describes how the client wants his wishes carried out in the event of a terminal illness. B. determines which relative gets the house. C. allows a health care provider to make decisions if the client is unable to make decisions D. designates who should make medical decisions if the client is incapable of making independent decisions:

A. describes how the client wants his wishes carried out in the event of a terminal illness.

Identify the element that is NOT one of the functions of the law in the nursing environment. A. Accountability helps to maintain a minimum standard of nursing practice, B. Law differentiates nurses responsibilities from those of other health care professionals. C. Law specifies which nursing actions are legal in caring for clients D. Law specifies which hospital policies are legal in caring for clients

D. Law specifies which hospital policies are legal in caring for clients

What is the best example of altruism exhibited by a nurse? A. Turning the bed--bound client every 4 hours B. Withholding scheduled pain medication to a client who has a level 6 pain scale rating C. Insisting that a client use the bedpan instead of assisting the client to the restroom because it is easier for the nurse D. Allowing a Catholic client to keep his rosary beads within reach as a comfort measure

D. Allowing a Catholic client to keep his rosary beads within reach as a comfort measure

State of being legally responsible for one's obligations and actions, and to make financial restitution for wrongful act

Tort Law

Examination of the body after death

Autopsy

Defamation by means of print, writing, or pictures

Libel

The unjustifiable detention of a person without legal warrant to confine the person

False imprisonment

The willful touching of a person that may or may not cause harm

Battery

Provides specific instructions about what medical treatment the client chooses to omit or refuse in the event that the client is unable to make those decisions

Living will

The act of painlessly putting to death people suffering from an incurable or chronically painful disease

Euthanasia

Agreement by a client to competent persons, on sufficient consideration to do or not do a legal act, accept a course of treatment after being provided complete information

Informed consent

State of being legally responsible for one's obligations and actions, and to make financial restitution for wrongful acts

Tort law

A standard of care that is not observed

Breach of duty

An attempt or threat to touch a person unjustifiably

Assault

Laws evolving from court decisions

Case law

Communication that is false, and results in injury to the reputation of a person

Defamation

Which clients could make decisions regarding health care? (Select all that apply.) A. A woman who arrives in the emergency department with an altered mental state and the aroma of ethyl alcohol B. The parents of a 14-year- --old girl involved in a car collision C. A middle-aged man who has the mental capacity of an 8-year-old D. A 10-year-old boy who has arrived with friends and has a shallow laceration needing three sutures E. A competent older adult who requires surgery on a prolapsed bladder

B. The parents of a 14-year- --old girl involved in a car collision E. A competent older adult who requires surgery on a prolapsed bladder

A document that lists the medical treatment a person chooses to refuse if unable to make decisions is the: Advance directives Living will Informed consent Durable power of attorney

Living will

Marvin is the only child of his parents and he was fully given the right as heir in the family. He is regarded as: None of the above Testatrix Testator Decedent

Testator

The following statements below are acts of nursing negligence, except for one: Careless execution of doctor's order Errors in administering medications Use of defective equipment Disagreeing with the physician

Disagreeing with the physician

It is a kind of will that is entirely written, dated, and signed by the client himself. It is called: Holographic will Nuncupative will Notarial will None of the above

Holographic will

The law which regulated the practice of nursing profession in the Philippines is: LOI 949 Patient's Bill of Rights R.A 9173 Code of Ethics for Nurses

R.A 9173

He would like to complain his employment status particularly his early dismissal or illegal termination from his job. His concern would best be heard at: Regional Trial Court Professional Regulation Commission Municipal Trial Court National Labor Relations Commission

National Labor Relations Commission

If a patient sues a nurse due to her negligence, the patient is called: Defendant Plaintiff Respondent Negligence

Plaintiff

Nurse Baron was investigated due to the report of an intelligence agent that his residential house is being rented by a drug syndicate operating in the region. He is considered as: All of the above Principal Accomplice Accessory

Accomplice

Nurse Judith was sued for a libel case at the Professional Regulation Commission by his colleague. She is considered to be the: Accused Defendant Subject Respondent

Defendant

Alex is to appear and testify in the court as a witness. What should she receive prior to that? None of the above Subpoena duces tecum Subpoena ut des Subpoena testificandum

Subpoena testificandum

Organ donation prohibits the: (Select all that apply.) donation of organs in clients diagnosed with brain death sale of body organs marketing of body organs donation of cartilage and bones

sale of body organs marketing of body organs

What is the best example of documentation by the nurse in the client's record? A. All facts and information regarding person's condition, treatment, care, progress, any refusal or consent of treatment, and response to illness and treatment are noted. B. All facts and information regarding a person's condition, treatment, care, progress, and response to illness and treatment are noted. C. All facts and information regarding amperson's condition, treatment, care, progress, any refusal or consent of treatment, physician's competence, and response to illness and treatment are noted. D. All facts and information regarding a patient that the nurse feels are appropriate are noted

A. All facts and information regarding person's condition, treatment, care, progress, any refusal or consent of treatment, and response to illness and treatment are noted.

Identify behaviors that would be classified as an invasion of privacy for a client. (Select all that apply.) A. A nurse who removes articles from a bedside table in order to "clear out some of that junk" B. A middle-aged, mentally alert client who requests a nursing assistant to "get rid of a bedpan, used ketchup container, and other unused items C. A nursing student who documents the client's name and address on paperwork to hand in to the clinical faculty member D. A cousin who wants to review the chart for lab results and the health care provider's orders

A. A nurse who removes articles from a bedside table in order to "clear out some of that junk" C. A nursing student who documents the client's name and address on paperwork to hand in to the clinical faculty member

A nurse threatens to give a loud, disruptive client an injection that will "knock the client out.'" The nurse follows through on the threat and gives the injection Without the client's consent. What has the nurse committed? Threat, assault Battery, invasion of privacy Assault, invasion ofprivacy Assault, battery

Assault, battery

Which clinical scenario is an example of nonmaleficence and unintentional harm? A. Not locking a wheelchair and transferring a client into the wheelchair B. Catching a client who is falling and bruising the client's arm C. A client's allergic reaction to a prescribed medication D. Administering oxygen at 6 L/min to a client when the order is for 2 L/min

A. Not locking a wheelchair and transferring a client into the wheelchair

Which nurse would be considered to be the "best expert witness" for the defense in a case regarding an obstetric patient who died after delivery complications? A. A nurse who holds a bachelor's degree in nursing and has been practicing for 2 years B. A nurse who holds a master's degree in nursing and has a certification in emergency nursing C. A nurse who holds a doctorate of nursing science in pediatric care D. A nurse who holds a master's degree in nursing and a state certification in matemal--infant nursing

D. A nurse who holds a master's degree in nursing and a state certification in matemal--infant nursing

If you think that a person has done something seriously wrong to you, the correct action to do get redress for the injury received is to: A. systematically plan on how to have a vindication for the damage done B. file a lawsuit against the person for damage C. hire someone to take revenge for you D. nothing, just forget about it

B. file a lawsuit against the person for damage

The person who institutes legal proceeding is: A. Plaintiff B. Respondent C. Defendant D. Accused

A. Plaintiff

It is promulgated for the common good by one who has legitimate authority: A. Jurisprudence B. Dilemma C. Law D. Ethics

C. Law

A hospital filed a case of damages against a nurse for breach of contract. Who is the nurse in the case? A. complainant B. accused C. defendant D. plaintiff

C. defendant

A process whereby the BON only compel the personal attendance of a witness to bring with him to the court books, papers and the like to elucidate the matters in issue: A. Warrant B. Subpoena C. Subpoena duces tecum D. Summons

C. Subpoena duces tecum

Which of the following situations would possibly cause a nurse to be sued due to negligence? A. Nurse gave a client wrong medication, and an hour later, client complained of dyspnea B. While preparing a medication, the nurse notices that instead of 1 tablet, she put two tablets into the client's medicine cup C. As the nurse was about to administer medication, the client questioned why the medication is still given when in fact the physician discontinued it. D. Nurse administered 2 tablets of analgesic instead of 1 tablet as prescribed. Patient noticed the error and complained. B and C - near miss, no error

A. Nurse gave a client wrong medication, and an hour later, client complained of dyspnea

Wilfred, 30 years old male, was brought to the hospital due to injuries sustained from a vehicular accident. While being transported to the X-ray department, the straps accidentally broke and the client fell to the floor hitting his head. In this situation, the nurse is: A. not responsible because of the doctrine of respondent superior (superior is resp. to nurse) B. free from any negligence that caused harm to pt. C. liable along with the employer for the use of a defective equipment that harms the client D. totally responsible for the negligence

C. liable along with the employer for the use of a defective equipment that harms the client

Which of the following statements if made by the nurse, would you consider him/her as a prudent nurse? A. careful giving of medication in a central line B. very cautiously asks supervision all the time C. follows the doctor's order even when she thinks it is wrong D. questions wrong order of the doctor

D. questions wrong order of the doctor

Which of the following actions by a nurse would be considered negligence? A. Playing cards with an 8 y/o boy with diabetes B. Instructing a 6 y/o asthmatic to blow on a pin wheel C. Massaging the abdomen of a 5 y/o with Wilm's tumor (can cause rupture of tumor) D. Obtaining a blood test on a 6 day old infant

C. Massaging the abdomen of a 5 y/o with Wilm's tumor (can cause rupture of tumor)

A nurse may be found negligent if: 1. a patient is injured 2. the nurse did not follow the standard 3. failure to do the duty 4. the injury incurred by the pt. is foreseeable A. 1,2,3 B. All of the above C. 1,2,4 D. 2,3,4

A. 1,2,3

Monica shared with the interviewer her most recent experiences about a restless pediatric patient whom she puts up on the side rails of the bed to prevent accidental falls. Which of the following attributes is shown by Monica? A. Resourcefulness B. Prudence C. Honesty D. Reliability

B. Prudence

One of the important conditions that must be present in a negligent act to be considered as force majeure is: A. The nurse is unable to predict the possible occurrence of the action hence, she can't prevent it B. The injury is within the domain of nursing practice (Respondent superior) C. The patient did not voluntarily participate in the action D. The superior is also accountable for the action

A. The nurse is unable to predict the possible occurrence of the action hence, she can't prevent it

When a staff nurse gives the wrong medication to her patient, the head nurse and supervisor are also responsible for the error. This is based on what doctrine? A. Respondent superior B. Good Samaritan Act C. Res ipsa loquitur D. Force majeure

A. Respondent superior

When a nurse causes an injury to the patient and the injury caused becomes the proof of the negligent act, the presence of the injury is said to exemplify the principle of: A. Force majeure B. Respondeat superior C. Res ipsa loquitur D. Holdover doctrine

C. Res ipsa loquitur

A telephone order is given for a client in your ward. What is your most appropriate action? A. Copy the order on to the chart and sign the physician's name as close to his original signature as possible B. Repeat the order back to the physician, copy onto the order sheet, and indicate that it is a telephone order C. Write the order in the client's chart and have the head nurse co-sign it D. Tell the physician that you can not take the order, but you will call the nurse supervisor

B. Repeat the order back to the physician, copy onto the order sheet and indicate that it is a telephone order

In an extreme situation and when no other resident or intern is available, should a nurse receive telephone orders, the order has to be correctly written and signed by the physician within: A. 24 hours B. 36 hours C. 48 hours D. 12 hours

A. 24 hours

The nurse writes the following note in the client's chart, "the physician is incompetent because he ordered the wrong drug dosage." This statement may lead to a charge of: A. Assault B. Slander C. Libel D. Invasion of privacy

C. Libel

Doing a nursing procedure without the patient's informed consent may bring the health professional to the court of law for what violation? A. Tort B. Negligence C. Assault D. Battery (unconsented touching)

D. Battery (unconsented touching)

Two janitors are having a heated argument as to who shall dispose the waste of a patient with typhoid fever. The first one called the other "lazybone" and "pain in the neck" within the hearing of the rest of the nurses. The case is: A. Libel B. Slander C. Invasion of privacy D. Negligence

B. Slander

Allowing a person who is in no way involved in the care of the patient to read the patient's chart constitutes which of the following violations: A. Invasion of pt's privacy B. Breach of trust C. Malpractice D. Violation of pt's dignity

A. Invasion of pt's privacy

Which of the following persons cannot have the access to the patient record? A. physical therapist B. lawyer of the family C. the patient D. speech therapist

B. lawyer of the family

It is unethical to tell one's friends and family members data about the patient because doing so is a violation of patients' rights to: A. Informed consent B. Confidentiality C. Least restrictive environment D. Civil liberty

B. Confidentiality

Should the accusation be written in the newsletter of the hospital, such liability is a/an: A. Assault B. Libel C. Slander D. Battery

B. Libel

Confidentiality of patient's identity and condition is one of the nursing responsibilities in the hospital. Which of the following reasons can information be given without patient consent EXCEPT: A. Patient is charged with a crime B. Patient has a TB C. Patient is a victim of child abuse D. Patient with cancer

B. Patient has a TB

The nurse noticed that restraining patients is a common practice. Which of the following should she remember? A. Restraints are necessary so that the nurse could do more work for patients B. Use of restraints is an effective intervention C. Restraints require a physician's order D. Refusal to be restrained is a ground for terminating the nurse-patient relationship

C. Restraints require a physician's order

A crime can be committed with the element of culpa if: A. the person committed the crime because of ignorance of the law B. the person knows the action is a crime and he chooses to do it C. the person committed the crime because he lacked the competency to act correctly D. all of these

C. the person committed the crime because he lacked the competency to act correctly

The nurse out of pity unhooked the patient from a respirator. The patient died after 15 minutes. This type of felony is: A. Consummated B. Frustrated C. Attempted D. Murder

A. Consummated

If the penalty is death, what is the degree of the felony? A. grave B. less grave C. light felony D. none of the above

A. grave

Danaya is two months pregnant. Her parents do not know this. She informed her friend Alena about the problem. Alena then referred Danaya to Pirena, an abortionist. Danaya had an abortion. If those involved will be charge legally, who is considered the principal? A. Pirena B. Alena C. Dayana D. None of them

A. Pirena

If during the investigation, the pieces of evidence were not found because Gurna, the maid of Pirena burned it. Gurna is considered as: A. Accomplice B. Accessory C. Principal D. Co-principal

B. Accessory

A nurse is liable as an accomplice in an abortion if she; A. Assist in the escape of the offender B. Refers the pregnant mother to the abortionist C. Conceals the evidence of the crime D. None of these

B. Refers the pregnant mother to the abortionist

A person uses the license of another person to practice nursing is liable for what? A. negligence B. malpractice C. misdemeanor D. invasion of privacy

C. misdemeanor

The receptionist of a clinic was asked by police if a certain doctor charged with murder was hiding in the premises of the clinic. She lied about it but unfortunately the doctor was discovered inside the clinic. She could be charged with: A. Principal B. Accessory C. Accomplice D. Assistant

B. Accessory

Premeditating to commit a crime is considered as: A. justifying B. mitigating C. aggravating D. exempting

C. aggravating

All of the following are exempting circumstances except: A. Imbecile B. 8 year old C. performance of a lawful act D. offender is deaf and dumb

C. performance of a lawful act

When a politician takes advantage of his power in the performance of unlawful actions, this is considered as: A. justifying circumstance B. exempting circumstance C. mitigating circumstance D. aggravating circumstance

D. aggravating circumstance

When the defendant kills someone accidentally: A. justifying B. exempting C. aggravating D. mitigating

B. exempting