Quiz 1

Question 1

the scope of professional nursing practice is determined by the rules promulgated by which organization?

Answer 1

state board of nursing

Question 2

the nurse manager needs to identify the staff who must go home due to low census. Which answer below describes a democratic style of decision making?

Answer 2

the nurse manager asks the group if any of them would like the opportunity to go home and selects staff who volunteer.

Question 3

a sentinel even refers to which situation

Answer 3

an event that signals the need for immediate investigation and response

Question 4

the nurse is conducting a review of the evidence for pain management techniques. what three things should the nurse consider when deciding on the best approach to pain management (SATA)

Answer 4

• the highest level of evidence
• the patient’s wishes and desires
• the clinician’s expertise

Question 5

when preparing for and participating in a job interview, the underlying premise is that is is all about you the job candidate

Answer 5

false

Question 6

what are two major foci of the Joint Commission in the delivery of health care?

Answer 6

• quality

- safety

Question 7

you are asked by your supervisor at a long term care facility to take pictures of residents and their family members at a holiday dinner celebration being hosted at your facility. what should you do?

Answer 7

ensure all have given consent prior to taking the pictures

Question 8

the nurse is seeking clarification of a statement that was made by a patient. what is the best way for the nurse to seek clarification?

Answer 8

am I correct in understanding that…

Question 9

in a job interview it is appropriate to ask which of the following (SATA)

Answer 9

• responsibilities of the position
• how soon you would be expected to start
• what kind of orientation can you expect

Question 10

the purpose of the NCLEX exam is to determine level of nursing excellence

Answer 10

false

Question 11

the professional standards for nurses come from the

Answer 11

american nurses association

Question 12

when providing care to clients with varied cultural backgrounds it is imperative for the nurse to recognize that…

Answer 12

generalizations about the behavior of a particular group may be inaccurate

Question 13

ethical principles for professional nursing practice in a clinical setting are guided by which principles of conduct

Answer 13

american nurses association’s code of ethics

Question 14

according to Benner which type of nurse fits this profile: marginally acceptable performance, has coped with enough real situation to note, or to have pointed out to them by a mentor, the recurring meaningful situational components

Answer 14

advanced beginner

Question 15

prior to delegation of tasks to to the nursing care team, the RN evaluates the ability of the staff member to perform assigned tasks for the position based on which legal considerations

Answer 15

state statues

Question 16

a staff nurse reports a medication error due to failure to administer a medication at the scheduled time. what is the charge nurse’s best response?

Answer 16

we’ll conduct a root cause analysis

Question 17

which of the following are accurate about a good resume (SATA)

Answer 17

• a good resume convinces the employer that you have what it takes to be successful
• a good resume presents you the best light
• a good resume highlights when possible your knowledge of the facility and the specific job

Question 18

the highest percentage of questions on the NCLEX will be from which category

Answer 18

management of care

Question 19

a hospital organization is working to improve a feeling of being valued and respected among all staff members. which action by administration would reinforce the feeling of being valued?

Answer 19

seek staff input when planning and remodeling project of patient rooms