Week 13 - Future Trends, Issues and Jurisprudence Flashcards
How many times does the jurisprudence exam have to be completed?
Only once, unless you change classes
Exam results are valid for how long (jurisprudence)?
5 years
to assess knowledge and understanding of the laws, regulations, by-laws, practice standards and guidelines that govern nursing in Ontario
Jurisprudence exam
What content does the jurisprudence exam cover?
Nursing self-regulation Scope of practice Professional responsibility and accountability Ethical practice Nurse-client relationship
Describe the exam - questions, time, fee, attempts.
150 Qs, 3h15mins
Online
40$ +tax - exam starts when fee is payed
unlimitted attempts
What study resources are necessary for preparing for the jurisprudence exam?
General information practice standards practice guidelines guide to college processes government legislation
the people who make decisions about our practice are nurses themselves
self-regulation
What factors are considered when choosing between an RN caring for a patient, or an RPN?
Client factors, environmental factors, nurse factors
What are the CAs authorized to nursing?
o Procedure below the demis/mucous membrane
o Dispensing medications
o Administer substance by injection or inhalation
o Putting an instrument/finger into orifice of the body
o Psychotherapy through the NC relationship
QA program
How often is it done
What are the two components?
annually
practice reflection and peer assessment
A father expresses concerns about his son’s upcoming surgery. The nurse listens to the father’s concerns and validates his feelings. What component of the nurse-client relationship is the nurse demonstrating?
A - Trust
B - Respect
C - Empathy
D - professional intimacy
C
A nurse gives a double dose of Tylenol to a client who only requires a single dose. What, if anything, must the nurse do?
A - ask a colleague to help assess the client
B - administer charcoal
C - Report the error as soon as possible
D - nothing, because this is an over-the-counter medication
C
An RPN orders an RPN colleague to insert a urethral catheter into a newly admitted client. What should the RPN colleague do?
A - Confirm the order with a physician before proceeding with the intervention
B - Accept the order and proceed with the intervention
C - Consult with an RN before proceeding with the intervention
D - Decline to accept the order
D
A client writes to the CNO that a nurse assaulted him during care. What action may the College take in this situation?
A - report the nurse to the employer
B - Investigate the allegation
C - request that the nurse’s employment be terminated
D - refer the complaint to local law enforcement
B
