Jurisprudence exam review actual Exam 350 questions and correct detailed answers with rationales (verified answers) |already graded a+
Which one of the following condition must be met prior to a nurse initiating a controlled act authorized to nurses
- There is a directive for the nurse to perform the procedure
- The nurse has determined the pts condition warrants performance of
- A mechanism exists to support delegation of the procedure
- There is a md order for the procedure - answer- b. The nurse has
the procedure
determined the pts condition warrants performance of the procedure
Which one of the following statements is true
- The regulated health profession act is applicable to all health care
- The nursing act regulates nursing practice however the regulated
- The regulated health profession act does not have provision that
- The regulated health professions act and nursing act both regulate
providers
health professions act does not
are relevant to nursing student
the nursing profession - answer- d. The regulated health professions act and nursing act both regulate the nursing profession
Which one of the following action by a nurse demonstrates unequal power in the nurse pt relationship
- Administering an antibiotic as ordered
- Assisting the pt with personal care
- Informing a pt of a toileting schedule
- Expressing empathy for a pt - answer- c. Informing a pt of a toileting
schedule
The nurse has a pt who does not speak or understand english or french.Family members acting as interpreters have stated that the pt would not want to know his prognosis. What is the nurses responsibility in this situation
- Respect the wishes of family and do not disclose this info
- Encourage the family members to reconsider their situation
- Involve a non family member as an interpreter to confirm the pts
- Consult with the pts md - answer- c. Involve a non family member as
wishes
an interpreter to confirm the pts wishes
What is one of the reasons why nurses document
- To allow pt to monitor their progress
- To prevent ethical dilemmas
- To promote continuity of care
- To meet the need of organizational policies - answer- c. To promote
continuity of care
What should a nurse do first when observing another nurse abusing a pt
- Stop the colleagues behaviour
- Speak to the colleagues supervisor
- Report the matter to cno
- Document the observed behaviour - answer- a. Stop the colleagues
behaviour
A 7 yo boy is admitted to er with a compound fracture of the arm. His parents are not reachable. Is consent required to initiate treatment a.No because this is an emergency situation
- No because the nurse must act as a pt advocate
- Yes because the parents must provide consent
- Yes because the child is a minor - answer- a. No because this is an
emergency situation
A pt return from the or with a chest tube. The pts nurse has recently been assigned to the unit from another department and does not feel competent to manage this pt care needs. The nurse seeks assistance from another nurse immediately. Which one of the following statement from the cno practice standard; professional standard has the nurse demonstrated
- Continuing competence
- Leadership
- Ethics
- Accountability - answer- d. Accountability
What is an example of abusive behaviour in the context of therapeutic nurse pt relationship
- A male nurse has been assigned to a pt who is uncomfortable with
- A pt has accused a nurse of stealing some of her personal belongings
- A confused pt uses racial slurs when addressing the nurse
him
- A nurse addresses a pt in a demeaning manner - answer- d. A nurse
addresses a pt in a demeaning manner
In which of the following situation can a nurse accept and perform a delegated task
- When any emergency situation occurs
- When an authorizing mechanism is in place
- When the activity is not a controlled act
- When the nurse has the necessary certification - answer- d. When the
nurse has the necessary certification
According to the cno practice standard; documentation which one of the following statement best demonstrates appropriate documentation a. "pt admitted via stretcher"
- "pt states that his roommate had his girlfriend in overnight"
- "pt states his pain is a 1/10"
- Pt is non adherent to treatment - answer- c. "pt states his pain is a
1/10"
A pt requires chemotherapy and radiation. The pt agrees to the treatment on the condition that he receives constant nursing support due to his anxiety. What should the nurse do
- Work within the normal staffing parameters
- Suggest the pt consider hiring a private nurse
- Provide the extra care requested by the pt
- Advocate for effective care for the pt
- Advocate for effective care for the pt