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110 terms kandykat1012Preview NCLEX 116 terms Sun On which ethical theory do nurses implement their care when they act on the basis of the needs of one specific patient rather than the potential consequences to other patients?A Deontology B Autonomy C Utilitarianism D Nonmaleficence A Deontology Which nursing intervention is the best example of patient advocacy?A Collecting blood samples according to the physician's order each morning B Assessing the vital signs of a patient who is receiving a blood transfusion C Seeking an additional analgesic medication order for a patient who is experiencing severe pain D Accompanying an ambulating patient who is walking for the first time after undergoing surgery C Seeking an additional analgesic medication order for a patient who is experiencing severe pain

What action should nurses who demonstrate accountability take if they forget to administer a patient's medication at the ordered time?A Document the medication as refused by the patient.B Administer the medication as soon as the error is discovered.C Record the medication as given after making sure the patient is okay.D Follow the administration and documentation procedures for medication errors.D Follow the administration and documentation procedures for medication errors.Nursing students are held to which standard by the Code of Ethics for Nurses? (Select all that apply.) A Clinical skills performance equal to that of an experienced nurse B Demonstration of respect for all individuals with whom the student interacts C Avoidance of behavior that shows disregard for the effect of those actions on others D Accepting responsibility for resolving conflicts in a professional manner E Incorporating families in patient care regardless of patient preference B,C,D If a student nurse overhears a peer speaking disrespectfully about a patient, nurse, faculty member, or classmate, what is the most ethical first action for the student nurse to take?A Discuss the peer's actions during group clinical conference.B Ignore the initial occurrence and observe if it happens again.C Report the actions of the classmate to the clinical instructor.D Speak to the peer privately to prevent further occurrences.D Speak to the peer privately to prevent further occurrences.

What nursing intervention is best when a patient is struggling with the decision to abort an abnormally developing fetus discovered during genetic testing in the first trimester of pregnancy?A Recommend additional testing.B Refer the patient to an abortion clinic.C Listen to the patient's concerns.D Discuss regional adoption agencies.C Listen to the patient's concerns.Making prejudicial, untrue statements about another person during a conversation may expose a nurse to being charged with what offense?A Libel B Assault C Slander D Malpractice C Slander What consequences may a nurse experience if the nurse is convicted of a crime? (Select all that apply.) A Loss of nursing licensure B Employment affirmation C Monetary penalty D Imprisonment E Promotion A,C,D What is the best way for a nurse to avoid crossing professional practice boundaries with patients?A Spend extensive time with a patient without visitors.B Focus on the needs of patients and their families.C Intervene in problematic patient relationships.D Discuss personal information excessively.B Focus on the needs of patients and their families.

What action should a nurse take if a patient who needs to sign an informed consent form for nonemergency surgery appears to be under the influence of drugs or alcohol?A Contact the physician to see what should be done.B Ask the patient's spouse to sign the form.C Request permission to bypass the need for a signed consent form.D Wait to have the informed consent form signed when the patient is alert and oriented.D Wait to have the informed consent form signed when the patient is alert and oriented.A nurse is taking a history on an adult male who needs emergency surgery. He freely admits to using marijuana, alcohol, cocaine, and hallucinogens. What is the most important question that the nurse should ask this patient?A "Does your wife know that you are using all these drugs?" B "When was the last time you drank or took a substance?" C "How frequently are you using these drugs and alcohol?" D "Have you ever tried to control your substance use?" B "When was the last time you drank or took a substance?" A patient comes to the clinic with a history of alcohol abuse. The provider makes the medical diagnosis of Wernicke encephalopathy and orders large doses of vitamin B1. Which response indicates that the treatment is working?A No seizure activity B Less confusion and improvement of memory C Decreased urge to drink alcohol D No tremors, nausea, or vomiting B Less confusion and improvement of memory