Question 1

When a student nurse performs a nursing skill, it is expected that the student:

Accepted Answer

A)  performs the skill as quickly as the licensed nurse. 
B)  achieves the same result as the licensed nurse. 
C)  not be held to the same standard as the licensed nurse. 
D)  always be directly supervised by an instructor. 
A)  performs the skill as quickly as the licensed nurse. 
B)  achieves the same result as the licensed nurse. 
C)  not be held to the same standard as the licensed nurse. 
D)  always be directly supervised by an instructor.

Question 2

The patient who cannot legally sign his or her own surgical consent is:

Accepted Answer

A)  a 17-year-old who is serving in the armed forces. 
B)  a 16-year-old who is legally married. 
C)  a 17-year-old emancipated minor. 
D)  an 18-year-old who received a narcotic 30 minutes ago. 
A)  a 17-year-old who is serving in the armed forces. 
B)  a 16-year-old who is legally married. 
C)  a 17-year-old emancipated minor. 
D)  an 18-year-old who received a narcotic 30 minutes ago.

Question 3

A patient refuses to take his medications or to eat his breakfast. He is alert, mentally competent, and fairly comfortable. The nurse should:

Accepted Answer

A)  give the medications by injection if the patient will not take them orally. 
B)  respect the patient's right to refuse medications or food, because he is competent. 
C)  tell the patient that he must cooperate with his care. 
D)  contact the doctor to insert a feeding tube to supply both medicine and food. 
A)  give the medications by injection if the patient will not take them orally. 
B)  respect the patient's right to refuse medications or food, because he is competent. 
C)  tell the patient that he must cooperate with his care. 
D)  contact the doctor to insert a feeding tube to supply both medicine and food.

Exam 3: Legal and Ethical Aspects of Nursing

When a student nurse performs a nursing skill, it is expected that the student:

The patient who cannot legally sign his or her own surgical consent is:

A patient refuses to take his medications or to eat his breakfast. He is alert, mentally competent, and fairly comfortable. The nurse should:

Nursing and the Health Care System

Concepts of Health, Illness, Stress, and Health Promotion

The Nursing Process and Critical Thinking

Assessment, Nursing Diagnosis, and Planning

Implementation and Evaluation

Documentation of Nursing Care

Communication and the Nurse Patient Relationship

Patient Education and Health Promotion

Delegation, Leadership, and Management

Growth and Development: Infancy Through Adolescence

Adulthood and the Family

Promoting Healthy Adaptation to Aging

Cultural and Spiritual Aspects of Patient Care

Loss, Grief, and End-of-Life Care

Infection Prevention and Control: Protective Mechanisms and Asepsis

Infection Prevention and Control in the Hospital and Home

Safe Lifting, Moving, and Positioning of Patients

Assisting with Hygiene Personal Care Skin Care and the Prevention of Pressure Ulcers

Patient Environment and Safety

Measuring Vital Signs

Assessing Health Status

Admitting Transferring and Discharging Patients

Diagnostic Tests and Specimen Collection

Fluid, Electrolyte, and Acid-Base Balance

Concepts of Basic Nutrition and Cultural Considerations

Nutritional Therapy and Assisted Feeding

Assisting with Respiration and Oxygen Delivery

Promoting Urinary Elimination

Promoting Bowel Elimination

Pain Comfort and Sleep

Complementary and Alternative Therapies

Pharmacology and Preparation for Drug Administration

Administering Oral, Topical, and Inhalant Medications

Administering Intradermal, Subcutaneous, and Intramuscular Injections

Administering Intravenous Solutions and Medications

Care of the Surgical Patient

Providing Wound Care and Treating Pressure Ulcers

Promoting Musculoskeletal Function

Common Physical Care Problems of the Older Adult

Common Psychosocial Care Problems of Older Adults

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