Question 1

The contract between the healthcare institution and the nursing program details which of the following items?

Accepted Answer

A)  The student : instructor ratio on the clinical unit. 
B)  The nursing theory guiding nursing care provision in the institution. 
C)  The qualifications of clinical nursing instructors. 
D)  The staffing adjustments to be made when students present. 
E)  All of these 
A)  The student : instructor ratio on the clinical unit. 
B)  The nursing theory guiding nursing care provision in the institution. 
C)  The qualifications of clinical nursing instructors. 
D)  The staffing adjustments to be made when students present. 
E)  All of these A

Question 2

Provisions of the state's nursing practice act can be used by the clinical nursing instructor to

Accepted Answer

A)  alert students to the types of behavior that would warrant removal of a student from the clinical area 
B)  provide a preview of licensure examination questions that they can expect to be asked 
C)  describe the disciplinary process that could result in sanctions being placed on the nurse's license to practice 
D)  describe the composition of the state's board of nursing as well as its functions 
E)  all of these 
A)  alert students to the types of behavior that would warrant removal of a student from the clinical area 
B)  provide a preview of licensure examination questions that they can expect to be asked 
C)  describe the disciplinary process that could result in sanctions being placed on the nurse's license to practice 
D)  describe the composition of the state's board of nursing as well as its functions 
E)  all of these A

Question 3

Which of the following statements concerning legal actions involving professional standards is accurate?

Accepted Answer

A)  A nurse's illegal conduct outside the healthcare employment setting is unlikely to lead to a sanction against the nurse's license. 
B)  The courts are the final arbiters of whether or not a nurse's action in carrying out nursing functions has met the professional standard of care. 
C)  Malpractice in carrying out nursing functions may lead to a sanction against the nurse's license, but only if the patient has been injured as a direct result of the nurse's actions. 
D)  Malpractice in carrying out nursing functions may lead to a sanction against the nurse's license, whether or not the patient has been injured as a direct result of the nurse's actions. 
E)  A patient injury resulting from a defect in medical equipment will lead to a sanction against the nurse's license if she failed to detect the defect. 
A)  A nurse's illegal conduct outside the healthcare employment setting is unlikely to lead to a sanction against the nurse's license. 
B)  The courts are the final arbiters of whether or not a nurse's action in carrying out nursing functions has met the professional standard of care. 
C)  Malpractice in carrying out nursing functions may lead to a sanction against the nurse's license, but only if the patient has been injured as a direct result of the nurse's actions. 
D)  Malpractice in carrying out nursing functions may lead to a sanction against the nurse's license, whether or not the patient has been injured as a direct result of the nurse's actions. 
E)  A patient injury resulting from a defect in medical equipment will lead to a sanction against the nurse's license if she failed to detect the defect. D

Question 4

The standard of care for actions provided by a professional nurse can be found in

Accepted Answer

A)  nursing literature 
B)  agency policies and procedures 
C)  experts and expert testimony 
D)  evidence-based practice standards 
E)  all of these 
A)  nursing literature 
B)  agency policies and procedures 
C)  experts and expert testimony 
D)  evidence-based practice standards 
E)  all of these

Question 5

To avoid a due process claim, the clinical nursing instructor should

Accepted Answer

A)  give a passing grade to all students, regardless of level of performance 
B)  plan assignments so as to enable all students to easily pass clinical 
C)  provide students with equivalent opportunities to achieve objectives 
D)  increase the number of anecdotal notes on the borderline student 
E)  make allowances for a student who is repeating the course 
A)  give a passing grade to all students, regardless of level of performance 
B)  plan assignments so as to enable all students to easily pass clinical 
C)  provide students with equivalent opportunities to achieve objectives 
D)  increase the number of anecdotal notes on the borderline student 
E)  make allowances for a student who is repeating the course

Question 6

In a law suit brought by a patient, a nurse can be found guilty of malpractice only if which of the following facts is proven

Accepted Answer

A)  the nurse was the professional assigned to and responsible for the care of the patient 
B)  the nurse's actions failed to meet the standard of care for actions in providing care to the patient 
C)  the patient was injured as a direct result of the nurse's failure to meet the standard of care 
D)  all of the above 
E)  both a and c 
A)  the nurse was the professional assigned to and responsible for the care of the patient 
B)  the nurse's actions failed to meet the standard of care for actions in providing care to the patient 
C)  the patient was injured as a direct result of the nurse's failure to meet the standard of care 
D)  all of the above 
E)  both a and c

Question 7

A student with a physical disability is able to succeed in a nursing program if

Accepted Answer

A)  performance expectations are lowered to accommodate the disability 
B)  performance expectations are increased to demonstrate her ability 
C)  the student is provided with reasonable accommodations 
D)  the student is provided with whatever accommodations are necessary 
E)  the student is excused from the clinical portion of the curriculum 
A)  performance expectations are lowered to accommodate the disability 
B)  performance expectations are increased to demonstrate her ability 
C)  the student is provided with reasonable accommodations 
D)  the student is provided with whatever accommodations are necessary 
E)  the student is excused from the clinical portion of the curriculum

Question 8

With respect to the contractual relationship between the healthcare institution and the nursing program the clinical nursing instructor

Accepted Answer

A)  will be asked to sign a copy of the contract 
B)  should request a copy of the contract from the program coordinator 
C)  can ignore contract provisions as they don't apply to clinical instructors 
D)  is responsible for negotiating its terms 
E)  all but c 
A)  will be asked to sign a copy of the contract 
B)  should request a copy of the contract from the program coordinator 
C)  can ignore contract provisions as they don't apply to clinical instructors 
D)  is responsible for negotiating its terms 
E)  all but c

Question 9

Which of the following statements best describes the relationship of students to the clinical nursing instructor with respect to licensure?

Accepted Answer

A)  Students' nursing care activities in the clinical area are permitted under the instructor's nursing license. 
B)  Students' nursing care activities in the clinical area are permitted under provisions of the state's nursing practice act. 
C)  Students' nursing care activities in the clinical area are permitted under the instructor's malpractice insurance coverage. 
D)  Students' nursing care activities in the clinical area are permitted under the hospital's malpractice insurance coverage. 
E)  Students' nursing care activities in the clinical area are permitted under the contract between the school and the healthcare institution. 
A)  Students' nursing care activities in the clinical area are permitted under the instructor's nursing license. 
B)  Students' nursing care activities in the clinical area are permitted under provisions of the state's nursing practice act. 
C)  Students' nursing care activities in the clinical area are permitted under the instructor's malpractice insurance coverage. 
D)  Students' nursing care activities in the clinical area are permitted under the hospital's malpractice insurance coverage. 
E)  Students' nursing care activities in the clinical area are permitted under the contract between the school and the healthcare institution.

Question 10

The central purpose of due process protections is to ensure that

Accepted Answer

A)  the instructor has done everything possible to enable to the student to succeed 
B)  the instructor has treated a failing student in the same way as all other students 
C)  the student's questions and concerns about a grade are heard by a third party 
D)  the student has met the standard of care expected for her level in the nursing program 
E)  both a and c 
A)  the instructor has done everything possible to enable to the student to succeed 
B)  the instructor has treated a failing student in the same way as all other students 
C)  the student's questions and concerns about a grade are heard by a third party 
D)  the student has met the standard of care expected for her level in the nursing program 
E)  both a and c

The contract between the healthcare institution and the nursing program details which of the following items?

Provisions of the state's nursing practice act can be used by the clinical nursing instructor to

Which of the following statements concerning legal actions involving professional standards is accurate?

The standard of care for actions provided by a professional nurse can be found in

To avoid a due process claim, the clinical nursing instructor should

In a law suit brought by a patient, a nurse can be found guilty of malpractice only if which of the following facts is proven

A student with a physical disability is able to succeed in a nursing program if

With respect to the contractual relationship between the healthcare institution and the nursing program the clinical nursing instructor

Which of the following statements best describes the relationship of students to the clinical nursing instructor with respect to licensure?

The central purpose of due process protections is to ensure that

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Entering the Instructional Role

Theoretical Approaches to Teaching and Learning in Clinical Nursing Education

Getting Started

Technology in Clinical Nursing Education

Teaching and Learning Strategies for the College Laboratory Setting

Organizing and Managing Instruction in the Clinical Practice Setting

Helping Students to Prepare for Clinical Learning Experiences

Teaching and Learning Strategies for the Clinical Practice Setting

Special Techniques for Special Settings

Guidelines for Preceptors

Theoretical Approaches to the Evaluation of Learning in the Laboratory and Clinical Practice Settings

Evaluation Strategies for the Laboratory and Clinical Practice Settings

Interpersonal Issues in Clinical Nursing Education

Strategies for Working With Special Student Situations

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Exam 18: Legal Issues in Nursing Education

The contract between the healthcare institution and the nursing program details which of the following items?

Provisions of the state's nursing practice act can be used by the clinical nursing instructor to

Which of the following statements concerning legal actions involving professional standards is accurate?

The standard of care for actions provided by a professional nurse can be found in

To avoid a due process claim, the clinical nursing instructor should

In a law suit brought by a patient, a nurse can be found guilty of malpractice only if which of the following facts is proven

A student with a physical disability is able to succeed in a nursing program if

With respect to the contractual relationship between the healthcare institution and the nursing program the clinical nursing instructor

Which of the following statements best describes the relationship of students to the clinical nursing instructor with respect to licensure?

The central purpose of due process protections is to ensure that

Goals of Clinical Nursing Education

The Changing Environment of Clinical Nursing Education

Entering the Instructional Role

Theoretical Approaches to Teaching and Learning in Clinical Nursing Education

Getting Started

Technology in Clinical Nursing Education

Teaching and Learning Strategies for the College Laboratory Setting

Organizing and Managing Instruction in the Clinical Practice Setting

Helping Students to Prepare for Clinical Learning Experiences

Teaching and Learning Strategies for the Clinical Practice Setting

Special Techniques for Special Settings

Guidelines for Preceptors

Theoretical Approaches to the Evaluation of Learning in the Laboratory and Clinical Practice Settings

Evaluation Strategies for the Laboratory and Clinical Practice Settings

Interpersonal Issues in Clinical Nursing Education

Strategies for Working With Special Student Situations

Ethical Issues in Nursing Education

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