Question 1

One mechanism that ensures autonomy in the nursing profession is the:

Accepted Answer

A)  American Nurses Association (AN
A) . 
B)  Department of Health Professionals. 
C)  Nursing Code of Ethics. 
D)  Professional Regulatory Board. 
A)  American Nurses Association (AN
A) . 
B)  Department of Health Professionals. 
C)  Nursing Code of Ethics. 
D)  Professional Regulatory Board.

Question 2

A patient who is not fully informed about his or her health status is an example of a violation of which ethical principle?

Accepted Answer

A)  Autonomy 
B)  Justice 
C)  Utilitarianism 
D)  Confidentiality 
A)  Autonomy 
B)  Justice 
C)  Utilitarianism 
D)  Confidentiality

Question 3

The nursing manager has assumed responsibility for ensuring that tasks within her department are delegated legally and are performed appropriately. In so doing, she has accepted which of the following nursing roles?

Accepted Answer

A)  Ethical 
B)  Ombudsman 
C)  Paralegal 
D)  Supervisor 
A)  Ethical 
B)  Ombudsman 
C)  Paralegal 
D)  Supervisor

Question 4

The nurse manager in a large emergency department utilizes agency nursing for staffing. Which of the following should the nurse manager do to help the facility avoid corporate liability? (Select all that apply.)

Accepted Answer

A)  Assume that the agency has reviewed the license status of the individual. 
B)  Ensure that those who report to them remain competent and qualified and have current licensure. 
C)  Report incorrect mixes of staff for effectively meeting the health care needs of clients. 
D)  Assign the staff members to the role of mentor and educator. 
A)  Assume that the agency has reviewed the license status of the individual. 
B)  Ensure that those who report to them remain competent and qualified and have current licensure. 
C)  Report incorrect mixes of staff for effectively meeting the health care needs of clients. 
D)  Assign the staff members to the role of mentor and educator.

Question 5

The most common source of legal liability for nurse managers is a(n):

Accepted Answer

A)  medical malpractice suit. 
B)  organizational nursing issue. 
C)  tort. 
D)  vicarious liability. 
A)  medical malpractice suit. 
B)  organizational nursing issue. 
C)  tort. 
D)  vicarious liability.

Question 6

Which of the following patient-related events may be considered as examples of common negligence allegations in a nursing malpractice suit? (Select all that apply.)

Accepted Answer

A)  Staffing levels in the medical unit 
B)  Patient fall with injury 
C)  Heparin error 
D)  Failure to utilize rapid response team with change in vital signs 
E)  Failure to ensure telemetry monitor is on the correct patient 
A)  Staffing levels in the medical unit 
B)  Patient fall with injury 
C)  Heparin error 
D)  Failure to utilize rapid response team with change in vital signs 
E)  Failure to ensure telemetry monitor is on the correct patient

One mechanism that ensures autonomy in the nursing profession is the:

A patient who is not fully informed about his or her health status is an example of a violation of which ethical principle?

The nursing manager has assumed responsibility for ensuring that tasks within her department are delegated legally and are performed appropriately. In so doing, she has accepted which of the following nursing roles?

The nurse manager in a large emergency department utilizes agency nursing for staffing. Which of the following should the nurse manager do to help the facility avoid corporate liability? (Select all that apply.)

The most common source of legal liability for nurse managers is a(n):

Which of the following patient-related events may be considered as examples of common negligence allegations in a nursing malpractice suit? (Select all that apply.)

Leadership and Management Principles

Change and Innovation

Organizational Climate and Culture

Managerial Decision Making

Managing Time and Stress

Communication Leadership

Team Building and Working With Effective Groups

Delegation in Nursing

Power and Conflict

Workplace Diversity

Organizational Structure

Decentralization and Shared Governance

Strategic Management

Professional Practice Models

Case and Population Health Management

Evidence-Based Practice: Strategies for Nursing Leaders

Quality and Safety

Measuring and Managing Outcomes

Prevention of Workplace Violence

Confronting the Nursing Shortage

Staffing and Scheduling

Budgeting, Productivity, and Costing Out Nursing

Performance Appraisal

Emergency Management and Preparedness

Data Management and Clinical Informatics

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Exam 6: Legal and Ethical Issues

One mechanism that ensures autonomy in the nursing profession is the:

A patient who is not fully informed about his or her health status is an example of a violation of which ethical principle?

The nursing manager has assumed responsibility for ensuring that tasks within her department are delegated legally and are performed appropriately. In so doing, she has accepted which of the following nursing roles?

The nurse manager in a large emergency department utilizes agency nursing for staffing. Which of the following should the nurse manager do to help the facility avoid corporate liability? (Select all that apply.)

The most common source of legal liability for nurse managers is a(n):

Which of the following patient-related events may be considered as examples of common negligence allegations in a nursing malpractice suit? (Select all that apply.)

Leadership and Management Principles

Change and Innovation

Organizational Climate and Culture

Managerial Decision Making

Managing Time and Stress

Communication Leadership

Team Building and Working With Effective Groups

Delegation in Nursing

Power and Conflict

Workplace Diversity

Organizational Structure

Decentralization and Shared Governance

Strategic Management

Professional Practice Models

Case and Population Health Management

Evidence-Based Practice: Strategies for Nursing Leaders

Quality and Safety

Measuring and Managing Outcomes

Prevention of Workplace Violence

Confronting the Nursing Shortage

Staffing and Scheduling

Budgeting, Productivity, and Costing Out Nursing

Performance Appraisal

Emergency Management and Preparedness

Data Management and Clinical Informatics

Marketing

Filters