Question 1

A nurse tells a patient,"If you don't stop getting out of that chair,I'm going to put some restraints on you." What may this nurse be accused of?

Accepted Answer

A) False imprisonment 
B) Defamation 
C) Invasion of privacy 
D) Malpractice 
A) False imprisonment 
B) Defamation 
C) Invasion of privacy 
D) Malpractice A

Question 2

During a life-threatening emergency,a nurse hurriedly gives the patient a medication by IV push.There is extravasation of medication.Later,necrosis and tissue sloughing take place.The nurse's behavior may be the basis for what action?

Accepted Answer

A) Felony charge 
B) Misdemeanor charge 
C) Tort suit 
D) Defamation suit 
A) Felony charge 
B) Misdemeanor charge 
C) Tort suit 
D) Defamation suit C

Question 3

In a legal suit,what element is necessary to prove that malpractice has been committed?

Accepted Answer

A) Intent 
B) Assault 
C) Injury 
D) Expenses 
A) Intent 
B) Assault 
C) Injury 
D) Expenses C

Question 4

Which of the following can result in a civil action against the nurse?

Accepted Answer

A) Failure to monitor 
B) Enforcing strict compliance with contact precautions against the family's wishes 
C) Refusing to discuss the patient's condition with the family per patient request 
D) Assisting the physician in a bedside procedure after obtaining informed consent 
A) Failure to monitor 
B) Enforcing strict compliance with contact precautions against the family's wishes 
C) Refusing to discuss the patient's condition with the family per patient request 
D) Assisting the physician in a bedside procedure after obtaining informed consent

Question 5

A nurse wants to avoid malpractice claims.Which action can be taken to greatly reduce the risk of a lawsuit?

Accepted Answer

A) Reduce work status to part time. 
B) Implement fall precautions on an older adult patient. 
C) Leave clutter on the floor in patient rooms for housekeeping. 
D) Leave the patient's bed in the highest position so he/she can look out the window. 
A) Reduce work status to part time. 
B) Implement fall precautions on an older adult patient. 
C) Leave clutter on the floor in patient rooms for housekeeping. 
D) Leave the patient's bed in the highest position so he/she can look out the window.

Question 6

What action might be taken on a nurse who commits an infraction of the Nurse Practice Act?

Accepted Answer

A) The nurse is subject to discipline by a court of law. 
B) The nurse is subject to discipline by the state board of nursing. 
C) The nurse is subject to discipline by the state nurses association. 
D) The nurse is subject to discipline by the National League for Nursing. 
A) The nurse is subject to discipline by a court of law. 
B) The nurse is subject to discipline by the state board of nursing. 
C) The nurse is subject to discipline by the state nurses association. 
D) The nurse is subject to discipline by the National League for Nursing.

Question 7

A student nurse is studying assault and battery.The student interprets assault and battery to include

Accepted Answer

A) the nurse,without consent,touched the patient in an offensive,insulting,or injurious way. 
B) the nurse threatened to put the patient in restraints if he or she did not stay in bed. 
C) the nurse said the bill has to be paid before the patient can leave. 
D) the nurse failed to perform an act expected of a reasonable nurse. 
A) the nurse,without consent,touched the patient in an offensive,insulting,or injurious way. 
B) the nurse threatened to put the patient in restraints if he or she did not stay in bed. 
C) the nurse said the bill has to be paid before the patient can leave. 
D) the nurse failed to perform an act expected of a reasonable nurse.

Question 8

A nurse is providing care to a 6-year-old child with a broken arm.The nurse notices multiple bruises.The child says,"My father got mad because I was bad,and he hit me and broke my arm so that I would remember to be good." What is the best nursing action?

Accepted Answer

A) Chart that the child is a victim of abuse. 
B) Do nothing because the nurse cannot prove the child was abused. 
C) Report the situation to the appropriate authorities. 
D) Ignore what the child said because little children often lie. 
A) Chart that the child is a victim of abuse. 
B) Do nothing because the nurse cannot prove the child was abused. 
C) Report the situation to the appropriate authorities. 
D) Ignore what the child said because little children often lie.

Question 9

In transcribing orders for a patient,the nurse finds a new order for aspirin,500 mg,QID.The patient has a long history of gastrointestinal bleeding.What is the best nursing action?

Accepted Answer

A) Give the medication. 
B) Withhold the medication,and chart why it was not given. 
C) Call the provider,and question the order in light of the patient's history. 
D) Ask if the patient is allergic to aspirin. 
A) Give the medication. 
B) Withhold the medication,and chart why it was not given. 
C) Call the provider,and question the order in light of the patient's history. 
D) Ask if the patient is allergic to aspirin.

Question 10

The nurse has an adequate understanding of risk management when stating which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A) "Risk management becomes involved when incidents occur." 
B) "Risk management becomes involved when untoward events occur." 
C) "Risk management becomes involved to discipline the nurse." 
D) "Risk managers gather evidence surrounding the event." 
E) "Risk managers will interview those involved in an event." 
A) "Risk management becomes involved when incidents occur." 
B) "Risk management becomes involved when untoward events occur." 
C) "Risk management becomes involved to discipline the nurse." 
D) "Risk managers gather evidence surrounding the event." 
E) "Risk managers will interview those involved in an event."

Question 11

A nurse understands informed consent when making which of the following statements?

Accepted Answer

A) "Informed consent is a binding agreement." 
B) "Informed consent involves filling out a consent form." 
C) "Informed consent occurs when the patient receives information about a procedure before giving consent." 
D) "Informed consent is a name for a written legal policy." 
A) "Informed consent is a binding agreement." 
B) "Informed consent involves filling out a consent form." 
C) "Informed consent occurs when the patient receives information about a procedure before giving consent." 
D) "Informed consent is a name for a written legal policy."

Question 12

A nurse has relocated to another state and wants to find a full-time nursing job.What action should be taken first in order to provide care as a nurse?

Accepted Answer

A) Begin applying for jobs at the local hospital. 
B) Contact the board of nursing in the nurse's new state to obtain licensure. 
C) Begin practicing immediately,as the nurse is still licensed in the other state. 
D) Begin practice on a part-time basis so that a new license is not needed. 
A) Begin applying for jobs at the local hospital. 
B) Contact the board of nursing in the nurse's new state to obtain licensure. 
C) Begin practicing immediately,as the nurse is still licensed in the other state. 
D) Begin practice on a part-time basis so that a new license is not needed.

Question 13

Which definition given by the nurse indicates understanding of malpractice?

Accepted Answer

A) "Malpractice is a criminal act committed against society." 
B) "Malpractice means doing something a reasonable person or nurse would not do." 
C) "Malpractice is an intentional professional act of negligence." 
D) "Malpractice is a professional act or failure to act that leads to injury of a patient." 
A) "Malpractice is a criminal act committed against society." 
B) "Malpractice means doing something a reasonable person or nurse would not do." 
C) "Malpractice is an intentional professional act of negligence." 
D) "Malpractice is a professional act or failure to act that leads to injury of a patient."

Question 14

What would be the most effective way for a nurse to validate informed consent?

Accepted Answer

A) Check the chart for a completed and signed consent form. 
B) Determine from the physician what was discussed with the patient. 
C) Ask the family whether the patient understands the procedure. 
D) Ask the patient what he/she understands about the procedure. 
A) Check the chart for a completed and signed consent form. 
B) Determine from the physician what was discussed with the patient. 
C) Ask the family whether the patient understands the procedure. 
D) Ask the patient what he/she understands about the procedure.

Question 15

A nurse is completing an incident report.The nurse demonstrates an adequate understanding of the report when refraining from putting which of the following on the form?

Accepted Answer

A) Conclusions about the incident 
B) The name of the patient 
C) Blame of others 
D) Judgment 
E) The nurse's opinion about what happened 
A) Conclusions about the incident 
B) The name of the patient 
C) Blame of others 
D) Judgment 
E) The nurse's opinion about what happened

Question 16

What action must occur to prove a breach of duty?

Accepted Answer

A) Liability testimony of physician 
B) Testimony from state board of nurses 
C) Expert testimony 
D) Testimony of coworkers 
A) Liability testimony of physician 
B) Testimony from state board of nurses 
C) Expert testimony 
D) Testimony of coworkers

Question 17

What is a correct statement regarding a nurse who acts beyond the scope of practice?

Accepted Answer

A) Demonstrates what a good nurse he/she can be 
B) Provides enriched services to patients who would not otherwise receive them 
C) May make other nurses angry because of the increased expectations created 
D) May be disciplined by the board of nursing 
A) Demonstrates what a good nurse he/she can be 
B) Provides enriched services to patients who would not otherwise receive them 
C) May make other nurses angry because of the increased expectations created 
D) May be disciplined by the board of nursing

Question 18

A nurse has just administered a medication when suddenly realizing that more medication was given than was ordered.Which action should the nurse take?

Accepted Answer

A) Call the patient's provider,and report the error. 
B) Say nothing about the medication error,and continue to monitor the patient. 
C) Document the dose that was supposed to be given in the medical record. 
D) Document the amount given in the medical record,but keep the error quiet. 
A) Call the patient's provider,and report the error. 
B) Say nothing about the medication error,and continue to monitor the patient. 
C) Document the dose that was supposed to be given in the medical record. 
D) Document the amount given in the medical record,but keep the error quiet.

Question 19

The nurse has an adequate understanding of Nurse Practice Acts when stating which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A) "Nurse Practice Acts do not help guide nurses." 
B) "Nurse Practice Acts describe how to prepare for the NCLEX exam." 
C) "Nurse Practice Acts describe how and when to renew a nursing license." 
D) "Nurse Practice Acts provide a list of job openings." 
A) "Nurse Practice Acts do not help guide nurses." 
B) "Nurse Practice Acts describe how to prepare for the NCLEX exam." 
C) "Nurse Practice Acts describe how and when to renew a nursing license." 
D) "Nurse Practice Acts provide a list of job openings."

Question 20

Which of the following would be considered a criminal action?

Accepted Answer

A) A nurse who steals narcotics from the hospital 
B) A nurse who gets into a verbal disagreement with a visitor 
C) A nurse who restrains a patient who is considered a threat to him/herself 
D) A nurse who refuses to allow a visitor onto the unit who appears intoxicated 
A) A nurse who steals narcotics from the hospital 
B) A nurse who gets into a verbal disagreement with a visitor 
C) A nurse who restrains a patient who is considered a threat to him/herself 
D) A nurse who refuses to allow a visitor onto the unit who appears intoxicated

Exam 20: Legal Issues

A nurse tells a patient,"If you don't stop getting out of that chair,I'm going to put some restraints on you." What may this nurse be accused of?

During a life-threatening emergency,a nurse hurriedly gives the patient a medication by IV push.There is extravasation of medication.Later,necrosis and tissue sloughing take place.The nurse's behavior may be the basis for what action?

In a legal suit,what element is necessary to prove that malpractice has been committed?

Which of the following can result in a civil action against the nurse?

A nurse wants to avoid malpractice claims.Which action can be taken to greatly reduce the risk of a lawsuit?

What action might be taken on a nurse who commits an infraction of the Nurse Practice Act?

A student nurse is studying assault and battery.The student interprets assault and battery to include

A nurse is providing care to a 6-year-old child with a broken arm.The nurse notices multiple bruises.The child says,"My father got mad because I was bad,and he hit me and broke my arm so that I would remember to be good." What is the best nursing action?

In transcribing orders for a patient,the nurse finds a new order for aspirin,500 mg,QID.The patient has a long history of gastrointestinal bleeding.What is the best nursing action?

The nurse has an adequate understanding of risk management when stating which of the following?

A nurse understands informed consent when making which of the following statements?

A nurse has relocated to another state and wants to find a full-time nursing job.What action should be taken first in order to provide care as a nurse?

Which definition given by the nurse indicates understanding of malpractice?

What would be the most effective way for a nurse to validate informed consent?

A nurse is completing an incident report.The nurse demonstrates an adequate understanding of the report when refraining from putting which of the following on the form?

What action must occur to prove a breach of duty?

What is a correct statement regarding a nurse who acts beyond the scope of practice?

A nurse has just administered a medication when suddenly realizing that more medication was given than was ordered.Which action should the nurse take?

The nurse has an adequate understanding of Nurse Practice Acts when stating which of the following?

Which of the following would be considered a criminal action?

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