Question 1

The nurse is caring for a patient with a do-not-resuscitate (DNR)order.Although the nurse may disagree with this order,what is his or her legal obligation?

Accepted Answer

A) To question the doctor 
B) To seek advice from the family 
C) To discuss it with the patient 
D) To follow the order 
A) To question the doctor 
B) To seek advice from the family 
C) To discuss it with the patient 
D) To follow the order

Question 2

The nurse has strong moral convictions that abortions are wrong.When assigned to assist with an abortion,what is the most appropriate action for the nurse to take?

Accepted Answer

A) Ask for another assignment 
B) Leave work 
C) Transfer to another floor 
D) Protest to the supervisor 
A) Ask for another assignment 
B) Leave work 
C) Transfer to another floor 
D) Protest to the supervisor

Question 3

Personal beliefs about the worth of an object,idea,custom,or attitude that influence a person's behavior in a given situation are referred to as ___________.

Accepted Answer

values
Values are personal beliefs about

Question 4

Acts whose performance is required,permitted,or prohibited are defined by ___________ of ______________.

Accepted Answer

standards,care
Stand

Question 5

When a nurse becomes involved in a legal action,the first step to occur is that a document is filed in an appropriate court.What is this document called?

Accepted Answer

A) Deposition 
B) Appeal 
C) Complaint 
D) Summons 
A) Deposition 
B) Appeal 
C) Complaint 
D) Summons

Question 6

What role is the nurse who diligently works for the protection of patients' interests playing?

Accepted Answer

A) Caregiver 
B) Health care administrator 
C) Advocate 
D) Health care evaluator 
A) Caregiver 
B) Health care administrator 
C) Advocate 
D) Health care evaluator

Question 7

The new LPN/LVN is concerned regarding what should or should not be done for patients.What resource will best provide this information?

Accepted Answer

A) Nurse practice act 
B) Standards of care 
C) Scope of nursing practice 
D) Professional organizations 
A) Nurse practice act 
B) Standards of care 
C) Scope of nursing practice 
D) Professional organizations

Question 8

A nurse fails to irrigate a feeding tube as ordered,resulting in harm to the patient.This nurse could be found guilty of:

Accepted Answer

A) malpractice. 
B) harm to the patient. 
C) negligence. 
D) failure to follow the nurse practice act. 
A) malpractice. 
B) harm to the patient. 
C) negligence. 
D) failure to follow the nurse practice act.

Question 9

The nurse is assisting a patient to clarify values by encouraging the expression of feelings and thoughts related to the situation.What is the most appropriate action for the nurse?

Accepted Answer

A) Compare values with those of the patient 
B) Make a judgment 
C) Withhold an opinion 
D) Give advice 
A) Compare values with those of the patient 
B) Make a judgment 
C) Withhold an opinion 
D) Give advice

Exam 2: Legal and Ethical Aspects of Nursing

The nurse is caring for a patient with a do-not-resuscitate (DNR)order.Although the nurse may disagree with this order,what is his or her legal obligation?

The nurse has strong moral convictions that abortions are wrong.When assigned to assist with an abortion,what is the most appropriate action for the nurse to take?

Personal beliefs about the worth of an object,idea,custom,or attitude that influence a person's behavior in a given situation are referred to as ___________.

Acts whose performance is required,permitted,or prohibited are defined by ___________ of ______________.

When a nurse becomes involved in a legal action,the first step to occur is that a document is filed in an appropriate court.What is this document called?

What role is the nurse who diligently works for the protection of patients' interests playing?

The new LPN/LVN is concerned regarding what should or should not be done for patients.What resource will best provide this information?

A nurse fails to irrigate a feeding tube as ordered,resulting in harm to the patient.This nurse could be found guilty of:

The nurse is assisting a patient to clarify values by encouraging the expression of feelings and thoughts related to the situation.What is the most appropriate action for the nurse?

Evolution of Nursing

Documentation

Communication

Nursing Process and Critical Thinking

Cultural and Ethnic Considerations

Asepsis and Infection Control

Body Mechanics and Patient Mobility

Hygiene and Care of the Patient’s Environment

Safety

Vital Signs

Physical Assessment

Admission, Transfer, and Discharge

Surgical Wound Care

Specimen Collection and Diagnostic Testing

Care of Patients Experiencing Urgent Alterations in Health

Complementary and Alternative Therapies

Pain Management, Comfort, Rest, and Sleep

Nutritional Concepts and Related Therapies

Fluids and Electrolytes

Mathematics and Medication Administration

Care of Patients with Alterations in Health

Life Span Development

Loss, Grief, Dying, and Death

Health Promotion and Pregnancy

Labor and Delivery

Care of the Mother and Newborn

Care of the High-Risk Mother, Newborn, and Family with Special Needs

Health Promotion for the Infant, Child, and Adolescent

Basic Pediatric Nursing Care

Care of the Child with a Physical and Mental or Cognitive Disorder

Health Promotion and Care of the Older Adult

Concepts of Mental Health

Care of the Patient with a Psychiatric Disorder

Care of the Patient with an Addictive Personality

Home Health Nursing

Long-Term Care

Rehabilitation Nursing

Hospice Care

Professional Roles and Leadership

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Acts whose performance is required,permitted,or prohibited are defined by _ of ____.