Exam 5: Legal Principles in Nursing

A nurse wants to follow the American Nurses Association's Social Media Policy (2011).Which actions should the nurse take? (Select all that apply.)

An RN has been caring for a patient.The nurse received an erroneous order for a medication.The primary health care provider has a reputation for impatience and irritability.Knowing this health care provider's nature,which action by the nurse would be most appropriate?

A nurse is maintaining precise records regarding the dispensing,wasting,and storage of a drug that is securely locked.Which drug is the nurse administering?

A patient died from suspicious circumstances.What should the nurse do next?

The nurse is caring for a patient who refuses to cooperate for a dressing change.The nurse tells the patient that he or she will tie the patient down if the patient does not hold still.Which action did the nurse commit?

An RN suffers from chronic back pain that was the result of an injury suffered when pulling a patient up in bed.The nurse is addicted to pain medication and has recently been accused of stealing narcotics.This is an example of which violation of the law?

When a nurse suspects child abuse or neglect,which action must the nurse take?

A patient falls out of bed because the nurse did not raise the side rails.Which action did the nurse commit?

A nurse is about to administer a medication and notices that the physician's or primary health care provider's order looks incorrect regarding the amount of the medication.What should the nurse do? (Select all that apply.)

As part of the admission process the nurse asks if the patient has an advance directive.The patient doesn't know for sure.What is the nurse's best response?

A nurse wants to follow nursing standards of care.Which document should the nurse follow?

Which task can a nurse safely delegate to a student nurse who is working as a nursing assistant?

A registered nurse is caring for a patient 2 days after a colon resection.The patient called for assistance to go to the bathroom.Instead of waiting for help,the patient decided to get up without help.The patient fell but was not injured.After contacting the patient's primary health care provider,which action should the nurse take next?

Which patient would the nurse consider to be competent to give informed consent?

A registered nurse was accused of patient abandonment when the nurse became angry,quit the job,and left the hospital before the end of the shift.This is an example of violating legal standards/guidelines set by which organization?

Which information indicates the nurse has an accurate understanding of the State Nurse Practice Act?

What is the nurse's best proof against malpractice?

Which chart entry by a nurse would require follow up?

Which situation will enable a nurse to use restraints?

Which action is the nurse required by law to perform when a patient is admitted?