Question 1

Which of the following would not be included in a list of skills and functions that professional nurses perform in daily practice (Nurse Practice Act)?

Accepted Answer

A) Observe signs and symptoms of illness. 
B) Administer medications according to physician's orders. 
C) Perform diagnostic tests and procedures. 
D) Deliver basic health care services. 
A) Observe signs and symptoms of illness. 
B) Administer medications according to physician's orders. 
C) Perform diagnostic tests and procedures. 
D) Deliver basic health care services. C

Question 2

Match between columns
                        Premises: The Board of Registered Nursing determines which nursing personnel are supervised by professional nurses.
The Board of Registered Nursing refers nurses suspected of drug or alcohol abuse to the local police department for investigation.
The National League for Nursing is responsible for setting the penalties for professional misconduct.
The nurse is responsible for coordinating actions of health team members.
The Board of Registered Nursing establishes and oversees educational standards.
The nurse is protected under the Nurse Practice Act to implement testing and prevention procedures.

Accepted Answer

The Answer of False and True is...

Question 3

A living will

Accepted Answer

A) Is a document that identifies how the client's personal property is to be divided amongst survivors. 
B) Indicates the client's wishes regarding prolonging life using life support measures. 
C) Determines who is responsible for making decisions regarding prolonging life. 
D) Determines where the client is placed following hospitalization. 
A) Is a document that identifies how the client's personal property is to be divided amongst survivors. 
B) Indicates the client's wishes regarding prolonging life using life support measures. 
C) Determines who is responsible for making decisions regarding prolonging life. 
D) Determines where the client is placed following hospitalization. B

Question 4

Confidential information may not be released even by consent of the client to guard against invasion of privacy

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Define "Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care."

Accepted Answer

The Durable Power of Attorney

Question 6

Briefly explain the meaning of the Nurse Practice Act.

Accepted Answer

The Nurse Practice Act is a series of st

Question 7

As you assume the role of the professional nurse,choose the nursing action that does not convey nursing competence.

Accepted Answer

A) Dress neatly in appropriate,clean attire. 
B) Speak in slang to help the client feel comfortable. 
C) Remain professional,not social,when interacting with the client. 
D) Follow the dress code of the school or facility. 
A) Dress neatly in appropriate,clean attire. 
B) Speak in slang to help the client feel comfortable. 
C) Remain professional,not social,when interacting with the client. 
D) Follow the dress code of the school or facility.

Question 8

The set of formal guidelines for governing RN's professional action is called

Accepted Answer

A) Patient's Bill of Rights. 
B) Nurses' Code of Ethics. 
C) Professional responsibility. 
D) Accountability. 
A) Patient's Bill of Rights. 
B) Nurses' Code of Ethics. 
C) Professional responsibility. 
D) Accountability.

Question 9

The RN has a responsibility to follow regulations and standards identified in the Nurse Practice Act.Which of the following tasks can be delegated to an LVN/LPN?

Accepted Answer

A) Completing an initial admission assessment. 
B) Developing a client teaching plan. 
C) Administering an IV narcotic. 
D) Obtaining a surgical consent form from the client. 
A) Completing an initial admission assessment. 
B) Developing a client teaching plan. 
C) Administering an IV narcotic. 
D) Obtaining a surgical consent form from the client.

Question 10

Describe "Advance Directives."

Accepted Answer

Advance Directives is a docume

Question 11

The best example of the administrative classification of law related to nursing is

Accepted Answer

A) Licensure and the State Board of Registered Nursing. 
B) Handling of narcotics. 
C) Client's rights. 
D) Relationship with employer. 
A) Licensure and the State Board of Registered Nursing. 
B) Handling of narcotics. 
C) Client's rights. 
D) Relationship with employer.

Question 12

The Nurses' Code of Ethics refers to: .

Accepted Answer

The Nurses' Code of Ethics is

Question 13

Describe the privacy mandate relative to client's health care privacy information dissemination.

Accepted Answer

The privacy mandate prevents t

Question 14

Match between columns
                        Premises: Confidential information regarding communicable diseases cannot be released without consent of the client.
A consent form must be signed before emergency surgery can be performed for a life-threatening event.
A statement of informed consent is signed at the time of hospital admission.
A client may verbally rescind a prior consent.
A court-authorized individual can sign a consent form for surgery if a client is mentally incompetent.
A client's record can be released to his or her attorney at any time without a signed consent form.

Accepted Answer

The Answer of True and False is...

Question 15

Choose the step that is out of sequence when you are preparing for clinical practice.

Accepted Answer

A) Read the client's chart and obtain necessary data for client care. 
B) Research the client's diagnosis. 
C) Obtain the clinical assignment in sufficient time to prepare for client care. 
D) Research the medications the client is receiving. 
A) Read the client's chart and obtain necessary data for client care. 
B) Research the client's diagnosis. 
C) Obtain the clinical assignment in sufficient time to prepare for client care. 
D) Research the medications the client is receiving.

Question 16

Place an X in front of the statements that best describe the grounds for professional misconduct.

Accepted Answer

A) Practicing in a clinic before receiving your state board examination results.__________ 
B) Assisting a nursing attendant to learn the technique of starting an IV.__________ 
C) Drinking alcoholic beverages prior to coming to work on the night shift.__________ 
A) Practicing in a clinic before receiving your state board examination results.__________ 
B) Assisting a nursing attendant to learn the technique of starting an IV.__________ 
C) Drinking alcoholic beverages prior to coming to work on the night shift.__________

Question 17

Standards of nursing practice are best defined as:

Accepted Answer

A) Authoritative statements describing the nurses' accountability and responsibility. 
B) Standards that ensure that nursing procedures are the same in all states. 
C) Guidelines for ethical practices. 
D) Statements that identify the nurses' role in providing care. 
A) Authoritative statements describing the nurses' accountability and responsibility. 
B) Standards that ensure that nursing procedures are the same in all states. 
C) Guidelines for ethical practices. 
D) Statements that identify the nurses' role in providing care.

Question 18

Place an X before each term that illustrates civil law.

Accepted Answer

A) Assault and battery.__________ 
B) Manslaughter.__________ 
C) Negligence.__________ 
D) Unintentional tort.__________ 
E) Homicide.__________
F)Contract.__________ 
A) Assault and battery.__________ 
B) Manslaughter.__________ 
C) Negligence.__________ 
D) Unintentional tort.__________ 
E) Homicide.__________
F)Contract.__________

Exam 1: Professional Nursing

Which of the following would not be included in a list of skills and functions that professional nurses perform in daily practice (Nurse Practice Act)?

A living will

Confidential information may not be released even by consent of the client to guard against invasion of privacy

Define "Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care."

Briefly explain the meaning of the Nurse Practice Act.

As you assume the role of the professional nurse,choose the nursing action that does not convey nursing competence.

The set of formal guidelines for governing RN's professional action is called

The RN has a responsibility to follow regulations and standards identified in the Nurse Practice Act.Which of the following tasks can be delegated to an LVN/LPN?

Describe "Advance Directives."

The best example of the administrative classification of law related to nursing is

The Nurses' Code of Ethics refers to: .

Describe the privacy mandate relative to client's health care privacy information dissemination.

Choose the step that is out of sequence when you are preparing for clinical practice.

Place an X in front of the statements that best describe the grounds for professional misconduct.

Standards of nursing practice are best defined as:

Place an X before each term that illustrates civil law.

Nursing Process and Critical Thinking

Managing Client Care: Documentation and Delegation

Communication and Nurse-Client Relationship

Admission, Transfer, and Discharge

Client Education and Discharge Planning

Safe Client Environment and Restraints

Bathing, Bedmaking, and Maintaining Skin Integrity

Personal Hygiene

Vital Signs

Physical Assessment

Body Mechanics and Positioning

Exercise and Ambulation

Infection Control

Disaster Preparedness Bioterrorism

Pain Management

Alternative Therapies and Stress Management

Medication Administration

Nutritional Management and Ng Intubation

Specimen Collection

Diagnostic Procedures

Urinary Elimination

Bowel Elimination

Heat and Cold Therapies

Wound Care and Dressings

Perioperative Care

Orthopedic Interventions

Intravenous Therapy

Central Vascular Access

Respiratory Care

Circulatory Maintenance

Neurological Management - New

Advanced Nursing Skills

End of Life Care

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