CNO Quality Assurance Program Quiz

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How are 'peer assessors' assigned in CNO’s Quality Assurance Program?

The manager chooses a peer to provide input.

The College assigns a peer to assist in the process. (correct)

The peer assessor volunteers based on the setting.

The registrants choose peers to reflect on their practice.

When can a nurse discontinue nursing services for a cognitively impaired client without resulting in professional misconduct?

When the substitute decision-maker has been informed.

If the nurse is respecting the client’s wishes.

If replacement services have been arranged. (correct)

When alternate care has been discussed with the physician.

Should a nurse accept a telephone order for pain medication from a physician who is not in the facility?

Yes, because the physician is not physically present.

No, because telephone orders are not considered best practice.

Yes, if the physician will return to sign the order within 48 hours.

No, because telephone orders are limited to emergency situations. (correct)

Does a nurse have any obligation to CNO after being found guilty of impaired driving while off duty?

Yes, because the nurse must self-report a finding of guilt for an offense. Signup and view all the answers

Should Gladys practice as a nurse after successfully obtaining a position at a local long-term care facility?

No, because Gladys requires current registration with CNO. Signup and view all the answers

What is required before a nurse can discontinue services to a cognitively impaired client?

Arranging for replacement services. Signup and view all the answers

What should a nurse do if a physician issues a telephone order for medication?

Accept it only in emergency scenarios. Signup and view all the answers

What responsibility does a nurse have if found guilty of a non-work-related offense?

Report the finding to the professional regulatory body. Signup and view all the answers

What should a nurse do first when observing another nurse abusing a client?

Report the matter to CNO. Signup and view all the answers

Which one of the following statements is a key element of informed consent according to CNO Practice Guideline: Consent?

The common law and nursing standard Signup and view all the answers

What is the legislation related to CNO Practice Standard: Restraints?

Patient Restraint Minimization Act, 2001 Signup and view all the answers

A 79-year old mentally competent client is at high risk for falls. The nurse recommends the use of a cane or a walker, but the client refuses. What should the nurse do first?

Explore other options with the client that may be acceptable. Signup and view all the answers

According to CNO Standards, what is one of the ‘Ethical Values’?

Maintaining commitments. Signup and view all the answers

Under which of the following conditions may nurses perform a controlled act?

If ordered by a physician, dentist, chiropodist, or nurse practitioner. Signup and view all the answers

What organization regulates nurses in Ontario?

College of Nurses of Ontario Signup and view all the answers

According to the CNO Practice Standards: Ethics, what is a component of the definition of ethics in nursing?

Accountability of the nurse. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Peer Assessors in CNO's Quality Assurance Program

Peer assessors can be assigned by the College to assist in the process.
Registrants may select peers to reflect on their practice.

Discontinuing Nursing Services for Cognitively Impaired Clients

Nurses can discontinue services if replacement services are arranged.
Professional misconduct can be avoided by informing the substitute decision-maker.

Telephone Medication Orders

Telephone orders should not be accepted unless it's an emergency situation.
A nurse may accept a telephone order if the physician will sign the order within 48 hours.

Obligation of Nurses to CNO After Criminal Convictions

Nurses must self-report a finding of guilt for any offense, regardless of being off duty.
Only offenses related to sexual abuse do not require reporting.

Resuming Nursing Practice After a Break

Current registration with CNO is necessary for Gladys to practice as a nurse.
Previous registration alone does not qualify her for practice after a hiatus.

Addressing Abuse Observations

The first action should be to stop the colleague’s abusive behavior when observing a nurse abusing a client.

The common law and nursing standard is crucial in informed consent guidelines according to CNO.

The Patient Restraint Minimization Act, 2001 governs the use of restraints in healthcare settings.

Client Autonomy and Fall Risks

First approach when a client refuses recommended assistive devices is to explore other acceptable options with the client.

Ethical Values in CNO Standards

Competence is recognized as one of the ethical values emphasized in CNO standards.

Controlled Acts Performance by Nurses

Nurses may perform a controlled act if ordered by a physician, chiropractor, dentist, or nurse practitioner.

Nursing Regulation in Ontario

The College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) is the primary organization that regulates nursing practice in Ontario.

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Test your knowledge on the assignments and protocols within the CNO's Quality Assurance Program. This quiz covers key aspects, including peer assessors and the discontinuation of nursing services for cognitively impaired clients. Understanding these concepts is crucial for nursing practice.