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Which nursing concept focuses on the relationships between nursing, patients, health, and the environment?
Which nursing concept focuses on the relationships between nursing, patients, health, and the environment?
- Evaluation of patient care
- Nursing models (correct)
- Care plans
- Health care provider's orders
Which of the following nursing strategies aims to reduce the number of employees while maintaining quality patient care?
Which of the following nursing strategies aims to reduce the number of employees while maintaining quality patient care?
- Cross-training (correct)
- Team nursing
- Use of critical pathways
- Case management
What is the primary purpose of licensing laws for LPN/LVNs?
What is the primary purpose of licensing laws for LPN/LVNs?
- To limit the number of LPN/LVNs
- To increase revenue for the state board of nursing
- Prevention of malpractice
- Protection of the public from unqualified people (correct)
According to Maslow's hierarchy of needs, which premise underlies the organization of human needs?
According to Maslow's hierarchy of needs, which premise underlies the organization of human needs?
What is the first step in a legal case where a nurse is involved?
What is the first step in a legal case where a nurse is involved?
What legal concept describes the nurse's responsibility for a patient's care in an acute care setting?
What legal concept describes the nurse's responsibility for a patient's care in an acute care setting?
Which of the following is NOT a component considered in nursing models?
Which of the following is NOT a component considered in nursing models?
Which nursing strategy aims to improve efficiency by standardizing care for specific diagnoses?
Which nursing strategy aims to improve efficiency by standardizing care for specific diagnoses?
Which of the following best defines 'standard of care'?
Which of the following best defines 'standard of care'?
What is a potential consequence of inadequate LPN/LVN licensing regulations?
What is a potential consequence of inadequate LPN/LVN licensing regulations?
What is a 'deposition' in the context of a legal case involving a nurse?
What is a 'deposition' in the context of a legal case involving a nurse?
What does the term 'advocacy' mean in the context of nursing?
What does the term 'advocacy' mean in the context of nursing?
Which aspect of Maslow's hierarchy of needs emphasizes the pursuit of personal growth and fulfillment?
Which aspect of Maslow's hierarchy of needs emphasizes the pursuit of personal growth and fulfillment?
What legal concept is most directly related to the nurse's accountability for their actions?
What legal concept is most directly related to the nurse's accountability for their actions?
Which of these is NOT a legal concept related to nursing practice?
Which of these is NOT a legal concept related to nursing practice?
Which of the following best describes the purpose of a 'summons' in a legal case?
Which of the following best describes the purpose of a 'summons' in a legal case?
Which of the following must be present for a court to find a nurse liable for malpractice?
Which of the following must be present for a court to find a nurse liable for malpractice?
What defines acts that are required, permitted, or prohibited in nursing care?
What defines acts that are required, permitted, or prohibited in nursing care?
What is the primary difference between a nurse's values and standards of care?
What is the primary difference between a nurse's values and standards of care?
Which of the following is NOT a necessary element for a court to find a nurse liable for malpractice?
Which of the following is NOT a necessary element for a court to find a nurse liable for malpractice?
Which document outlines patients' expectations regarding healthcare services?
Which document outlines patients' expectations regarding healthcare services?
Which of these options best describes the concept of 'duty' in the context of nursing malpractice?
Which of these options best describes the concept of 'duty' in the context of nursing malpractice?
Which of the following is NOT a key element for a court to determine if a nurse is liable for malpractice?
Which of the following is NOT a key element for a court to determine if a nurse is liable for malpractice?
What is the primary legal doctrine that requires a patient's informed consent before an invasive medical procedure?
What is the primary legal doctrine that requires a patient's informed consent before an invasive medical procedure?
Which of the following is NOT required before a thoracentesis procedure is performed?
Which of the following is NOT required before a thoracentesis procedure is performed?
How do values influence a nurse's actions during a patient's care?
How do values influence a nurse's actions during a patient's care?
Which of the following is the best definition of 'standards of care' in nursing?
Which of the following is the best definition of 'standards of care' in nursing?
A nurse's ethical obligation to protect and maintain the confidentiality of patient information is referred to as:
A nurse's ethical obligation to protect and maintain the confidentiality of patient information is referred to as:
What ethical principle is violated when a nurse shares information about a patient's medical condition with unauthorized individuals?
What ethical principle is violated when a nurse shares information about a patient's medical condition with unauthorized individuals?
Why is a physical assessment crucial before a thoracentesis procedure?
Why is a physical assessment crucial before a thoracentesis procedure?
Which of the following is NOT a component of the Doctrine of Informed Consent?
Which of the following is NOT a component of the Doctrine of Informed Consent?
Which of the following actions could be considered a breach of patient confidentiality?
Which of the following actions could be considered a breach of patient confidentiality?
Which of the following documents was published by the ANA in 1965 and defined two levels of nursing practice?
Which of the following documents was published by the ANA in 1965 and defined two levels of nursing practice?
What is the primary function of the wellness/illness continuum?
What is the primary function of the wellness/illness continuum?
Which of the following is NOT a factor influencing the wellness/illness continuum?
Which of the following is NOT a factor influencing the wellness/illness continuum?
According to Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs, which need is considered the most fundamental and essential for an individual's survival?
According to Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs, which need is considered the most fundamental and essential for an individual's survival?
What is the minimum score required to pass the licensing examination for vocational school graduates, allowing them to be awarded a license recognized by all states?
What is the minimum score required to pass the licensing examination for vocational school graduates, allowing them to be awarded a license recognized by all states?
What is the most important factor that determines an individual's behavior, according to Maslow's theory?
What is the most important factor that determines an individual's behavior, according to Maslow's theory?
Which level of nursing practice was defined as the 'Technical nurse' in the 1965 ANA position paper?
Which level of nursing practice was defined as the 'Technical nurse' in the 1965 ANA position paper?
Which of the following best describes a 'Nurse Practice Act'?
Which of the following best describes a 'Nurse Practice Act'?
What does documentation of the type of care provided primarily demonstrate?
What does documentation of the type of care provided primarily demonstrate?
Why is thorough documentation crucial in managed care settings?
Why is thorough documentation crucial in managed care settings?
What type of documentation method does a nurse use when only recording changes in patient conditions and new issues?
What type of documentation method does a nurse use when only recording changes in patient conditions and new issues?
What might be a consequence of insufficient documentation in patient care?
What might be a consequence of insufficient documentation in patient care?
How does the prospective payment system affect documentation in hospitals?
How does the prospective payment system affect documentation in hospitals?
What is a common misconception about the documentation signature in healthcare?
What is a common misconception about the documentation signature in healthcare?
Which characteristic is associated with the charting by exception method?
Which characteristic is associated with the charting by exception method?
When documenting interventions, what is NOT typically included?
When documenting interventions, what is NOT typically included?
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Nursing models
Nursing models
Theories based on the relationship among nursing, patients, health, and environment.
Cross-training
Cross-training
A system to train employees to perform multiple roles, reducing staff numbers without compromising care quality.
Licensing laws for LPN/LVNs
Licensing laws for LPN/LVNs
Regulations designed to protect the public from unqualified health care providers.
Maslow's hierarchy of needs
Maslow's hierarchy of needs
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Quality care
Quality care
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Evaluation of patient care
Evaluation of patient care
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Team nursing
Team nursing
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Critical pathways
Critical pathways
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Complaint
Complaint
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Deposition
Deposition
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Appeal
Appeal
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Summons
Summons
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Nurse-patient relationship
Nurse-patient relationship
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Accountability
Accountability
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Advocacy
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Standard of care
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Malpractice Elements
Malpractice Elements
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Values
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Breach of Duty
Breach of Duty
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Duty in Nursing
Duty in Nursing
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Patient Harm
Patient Harm
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Value System
Value System
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75th Percentile Eligibility
75th Percentile Eligibility
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ANA Position Paper 1965
ANA Position Paper 1965
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Wellness/Illness Continuum
Wellness/Illness Continuum
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Maslow's Basic Need
Maslow's Basic Need
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Licensing Standards
Licensing Standards
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Nurse Practice Act
Nurse Practice Act
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Smith-Hughes Act
Smith-Hughes Act
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Patient’s Bill of Rights
Patient’s Bill of Rights
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Informed Consent
Informed Consent
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Legal responsibilities of nurses
Legal responsibilities of nurses
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Confidentiality
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Self-Determination Act
Self-Determination Act
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American Hospital Association’s Standards of Care
American Hospital Association’s Standards of Care
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Elder Abuse
Elder Abuse
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The Joint Commission
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Documentation of care
Documentation of care
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Managed care documentation importance
Managed care documentation importance
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Charting by exception (CBE)
Charting by exception (CBE)
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Patient response to interventions
Patient response to interventions
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Healthcare provider visits
Healthcare provider visits
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Prospective Payment System (PPS)
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Types of documentation
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Interventions for patient needs
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- The text is a test bank for a nursing textbook, Foundations and Adult Health Nursing 9th Edition Cooper, Kelly Gosnell Test Bank.
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