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Which of the following is a role of an LPN/LVN?
Which of the following is a role of an LPN/LVN?
Which leadership style involves making decisions without input from others?
Which leadership style involves making decisions without input from others?
Which of the following is a management function?
Which of the following is a management function?
What is the purpose of continuous quality improvement (CQI)?
What is the purpose of continuous quality improvement (CQI)?
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What should LPNs/LVNs consider when delegating tasks?
What should LPNs/LVNs consider when delegating tasks?
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What is the study of traditions, values, and beliefs related to people/relationships called?
What is the study of traditions, values, and beliefs related to people/relationships called?
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Which organization provides tools to prevent medication errors, including error-prone abbreviations and confused drug names?
Which organization provides tools to prevent medication errors, including error-prone abbreviations and confused drug names?
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Which technology is used for remote patient monitoring in healthcare?
Which technology is used for remote patient monitoring in healthcare?
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Which organization is responsible for setting National Patient Safety Goals?
Which organization is responsible for setting National Patient Safety Goals?
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Which healthcare professional is responsible for using nursing informatics in client care?
Which healthcare professional is responsible for using nursing informatics in client care?
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Which condition is considered a hospital-acquired condition?
Which condition is considered a hospital-acquired condition?
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Which healthcare professional is responsible for providing anesthesia during medical procedures?
Which healthcare professional is responsible for providing anesthesia during medical procedures?
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Which of the following is the goal of regulating nursing practice?
Which of the following is the goal of regulating nursing practice?
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What can lead to license sanctions for a nurse?
What can lead to license sanctions for a nurse?
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What should a nurse do if they suspect human trafficking?
What should a nurse do if they suspect human trafficking?
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What can be considered indicators of human trafficking?
What can be considered indicators of human trafficking?
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What are the potential penalties for wrongfully disclosing a patient's health information under HIPAA?
What are the potential penalties for wrongfully disclosing a patient's health information under HIPAA?
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What is one important consideration when using social media as a healthcare worker?
What is one important consideration when using social media as a healthcare worker?
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Which of the following is considered a factor influencing changes in the health-care delivery system?
Which of the following is considered a factor influencing changes in the health-care delivery system?
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What is the significance of hospital-acquired conditions?
What is the significance of hospital-acquired conditions?
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Which of the following is NOT a leadership style discussed in the text?
Which of the following is NOT a leadership style discussed in the text?
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What is the role of the licensed practical nurse/licensed vocational nurse (LPN/LVN) in leadership and delegation?
What is the role of the licensed practical nurse/licensed vocational nurse (LPN/LVN) in leadership and delegation?
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What is the importance of ethics in health care?
What is the importance of ethics in health care?
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Where is the regulation of nursing practice defined?
Where is the regulation of nursing practice defined?
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Which of the following is an example of technology used in healthcare?
Which of the following is an example of technology used in healthcare?
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Which organization provides tools to prevent medication errors, including error-prone abbreviations and confused drug names?
Which organization provides tools to prevent medication errors, including error-prone abbreviations and confused drug names?
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Which of the following is a hospital-acquired condition?
Which of the following is a hospital-acquired condition?
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Which healthcare professional is responsible for providing anesthesia during medical procedures?
Which healthcare professional is responsible for providing anesthesia during medical procedures?
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What is the role of the licensed practical nurse/licensed vocational nurse (LPN/LVN) in leadership and delegation?
What is the role of the licensed practical nurse/licensed vocational nurse (LPN/LVN) in leadership and delegation?
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What is the goal of regulating nursing practice?
What is the goal of regulating nursing practice?
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Which of the following is NOT a management function?
Which of the following is NOT a management function?
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Which ethical principle emphasizes the importance of telling the truth?
Which ethical principle emphasizes the importance of telling the truth?
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Which leadership style involves making decisions based on input from others?
Which leadership style involves making decisions based on input from others?
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Which ethical theory focuses on the rightness or wrongness of the outcome when making decisions?
Which ethical theory focuses on the rightness or wrongness of the outcome when making decisions?
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Which healthcare professional is responsible for providing direct patient care under the direct supervision of an RN or healthcare provider?
Which healthcare professional is responsible for providing direct patient care under the direct supervision of an RN or healthcare provider?
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Which organization sets practice standards for ethical practice and conduct for LPNs/LVNs?
Which organization sets practice standards for ethical practice and conduct for LPNs/LVNs?
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Which of the following is NOT a factor influencing health-care changes?
Which of the following is NOT a factor influencing health-care changes?
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When preparing to administer medications, which of the following methods should the nurse implement to reduce medication errors?
When preparing to administer medications, which of the following methods should the nurse implement to reduce medication errors?
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In respecting a patient's request not to inform family members of a new Alzheimer diagnosis, the nurse is primarily following which ethical principle?
In respecting a patient's request not to inform family members of a new Alzheimer diagnosis, the nurse is primarily following which ethical principle?
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When caring for a suspected human trafficking victim, which of the following should the nurse use to report the data supporting the suspicion?
When caring for a suspected human trafficking victim, which of the following should the nurse use to report the data supporting the suspicion?
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Which of the following actions can the nurse legally perform under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA)?
Which of the following actions can the nurse legally perform under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA)?
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What is the primary goal of regulating nursing practice?
What is the primary goal of regulating nursing practice?
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Which of the following violations can lead to license sanctions for a nurse?
Which of the following violations can lead to license sanctions for a nurse?
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What is one important consideration when reporting a change of address after licensure?
What is one important consideration when reporting a change of address after licensure?
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Which vulnerable populations are covered by mandated reporting laws?
Which vulnerable populations are covered by mandated reporting laws?
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What are some indicators of human trafficking?
What are some indicators of human trafficking?
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What are some signs and symptoms of abuse and neglect in human trafficking victims?
What are some signs and symptoms of abuse and neglect in human trafficking victims?
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What are the potential penalties for wrongfully disclosing a patient's health information under HIPAA?
What are the potential penalties for wrongfully disclosing a patient's health information under HIPAA?
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What are the key concepts covered in Chapter 3 of Understanding Medical-Surgical Nursing, Seventh Edition?
What are the key concepts covered in Chapter 3 of Understanding Medical-Surgical Nursing, Seventh Edition?
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What are the factors influencing changes in the health-care delivery system?
What are the factors influencing changes in the health-care delivery system?
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What is the significance of hospital-acquired conditions?
What is the significance of hospital-acquired conditions?
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What is the role of licensed practical nurse/licensed vocational nurse (LPN/LVN) in leadership and delegation?
What is the role of licensed practical nurse/licensed vocational nurse (LPN/LVN) in leadership and delegation?
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Where is the regulation of nursing practice defined?
Where is the regulation of nursing practice defined?
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What are the indicators of human trafficking to report?
What are the indicators of human trafficking to report?
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Which of the following factors is NOT influencing changes in the health-care delivery system?
Which of the following factors is NOT influencing changes in the health-care delivery system?
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Which of the following is NOT a safe health-care practice?
Which of the following is NOT a safe health-care practice?
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Which of the following is NOT a leadership style discussed in the text?
Which of the following is NOT a leadership style discussed in the text?
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Which of the following is NOT a step in the ethical decision-making model?
Which of the following is NOT a step in the ethical decision-making model?
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Which of the following is NOT covered by mandated reporting laws?
Which of the following is NOT covered by mandated reporting laws?
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Which of the following is NOT a concept covered in Chapter 3 of Understanding Medical-Surgical Nursing, Seventh Edition?
Which of the following is NOT a concept covered in Chapter 3 of Understanding Medical-Surgical Nursing, Seventh Edition?
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Which organization provides tools to prevent misconnections of medical tubing?
Which organization provides tools to prevent misconnections of medical tubing?
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Which of the following is NOT a hospital-acquired condition?
Which of the following is NOT a hospital-acquired condition?
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Which healthcare professional is responsible for providing anesthesia during medical procedures?
Which healthcare professional is responsible for providing anesthesia during medical procedures?
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What is the primary goal of regulating nursing practice?
What is the primary goal of regulating nursing practice?
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What is the significance of health information technology safety?
What is the significance of health information technology safety?
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What is the role of a licensed practical nurse/licensed vocational nurse (LPN/LVN) in leadership and delegation?
What is the role of a licensed practical nurse/licensed vocational nurse (LPN/LVN) in leadership and delegation?
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What is the purpose of nurse practice acts?
What is the purpose of nurse practice acts?
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What are some violations that can result in license sanctions for a nurse?
What are some violations that can result in license sanctions for a nurse?
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What should a nurse do if they suspect human trafficking?
What should a nurse do if they suspect human trafficking?
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What are some indicators of human trafficking?
What are some indicators of human trafficking?
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What are the potential penalties for wrongfully disclosing a patient's health information under HIPAA?
What are the potential penalties for wrongfully disclosing a patient's health information under HIPAA?
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What is an important consideration when using social media as a healthcare worker?
What is an important consideration when using social media as a healthcare worker?
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What is the LPN/LVN's role in patient care?
What is the LPN/LVN's role in patient care?
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What are the three leadership styles discussed in the text?
What are the three leadership styles discussed in the text?
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What are the five management functions discussed in the text?
What are the five management functions discussed in the text?
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What are the LPN/LVN's ethical obligations in nursing practice?
What are the LPN/LVN's ethical obligations in nursing practice?
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What are the six ethical principles discussed in the text?
What are the six ethical principles discussed in the text?
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What are the eight steps in the ethical decision-making process?
What are the eight steps in the ethical decision-making process?
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Which of the following is NOT a method implemented by nurses to reduce medication errors?
Which of the following is NOT a method implemented by nurses to reduce medication errors?
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What is the ethical principle that the nurse is primarily following when respecting a patient's request not to inform family members of a new Alzheimer diagnosis?
What is the ethical principle that the nurse is primarily following when respecting a patient's request not to inform family members of a new Alzheimer diagnosis?
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Which of the following can be used by the nurse to report data supporting the suspicion of a human trafficking victim?
Which of the following can be used by the nurse to report data supporting the suspicion of a human trafficking victim?
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Which of the following actions can the nurse legally perform under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA)?
Which of the following actions can the nurse legally perform under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA)?
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Which of the following factors are influencing health-care changes?
Which of the following factors are influencing health-care changes?
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Which of the following is NOT a legal method implemented by nurses to reduce liability?
Which of the following is NOT a legal method implemented by nurses to reduce liability?
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Which of the following is NOT a violation that may result in license sanctions for a nurse?
Which of the following is NOT a violation that may result in license sanctions for a nurse?
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What is one potential consequence for wrongfully disclosing a patient's health information under HIPAA?
What is one potential consequence for wrongfully disclosing a patient's health information under HIPAA?
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Which of the following is NOT an indicator of human trafficking?
Which of the following is NOT an indicator of human trafficking?
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What is the primary goal of nurse practice acts?
What is the primary goal of nurse practice acts?
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Which of the following is NOT a step in the ethical decision-making process?
Which of the following is NOT a step in the ethical decision-making process?
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What should a nurse do if they suspect human trafficking?
What should a nurse do if they suspect human trafficking?
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Which of the following is NOT a leadership style discussed in the text?
Which of the following is NOT a leadership style discussed in the text?
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What is the LPN/LVN's role in patient care?
What is the LPN/LVN's role in patient care?
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What are the potential penalties for wrongfully disclosing a patient's health information under HIPAA?
What are the potential penalties for wrongfully disclosing a patient's health information under HIPAA?
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What is the primary goal of regulating nursing practice?
What is the primary goal of regulating nursing practice?
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What is the significance of health information technology safety?
What is the significance of health information technology safety?
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Which of the following actions can the nurse legally perform under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA)?
Which of the following actions can the nurse legally perform under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA)?
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Which of the following is NOT a factor influencing changes in the health-care delivery system?
Which of the following is NOT a factor influencing changes in the health-care delivery system?
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Which organization provides tools to prevent misconnections of medical tubing?
Which organization provides tools to prevent misconnections of medical tubing?
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What is the role of a certified nursing assistant (CNA)?
What is the role of a certified nursing assistant (CNA)?
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What is the significance of the Joint Commission's National Patient Safety Goals?
What is the significance of the Joint Commission's National Patient Safety Goals?
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Which of the following is NOT a safe health-care practice?
Which of the following is NOT a safe health-care practice?
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What is the LPN/LVN's role in patient care?
What is the LPN/LVN's role in patient care?
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Which of the following is NOT a potential penalty for wrongfully disclosing a patient's health information under HIPAA?
Which of the following is NOT a potential penalty for wrongfully disclosing a patient's health information under HIPAA?
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Which of the following is NOT a factor influencing changes in the health-care delivery system?
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Which of the following is NOT a safe health-care practice?
Which of the following is NOT a safe health-care practice?
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Which of the following is NOT covered by mandated reporting laws?
Which of the following is NOT covered by mandated reporting laws?
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Which of the following is NOT a step in the ethical decision-making model?
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Which of the following is NOT a leadership style discussed in the text?
Which of the following is NOT a leadership style discussed in the text?
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What is the primary goal of regulating nursing practice?
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Which organization sets practice standards for ethical practice and conduct for LPNs/LVNs?
Which organization sets practice standards for ethical practice and conduct for LPNs/LVNs?
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What are the potential penalties for wrongfully disclosing a patient's health information under HIPAA?
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Which organization provides tools to prevent medication errors, including error-prone abbreviations and confused drug names?
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What are the potential penalties for wrongfully disclosing a patient's health information under HIPAA?
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What is the significance of hospital-acquired conditions?
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