114 Questions
Which of the following is a role of an LPN/LVN?
Provides direct patient care under direct supervision of an RN, healthcare provider, or dentist
Which leadership style involves making decisions without input from others?
Autocratic (authoritarian)
Which of the following is a management function?
Planning
What is the purpose of continuous quality improvement (CQI)?
To improve patient care and outcomes
What should LPNs/LVNs consider when delegating tasks?
The skills of the delegatee
What is the study of traditions, values, and beliefs related to people/relationships called?
Ethics
Which organization provides tools to prevent medication errors, including error-prone abbreviations and confused drug names?
The Institute for Safe Medication Practices
Which technology is used for remote patient monitoring in healthcare?
Telehealth
Which organization is responsible for setting National Patient Safety Goals?
The Joint Commission
Which healthcare professional is responsible for using nursing informatics in client care?
Licensed practical nurse (LPN)/Licensed vocational nurse (LVN)
Which condition is considered a hospital-acquired condition?
All of the above
Which healthcare professional is responsible for providing anesthesia during medical procedures?
Certified registered nurse anesthetist
Which of the following is the goal of regulating nursing practice?
To protect the public and foster competent practice
What can lead to license sanctions for a nurse?
Unprofessional conduct
What should a nurse do if they suspect human trafficking?
Report it to local law enforcement or the U.S. Department of Homeland Security
What can be considered indicators of human trafficking?
Patient being afraid or submissive
What are the potential penalties for wrongfully disclosing a patient's health information under HIPAA?
All of the above
What is one important consideration when using social media as a healthcare worker?
Keep professional and personal life separate
Which of the following is considered a factor influencing changes in the health-care delivery system?
Changing characteristics of U.S. population
What is the significance of hospital-acquired conditions?
They can have negative impacts on patient outcomes
Which of the following is NOT a leadership style discussed in the text?
Transactional
What is the role of the licensed practical nurse/licensed vocational nurse (LPN/LVN) in leadership and delegation?
They can only assist in delegation tasks
What is the importance of ethics in health care?
Ethics guide decision-making and behavior in healthcare
Where is the regulation of nursing practice defined?
In state laws and regulations
Which of the following is an example of technology used in healthcare?
Electronic health records
Which organization provides tools to prevent medication errors, including error-prone abbreviations and confused drug names?
Institute for Safe Medication Practices
Which of the following is a hospital-acquired condition?
Air embolism
Which healthcare professional is responsible for providing anesthesia during medical procedures?
Certified registered nurse anesthetist
What is the role of the licensed practical nurse/licensed vocational nurse (LPN/LVN) in leadership and delegation?
To assist in the coordination of patient care
What is the goal of regulating nursing practice?
To ensure patient safety
Which of the following is NOT a management function?
Coordinating
Which ethical principle emphasizes the importance of telling the truth?
Veracity
Which leadership style involves making decisions based on input from others?
Democratic
Which ethical theory focuses on the rightness or wrongness of the outcome when making decisions?
Utilitarianism
Which healthcare professional is responsible for providing direct patient care under the direct supervision of an RN or healthcare provider?
LPN/LVN
Which organization sets practice standards for ethical practice and conduct for LPNs/LVNs?
The National Association of Licensed Practical Nurses
Which of the following is NOT a factor influencing health-care changes?
Decreasing older population
When preparing to administer medications, which of the following methods should the nurse implement to reduce medication errors?
Use no interruption
In respecting a patient's request not to inform family members of a new Alzheimer diagnosis, the nurse is primarily following which ethical principle?
Fidelity
When caring for a suspected human trafficking victim, which of the following should the nurse use to report the data supporting the suspicion?
U.S. Department of Homeland Security Tip Line
Which of the following actions can the nurse legally perform under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA)?
Keep patient health information confidential
What is the primary goal of regulating nursing practice?
To ensure patient safety
Which of the following violations can lead to license sanctions for a nurse?
Being convicted of a crime
What is one important consideration when reporting a change of address after licensure?
Report within 30 days
Which vulnerable populations are covered by mandated reporting laws?
Children, older adults, disabled, mentally impaired
What are some indicators of human trafficking?
Patient afraid, shy, submissive
What are some signs and symptoms of abuse and neglect in human trafficking victims?
Chronic physical issues, mental health issues
What are the potential penalties for wrongfully disclosing a patient's health information under HIPAA?
Disciplinary action by employer, fines, sentenced up to 10 years in prison, sued by patients
What are the key concepts covered in Chapter 3 of Understanding Medical-Surgical Nursing, Seventh Edition?
Leadership and Management, Professionalism, Quality Improvement
What are the factors influencing changes in the health-care delivery system?
Increasing number of older adults, Increasing cultural diversity, Multidrug-resistant infectious organisms
What is the significance of hospital-acquired conditions?
They are conditions that are acquired during hospital stays
What is the role of licensed practical nurse/licensed vocational nurse (LPN/LVN) in leadership and delegation?
LPN/LVN is responsible for providing direct patient care
Where is the regulation of nursing practice defined?
In the Nurse Practice Act
What are the indicators of human trafficking to report?
Unexplained injuries, Fearful behavior, Lack of identification documents
Which of the following factors is NOT influencing changes in the health-care delivery system?
Newly emerging viruses
Which of the following is NOT a safe health-care practice?
Using error-prone abbreviations
Which of the following is NOT a leadership style discussed in the text?
Collaborative
Which of the following is NOT a step in the ethical decision-making model?
Ignoring ethical principles
Which of the following is NOT covered by mandated reporting laws?
Human trafficking
Which of the following is NOT a concept covered in Chapter 3 of Understanding Medical-Surgical Nursing, Seventh Edition?
Quality Improvement
Which organization provides tools to prevent misconnections of medical tubing?
Institute for Safe Medication Practices
Which of the following is NOT a hospital-acquired condition?
Manifestations of poor glycemic control
Which healthcare professional is responsible for providing anesthesia during medical procedures?
Certified registered nurse anesthetist
What is the primary goal of regulating nursing practice?
Ensuring patient safety
What is the significance of health information technology safety?
Improving patient outcomes
What is the role of a licensed practical nurse/licensed vocational nurse (LPN/LVN) in leadership and delegation?
Providing direct patient care
What is the purpose of nurse practice acts?
To define the scope of nursing practice
What are some violations that can result in license sanctions for a nurse?
Unprofessional conduct and conviction of a crime
What should a nurse do if they suspect human trafficking?
Confirm suspicions with the healthcare team
What are some indicators of human trafficking?
All of the above
What are the potential penalties for wrongfully disclosing a patient's health information under HIPAA?
All of the above
What is an important consideration when using social media as a healthcare worker?
All of the above
What is the LPN/LVN's role in patient care?
Provides direct patient care under direct supervision of an RN
What are the three leadership styles discussed in the text?
Autocratic, Democratic, Laissez-faire
What are the five management functions discussed in the text?
Planning, Organizing, Directing, Coordinating, Controlling
What are the LPN/LVN's ethical obligations in nursing practice?
Practice ethically, consider ethical codes, principles, and theories for the profession, consider the best interest of the patient
What are the six ethical principles discussed in the text?
Autonomy, Beneficence, Nonmaleficence, Fidelity, Veracity, Justice
What are the eight steps in the ethical decision-making process?
Identify ethical dilemma, Identify stakeholders and their values, Gather and verify information, Examine possible actions and forecast the consequences of each action, Determine ethical foundation for actions, Determine which action is best, with the most compelling ethical support, Implement action, Evaluate outcome
Which of the following is NOT a method implemented by nurses to reduce medication errors?
Interrupt preparation to round with provider
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?
Fidelity
Which of the following can be used by the nurse to report data supporting the suspicion of a human trafficking victim?
National Human Trafficking Resource Center Hotline
Which of the following actions can the nurse legally perform under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA)?
Keep patient health information confidential
Which of the following factors are influencing health-care changes?
Increasing cultural diversity
Which of the following is NOT a legal method implemented by nurses to reduce liability?
Practicing by current nursing standards
Which of the following is NOT a violation that may result in license sanctions for a nurse?
Misuse of controlled substances
What is one potential consequence for wrongfully disclosing a patient's health information under HIPAA?
Sentenced up to 10 years in prison
Which of the following is NOT an indicator of human trafficking?
Lack of adequate clothing/possessions
What is the primary goal of nurse practice acts?
To protect the public and foster competent practice
Which of the following is NOT a step in the ethical decision-making process?
Evaluating the outcome
What should a nurse do if they suspect human trafficking?
Confirm suspicions with the healthcare team
Which of the following is NOT a leadership style discussed in the text?
Coaching
What is the LPN/LVN's role in patient care?
Monitoring activities of assistive personnel
What are the potential penalties for wrongfully disclosing a patient's health information under HIPAA?
Monetary fines
What is the primary goal of regulating nursing practice?
Ensuring patient safety
What is the significance of health information technology safety?
Ensuring patient privacy
Which of the following actions can the nurse legally perform under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA)?
Provide patient information to other healthcare providers for treatment purposes
Which of the following is NOT a factor influencing changes in the health-care delivery system?
Patient safety goals
Which organization provides tools to prevent misconnections of medical tubing?
ENFit
What is the role of a certified nursing assistant (CNA)?
Assisting with activities of daily living
What is the significance of the Joint Commission's National Patient Safety Goals?
Reporting serious reportable events
Which of the following is NOT a safe health-care practice?
Using error-prone abbreviations
What is the LPN/LVN's role in patient care?
Administering medications
Which of the following is NOT a potential penalty for wrongfully disclosing a patient's health information under HIPAA?
Community service
Which of the following is NOT a factor influencing changes in the health-care delivery system?
Decreasing older population
Which of the following is NOT a safe health-care practice?
Posting patient information to social media
Which of the following is NOT covered by mandated reporting laws?
Human trafficking
Which of the following is NOT a step in the ethical decision-making model?
Take immediate action
Which of the following is NOT a leadership style discussed in the text?
Transactional
What is the primary goal of regulating nursing practice?
To ensure patient safety and quality care
Which organization sets practice standards for ethical practice and conduct for LPNs/LVNs?
The National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN)
What are the potential penalties for wrongfully disclosing a patient's health information under HIPAA?
Civil monetary penalties and fines
Which organization provides tools to prevent medication errors, including error-prone abbreviations and confused drug names?
The Institute for Safe Medication Practices (ISMP)
What are the potential penalties for wrongfully disclosing a patient's health information under HIPAA?
Civil monetary penalties and fines
What is the significance of hospital-acquired conditions?
They contribute to increased healthcare costs
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