12 Questions
What defines the scope and functions of a nurse?
Knowledge of nursing practice
What is the primary reason nurses are guided by legal and ethical aspects of drug administration?
To avoid liability for their own actions
What is a key aspect of a nurse's professional responsibilities?
Not going beyond their sworn duties
Why is it essential for nurses to have knowledge of nursing practice?
To define the scope and functions of the nurse
What helps protect nurses from working outside their specified scope?
Limits of nursing practice
What is the primary focus of a nurse's professional conduct and training?
Staying within the limits of their knowledge and skills
What is the consequence of a nurse administering medication without a doctor's order?
It is an illegal act
What is the primary responsibility of an Advance Nurse Practitioner?
Verifying doctor's orders for validity and accuracy
What is the consequence of a nurse delaying drug administration?
It is a form of violating the nursing practice law
What is the primary role of a nurse in regards to doctor's orders?
Verifying doctor's orders for validity and accuracy
What is the significance of the 1906 Federal Food and Drug Act?
It protected the public from adulterated or mislabeled drugs
What is the consequence of a nurse administering a dosage of Morphine 500 mg instead of the standard 50 mg?
The order was incorrect and the nurse should have questioned it
Test your knowledge of drug administration in nursing, including international and national laws, legal implications, and professional responsibilities. Calculate drug doses for different age groups and develop a nursing plan that considers age-related, life-span, and cultural factors.
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