Practical Nursing Leadership Quiz

<p>Maintaining efficient documentation systems (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To effectively contribute to safe patient outcomes in a changing healthcare system (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Prioritizing individual performance over team collaboration (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The continually evolving healthcare environment and changing patient needs (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They believe leadership promotes a more supportive and motivating work environment (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Assessing for symptoms of a urinary tract infection (UTI) (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A PN delegates the task of administering medications to a UAP, who has not been trained in medication administration. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Performing an act that a reasonable and prudent person would perform (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Negligence is a general legal term, while malpractice is a specific legal term only applicable to healthcare professionals. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Justice: the principle of fairness and equity. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Evaluation (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Addressing ethical dilemmas involving client care. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A nurse intentionally spreading false information about a colleague's competence. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A nurse fails to assess a patient's vital signs at the prescribed intervals. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Breach of Duty: Failure to maintain the nursing standard. (B), Injury/Damages: Actual injury or damage to the client. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A nurse identifying unsafe conditions in a patient's room and taking corrective action. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Monitoring a patient's blood sugar levels after administering insulin. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Teaching a patient about their new medication regimen. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To ensure that the delegation process is done in a safe and legally sound manner. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>All of the above. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>PNs should always prioritize patient safety over efficiency. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Suspect child abuse (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Obtain MRI for suspected head injury and report suspicion of child abuse (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Check input and output and observe interaction between mom and child (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Restrain the child for safety (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Assess for cardiac distress (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Inform the health care provider and record the information. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>In an emergency situation to protect the client from harm. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Allow the client to remain in restraints indefinitely until calm. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Inform the provider and refuse to carry out the task. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Nurses must first consult the health care provider before altering dosages. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Patient privacy and data confidentiality. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Written approval from the patient. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To notify the health care provider post restraint application. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Document the reason for restraint and removal times. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Failing to document medication administration correctly. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Record that they questioned the prescription and notify the supervisor. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The right to be free from unlawful restraint. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Request changes to inaccuracies in their medical records. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Good faith effort by the healthcare provider (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Deliberate act causing harm to another (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Voluntary admission is made by the individual themselves (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Signing legal documents (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Description of the procedure (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Only the patient themselves (A), An appointed legal guardian (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Good Samaritan law (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Discuss the concerns with the provider (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Providing frequent opportunities for independence (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Failing to provide the standard of care resulting in injury. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Right to receive medical treatment of their choice (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A patient is given medication against their will. (A), A doctor performs a procedure without consent. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Sharing patient information with family members. (C), Discussing a patient’s case with colleagues. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To determine the order of treatment based on severity (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Preparedness (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Providing false information on a job application. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Forgetting to turn off a heating pad on a patient. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Ongoing support and rehabilitation after a disaster (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Promoting effective group interactions among victims (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To ensure safety when a patient is a danger to themselves or others. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Restricting movement of a patient without proper authorization is false imprisonment. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Sorting patients based on potential for survival (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To report the suspicion to the authorities. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Administering narcotics without a prescription. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Threatening to withhold medication from a patient. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A nurse provides incorrect patient education which results in complications. (C), A doctor misdiagnoses a condition that leads to a worse outcome. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Accessing a patient’s records without consent. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Battery. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Negligence is unintentional, while malpractice results from a breach of duty. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To challenge the legality of an individual's detention. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The right to refuse all medication. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They are treated as minors. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Inability to consent to medical treatment. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A legal defense used to excuse criminal behavior. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Inability to communicate effectively with their lawyer. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Two. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Patient room number. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It must be obtained in writing and voluntarily. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The primary health care provider. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A legally responsible parent or guardian. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Verbal consent is sufficient if documented. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A person in loco parentis for minors or incompetent adults. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A nurse providing care to a patient at their regular place of employment. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The medication must be ordered by a licensed health care provider. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Follow agency policy and procedures regarding verbal orders. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Nausea (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Contact with a person who has recovered from Ebola (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Up to 21 days (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Performing aerosol-generating procedures without respiratory protection (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Through the air in droplets produced when an infected person coughs or sneezes (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Swollen lymph nodes (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>10 days (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Placing the patient in strict isolation (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Planning and preparing for potential disasters (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To determine the severity of injuries and allocate resources accordingly (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Hepatitis A (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Continue to assess the child's respiratory status and observe for any other concerning signs. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>What the child ingested while playing. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Contact the child's pediatrician for further instructions. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The child is feeling anxious and unsure of his surroundings. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Ensuring the child's safety and providing appropriate care for him. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The State Nurse Practice Act (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Documentation (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A certified nursing assistant (CNA) (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>UAPs may not be authorized to perform certain procedures by state law. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Increased efficiency of the healthcare team. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The PN is responsible for ensuring the delegatee is competent and qualified to perform the task. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Right documentation (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The task requires complex assessment and critical decision-making. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To ensure optimal patient safety and quality of care. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The nurse’s responsibility for the outcome of a delegated task. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The qualifications and competency of the delegatee. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Assisting a patient with ambulation (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Being clear and concise about expectations and limits. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To monitor the patient’s response to the delegated task. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A nurse manager who focuses on developing the competencies of their staff. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To promote patient safety and quality of care. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Supervising Practical Nurses (PNs) and ensuring they work within the scope of their practice (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Creating and implementing a nursing plan of care without input from the patient (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>RNs are able to perform initial assessments, while PNs can only participate in the planning of nursing care needs (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Delegation should be based on state laws, standards of practice, and ethical considerations. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Reporting incidents of incivility to the charge nurse or supervisor. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>PNs collaborate with patients and the healthcare team to provide direct care and manage resources. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Analyzing clinical data and current literature to inform nursing decisions. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Advocating for safe patient care, even if it means speaking up to senior staff. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To ensure that nurses are properly trained and competent in their respective roles. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It allows for early intervention and potential solutions to prevent adverse patient outcomes. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Using a problem-solving approach to make decisions about patient care. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The PN may face disciplinary action from the Board of Nursing. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Advocating for the rights and interests of patients and their families. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Jamie should proactively seek guidance from experienced nurses to ensure safe patient care. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To develop strategies and initiatives to improve the quality of patient care. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>PNs and RNs each have distinct roles but work collaboratively to achieve positive patient outcomes. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers