DOS FINAL EXAM REVIEW DURHAM COLLEGE

Question 1

What is one key difference between management and leadership in nursing?

Accepted Answer

Leadership involves inspiring guiding, while management policies standards

Question 2

Which skills and dispositions are fundamental to critical thinking in nursing?(Select All That Apply)

Accepted Answer

Systematicity, Interpretation, Self-confidence, Open-Mindness

Question 3

Which principles are included in the CNO Code of Conduct? (Select All That Apply)

Accepted Answer

Nurses respect clients' dignity., Nurses act with integrity in clients’ best interests., Nurses provide inclusive and culturally safe care., Nurses maintain public confidence in the nursing profession.

Question 4

What is a key principle of assigning care to a UCP?

Accepted Answer

Assigning care responsibilities based on the established care plan.

Question 5

the following are part of the five controlled acts authorized to nurses under the Nursing Act?(Select All That Apply)

Accepted Answer

Administering a substance by injection or inhalation, Performing a psychotherapy technique, ) Performing a procedure below the dermis or mucous membrane, Dispensing a drug

Question 6

Which statement best describes the role of practice reflection in the QA Program?

Accepted Answer

helps nurses identify learning needs and areas professional development.

Question 7

What is a key benefit of using evidence-based practice (EBP) in quality improvement initiatives?

Accepted Answer

aligns clinical decisions with available research, improving pt outcomes

Question 8

What is the nurse’s responsibility after assigning tasks to a UCP?

Accepted Answer

Monitoring and evaluating the client’s condition.

Question 9

Which statement about mandatory reporting is correct?

Accepted Answer

Facility operators report concerns regarding a nurse’s fitness to practice.

Question 10

Which statement about authorizing mechanisms is correct?

Accepted Answer

Orders, delegation, and initiation three authorizing mechanisms for nurses

Question 11

Which of the following tasks requires teaching but not delegation when working with UCPs?

Accepted Answer

Helping a client with activities of daily living (ADLs).

Question 12

what are the key considerations for nurses before performing an activity within their scope of practice?

Accepted Answer

•Legal authority, competence, and organizational resources.

Question 13

What is the primary purpose of the CNO Code of Conduct?

Accepted Answer

explain to the public what can expect from nurses "Guide nursing care"

Question 14

What is the purpose of the CNO disciplinary process?

Accepted Answer

•To rehabilitate nurses and protect the public from unsafe practice.

Question 15

What is the role of a nurse who has a conscientious objection to participating in Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD)?

Accepted Answer

Transfer care to another healthcare provider.

Question 16

Which competencies are part ofthe Canadian Interprofessional Health Collaborative (CIHC) framework Select All That Apply

Accepted Answer

Interprofessional Conflict Resolution, Team Functioning, Role Clarification, Collaborative Leadership

Question 17

Which legislation defines the scope of practice for the nursing profession in Ontario?

Accepted Answer

•Nursing Act, 1991

Question 18

What is the role of the Regulated Health Professions Act (RHPA), 1991, in Ontario?

Accepted Answer

•To govern the framework for all regulated health professions in Ontario.

Question 19

What must a nurse verify before delegating a controlled act to a UCP?

Accepted Answer

The UCP’s competence in performing the task safely.

Question 20

What is a key difference between teaching and delegating?

Accepted Answer

Delegating includes transferring authority while teaching ensure competence

Question 21

Which component is essential for critical thinking in nursing?

Accepted Answer

Utilizing cognitive skills to analyze and evaluate information.

Question 22

What is the nurse's role in managing conflict with a client?

Accepted Answer

Support the client in achieving health goals and de-escalate the situation.

Question 23

Which titles are legally protected under the Nursing Act, 1991?

Accepted Answer

•Nurse and Nurse Practitioner

Question 24

What does the principle of autonomy emphasize in bioethics?

Accepted Answer

Respecting the patient’s right to make their own decisions.

Question 25

What is the scope of practice statement for nurses as defined in the RHPA?

Accepted Answer

Health promotion, care treatment through prevention, therapy, rehabilitatio

Question 26

Which principle is emphasized by the 5 priorities of support work (DIPPS)?

Accepted Answer

Respecting client dignity, independence, preference, privacy, and safety

Question 27

Which conflict management style is characterized by assertiveness and cooperation?

Accepted Answer

Collaborating

Question 28

What does the principle of beneficence emphasize in nursing ethics?

Accepted Answer

Acting in the patient’s best interest.

Question 29

What is the primary focus of transformational leadership in nursing?

Accepted Answer

•Motivating and inspiring team members to achieve their potential.

Question 30

Which of the following are sources of conflict in healthcare?(Select All That Apply)

Accepted Answer

Diversity of roles and functions., High levels of stress., Overlapping roles., Perceived differences

Question 31

Which principle is most important when overcoming resistance to change?

Accepted Answer

Communicating effectively and involving all stakeholders.

Question 32

What is a key component of the Thomas-Kilmann Conflict Management Model?

Accepted Answer

Employing different styles such as competing, collaborating, compromising

Question 33

Which of the following are considered intentional torts in nursing?(Select All That Apply)

Accepted Answer

Assault, Invasion of privacy, false imprisonment, Battery

Question 34

Which ethical framework focuses on understanding relationships and daily ethical interactions in nursing practice?

Accepted Answer

•Relational Ethics

Question 35

What is the CNO’s definition of conflict in the workplace?

Accepted Answer

A power struggle where one party intends to harass or injure another.

Question 36

Which of the following are categories of the Entry-to-Practice Competencies (ETPCs) established by the CNO?

Accepted Answer

•Ethical Practice, •Collaborative Practice, •Professional Practice, •Legal Practice

Question 37

Which ethical theory is based on the principle of achieving the greatest good for the greatest number?

Accepted Answer

Utilitarianism

Question 38

Which principle is emphasized in the Canadian Quality and Patient Safety Framework?

Accepted Answer

Ensuring care is evidence-informed and person-centered.

Question 39

Which of the following actions would be considered professional misconduct by the CNO?

Accepted Answer

•Practicing while impaired by a substance.

Question 40

Which of the following are grounds for professional misconduct as defined by the CNO?(Select All That Apply)

Accepted Answer

Making racially degrading remarks about a client., Delegating tasks to unqualified individuals., Failing to maintain patient confidentiality., Abandoning a client without arranging alternative care.

Question 41

Which principles are included in the CNA Code of Ethics? (Select All That Apply)

Accepted Answer

Accountability, Autonomy, Beneficence, Promoting well-being

Question 42

What is the primary purpose of the CNA Code of Ethics?

Accepted Answer

•To guide nurses ethical decisions provide professional standards behavior

Question 43

What is the primary reason nurses should engage in political advocacy?

Accepted Answer

To address issues that impact healthcare and improve equity.

Question 44

Which of the following is a characteristic of negligence in nursing practice?

Accepted Answer

•Conduct that falls below the standard of a reasonable and prudent nurse.

Question 45

What is the primary role of reflective practice in critical thinking for nurses?

Accepted Answer

To evaluate and improve personal decision-making and actions.

Question 46

What is the primary purpose of accurate documentation in nursing practice?

Accepted Answer

Accurately document patient care for legal and professional use.

Question 47

Whats the primary purpose of self-regulation in nursing profession as defined by the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO)?

Accepted Answer

•To protect the interests of the public.

Question 48

What is the first step in the Ethical Decision-Making Model?

Accepted Answer

•Identify if the situation is an ethical dilemma

Question 49

Which of the following best describes collaborative practice in nursing leadership?

Accepted Answer

working together towards mutually identified goals, diverse perspectives.

Question 50

What is required for a client to be eligible for Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD)?

Accepted Answer

•An advanced state of irreversible decline in capability.

Question 51

Which of the following scenarios reflects proper supervision of a UCP?

Accepted Answer

•Direct supervision during a controlled act.

Question 52

Which of the following are key components of Lewin’s Change Management Model?(Select All That Apply)

Accepted Answer

moving, refreezing, unfreezing

Question 53

Which of the following are attributes of transformational leadership in nursing?(Select All That Apply)

Accepted Answer

Vision, Authenticity, •Charisma

Question 54

What type of measure evaluates the impact of a quality improvement initiative on patients?

Accepted Answer

Outcome measure

Question 55

What is the purpose of the CNO Quality Assurance (QA) Program?

Accepted Answer

•To ensure nurses engage in ongoing learning to maintain competence.

Question 56

What is the role of the nurse in supervising unregulated care providers (UCPs)?

Accepted Answer

•Delegating tasks and ensuring the UCP’s ongoing competence.

Question 57

Under what circumstances can a nurse refuse to carry out a prescriber’s order?

Accepted Answer

•When the nurse feels the order is unclear, unsafe, or violates policy.

Question 58

What leadership style focuses on participative decision-making and working collaboratively with the team?

Accepted Answer

•Democratic

Question 59

What is the purpose of the PDSA cycle in quality improvement?

Accepted Answer

To create and test changes that lead to healthcare improvement.

Question 60

What is the primary cause of resistance to change among nurses?

Accepted Answer

Anxiety, fear of failure, and uncertainty.

Question 61

Which action exemplifies political advocacy by nurses?

Accepted Answer

Voting knowledgeably in local and national elections.

Question 62

What is the main goal of interprofessional collaboration in healthcare?

Accepted Answer

Ensuring comprehensive care through team-based decision-making.

Question 63

Which of the following best describes continuous quality improvement (CQI)?

Accepted Answer

ongoing process of identifying an implementing improvements in healthcare.

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