Fundamentals of Nursing

Question 1

refusing care to a homeless patient would violate which act?

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Emergency medical treatment and active labor act (EMTALA)

Question 2

Stress threatens only mental health, not physical well being

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false

Question 3

contemplation does not intend on making changes in the next 3 months

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false

Question 4

Deontology defines actions as right or wrong on the basis of

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All of the above

Question 5

True prevention is considered...

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primary prevention

Question 6

Withholding medication b/c it might further lower a patients B/P is practicing the principle of

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Accountability

Question 7

a patient's illness behavior is ...

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all of the above

Question 8

the interrelationships of basic human needs is referred to as

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maslows hierarchy of needs

Question 9

a nurse asks about herbal medication, encourages music therapy, and cultural considerations

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holistic model

Question 10

Is it an assault to make a threat of contact?

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Yes

Question 11

Nurse explains risk & benefits of a surgery to the family. The nurse is acting as the patient's

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Advocate

Question 12

Telling your patient you will return in 30 min to give their next pain med defines which COE

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Responsibility

Question 13

A nurse notices bruises on a the abdomen, knees, and arms of a toddler. which action is correct

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contact a child abuse hotline

Question 14

Family Practices are considered an external variable

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true

Question 15

Which of the following is true concerning the legalities of death and dying issues?

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Artificial feedings may be refused by clients

Question 16

Which one of the following is an example of an unintentional tort?

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Leaving the side rails down and the client falls

Question 17

quasi intentional torts include

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none of the above

Question 18

Nursing Practice Act

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defines the practice of professional nursing, sets educational qualifications and requirements for nursing

Question 19

care that takes place in community settings such as the home or a clinic is considered

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both a and b

Question 20

Which one of the following is one of the main, overreaching goals for Healthy People

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b. Elimination of health disparities.

Question 21

When can restraints be used? Select all that apply.

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Only to ensure the physical safety of the resident or others, When less restrictive interventions are not successful, Only on the written order of a health care provider

Question 22

When is a signed consent form required? Select ALL that apply.

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for Some treatment programs such as chemotherapy, For all routine treatment, for research involving patients, for Hazardous procedures such as surgery

Question 23

Which response indicates a holistic approach that considers factors that can influence the PT?

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Adapting your diet and activity will lower your sugar levels

Question 24

What is Ethics?

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The study of conduct and character

Question 25

which one is an internal variable influencing health and health beliefs and practices

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Intellecutual background

Question 26

QSEN competencies. Select all that apply

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Teamwork and Collaboration, Safety, Informatics

Question 27

Who would ultimately be responsible for the error?

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Nurse

Question 28

failure to notify health care provider of significant changes in a patient's health status is

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negligence

Question 29

Which choice best describes the current definition of Health?

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c. A state of well being involving the whole person

Question 30

ethics of care...

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both A and B

Question 31

current nursing trends include (select all that apply)

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aging population, nursing shortage, evidence based practice

Question 32

Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act protects patient....

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Confidentiality

Question 33

T or F: negligence and malpractice are examples of a civil law violation for a nurse

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True

Question 34

you notice an open patient file, and close the program. what is the nursing code of ethics?

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confidentiality

Question 35

Taking positive actions to help others defines which key term

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Beneficence

Question 36

In the Health Belief Model, the nurse recognizes that the focus is placed on the:

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Relation of perceptions and compliance with therapy

Question 37

Answering any questions a patient has about a procedure and protecting their independence

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Autonomy

Question 38

chronic illness is persistent, self-limiting, and usually last longer than 6 months

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false

Question 39

patient who are recovering from illness and receive rehabilitation and supportive care.

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restorative care

Question 40

who is responsible for informing patient of risks, complications, and benefits of a procedure?

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surgeon

Question 41

Short-term health services to dependent older adult in their home taken care of by family

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respite care

Question 42

Nurse gives ordered medicated nebulizer treatment now and in 4 hours, which SOP is performed

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Implementation

Question 43

Patient Centered Care

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Recognizes the patient as the source of control

Question 44

T or F: An example of criminal conduct is when a nurse misuses a controlled substance.

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True

Question 45

The Nurse Practice Acts found in all 50 states is an example of what type of law?

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state statue

Question 46

Client is a paraplegic & is in the hospital for electrolyte imbalance. He is receiving care at

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Secondary Prevention Level

Question 47

Nonmaleficence refers to

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Avoidance of harm or hurt

Question 48

Informed consent, patient's right to refuse treatment, negligence, & malpractice: examples of?

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common law

Question 49

The client states “Heart disease runs in our family. My blood pressure has been high.” Ex of

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client's risk factors

Question 50

The nurse has a responsibility to file an incident report when a client:

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Climbs over the side rails and falls

Question 51

Which source of law best addresses this situation?

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Civil Law

Question 52

Steps in Processing an Ethical Dilemma. Select all that apply

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Negotiate a plan, Gather information relevant to the case, Ask if this is an ethical dilemma, Clarify values

Question 53

Never events include pressure ulcers and death

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false

Question 54

correct order of the "stages of change"

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precon, contemplation, preparation, action maintenance

Question 55

Which one of the following indicates a lifestyle risk factor?

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Sunbathing

Question 56

restraints are only used to provide safety for the nurse not the patient

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false

Question 57

if a patient purchases running shoes and joins a gym, this is considered

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preparation

Question 58

risk management includes

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all of the above

Question 59

Which principle is used to encourage the nurse to monitor the patients response to pain

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Fidelity

Question 60

T/F:One needs to distinguish between values,facts & opinions when dealing with ethical dilemmas

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True

Fundamentals of Nursing

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Fundamentals of Nursing

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