Exam 3: Issues in Nursing Practice

The nurse is preparing to delegate a task to the UAP. Which actions should the nurse take in compliance with the National Council of State Boards of Nursing's (NCSBN) rights of delegation? (Select all that apply.)

The nurse suspects a patient is a victim of human trafficking. Which characteristic supports this suspicion?

Before leaving a patient's room, the nurse says that pain medication will be provided within 15 minutes. The nurse returns in 10 minutes with the pain medication. Which ethical principle did the nurse demonstrate?

Which of the following must be reported to the state board of nursing? (Select all that apply.)

The LPN/LVN is contemplating whether delegation is appropriate. Which would help the LPN/LVN make this decision?

The nurse is caring for a famous actor. The press approaches the nurse leaving work and asks about the actor. What is the most appropriate response by the nurse?

The nurse is caring for a patient newly admitted and notes a stage III pressure ulcer. For the hospital to receive payment for services rendered for this patient, which action must the nurse take?

The nurse is caring for a patient receiving morphine who states the morphine is no longer working. The nurse notifies the health care provider and requests that an increase in dosage or a different medication be given. Which of these is the nurse demonstrating?

The nurse notices a colleague place a hydrocodone tablet in their pocket prior to leaving the hospital. Which action should the nurse take?

The nurse is informed of several victims of gang violence being brought by ambulance to the emergency department. Which injury should the nurse prepare to report to the authorities?

The nurse is planning to prepare medications for assigned patients. Which actions should the nurse take to ensure a safe environment while preparing the medications? (Select all that apply.)

The nurse is caring for a patient who begins to exhibit difficulty swallowing. Which discipline will the nurse likely include in the patient's care?

Which action by the nurse demonstrates adherence to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)?

A nurse is working on a medical unit in a hospital undergoing a Joint Commission review. The investigator asks the nurse to explain "never events." What examples should the nurse use to explain these kinds of events? (Select all that apply.)

The nurse is assessing an unresponsive older adult who lives with her daughter and notes multiple pressure ulcers and bruises all over. Which action by the nurse is most appropriate?

The nurse is caring for a patient with end-stage renal failure who wishes to stop dialysis treatment. Which response by the nurse is best?

The LPN is working in a senior center and is approached by a participant who asks the nurse, "Can you help me understand my Medicare benefits?" What should the nurse include in a response to this patient? (Select all that apply.)

During a patient care conference, the health care providers (HCPs) are reviewing potential outcomes based on individual interventions. Which bioethical theory is being demonstrated during this care conference?

Place in order, from 1 to 5, the five major components in the management process. __ A) Coordinating __ B) Organizing __ C) Planning __ D) Controlling __ E) Directing

The nurse is caring for a patient with liver failure who is unconscious. The patient's girlfriend of 12 years has been making health care decisions. The patient is still legally married, and his wife whom he has not seen in 20 years shows up and wants to take over in making medical decisions. Which action should the nurse take?