Question 1

A nurse manager has to make a decision about scheduling and asks the nurses on the unit before making a decision. This demonstrates which style of leadership?

Accepted Answer

A) Autocratic 
B) Democratic 
C) Laissez-faire 
D) Coaching

Question 2

Place in order, from 1 to 8, the steps to process an ethical dilemma. ___
A) Determine the best action with the strongest ethical support. 
B) Gather and verify the information. 
C) Implement the action.
D) Examine possible actions and the consequences of each action. 
E) Identify the ethical dilemma. ___
F) Determine the ethical foundation for each action.
G) Identify the stakeholders and their values.
H) Evaluate the outcome.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Place in order, from 1 to 8,...

Question 3

A patient with malnutrition refuses to ingest animal protein products, because it is against religious teachings. What should the nurse do to support this patient's beliefs while ensuring the patient's health status?

Accepted Answer

A) Explain the animal protein is the best source of nutrition for the patient's needs at this time. 
B) Talk with a dietitian about sources of non-animal-based protein to include in the patient's diet. 
C) Suggest to the physician that the patient is going against medical advice and should be discharged. 
D) Schedule the organization's clergy to meet with the patient to discuss interpretation of religious teachings.

Question 4

An LPN/LVN delegates oral care to a UAP. The patient never receives the oral care. Who is held accountable?

Accepted Answer

A) The nurse manager 
B) The charge nurse 
C) The UAP 
D) The LPN/LVN

Question 5

The nursing staff is meeting to discuss a patient's desire for all life support measures, even though the patient has end-stage renal disease. Once a list of all possible actions is generated, what should the staff do next?

Accepted Answer

A) List the stakeholders. 
B) Determine the best action. 
C) Gather important information. 
D) Identify positive and negative consequences.

Question 6

A health care administrator is reviewing material submitted to the legislature on tort reform. What should the administrator explain to nurse leaders about this legislation?

Accepted Answer

A) Limits organizational liability for damages 
B) Requires continuing education for all caregivers 
C) Expects all staff to have read organizational policies before completing procedures 
D) Expects all staff to have malpractice or liability insurance

Question 7

Which task is most appropriate for the licensed practical nurse/licensed vocational nurse (LPN/LVN) to delegate to the unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP)?

Accepted Answer

A) Changing the dressing of a patient who had abdominal surgery 
B) Ambulating a patient who just underwent knee surgery 
C) Assessment of a newly admitted patient 
D) Feeding a patient who needs assistance with eating

Exam 3: Issues in Nursing Practice

A nurse manager has to make a decision about scheduling and asks the nurses on the unit before making a decision. This demonstrates which style of leadership?

A patient with malnutrition refuses to ingest animal protein products, because it is against religious teachings. What should the nurse do to support this patient's beliefs while ensuring the patient's health status?

An LPN/LVN delegates oral care to a UAP. The patient never receives the oral care. Who is held accountable?

The nursing staff is meeting to discuss a patient's desire for all life support measures, even though the patient has end-stage renal disease. Once a list of all possible actions is generated, what should the staff do next?

A health care administrator is reviewing material submitted to the legislature on tort reform. What should the administrator explain to nurse leaders about this legislation?

Which task is most appropriate for the licensed practical nurse/licensed vocational nurse (LPN/LVN) to delegate to the unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) ?