3010 Exam 1 Question & Answers ( Latest
2025 )
The nurse is educating a client regarding use of the incentive spirometer. When evaluating the client's knowledge about the incentive spirometer, which best represents that the client has learned correct use of this device?The client verbalizes items needed and how to perform the skill.The client organizes materials needed and gives return demonstration The client states understanding and passes a written test.The client nods when asked about process and assists with cleanup - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔The client organizes materials needed and gives return demonstration A client states that the client's recent fall was caused by his scheduled antihypertensive medications being mistakenly administered by two different nurses, an event that is disputed by both of the nurses identified by the client. Which measure should the nurses prioritize when anticipating that legal action may follow?Document the client's claims and the events surrounding the alleged incident.Consult with the hospital's legal department as soon as possible.Enlist support from nursing and non-nursing colleagues from the unit.Consult with practice advisors from the state board of nursing. - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔Document the client's claims and the events surrounding the alleged incident. 1 / 3
3010 Exam 1 Question & Answers ( Latest
2025 )
A nurse forgot to document that a client drank 120ml of water at 0830.It is now 1030. What action should the nurse take?Do not document this water since too much time has lapsed.Fill out an incident report.Document the water for the 0830 time Document the water for the 1030 time. -CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔Document the water for the 0830 time A diabetic client discovers that the client's name is published in a research report on diabetic care prepared by the client's nurse. The client is hurt and files a lawsuit against the nurse. Which offense has the nurse committed?Invasion of privacy Defamation of character Negligence of duty Unintentional tort -CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔Invasion of privacy Which one of the following is the nurse's best legal safeguard?malpractice insurance Patient education Union contract Competent, safe practice -CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔Competent, safe practice 2 / 3
3010 Exam 1 Question & Answers ( Latest
2025 )
The nursing is caring for a client who requests to see a copy of the client's own health care records. What action by the nurse is most appropriate?Explain that only a paper copy of the health care record can be viewed by the client.Access the health care record at the bedside and show the client how to navigate the electronic health record Review the hospital's process for allowing clients to view their health care records.Discuss how the hospital can be fined for allowing clients to view their health care records. -CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔Review the hospital's process for allowing clients to view their health care records.A client is brought to the emergency department in an unconscious state with a head injury. The client requires surgery to remove a blood clot. What would be the appropriate nursing intervention in keeping with the policy of informed consent prior to a surgical procedure?The nurse informs the family about advance directives.The nurse ensures that the client signs the consent form.The nurse ensures that the client's family signs the consent form.The nurse informs the family about the living will. -CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔The nurse ensures that the client's family signs the consent form.
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