Legal Issues
How should an LPN in her 2nd year of an ADN on a path to become a RN respond to the that assigned her to access a port-a-cath?
What is inform the RN that although she has the training the task is not covered by her current license?
An LPN provides care on an inpatient hospital unit that has a census of 27 beds. The LPN works with a RN and an NA to provide care for 9 of the clients on the unit. What model of nursing care is utilized on this unit?
What is team nursing?
What item should the student bring into the test room at the NCLEX-PN test center?
What is photo identification?
The action an LPN should take, who saw a charge nurse violate principles of sterile technique and stated he would perform the procedure the way he wanted.
What is follow the chain of command in the organization and contact the next person over the charge nurse about the matter?
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What is pathy?
A nurse works at a local hospital that provides malpractice coverage for their nurses. The nurse is volunteering at a girls' camp provided the wrong nursing advice, and a child suffered complications. Describe malpractice insurance coverage in this incident.
What is the nurse will be liable for any damages because the hospital policy only covers the hospital and the nurse working the hospital?
A nurse practitioner is a RN who has advanced education in specialty. Which aspect of nursing care is exclusive to the NP role?
What is ordering medications and diagnostic tests?
A nursing license is?
What is a legal authorization for the nurse to practice authorized skills?
A nurse who provides care in a hospital setting can expect to contribute to the CQI process in this way.
What is participating actively in the surveys and evaluations that are used to determine quality of care?
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What is Lith?
Which standard of care should the nurse consider when providing care for clients?
What is always follow the institution's standards of care to help decrease risk for a malpractice lawsuit?
A nursing student is caring for a group of stable clients on a team with a RN and an NA. Which action is appropriate for the student to take?
What is supervise and evaluate the complete bed bath and complete bed change assigned to the NA?
An accurate statement about computer adaptive testing (CAT)
What is allows an exam to be continually customized to a student's performance?
This type of hospital is funded by the federal government.
What is a Veterans Administration hospital?
Situation most likely to be considered a crime.
What is physically restraining a client, resulting in injury?
Torts are considered this type of law?
What is private law?
Their role is to assist with navigating the complexity of the healthcare system .
What is coordinated care manager?
A nursing student is planning to apply to take the NCLEX-PN. The student wants to study and take a family trip. The best action the student should take is?
What is apply for the exam right after the trip is completed, and review ongoing during school and practice questions daily?
The diagnosis-related groups payment system establishes this.
What is a fixed rate for health care treatments?
Abnormal tunnel connecting two body cavities.
What is fistula?
How can a nurse best avoid a malpractice claim?
What is maintaining high personal standards?
Patient is DEAD!!
What is gross negligence?
The student has answered the three most recent questions incorrectly on the NCLEX. The CAT system will then?
What is ask a question that is easier than the most recent question?
A collection of air or gas in the pleural cavity; causing the lung to collapse.
What is pneumothorax?
Inadequate supply of oxygenated blood to a body part
What is ischemia?