Legal & Ethics
This ethical principle means "do no harm"
What is nonmaleficence
This task is appropriate for a UAP: assisting a patient with this basic need. (toileting, educating, start IV)
What is toileting?
The biggest advantage of PCA pumps is this.
What is patient control of pain?
This document outlines a patient’s wishes for future medical care.
What is an advance directive?
Cloudy, opaque lens of the eye indicates this condition.
What are cataracts?
Documenting care that was not actually performed is called this.
What is falsification
Which patient should be seen first: one with confusion or one with chest pain?
What is the patient with chest pain?
This is the priority assessment after giving an opioid.
What is respiratory status / level of sedation?
A patient saying “This isn’t happening to me” is in this stage of grief.
What is denial?
Pauses in breathing during sleep describe this disorder.
What is sleep apnea?
A nurse reports an impaired coworker. This demonstrates this professional concept
What is accountability
This task should NOT be delegated to a UAP because it requires nursing judgment. (ADPIE)
What is assessment?
This type of pain results from nerve damage.
What is neuropathic pain?
“I have lived a good life” represents this stage of grief.
What is acceptance?
Irregular schedule and alcohol intake can contribute to this condition.
What is insomnia?
A patient refuses treatment. This ethical principle must be respected
What is autonomy
Taking vital signs on this type of patient is NOT appropriate for UAP.
What is a post-op or unstable patient?
A cold pack should always be used with this to prevent injury.
What is a barrier (towel)?
The best nursing action for a terminal patient who wants to stay in bed is this.
What is allow comfort and respect their wishes?
A cluttered walkway and throw rugs increase risk for this.
What is falls?
Spoken false statements that damage a nurse’s reputation are called this
What is slander
This role is responsible for knowing staff competency before delegating.
What is the nurse (LPN/RN)?
This vital sign change is a sign of pain in a nonverbal patient.
What is elevated blood pressure?
This order prevents resuscitation efforts in terminal patients.
What is DNR (Do Not Resuscitate)?
A client nodding but not understanding due to language barrier requires this.
What is a trained interpreter?