Professionalism
What is professional responsibility?
A. Taking ownership of decisions and actions
B. Self-image, self-concept or personal views
C. An obligation to perform work, duties, or tasks
D. Defending the interests, rights, and safety of others
C. An obligation to perform work, duties, or tasks
A nurse is assigned to care for a patient who is of different gender and religion than the nurse. The nurse respects the patient's beliefs and avoids making assumptions or judgments. What is the nurse demonstrating?
A. Altruism
B. Human dignity
C. Accountability
D. Professionalism
B. Human dignity
A nurse is teaching a patient with diabetes how to use a blood glucose meter. The patient correctly demonstrates how to perform a fingerstick and obtain a reading. This is an example of which domain of learning?
A. Cognitive
B. Affective
C. Psychomotor
D. Behavioral
C. Psychomotor
A nurse is assessing a patient with a history of prostate surgery who is experiencing continuous leakage of urine, especially when the bladder is full. The nurse suspects which type of urinary incontinence in this patient?
A. Reflex incontinence
B. Overflow incontinence
C. Stress incontinence
D. Urge incontinence
B. Overflow incontinence
A nurse is caring for a patient who has expressed concerns about their treatment plan. The nurse promises to return in one hour to discuss the concerns and ensure that the patients' questions are answered. Which ethical principle is the nurse demonstrating?
A. Beneficence
B. Fidelity
C. Justice
D. Nonmaleficence
B. Fidelity
What does it mean to advocate for a patient?
A. Promoting your interest above else
B. Supporting and speaking up for the patient's rights and needs
C. Staying silent when you disagree
D. Ignoring the patient's concern
B. Supporting and speaking up for the patient's rights and needs
A nurse notices a patient experiencing severe pain and distress. The nurse immediately reassesses the patient's pain level, administers pain medication, and stays with the patient to offer emotional support. Which of the following values is most reflected in this action?
A. Accountability
B. Altruism
C. Autonomy
D. Responsibility
B. Altruism
What is Affective domain?
A. The feeling domain
B. The expression domain
C. The thinking domain
D. The doing domain
A. The feeling domain
A patient reports feeling a strong urge to urinate but cannot control the release of urine in time. They are unable to make it to the bathroom quickly enough, resulting in accidents. which type of urinary incontinence is this patient likely experiencing?
A. Urge incontinence
B. Stress incontinence
C. Reflex incontinence
D. Overflow incontinence
A. Urge incontinence
A patient with diabetes is experiencing dribbling of urine, especially after they have finished urinating. Which type of urinary incontinence is this patient likely experiencing?
A. Overflow incontinence
B. Functional incontinence
C. Stress incontinence
D. Nocturnal incontinence
A. Overflow incontinence
A nurse realizes they have not properly documented a medication. What is the nurse's most appropriate action to maintain accountability?
A. Ignore it
B. Correct the documentation immediately
C. Wait until the end of shift
D. Ask a coworker to document it
B. Correct the documentation immediately
A nurse is providing care to a patient who is homeless and has been admitted for a chronic illness. The nurse advocates for the patient's access to food, shelter, and ither community resources. This action reflects which principle?
A. Autonomy
B. Altruism
C. Social justice
D. Beneficence
C. Social justice
A nurse is teaching a patient about the importance of taking antidepressant medication as prescribed. The patient states, " I used to think medication was a crutch, but now I understand how it can help me manage my symptoms." This response demonstrates which type of learning?
A. Cognitive
B. Psychomotor
C. Affective
D. Behavioral
C. A ffective
A patient is unable to control the release of urine due to weakened pelvis floor muscles. They experience urine leakage when lifting heavy objects or exercising. Which type of urinary incontinence is this patient experiencing?
A. Stress incontinence
B. Urge incontinence
C. Reflex incontinence
D. Functional incontinence
A. Stress incontinence
A nurse is volunteering at a community clinic that provides free heakth services to understand populations. Which of the following best demostrates the nurse's commitment to social justice?
A. Providing care only to those who can pay
B. Offering free care to all individuals
C. Focusing on treating patients who have pets with them
D. Prioritizing care for patients who will recover quickly
B. Offering free care to all individuals
Which are examples of unprofessionalism? Select all that apply.
A. Addictions
B. Dual relationships
C. Making faces at a coworker
D. Asking for money or gifts
A, B, C, D
A nurse is caring for a patient and tells the patient the truth about their diagnosis, even though it may be difficult for the patient to hear. Which ethical principle is the nurse upholding?
A. Veracity
B. Autonomy
C. Fidelity
D. Nonmaleficence
A. Veracity
A nurse is educating a patient about their asthma medication. Which response demonstrates learning in the cognitive domain?
A. "I will try to remember to take the medication, even though I'm not sure how it works."
B. " I understand that this medication will help open my airways and make it easier to breathe."
C. " I'm nervous about the medication, but I'll follow your instructions."
D. " I don't really know what this medication is for, but I'll take it anyway."
B. " I understand this medication will help open my airways and make it easier to breathe."
A nurse is educating a patient with Alzheimer's disease who experiences difficulty with toileting because if cognitive impairment. The patient has no physical issues but often forgets to go to the bathroom. Which type of urinary incontinence is this patient experiencing?
A. Urge incontinence
B. Reflex incontinence
C. Functional incontinence
D. Overflow incontinence
C. Functional incontinence
A nurse locks a patient in their room against the patient's will, even though there is no medical necessity for restraints. Which of the following best describes this action?
A. Battery
B. Assault
C. False imprisonment
D. Defamation
C. False imprisonment
Novice to Expert choose the correct order.
A. Advance, Novice, Competent, Proficient, Expert
B. Novice, Advance, Competent, Proficient, Expert
C. Novice, Advance, Proficient, Competent, Expert
D. Novice, Competent, Advance, Proficient, Expert
B. Novice, Advance, Competent, Proficient, Expert
A nurse is responsible for administering medication to patinets in a timely manner. The nurse notices a discrepancy in a patient's medication order and reports the error to the physician immediately to prevent harm. Which ethical principle is the nurse demonstrating?
A. Nonmaleficence
B. Justice
C. Fidelity
D. Veracity
A. Nonmaleficence
A nurse threatens to physically restrain a patient who refuses to take a prescribed medication. The patient becomes frightened but is not physically touched. What intentional tort has occurred?
A. Battery
B. Assault
C. False imprisonment
D. Defamation
B. Assault
A patient with a spinal cord injury has involuntary urination without warning or the ability to control the release of urine. Which type of urinary incontinence does this patient likely have?
A. Reflex incontinence
B. Urge incontinence
C. Overflow incontinence
D. Stress incontinence
A. Reflex incontinence
What are symptoms of urinary tract infection?
A. Sleepy and Moody
B. Sexual activity
C. Burning and painful urination
D. Urinary retention
C. Burning and painful urination