A&E1 Exam#3 - Book Test Bank QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS

What is the nurse's best defense if a patient alleges nursing negligence? A) testimony of other nurses B) testimony of expert witnesses C) patient's record D) patient's family correct answer: C) patient's record A nurse is documenting the intensity of a patient's pain. What would be the most accurate entry? A) "Patient complaining of severe pain." B) "Patient appears to be in a lot of pain and is crying." C) "Patient states has pain; walking in hall with ease." D) "Patient states pain is a 9 on a scale of 1 to 10." correct answer: D) "Patient states pain is a 9 on a scale of 1 to 10." Which of the following data entries follows the recommended guidelines for documenting data? A) "Patient is overwhelmed by the diagnosis of pancreatic cancer." B) "Patient kidneys are producing sufficient amount of measured urine." C) "Following oxygen administration, vital signs returned to baseline." D) "Patient complained about the quality of the nursing care provided on previous shift." correct answer: C) "Following oxygen administration, vital signs returned to baseline." Alice Jones, a registered nurse, is documenting assessments at the beginning of her shift. How should she sign the entry? A) Alice J, RN B) A. Jones, RN C) Alice Jones D) AJRN correct answer: B) A. Jones, RN In which of the following cases should a progress note be written? Select all that apply. A) for any nurse-patient interaction