Quiz 1
1.
A nurse fails to irrigate a feeding tube as ordered, resulting in harm to the patient.
This nurse could be found guilty of:
a) malpractice.
b) harm to the patient.
c) negligence.
d) failure to follow the nurse practice act.
The answer is A. Malpractice. The reason is because the n...
a nurse fails to irrigate a feeding tube as ordered
resulting in harm to the patient this nurse could be found guilty of
what role is the nurse who diligently works for the protection of patients’
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Fundamentals of Nursing
Quiz 1
1.
A nurse fails to irrigate a feeding tube as ordered, resulting in harm to the patient.
This nurse could be found guilty of:
a) malpractice.
b) harm to the patient.
c) negligence.
d) failure to follow the nurse practice act.
The answer is A. Malpractice. The reason is because the nurse failed to do her
legal duty as a nurse which holds her responsible or liable. Malpractice is failure to
meet a legal duty which results in harm. This can be found on page 22 on
Foundations and Adult Health Nursing 7th edition.
2.
What role is the nurse who diligently works for the protection of patients’
interests playing?
a) Caregiver
b) Health care administrator
c) Advocate
d) Health care evaluator
C. Advocate. An Advocate according to Foundations and Adult Health Nursing 7th
edition page 24 is one who defends or pleads a cause on behalf of others.
3.
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, Which of the following could cause a nurse to be cited for malpractice?
a) Refusing to give 60 mg of morphine as ordered
b) Giving prochlorperazine (Compazine) to a patient allergic to phenothiazines
c) Dragging an injured motorist off the highway and causing further injury
d) Informing a visitor about a patient’s condition
B. The reason being that Malpractice deals with both actions taking and omitted
based on nursing responsibilities (Foundations and Adult Health Nursing 7th ed,
page 22). Giving Compazine which is a nausea medication to a patient allergic to
phenothiazines (class of nausea medications) will trigger an allergic reaction
4.
How can the medical record be used in litigation? (Select all that apply.)
a) Public record
b) Proof of adherence to standards
c) Evidence of omission of care
d) Documentation of time lapses
e) Evidence by only the plaintiff
Answer: A, B, C, D,. According to page 28 of Foundations and Adult Health Nursing
7th edition Medical records can be used in court by both sides, it is evidence of
the standard of care that occurred or didn’t occur which covers the answers of A,
B,C,D. all Court documents are considered public records.
5.
A nurse is considering purchasing malpractice insurance. What should the nurse
be aware of regarding malpractice insurance provided by the hospital?
a) Only offers protection while on duty.
b) Is limited in the amount of coverage.
c) Is difficult to renew.
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