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Legal Aspects of Nursing Questions and Answers Graded A Two Major Legal Focuses of the R.N. 1) Protect my clients' rights 2) Protect myself from legal liability Four ways to legally protect myself? 1) Know my state laws affecting nursing practice. 2) Follow my state's nursing practice act rules and regulations. 3) Deliver sage, competent nursing care. 4) Develop and use your critical thinking abilities and skills. Criminal Laws Written to prevent harm to society and provide punishment for cr...

ATI LEADERSHIP STUDY GUIDE sg The home health nurse is visiting the home of a client that has been diagnosed with a brain tumor. The family states that the client has been having more frequent seizures. What nursing care should be provided? (Found in Adult Med Surg Review Module) • Maintain airway (monitor oxygen levels, administer oxygen as needed, monitor lung sounds). • Monitor neurological status — in particular, assessing for changes in level of consciousness, neurological defi...

ATI COMPREHENSIVE ON LEADERSHIP 1)The home health nurse is visiting the home of a client that has been diagnosed with a brain tumor. The family states that the client has been having more frequent seizures. What nursing care should be provided? (Found in Adult Med Surg Review Module) • Maintain airway (monitor oxygen levels, administer oxygen as needed, monitor lung sounds). • Monitor neurological status — in particular, assessing for changes in level of consciousness, neurological d...

PAIN MANAGEMENT MED SURGE TEST BANK 40 Questions with Verified Answers 1. The nurse who is a member of the palliative care team is assessing a patient. The patient indicates that he has been saving his PRN analgesics until the pain is intense because his pain control has been inadequate. What teaching should the nurse do with this patient? A) Medication should be taken when pain levels are low so the pain is easier to reduce. B) Pain medication can be increased when the pain becomes inte...

QUESTIONS Do you have key facts from this chapter on your NCLEX-RN® knowledge ring? Complete the worksheet below to help you check. 1. Why is passing the NCLEX-RN® a requirement for being licensed as a registered nurse? 2. At what level of practice is the NCLEX-RN® designed to measure competence? 3. What are the two major considerations in the selection of content to be tested on the NCLEX-RN®? 4. Who are the writers of NCLEX-RN® test questions? 5. What is the predominant type of quest...

Leadership and Management Exam 2 *Chapter 6: Patient, Subordinate, and Professional Advocacy*ANS - Objectives:ANS - -Distinguish between different types of advocacy and how nursing is involved. -Define Whistleblowing -Differentiate between reporting vs whistleblowing -Differentiate between internal and external whistleblowing -Reflect on the pros and cons of whistleblowing -Recognize nursing responsibility and duty in protecting the patient and nursing practice ...

FIRST SEMESTER NCM 3112L PRELIM EXAM (RLE) 1. Regarding the surgical client, which of the following terms refers to the period of time that constitutes the surgical experience? A. Intraoperative phase C. Preoperative phase B. Perioperative phase D. Postoperative phase 2. The following goals of care such as asepsis, homeostasis, safe administration of anesthesia, and haemostasis are for: A. Intraoperative phase C. Preoperative phase B. Perioperat...

Med Aide - Chapter 1 Exam With Complete Answers Documentation What is an example of documenting? The medication aide submits a written request to her supervisor to change from afternoon to morning shifts. The resident keeps a list of her medications at her bedside. The medication aide administers eyedrops to a resident and records the event on the resident's chart. (Correct) The nurse provides the medication aide with a list of medications for a new resident. Medication Aide R...

PAIN MANAGEMENT MED SURGE TEST BANK 40 Questions with Verified Answers 1. The nurse who is a member of the palliative care team is assessing a patient. The patient indicates that he has been saving his PRN analgesics until the pain is intense because his pain control has been inadequate. What teaching should the nurse do with this patient? A) Medication should be taken when pain levels are low so the pain is easier to reduce. B) Pain medication can be increased when the pain becomes inte...