Question

58. The nurse gives an inaccurate dose of a medication to a client. Following observing the client, the nurse completes an incident report, calls the health care provider, and then notifies the nursing supervisor of the medication error. The nurse who administered the inaccurate medication dose understands which about the incident report? a. Is a method of promoting quality care b. Will result in temporary job suspension c. Is reported to the State Board of Nursing d. Will be a part of the clients permanent medical record 59. The nurse understands that which is accurate regarding the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)? a. Reports are not confidential b. A safe and conducive workplace must be provided by the employer. c. An employee who reports unsafe working conditions can be retaliated against. d. The board of nursing is notified only if nursing administration cannot handle the issue. 60. The nurse is caring for the assigned clients for the day. The nurse fulfills the wishes of three of the four clients, and due to time constraints is unable to fulfill the wishes of the fourth client. Which ethical principle has the nurse violated? a. Justice b. Fidelity c. Veracity d. Beneficence 61. With regard to advance directives, which situation(s) identify an aspect of the nurse's role? Select all that apply. a. Determining whether an advance directive exists upon admission b. Signing as a prescriber or enforcer of the client's wishes on the advance directive c. Ensuring that all health care workers caring for the client are aware of the code status d. Ensuring that the health care provider is aware of the presence of an advance directive e. Ensuring that the client has been provided with the necessary information to make the decision regarding life-saving measures 62. The nurse has filed an incident report after a client sustained a fall. The nurse should place the report in which location? a. The client's medical record b. The quality assurance team's mailbox c. The nursing supervisor's locked mailbox d. Outgoing mail to be sent to the health care provider's office 63. While riding the elevator to their assigned unit, two nurses are talking about a client who is hospitalized in the mental health unit. Which description(s) are accurate about confidentiality in this situation? Select all that apply. a. The client's right to confidentiality does not apply to the mental health unit b. Talking about clients in public places is a violation of the client's confidentiality c. Talking about clients in public places can result in disciplinary action for the nurses d. The client's right to confidentiality does not apply to the personal break time of employees e. It is acceptable for the nurses to talk about the client because they are on the same treatment team

Answer 1

58. The correct option is a) is a method of promoting quality care .Incident Report is an accurate and comprehensive report used by healthcare agencies to document any unexpected or unplanned occurrence that affects or could potentially affect a patient, family, or staff.

59. The correct option is b) OSHA provides a safe and conducive workplace must be provided by the employer . OSHA deals with ensuring safety precaution in the workplace.

60. The correct option is a) justice. She have not treated the patient's equally .

61. The correct option are a, c,d, and e . All these are duties of a nurse to be ensured regarding advance directive.