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Leo, Nurse Libra's boyfriend, is a BSN graduate but did not take the National Licensure exams. He is in desperate need of money so he applied and was accepted in a health facility. As a nurse, Leo submitted a fake PRC license in order to be given the job. Leo is liable to be charged of

misrepresentation

By virtue of Section 16 of the Philippine Nursing Law, the first step Nurse Libra needs to do after passing the NLE is to:

Take oath of profession before the Philippine Regulatory Board

Which government body has the power to revoke or suspend Nurse Libra’s certificate of registration/professional license,should she commit unprofessional and unethical conduct in the future?

Professional Regulatory Board of Nursing

Nurse Libra just received her brand-new professional ID card. In the new format of the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) ID, which of the following information are still present?

Professional license number, Last date of validity of ID card

Nurse Leo is scheduled to appear before the Board of Nursing in regard to action against his alleged fake license. Which occurrences would violate/due process of law. Select all that apply.

The time of the hearing was changed without adequate notice to Nurse Leo, Nurse Leo was not told that the meeting was in regard to a complaint about the agency where the nurse was employed, Other nurses involved in the situation leading to the action were not similarly summoned before the board

The Code of Ethics of Registered Nurses in the Philippines was promulgated by the professional Regulatory Board of Nursing (PRBON) in consultation with national nursing organizations. Article II of the Code outlines ethical principles governing the RN and the people. In relation to this, nurses must observe the ff, EXCEPT

In the event of conflicts, cultures, and values, take precedence over/welfare and safety

In the said Code of Ethics for Nurses, the nurse in relation to her profession is expected to do the following, EXCEPT

Be a member of the accredited professional organization, the International Council of Nurses.

As a professional, the nurse must conduct herself appropriately at all times. Which of the following behaviors does NOT correspond to this statement?

Accept gift, hospitality from any person in exchange for requested favor

The registered nurse who works in the obstetrics department is walking by the emergency department waiting room when a person cries out, "Help me! My mother is not breathing!” Does this nursu have a duty to assist?

Yes, the general duty of care exists to help in times of crisis or imminent harm.

A client who is being transferred to a public health facility asks the nurse if he can take his chart with them, since it's his record. The nurse responds correctly by saying:

"Actually, the original record is the property of the hospital, but you are welcome to copies of your records."

After classroom discussion regarding confidentiality policies and laws protecting client records, a student asks why its permissible for them to review and have access to client records in the clinical area. The nurse educator responds correctly by stating that:

Records are used in educational settings and for learning purposes, but the student is bound to hold all information in strict confidence

A client did not meet the goal of walking unassisted, without assistive devices, by discharge from rehabilitation. The case manager using a critical pathway would identify this as which of the following?

A variance

When documenting care and assessments using the charting by exception system, the nurse may not address all of tho sections on a clients flow sheet, especially if the client did not require this particular care. In order for the nurse to identify that these areas were addressed, but no care was needed, the best action is to:

Write N/A on the flow sheet in the areas that are not applicable to that client.

A newly licensed RN complains to the preceptor about the, amount of time spent documenting in the medical record. What is the preceptor's best response?

"The most important reason we document is to help us communicate the patient's condition to the rest of the health care team"

Under the situation, if the physician and the nurse are liable over the consequence of the treatment and care of the patient, what applicable legal doctrine will this be?

Respondeat superior

If Nurse Aurora is called to testify on the alleged surgical procedure performed to the patient to determine whether there was lack of necessary care and diligence, the nurse should testify only on matters which are

within her personal knowledge

Medical records have legal implications. In as much as the nurse failed to chart the discharge instructions, what principle in record management was violated?

"If it was not documented, it was not done”

The Board of Directors of the hospital elects to limit HIV anti-retroviral treatment TO heterosexual male and female patients only. Homosexual and transsexual patients will receive palliative treatment only and are excluded from the main treatment course. Under which legal concept is this illegal?

equal protection under the law

The nurse values autonomy above all other principles. Which patient assignment will the nurse find most difficult to accept?

Family elder who is making the decisions for a young-adult female member

Each person has a responsibility to take care of his/her body. In case a part is defective, it can be removed for the benefit of the remaining parts. What bio-ethical principle is this?

Totality

As member of the health team, nurses are expected to collaborate with other health care professionals for unity and cooperation. What bio-ethical principle is this?

Solidarity

When another person or entity intrudes in affairs of the patient to promote what that person is best for the patient, what principle does he/she promote?

Paternalism

Four patients in labor all request epidural analgesia to manage their pain at the same time. Which ethical principle is most compromised when only one nurse is on call?

Justice

The purpose of having a nurses’ code of ethics is:

To help the public understand professional conduct expected of nurses

A nurse is implementing care based on moral and ethical principles. What should the nurse do first to accomplish a personal professional code of ethics consistent with the Code of Ethics for Nurses?

Explore personal values and beliefs because they affect nursing decisions.

The medical unit nurse decided not to tell the patient her real diagnosis for she fears it will only aggravate things. When nurses conceal the truth to a patient, it teaches all others involved that health practitioners lie. This deception is later remembered and the concept that one cannot rely on health professionals pervades. This is an example of:

Slippery slope

One of her patients is terminally-ill with lung cancer. The patient’s relatives signified their intention to stop the nasogastric tube feeding of the patient. Which of the following responses of Anetra is ethical?

“I suggest that you consult first your physician on this matter”

She works with a senior staff that is perceived to be bad-tempered and dislikes teaching newcomers. Which of the following actions of Anetra is inappropriate?

Safeguard the reputation and dignity of the senior staff.

Anetra has responsibilities towards the practice of her profession. Which of the following is the hallmark of accountability in nursing practice?

Quality and excellence in the care of patients

Which of the following is NOT a right of the patient whenever under the care of a medical facility?

Right to cheap services

Incident reports or unusual occurrence reports:

Identify potential risks.

The law on emancipation in the Philippines is stipulated in:

Republic Act No. 6809

When the nurse signs a form as a witness, the nurse’s signature shows that the client:

Has signed that form and the witness saw it being done

One of the elements of professional negligence is the failure to act according to the standard of care or breach of duty. Standard of care may best be defined as which of the following, EXCEPT:

Giving nursing care in the most expedient and timely way possible

A nurse has just finished turning a bed-fast patient who begins screaming at the nurse, “How dare you move me! I’m going to sue you!” When discussing this issue with the unit manager, the manager responds in which fashion?

"Did you harm the patient? If there is no harm, there is no suit."

In what situation may a nurse deliver care that is not considered at the level of required standard of care?

When the situation is determined to be an emergency

Which of the following situations fails to meet the criteria for establishing nursing negligence or malpractice?

The nurse fails repeatedly to document a client’s response to pain medication.

A health care provider has written an order for a patient to receive a medication every 6 hours for 7 days. You note that the patient has indicated that she is allergic to this medication (rash, shortness of breath). Which of the following should you do first?

Place a “hold” note on the medication administration record (MAR).

Which is a true statement?

Employers may ask about health status on an employment application.

A nurse is in the process of confirming medications for a patient but is interrupted to take a call from a physician. Which action by the nurse is best?

Finish confirming the medications, and then give them.

The registered nurse, employed by the risk management department of a hospital is giving an inservice class on social media to nursing employees. Which one of these statements should be included in this class?

The nurse should not refer to a patient, even by nickname or room number.

If a client with psychiatric illness is determined to be incompetent to make decisions affecting his care:

The court appoints a guardian to make decisions on his behalf.

The nurse should understand laws primarily because the nurse:

Can be an advocate for clients

Laws that are enacted through the legislative branch of the government are called:

Statutory Laws

Which right of the client has been violated if he is medicated over his objection?

Diginity and respect

Nurses work in patient situations that give them permission to do what is usually not permitted in other circumstances. This is consistent with which legal term?

Privilege

A nurse has received a letter from the Board of Nursing in which he practices that he has been placed on probation and that his license is suspended. The nurse has received no other information about this action. What, if any, claims does this nurse have?

The nurse has a claim against the Board of Nursing for violating his rights to due process.

The nurse notes that an advance directive is in the client’s medical record. Which of the following statements represents the best description of guidelines a nurse would follow in this case?

A living will is invoked only when the client has a terminal condition or is in a persistent vegetative state.

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Kyla Angelique Son · 19問 · 1年前

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