Which statement best describes the impact that the concept of respondeat superior has on the issue of nursing liability?
A) It allows for joint liability among physicians, nurses, and health-care organizations
B) It supports the sharing of blame among all involved sources of health-care services
C) It encourages legal intervention when health care is thought to be substandard
D) It implies that the institution is responsible for the acts of its employees
Answer: B) It supports the sharing of blame among all involved sources of health-care services
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1. Feed the infant. 2. Position the infant with the foot of the bed elevated. 3. Apply a warm compress to the foot to be punctured. 4. Elevate the foot for 5-10 minutes before puncturing.
An older patient is experiencing diarrhea. Which assessment finding supports that the patient's diarrhea is caused by Clostridium difficile?
1. The patient has a history of ulcerative colitis. 2. The patient has been taking prescribed steroids for several months. 3. The patient recently completed a course of antibiotics for pneumonia. 4. The patient rarely eats fresh fruits and vegetables and self-restricts fluid intake.
The physician has ordered Lioresal (Baclofen) tablets 20 mg po tid. The medication is available as Lioresal (Baclofen) 10 mg tablets. How many tablets should the nurse administer?
A) 1/2 B) 1 C) 1 1/2 D) 2
Which of the following best describes the role of the Joint Commission and information system design?
1. The Joint Commission standards and goals shape organization practice and documentation, thereby affecting information system documentation design. 2. The Joint Commission penalizes organizations when information standards are substandard. 3. The Joint Commission designs the information systems. 4. The Joint Commission expects all entities comply with the standards of information technology.