A nurse is charged with medical malpractice because she neglected to attend to a patient in the ICU whose heart stopped and whose heart monitor alarm was clearly heard by the nurse
The jury finds that the hospital was liable because of understaffing the ICU and that the nurse was liable because she should have responded to the patient whose heart stopped, regardless of the fact that she had been ordered by a physician to tend to another patient. Which types of liability did the jury uphold? Select all that apply.
A) Captain of the ship doctrine
B) Rule of personal liability
C) Corporate liability
D) Criminal liability
A, C
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A nurse has traveled overseas to provide relief for a community experiencing crisis after a natural disaster. Which concept will guide the nurse in planning care for these individuals?
1. Crisis is a universal human experience with manifestations similar in all cultures. 2. Interventions should be centered on the involvement of local community leadership. 3. Assessment of abnormal expressions of emotional pain should be the nurse's priority. 4. Interventions should be centered on the treatment of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
Which acid-base imbalance should the nurse be most alert for when providing care to a client who has several broken ribs?
A. Respiratory alkalosis from anxiety B. Respiratory acidosis from inadequate ventilation C. Metabolic acidosis as a result of calcium loss from broken bones D. Metabolic alkalosis as a result of ingesting base-containing analgesics
An elderly client tells the nurse about rarely going outdoors in the winter because of a lack of energy or desire. The nurse realizes this client might be experiencing:
1. Anxiety. 2. Side effect of medication. 3. Seasonal affective disorder. 4. Situational depression.
What is a problem with new urban residents moving into rural areas seeking a more satisfying lifestyle? Select all that apply
A. Aging water, sewage, housing, and schools in the rural area B. Citizens old and new still expecting the amenities in art, recreation, and sports C. Complaints arising from farming by neighbors, such as odors and insects D. Disruption of local informal helping networks E. Farmers not wanting to sell their land, especially for development F. Sudden increase in money being difficult for the community to absorb