A nurse is accused of professional negligence. In determining if he or she is guilty or not, a jury would compare the nurse to what standard?
a. What a physician would have done in the same situation
b. What a well-educated layperson would have done in the same situation
c. What a reasonable and prudent nurse would have done in the same situation
d. What a lawyer would have done in the same situation
C
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After teaching the parents of a child with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder about ways to control the child's behavior, the nurse determines a need for additional teaching when the parents state which of the following?
A) "If he starts to act out, we'll have him do a time-out to help him refocus." B) "We can use a reward system when he behaves appropriately." C) "If he misbehaves, we need to punish him instead of reward him." D) "We need to help him set realistic goals that he can achieve."
The nurse is helping a woman ambulate who is 12 hours post-delivery by cesarean birth. The patient seems reluctant to walk and wants to stay in bed. The nurse informs the woman that early and frequent ambulation is necessary to:
a. Reduce the risk of thromboembolism. b. Decrease muscle weakness. c. Increase appetite. d. Reduce the risk of mastitis.
Despite the long history of collective bargaining in the nursing profession, many nurses have concerns regarding membership in a collective bargaining unit Which of the following statements by nurses best conveys one of the primary concerns that are prevalent among nurses?
A) "I think that physicians recognize our value and sufficiently advocate for our best interests." B) "I think that a collaborative model results in higher wages than a confrontational model such as collective bargaining. C) "I'm not sure that joining a union is congruent with the philosophy of the nursing profession." D) "In the end, I think that the costs of being in the bargaining unit outweigh the potential benefits."
The clinical nursing instructor determines that a nursing student understands the legal responsibilities to clients when providing care. What did the instructor observe to come to this conclusion?
1. Prepared to discuss the client's medical diagnosis in pre-conference 2. Overheard stating, "My care is held to the same standards as that of the unit nurses" 3. Offers to stay with the client who is about to experience a painful diagnostic procedure 4. Addresses the staff and clients respectfully and by their full names 5. Asks for help with a dressing change involving techniques he or she has not yet performed alone