A nurse is caring for a patient who is receiving chemotherapy. The nurse assessed the patient's port and found it was blocked and started a peripheral line to administer the chemotherapy
The medication infiltrated and caused permanent nerve damage to the patient's arm. The patient filed a malpractice suit against the nurse. How will the nurse's actions be evaluated? Select all that apply
A. Policies and Procedures of the institution
B. Patient' Self-Determination Act
C. Standards of Practice of the nursing organization
D. Physician Expert
ANS: A,C
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The nurse assesses a client and notes the presence of an S3 gallop. What is the nurse's best intervention?
a. Assess for symptoms of left-sided heart failure. b. Document this as a normal finding. c. Call the health care provider immediately. d. Transfer the client to the intensive care unit.
Which comment best reflects the nurse's use of an empowerment model with an individual who has been abused?
a. "Let me share with you my knowledge of what happens psychologically to individuals who have been abused.". b. "I know that you feel that your partner will change, but the current research does not validate your thinking.". c. "It's up to you to end the violence. You are the only one who can set limits on how your partner is allowed to treat you.". d. "Let's consider what you believe your options are in terms of your relationship with your partner in light of the behavior toward you.".
In a pilot study to help train a group of data collectors who will evaluate children's pain using a FACES rating scale, the researcher examines the reliability of the scores of each data collector. This is an example of which type of reliability measure?
a. Alternate forms reliability b. Internal consistency reliability c. Interrater reliability d. Test-retest reliability
The competency evaluation required by OBRA involves a:
a. Written test only b. Skills test only c. Written test and a skills test d. Licensing examination