Identify the primary purpose of the National League for Nursing.
a. Establish standards of practice to ensure high-quality care.
b. Maintain and improve the standards of nursing education.
c. Increase the political power of nurses to influence legislation.
d. Prevent unqualified nurses from practicing in hospitals.
What advantage does the electronic health record (EHR) system have over traditional paper systems?
a. More portable
b. Unbreakable
c. Fewer privacy issues
d. Reduces redundancy
Identify the system of ethical decision-making that is based on the discovery and confirmation of a set of morals or rules that govern the ethical dilemma.
a. Deontological
b. Jurisdictional
c. Teleological
d. Theological
A client in the intensive care unit has a do not resuscitate (DNR) order on his chart. What does the nurse caring for him need to recognize about DNR orders?
a. DNR orders may be given orally by the physician.
b. There is no specific time limit to DNR orders.
c. DNR orders protect the client's family from making difficult decisions.
d. DNR orders must be written by the physi-cian.