Adherence to the concept of confidentiality for the patient's medical record requires that the nurse:
a. provide information only to another nurse.
b. provide information only to an attorney.
c. share information only with the family.
d. have a clinical reason for reading the record.
Question 2When assessing the laboratory values of a child with nephrosis, the nurse anticipates which result(s)? (Select all that apply.)
a. High levels of protein in the urine
b. High serum lipid levels
c. Low serum protein levels
d. Low hemoglobin
e. High white blood cell count
Question 3To lessen a patient's embarrassment when asked to provide a sample of body excretions, the nurse may provide the patient with proper instructions and allow the patient to:
a. provide the specimen behind a screen.
b. obtain his or her own specimen.
c. return later when he or she is more comfortable.
d. use a CNA for assistance to obtain the specimen.
Question 4Personal beliefs about the worth of an object, idea, custom, or attitude that influence a person's behavior in a given situation are referred to as ___________.
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
Question 5Standards for long-term care documentation are regulated by:
a. OBRA.
b. Title XXII.
c. nursing diagnoses.
d. the care plan.
Question 6The nurse instructs parents about the signs of otitis media, which include:
a. earache, wheezing, vomiting.
b. coughing, rhinorrhea, headache.
c. fever, irritability, pulling on ear.
d. wheezing, cough, drainage in ear canal.
Question 7A nurse failed to monitor a patient's respiratory status after medicating the patient with a narcotic analgesic. The patient's respiratory status worsened, requiring intubation. The patient's family claimed the nurse committed malpractice.
For the nurse to be held liable ___________________ must be present? (Select all that apply.) a. A nurse-patient relationship.
b. The nurse failed to perform in a reasonable manner.
c. There was harm to the patient.
d. The nurse was prudent in her performance.
e. The nurse did not cause the patient harm.
f. Duty does not exist.
Question 8The nurse can assist with reducing anxiety when preparing a patient for a diagnostic examination by:
a. explaining the costs of the examination.
b. demonstrating use of equipment.
c. answering questions for clarification.
d. filling out required paperwork.
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