A patient refuses treatment and decides to leave the hospital against medical advice. The nurse stands in the patient's doorway and tells him he cannot leave because he may die, and she refuses to let him pass.
Which of the following does this action imply? a. Invasion of privacy
b. Assault and battery
c. False imprisonment
d. Autonomy
Question 2Which of the following would be considered negligent malpractice if performed by the nurse?
a. Delaying assessment of a patient whose previous blood pressure was reported as 70/40 mm Hg
b. Delegating blood glucose levels to a UAP
c. Notifying a health care provider of a patient's drop in blood pressure
d. Responding to a patient in respiratory distress
Question 3The nurse manager is responsible for ensuring that all nurses are licensed and that they are properly renewed.
When a nurse's license is being investigated for possible disciplinary action, the nurse manager must take which of the following actions? a. Allow the nurse to continue to work until the SBON decides on an action.
b. Terminate the nurse.
c. Allow the nurse to take a leave of absence until a decision is made by the SBON.
d. Refuse to allow the nurse to work until the SBON has decided on an action.
Question 4A nurse is moving to another state where she plans to practice nursing. Which of the following should she do to legally practice in another state?
a. Take the NCLEX exam for that state.
b. Seek reciprocity in the state.
c. Present the previous state license at the time of hire.
d. Seek a different profession.
Question 5State Boards of Nursing (SBON) grant licensure to nurse who successfully pass the NCLEX exam. They also regulate the practice of nursing with the Nurse Practice Act of each state. What is the primary purpose of the SBON?
a. Grant licenses
b. Protect the public
c. Defend the nurse
d. Establish nurse/patient ratios for the state
Question 6Personal and financial issues, as well as drugs or alcohol, can impair employees and can precipitate violence. The nurse manager and all staff must be aware of the signs of drug or alcohol use.
Which of the following indicators should concern the nurse manager in an employee when addressing violence in the workplace? Select all that apply. a. Recent divorce
b. Troubled adolescent
c. Tremors of the hands
d. House foreclosure
e. Religious counseling
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