Exam 3

Question 1

Nurse’s “affirmative duty”

Answer 1

duty to prevent harm

Question 2

4 elements that must occur to file case

Answer 2

1. existence of duty
2. breach of that duty
3. harm done to the PT
   4 causal connection between breech of duty and PT harm

Question 3

Intentional Torts

Answer 3

Assault
Battery
Defamation of character
False imprisonment
Invasion of privacy
Intentional infliction of emotional distress

Question 4

Unintentional Torts

Answer 4

negligence

malpractice (failure to meet medical standard)

Question 5

Minor (misdemeanor) offenses

Answer 5

Illegal practice of medicine
Failing to report child or elder abuse
Falsification of the patient’s medical record
Assault and battery

Question 6

Contract Law

Answer 6

Agreements formed between 2 parties in which there is a duty or obligation involved

Question 7

Nursing Ethics

Answer 7

Accountability
Advocacy
Collaboration
Innovation
Integrity
Leadership
Lifelong learning
Passion and commitment
Quality/excellence commitment
Stewardship

Question 8

Teleology (Utilitarianism)

Answer 8

ethical theory

doing the greatest good for the greatest number of people

Question 9

Deontology

Answer 9

ethical theory

all life is worthy of respect

Question 10

Moral Principle terms

Answer 10

Veracity
Autonomy
Beneficence
Nonmaleficence
Fidelity
Justice

Question 11

Veracity

Answer 11

truthfulness

Question 12

Autonomy

Answer 12

the right to make decisions

Question 13

Fidelity

Answer 13

faithfulness to commitments

Question 14

Justice

Answer 14

fairness to all people

Question 15

Phases of the Nurse-Client Relationship

Answer 15

Pre-Orientation
Orientation
The Working Phase
Termination Phase

Question 16

Therapeutic Communication Techniques (7)

Answer 16

Broad opening
Restating
Summarizing
Clarifying
Reflecting
Stating Observations
Giving information

Question 17

Barriers to Therapeutic Communication (7)

Answer 17

Changing the subject
Interrupting
Disapproving
Moralizing
Automatic responses
Belittling
Giving advice

Question 18

3 C’s of client communication

Answer 18

Confirmation
Clarification
Collaboration

Question 19

4 C’s of professional team communication

Answer 19

Collaboration
Credibility
Compassion
Coordination

Question 20

IHI

Answer 20

institute of healthcare improvement

Question 21

high risk meds

Answer 21

anticoagulants
narcotics/opiates
insulin
sedatives

Question 22

Role of the RRT

Answer 22

Assess
Stabilize
Assist with communication
Educate and support
Assist with transfer, if necessary

Question 23

Airborne precautions

Answer 23

negative pressure room with door closed

respirator

Question 24

Droplet precautions

Answer 24

surgical mask

gloves

Question 25

Contact precautions

Answer 25

gloves | gown