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Introduction to Professional Nursing Quizlet Questions
Question 1 of 5
A group of nurses visits selected patients individually at the beginning of each shift. What are these procedures called?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct term for nurses visiting selected patients individually at the beginning of each shift is "nursing care rounds" (Choice D). This term refers to the systematic process of nurses assessing and discussing patient care needs. Nursing care conferences (Choice A) involve a group discussion, not individual visits. Staff visits (Choice B) are too general and do not specifically refer to nurses visiting patients. Interdisciplinary referrals (Choice C) involve involving multiple healthcare disciplines, not just nurses visiting patients individually. Therefore, Choice D is the correct answer.
Question 2 of 5
A patient in a clinical research study has given informed consent. This means that the patient has certain rights. These rights include which of the following? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D: protection from harm. Informed consent ensures that patients are aware of the potential risks and benefits of participating in a study and that they are protected from harm. This includes measures to minimize risks and ensure their safety throughout the study. Confidentiality (A) is important but not directly related to informed consent. Free medical care (B) is not a guaranteed right in research studies and is not a component of informed consent. Refusal to participate (C) is generally a right granted through informed consent, but the primary focus is on protecting participants from harm.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following statements accurately describe how risk factors may increase a person's chances for illness or injury? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Step 1: Risk factors are characteristics or conditions that increase the likelihood of illness or injury. Step 2: When there is an increase in risk factors, the probability of developing an illness or injury also increases. Step 3: Therefore, statement C, "An increase in risk factors increases the possibility of illness," is accurate. Step 4: Choice A is incorrect because risk factors are indeed related to the person or event. Step 5: Choice B is incorrect as not all risk factors are modifiable; some are genetic or environmental. Step 6: Choice D is also incorrect as a family history of breast cancer is a non-modifiable risk factor.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following statements accurately describes how Maslow's theory can be applied to nursing practice?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A because Maslow's theory of hierarchy of needs can guide nurses in assessing and prioritizing patients' needs during the nursing process. By understanding that basic physiological needs must be met before addressing higher-level needs, nurses can provide holistic care. Choice B is incorrect because Maslow's theory focuses on fundamental human needs, not specifically healthcare needs. Choice C is incorrect as the theory can be applied to all individuals, regardless of age. Choice D is incorrect because Maslow's theory is relevant to all patients, not just those who are ill.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is concerned about the practice of routinely ordering a battery of laboratory tests for patients who are admitted to the hospital from a long-term care facility. An appropriate source in handling this ethical dilemma would be which of the following?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D: the institutional ethics committee. The ethics committee is the appropriate source for handling ethical dilemmas as they are trained to provide guidance on complex ethical issues in healthcare settings. They can review the situation, consider various perspectives, and provide recommendations based on ethical principles and standards. In this case, the nurse can consult the ethics committee to evaluate the practice of ordering unnecessary tests and determine the most ethical course of action. Summary of other choices: A: the patient's family - While the family may have valuable input, they may not have the expertise to resolve ethical dilemmas in healthcare settings. B: the admitting physician - The physician may have limited perspective and may not be impartial in making decisions regarding routine testing. C: the nurse in charge of the unit - The nurse may have insights but may not have the authority or expertise to handle complex ethical dilemmas effectively.