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Client Safety Nursing Questions
Question 1 of 5
When an infant car seat is properly installed, the infant should face
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Correct Answer: B Rationale: 1. Rear-facing position is safest for infants in a car crash. 2. It reduces the risk of injury to the infant's head, neck, and spine. 3. The car seat is designed to absorb and distribute crash forces in this position. 4. Facing forward increases the risk of injury in the event of a collision. Summary: A: Incorrect - Forward-facing position is not safe for infants. C: Incorrect - Sensory stimulation is not a primary concern for infant car seat orientation. D: Incorrect - Installing the seat sideways is unsafe and not recommended for infant car seats.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is dying of metastatic breast cancer. She has a prescription for an opioid pain medication PRN. The nurse is concerned that administering a dose of pain medication might hasten the client's death. Which of the following ethical principles should the nurse use to support the decision not to administer the medication?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: Nonmaleficence. Nonmaleficence is the ethical principle that emphasizes the duty to do no harm. In this scenario, the nurse should prioritize the client's comfort and pain management without causing harm, even if the medication could potentially hasten death. Administering pain medication in this situation aligns with nonmaleficence by ensuring the client's well-being and quality of life. A: Utilitarianism focuses on maximizing overall happiness and may conflict with the individual's best interest in this case. C: Fidelity refers to the obligation to fulfill commitments, which is not directly applicable to the decision of administering pain medication. D: Veracity pertains to truthfulness and honesty, which is not the primary concern in this situation where pain management and nonmaleficence take precedence.
Question 3 of 5
The most appropriate statistical test for comparing the means of two independent groups is:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: Independent t-test. This test is used to compare the means of two independent groups. It assumes the data is normally distributed and has equal variances. It calculates the t-statistic by comparing the means and standard errors of the two groups. Other choices are incorrect because: A) Paired t-test is used for dependent groups, not independent. C) Chi-square test is used for categorical data analysis, not comparing means. D) ANOVA is used for comparing means of three or more groups, not just two.
Question 4 of 5
Which type of sampling method ensures that every individual in a population has an equal chance of being selected?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: Random sampling. Random sampling ensures that every individual in a population has an equal chance of being selected, leading to unbiased results. This method involves selecting participants purely by chance, without any specific criteria, increasing the representativeness of the sample. Convenience sampling (A) involves selecting the most readily available individuals, leading to potential bias. Purposive sampling (C) involves selecting participants based on specific characteristics, also leading to bias. Quota sampling (D) involves selecting a specific number of participants based on predetermined quotas, which can introduce bias if not done randomly.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is dying of metastatic breast cancer. She has a prescription for an opioid pain medication PRN. The nurse is concerned that administering a dose of pain medication might hasten the client's death. Which of the following ethical principles should the nurse use to support the decision not to administer the medication?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: Nonmaleficence. Nonmaleficence is the ethical principle that emphasizes the obligation to do no harm to the patient. In this scenario, the nurse's primary concern should be to alleviate the client's pain and suffering, as withholding pain medication would go against the principle of nonmaleficence. Administering the medication is in the client's best interest to provide comfort and maintain dignity in the end-of-life care. Summary: A: Utilitarianism focuses on the greatest good for the greatest number of people, which may conflict with the individual patient's well-being. C: Fidelity pertains to keeping promises and being faithful to commitments, which is not directly relevant to the ethical dilemma presented. D: Veracity refers to truth-telling and honesty, which is important but not the primary ethical principle to consider in this situation.