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Question 1 of 5

A diabetic client reports being terminated from their employment for using their glucose meter. Which law does this action infringe upon?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: The Americans with Disabilities Act prohibits discrimination against people with disabilities, including employment termination for using a glucose meter.

Question 2 of 5

The nurse is reviewing a safety competency designed to reduce the risk of harm to patients and providers through system effectiveness and individual performance. Which group develops these safety competencies?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: The Quality and Safety Education for Nurses (QSEN) project provides a roadmap to transform nursing by integrating six competencies.

Question 3 of 5

A person receives a ticket for parking their car on a sidewalk. How would this offense be classified in terms of criminal law?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: A misdemeanor is a less serious crime that is often punishable by a fine, like a parking ticket.

Question 4 of 5

A nurse is conducting a medication count of narcotics in the cart. The nurse discovers an incorrect count and missing narcotic medication. Which ethical standard compels the nurse to report the missing medication?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Accountability is the ethical standard that compels a nurse to report missing medication. Nurses are accountable for their actions and are responsible for reporting any discrepancies.

Question 5 of 5

Interpret the following arterial blood gas: pH 7.43: HCO3 35: Paco 46.

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Metabolic alkalosis is characterized by a pH greater than 7.45 and a HCO3 greater than 26. In this case, the HCO3 is 35, indicating metabolic alkalosis.

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