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Question 1 of 5

A nurse is teaching a client about implied consent. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching?

A. The nurse's signature indicates they witnessed the client's signature.B. A client must understand risks and benefits of the proposed treatment.C. Nonverbal behavior indicates agreement.D. Consent can be verbal or written.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Implied consent is inferred from nonverbal actions or circumstances, unlike express consent, which involves explicit verbal or written agreement.

Question 2 of 5

A facility provides annual staff education regarding ethical practice. A charge nurse recognizes a need for further education when which of the following behaviors is observed?

A. A nurse informs a confused client who wants to go home that he is going to stay at the facility until he is better.B. A nurse gives prescribed opioids to a client who has a terminal illness and respirations of 8/min.C. A nurse explains to a client's family that a DNR order includes withholding comfort measures.D. A nurse refuses to actively participate during an elective abortion procedure scheduled for her client.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Misrepresenting a DNR order as withholding comfort measures indicates a misunderstanding of ethical practice, as DNR only applies to CPR, not comfort care.

Question 3 of 5

Nurses on an inpatient care unit are working to help reduce unit costs. Which of the following actions is appropriate to include in the cost-containment plan?

A. Use clean gloves rather than sterile gloves for colostomy care.B. Store opened bottles of normal saline in a refrigerator for up to 48 hr.C. Return unused supplies from the bedside to the unit's supply stock.D. Wait to dispose of sharps containers until they are completely full.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Returning unused supplies reduces waste and costs while adhering to facility policies, unlike options that risk infection or safety.

Question 4 of 5

A nurse in an emergency department is triaging four clients following a mass casualty event. To which of the following clients should the nurse assign a red tag?

A. A client who experienced a brief loss of consciousnessB. A client who has major burns covering 70% of their bodyC. A client who has fixed pupilsD. A client who has a compromised airway

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: A compromised airway is a life-threatening condition requiring immediate intervention, warranting a red tag per the ABCs of basic life support.

Question 5 of 5

A nurse is teaching a newly licensed nurse about the role of nurses during a facility disaster. Which of the following statements by the newly licensed nurse indicates an understanding of the teaching?

A. A nurse should communicate with the performance improvement committee during a disaster to improve client outcomes.B. A nurse can recommend clients who are stable for discharge during a disaster.C. A unit nurse has the authority to prescribe emergency medications during a disaster.D. A unit nurse can provide information to the media during a disaster.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Recommending stable clients for discharge helps manage resources during a disaster, aligning with a nurse's role in prioritizing care.

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