1.1 Scope of Practice

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A patient on palliative care would like to switch to hospice. The patient's family is upset and not in agreement. The nurse speaks up for the patient and reminds the family that it is the patient's decision. In this example, the nurse is acting as a:

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Patient advocate

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A pediatric nurse is floated to med/surg to assist on the floor. Even though the nurse has not worked on the floor, the tasks asked of her falls within her scope of practice. What should the nurse do?

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Ask to work with a nurse on med/surg until the nurse feels comfortable.

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A construction worker got hurt on the job and needs to get evaluated for worker's compensation. What common nurse specialty focuses on work-related injuries?

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Occupational health

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The nurse will be relocating from Wisconsin to Montana and wants to be current with the scope of practice for nurses in Montana. What professional organization can she turn to for clarification?

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State board of nursing

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The patient states: "I am choosing to proceed with the surgery." The nurse honors this patient's decision. Which moral principle is this?

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Autonomy

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The NALPN and ANA are responsible for creating:

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the code of ethics

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True or false: The code of ethics are legal guidelines for nurses.

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False