NUR214 Flashcard

Front

The client who has an active GI bleed is prescribed 2 units of blood. When the nurse goes to hang the blood the client refuses, due to a conflict with religious beliefs. Which statement should be the basis for the nurse’s next action? The client:

Back

Has a right to refuse care and treatments regardless of the outcome.

Front

The client admitted to an acute-care facility has multiple rings, a watch, and $65 in cash. What is the safest action for the nurse to take regarding the valuables?

Back

Collect the items according to hospital policy for safekeeping.

Front

The mental health nurse is caring for a client diagnosed with a schizoaffective disorder. Which type of tort has the nurse committed when telling a coworker, “That client is crazy and may kill someone.”?

Back

Slander

Front

The nurse has been accused of battery. Which statement by the nurse best supports a legal defense to a battery accusation? “The client would not let go of my arm. I was alone, so I elbowed him in the chest to get free.”

Back

The client would not let go of my arm. I was alone, so I elbowed him in the chest to get free.

Front

A 30-year-old client recently diagnosed with HIV is being counseled. Which statement by the nurse is correct? "The CDC must be informed of this HIV diagnosis for epidemiological purposes."

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The CDC must be informed of this HIV diagnosis for epidemiological purposes.

Front

Which statement should the nurse make related to unauthorized access to client information and HIPAA? Options: “Any nurse employed by the organization may access client records.”, “Unauthorized access of the client record may result in criminal conviction or loss of job.”, “Audits of medical records are completed to protect clients from unauthorized access.”, “Consent needs to be given by the client for reimbursement from third-party payers.”

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“Unauthorized access of the client record may result in criminal conviction or loss of job.”

Front

A client admitted to home health for palliative care emphatically states, “I want no intervention to extend my life, just keep me comfortable.” Family members, however, tell the nurse that they want the client to continue chemotherapy. What should the nurse do?

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Protect the client’s right to self-determination.

Front

Which term describes the situation when a nurse says to a pediatric client, “If you don’t be quiet, I will not let your parents visit today.”?

Back

Assault

Front

A nurse accidentally administers a medication to the wrong client and the client experiences a serious adverse reaction. For which tort can the nurse be legally charged?

Back

Malpractice

Front

A new nurse reports a medication error. A team reviews the event and contributing factors. This is done in effort to:

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Provide a JUST culture