Nursing Knowledge Assessment

What is the principle of beneficence in nursing ethics?

• Beneficence in nursing ethics focuses solely on financial gain for healthcare providers.

• The principle of beneficence allows nurses to ignore patient preferences for treatment.

• The principle of beneficence requires nurses to prioritize their own well-being.

• The principle of beneficence in nursing ethics is the obligation to act in the best interest of patients, promoting good and preventing harm.

Define pharmacokinetics and its importance in nursing.

• Pharmacokinetics is the study of patient care techniques.

• Pharmacokinetics focuses solely on drug marketing strategies.

• Pharmacokinetics is irrelevant to medication safety in nursing.

• Pharmacokinetics is the study of drug absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion, and is important in nursing for safe and effective medication administration.

List the four main techniques used in health assessment.

• examination

• diagnosis

• treatment

• inspection, palpation, percussion, auscultation

• prescription

What is the purpose of clinical practice standards in nursing?

• To increase the workload of nursing staff.

• To reduce the number of nurses in a hospital.

• To provide a framework for hospital administration.

• The purpose of clinical practice standards in nursing is to ensure consistent, high-quality patient care.

Describe the role of a mental health nurse in patient care.

• The role of a mental health nurse in patient care includes assessment, care planning, therapeutic support, medication administration, and education.

• Managing financial accounts for patients

• Performing surgical procedures

• Conducting physical therapy sessions

What ethical considerations must be taken when administering medication?

• Speed of administration

• Informed consent, patient autonomy, confidentiality, beneficence, non-maleficence, and equity.

• Cost-effectiveness of medication

• Patient compliance only

Explain the difference between pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics.

• Pharmacodynamics is concerned with drug absorption, while pharmacokinetics is concerned with drug side effects.

• Pharmacodynamics is about drug effects on the body, while pharmacokinetics is about the body's effect on drugs.

• Pharmacodynamics focuses on drug interactions, while pharmacokinetics focuses on drug manufacturing.

• Pharmacodynamics measures drug concentration in the body, while pharmacokinetics measures drug efficacy.

What are the key components of a comprehensive health assessment?

• Key components of a comprehensive health assessment include health history, physical examination, vital signs, review of systems, and diagnostic tests.

• Dietary preferences

• Mental health assessments

• Exercise routines

How do clinical practice guidelines improve patient outcomes?

• They increase costs for healthcare providers.

• They focus solely on patient satisfaction surveys.

• Clinical practice guidelines improve patient outcomes by providing evidence-based recommendations that standardize care and enhance decision-making.

• They eliminate the need for clinical judgment.

What are common mental health disorders that nurses encounter?

• Anxiety disorders, depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, PTSD.

• Personality Disorders

• Eating Disorders

• Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder