Foundations and Adult Health Nursing
Latest ExamFoundations and Adult Health Nursing
Latest ExamFoundations and Adult Health Nursing
Latest ExamFoundations and Adult Health Nursing
Latest ExamFoundations and Adult Health Nursing
Latest ExamFoundations and Adult Health Nursing
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Foundations and Adult Health Nursing
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1 cup is the same as - ANSWER-240 mL
1 g is equal to - ANSWER-1000 mg
1 gr is equal to - ANSWER-60 mg
1 kilogram is the same as - ANSWER-2.2 lbs
1 ounce is the same as - ANSWER-30 mL
1 Tbs is the same as - ANSWER-15 mL
1 tsp is the same as - ANSWER-5 mL
1000 mg is equal to - ANSWER-15 gr
30 mL is the same as - ANSWER-1 Fluid oz
500 mL is the same as - ANSWER-1 pint
A nurse notes that her neighbor has been admitted to her unit. At dinner with her family she states,
"Ms. Long has been admitted to my unit with pneumonia. I'm so concerned for her." Which violation has
the nurse committed? - ANSWER-The Patient's right to privacy or HIPAA
Advocate - ANSWER-one who defends or pleads a cause or issue
Can a nurse refuse to care for a patient because of their decisions or because of their actions? -
ANSWER-No.
Civil Laws - ANSWER-Between individuals or agency
Criminal Laws - ANSWER-Federal or State
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act - ANSWER-HIPAA
How are civil and Criminal laws established? - ANSWER-Statutory Law- Specific legal questions
Common Law- That come before the court and usually follow previous rulings on an issue
How many centimeters are in an inch? - ANSWER-2.5
Independence - ANSWER-Autonomy
KCl is the formula for what? - ANSWER-Potassium Chloride
Keeping private - ANSWER-Confidentiality
Laws - ANSWER-The reference of a rule, principle, or regulation established and made known by a
government to protect or restrict the people affected to have proper behavior in society
Legal System - ANSWER-Complex set of rules and regulations that has developed in response to the
needs of society
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Legend Drug is what? - ANSWER-A prescription drug
Maleficience - ANSWER-Act of committing harm
T or F
A malicious or untrue writing about another person is considered Abandonment of Care. - ANSWER-
False
T or F
You have to have knowledge of federal, State nurse practice acts, and local laws and facility policies that
govern the prescribing, dispensing and administration of medication. - ANSWER-True
The meter is how many inches? - ANSWER-39.37
To practice within the rules and regulations, the standards of care and the employing agencies' policies
and procedures is the best way to avoid what? - ANSWER-Being charged with malpractice
To speak in favor of - ANSWER-Advocate
True or False
Wrongful termination of providing patient care is an example of malpractice. - ANSWER-False
What are contraindications? - ANSWER-reasons to withhold a certain medical treatment
What are Criminal Laws? - ANSWER-Involves the needs of the public
What are indications? - ANSWER-a reading given by a gauge or meter
What are some examples of grounds for licensure proceedings? - ANSWER-Falsifying records, Patient
abuse, diverting or stealing narcotics, documentation errors
What are the 4 key elements of malpractice? - ANSWER-1. Duty- relationship between patient and nurse
2. Breach- failure to perform the duty in a reasonable manner
3. Harm- has occurred and does not have to be physical injury
4. Proximate Cause
What does A&P stand for? - ANSWER-Anatomy and Physiology
What does ad lib mean? - ANSWER-As desired, freely
What does ADL mean? - ANSWER-Activities of daily living
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