Jurisprudence Exam: CNO Practice
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. I'm an RPN working in a long-term care home. At my workplace, off-site physicians
sometimes prescribe antihypertensive medications via telephone. Can I use a
physician's signature stamp on orders received by telephone?
A) Yes. This is appropriate to use the stamp.
B) No. It is not appropriate to use the stamp.
C) Yes. You can use the stamp but you are responsible for getting a follow up signature.
D) No. You are responsible to ensure the off-site physician comes to sign in person. -
ANSWER-B) No. It is not appropriate to use the stamp.
A client writes to the College of Nurses stating that a nurse assaulted him during care.
What action may the College take in this situation?
A. Report the nurse to the employer
B. Investigate the allegation
C. Request that the nurse's employment be terminated
D. Refer the complaint to local law enforcement - ANSWER-B. Investigate the allegation
A company releases a dangerous drug without fully testing the medication and
identifying all of the side effects.
A) Criminal Law
B) Civil Law
C) Public Law - ANSWER-B) Civil Law
A father expresses concerns about his son's upcoming surgery. The nurse listens to the
father's concerns and validates his feelings. What component of the nurse-client
relationship is the nurse demonstrating?
A. Trust
B. Respect
C. Empathy
D. Professional intimacy - ANSWER-C. Empathy
A group of people have gathered at a restaurant where smoking indoors is prohibited by
law. They have their own room within that restaurant. Some of them choose to smoke in
this room.
A) Criminal Law
B) Civil Law
C) Public Law - ANSWER-C) Public Law
A law prohibits texting and driving. A person is typing a text message when he or she
gets into a car accident and kills someone.
A) Criminal Law
B) Civil Law
, C) Public Law - ANSWER-A) Criminal Law
A man who received severe facial injuries in a motor vehicle crash arrives in your
emergency room (ER). He is unable to communicate. No next of kin has come with him.
A woman calls in distress and asks if her husband is a patient in your ER. She provides
you with details that match the information on the man's identification. You believe she
is the wife of the man with the facial injuries. Can you tell this woman that he is in the
ER?
A) Yes, to help provide care and identify the patient.
B) No, it is against the law
C) Yes, we can use best judgement to know this is his wife.
D) No, client would have an opportunity to request that the hospital not disclose that
there - ANSWER-A) Yes, to help provide care and identify the patient.
A nurse gives a double dose of acetaminophen (Tylenol) to a client who only requires a
single dose. What, if anything, must the nurse do?
A. Ask a colleague to help assess the client
B. Withhold the client's next dose of Tylenol
C. Report the error as soon as possible
D. Nothing, because this is an over-the-counter medication - ANSWER-C. Report the
error as soon as possible.
A nurse gives a double dose of acetaminophen (Tylenol) to a client who only requires a
single dose. What, if anything, must the nurse do?
A) Ask a colleague to help assess the client.
B) Withhold the client's next dose of Tylenol.
C) Report the error as soon as possible.
D) Nothing, because this is an over-the-counter medication. - ANSWER-C) Report the
error as soon as possible.
A nurse in a hospital isn't paying attention and gives a patient a lethal dose of a
medication.
A) Criminal Law
B) Civil Law
C) Public Law - ANSWER-A) Criminal Law
A relationship that is professional and ensures the client's needs are first and foremost.
The relationship is based on trust, respect and intimacy and requires the appropriate
use of the power inherent in the health care provider's role. The professional
relationship between RPNs and their clients is based on a recognition that clients (or
their alternative decision-makers) are in the best position to make decisions about their
lives when they are active and informed participants in the decision-making process.
A) Determinants of health
B) Therapeutic relationship
C) Population
D) Evidence informed practice - ANSWER-B) Therapeutic relationship
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