NPRO 2100 Test 1 Exam Study Guide.
Delegation - answerAccountable for nursing judgement and ongoing care of delegated
assignments
Do not delegate assessments, teaching, or evaluation
LPN vs RN vs UAP - answerRN function independently in care of pts
LPN can only practice dependently with an RN ...
Delegation - answer✔Accountable for nursing judgement and ongoing care of delegated
assignments
Do not delegate assessments, teaching, or evaluation
LPN vs RN vs UAP - answer✔RN function independently in care of pts
LPN can only practice dependently with an RN or provider. Perform date gathering, meds, care
planning
UAP delegated tasks like ADL help, ambulation, vitals, other things trained for
Incident Occurrence Report - answer✔Record of incident
Collect info for future prevention
Negligence - answer✔Considered conduct that deviates from what a reasonable person would do
in a particular circumstance
Malpractice - answer✔Conduct deviating from standard of practice dictated by the profession.
Consents - answer✔Informed - only after pt has received complete explanation of procedure.
Key pieces for pt to understand: Dx, purpose, expected experience, benefits, risks, alternative Tx
Implied - signed by a provider in emergency due to pt being unable
Expressed - when nurse witnesses pt sign a consent form
Parental Consent Not Required for - answer✔Contraceptive services
Prenatal care
Mental health counseling
Dx and Tx of STI
Tx of substance abuse
Consent in Emergency - answer✔Assumed consent for medical treatment when imminent danger
of loss of life or limb
Does not extend to treatments pt previously refused
Assault Battery Malpractice Abuse - answer✔Assault - threat of harm
Battery - willful touching of another without consent
Malpractice - Failure to competently perform medical duties that results in harm to the pt
Abuse - practices that are inconsistent with accepted ways of doing things that result in
unnecessary cost or harm
Fluid Volume Excess - answer✔Cause - Excess Na intake or overtreatment with hypertonic
solutions
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