NR 661- Professional Issues Questions and Answers Already Passed
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NR 661- Professional Issues
NR 661- Professional Issues Questions
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What is the primary purpose of continuing education for nurses?
A) To maintain professional licensure only
B) To increase salary
C) To ensure ongoing competency and improve patient care
D) To fulfill employer requirements
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NR 661- Professional Issues Questions
and Answers Already Passed
What is the primary purpose of continuing education for nurses?
A) To maintain professional licensure only
B) To increase salary
✔✔C) To ensure ongoing competency and improve patient care
D) To fulfill employer requirements
Which of the following is a common ethical issue faced by nurses?
✔✔A) End-of-life decision-making
B) Budget management
C) Scheduling of shifts
D) Monitoring room cleanliness
What should a nurse do if they witness a colleague providing substandard care to a patient?
✔✔A) Report the incident to the appropriate supervisor
B) Ignore the incident
C) Confront the colleague privately
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,D) Document it in the patient’s chart without taking further action
Which organization is responsible for setting nursing standards in the U.S.?
A) The World Health Organization
B) The American Hospital Association
✔✔C) The American Nurses Association (ANA)
D) The Joint Commission
What is the primary role of a nurse advocate?
✔✔A) To speak on behalf of patients and protect their rights
B) To delegate tasks to other healthcare professionals
C) To negotiate salaries for nursing staff
D) To report hospital policies
What should be the first step if a nurse is faced with an ethical dilemma?
A) Consult with a lawyer
B) Ignore personal beliefs
✔✔C) Seek guidance from an ethics committee or supervisor
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, D) Follow the patient’s wishes without question
Which law governs the confidentiality of patient health information?
A) Americans with Disabilities Act
✔✔B) Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)
C) Occupational Safety and Health Act
D) Emergency Medical Treatment and Active Labor Act (EMTALA)
Which is a critical component of nursing professional development?
A) Reduced work hours
B) Earning recognition from colleagues
✔✔C) Engaging in lifelong learning and skill development
D) Limiting responsibilities
Which of the following is a primary goal of a professional nursing organization?
A) To decrease the workload of nurses
B) To advocate for higher patient-to-nurse ratios
✔✔C) To promote standards of practice and advocate for the profession
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