DOS II

Ethics applied to nursing can best be defined as: a. doing what is best for the client. b. making good decisions about care. c. care based on what should be done in keeping with the values of the client. d. rules for providing competent care that is based on scientific principles. -Correct Answer c A family requests that no additional heroic measures be instituted for their terminally ill mother who has advance directives in place. The nurse respects this decision in keeping with ...

The Registered Health Professions Act applies to all of the following except: a) Nurses b) Physiotherapists c) Paramedics d) Physicians -Correct Answer C What are Controlled Acts? a) Activities that have been established by the Nursing Act b) Activities that are considered to be potentially harmful if they are performed by unauthorized persons c) Activities assigned to nurses that include prescribing, dispensing, selling or compounding a drug d) Activities that only apply to RNs and R...

Controlled acts for nursing include all except a) Dispensing a drug b) Putting a hand or finger beyond external ear canal c) Performing a procedure below the dermis d) Applying defibrillation -Correct Answer D As an RPN I may delegate to an UCP all except a) Initiation of a dressing change b) Administration of puffers c) Family member changing a dressing at home d) Feeding of a patient -Correct Answer A The three factor framework considers; a) Model of care of a particular hospita...

The ethical concept of Veracity means everyone is? a) Given truthful information and is not deceived b) Trusted with respect and dignity c) Treated equally and fairly d) Given the best possible care -Correct Answer A Nonmaleficence includes trying your utmost to? a) Be honest and forthright with your patient b) Ensuring you are providing the best care for your patient c) Ensure no harm comes to a patient d) Balance care with litigious risk -Correct Answer C UCPs are care providers...

What are the three types of authorizing mechanisms? a) Medical directives, MD orders, NP orders b) Standing orders, medical directives, delegation c) MD orders, NP orders, directives d) Order, initiation, delegation -Correct Answer D When initiating a controlled act, an RN or RPN must : (put the following into the correct order as per the CNO document Authorizing Mechanisms) 1) Assess the client and identify the problem 2) Anticipate the management of potential outcomes 3) Decide on a ...