Nursing Review Flashcards

Flashcards about nursing ethics and patient care scenarios.

A nurse feels very angry toward the mother and very protective toward the pregnant 13-year-old daughter who wants to have an abortion and the mother wants her to keep the baby arguing; what should the nurse do first?

Reflect on his or her own feelings and ability to be supportive and caring toward this family.

Which actions indicate that the nurse is practicing within the code of ethics developed by the National Federation of Licensed Practical Nurses (NFLPN)?

Collects data about the patient's skin and reports it to the RN, Wears professional attire and adheres to the facility's dress code, Cares for a patient with an infectious disease and follows isolation precautions

Which factors increase the risk for physical, emotional, or financial abuse among older adults?

Decreased strength and mobility, Loss of independence, Declining physical health, Isolation, Loss of loved ones, friends, and relatives.

Which member of the health care team has violated the patient's right to privacy?

LPN/LVN leaves change-of-shift report sheets in the nurses' breakroom.

The surgeon verbally tells the new nurse to "get the surgical consent form signed." What would the new nurse do first?

Ask the charge nurse for clarification of the nurses' role related to informed consent.

Which nurse has performed an action that would be considered "battery"?

Nurse B touches a patient to apply restraints without obtaining consent.

Which nursing action incorporates the ethical principle of nonmaleficence?

Calls the HCP about a medication prescription because the dose seems too high.

Which nurse is appropriately incorporating cultural considerations while providing nursing care?

Listen while a patient expresses feelings and thoughts related to a situation.

Nurse A knows that Nurse B is stealing small items from older residents; whom should Nurse A talk to first?

Speak to the supervisor and give facts; do not offer suspicions.

Nursing student Apple posts a detailed description of caring for an older patient on social media; What should nursing student Orange do first?

Tell Student Apple that the nursing instructor should be informed.