Kaplan Management of Care B
The student nurse discusses causes of malpractice suits with the instructor. The instructor intervenes if the student
... [Show More] includes which occurrence as an example of malpractice?
1. Failure to warn a potential employer of an RN's incompetence
2. Failure to staff a unit adequately
3. Failure to ensure that nurses are practicing in a competent manner
4. Failure to document within 30 minutes after a change in client condition - correct answers Failure to document within 30 minutes after a change in client condition
The nurse in the emergency department informs a client, "The physician is very busy and will see you in thirty minutes." The client demands to see the Director of Nursing. Which of the actions by the nurse is MOST appropriate?
1. Report the situation to the nurse's immediate supervisor
2. Contact the physician's supervisor
3. Inform the client he is being unreasonable
4. Contact the Director of Nursing - correct answers Report the situation to the nurse's immediate supervisor
The nurse manager researches models of care delivery and decides to further explore primary nursing. The nurse manager identifies which model BEST describes primary nursing?
1. One RN is responsible for the client's total care throughout the client's hospitalization
2. The staff members perform specific tasks for a large group of clients
3. RN leader is responsible for coordinating a group of licensed and unlicensed personnel to provide client care
4. A team of staff members is assigned to a specific area of the nursing unit and cares for clients in that area - correct answers One RN is responsible for the client's total care throughout the client's hospitalization
The nurse cares for clients in the psychiatric emergency department. Which client will the nurse see FIRST?
1. A client receiving haloperidol experiencing an oculogyric crisis
2. A client receiving thioridazine experiencing akathisia
3. A client receiving risperidone experienc [Show Less]