Day 1: Safe and Effective Care Environment

Day 1: Safe and Effective Care Environment

Management of Care

1. A nurse is caring for a client who has been diagnosed with terminal cancer. The client expresses a desire to go home to spend their final days with family. What should the nurse do first?

2. A nurse manager is reviewing the principles of client advocacy with a group of newly licensed nurses. Which of the following statements by a newly licensed nurse indicates understanding?

3. A nurse is caring for a client who does not speak the same language. An interpreter is available. Which of the following actions should the nurse take when using the interpreter?

4. A nurse is teaching a group of newly licensed nurses about client confidentiality. Which of the following examples should the nurse include as a violation of client confidentiality?

5. A nurse receives a phone call from a client asking for test results. The nurse is unable to find the client’s chart immediately. What is the most appropriate action for the nurse to take?

Safety and Infection Control

6. Which of the following actions by a nurse demonstrates adherence to infection control guidelines when performing a sterile dressing change?

7. A nurse is preparing to administer medication to a client. Which of the following actions should the nurse take to prevent medication errors?

8. A nurse is providing education to a group of clients about infection prevention. Which of the following statements should the nurse include in the teaching?

9. Which of the following actions by a nurse indicates the correct use of personal protective equipment (PPE) when caring for a client on contact precautions?

10. A nurse is teaching a client about measures to prevent falls at home. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?

Legal and Ethical Issues

11. A nurse is caring for a client who is refusing a blood transfusion due to religious beliefs. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?

12. A nurse finds that a colleague has been documenting care that was not provided. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?

13. A nurse is obtaining informed consent from a client scheduled for surgery. The client states, "I don't really understand what the surgery involves." Which of the following actions should the nurse take?

14. A nurse is caring for a client who is scheduled for a procedure. The client states that they do not want to have the procedure done. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?

15. A nurse is caring for a client with a contagious infection who requires isolation. Which of the following ethical principles is the nurse upholding by ensuring proper isolation procedures are followed?