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Kozier & Erb’s Fundamentals of Nursing, 10/E

Chapter 04

Question 1

Type: MCSA

A client was given the wrong dose of medication and died. The case is being tried in court and similar cases are

used by the court in comparison to arrive at a decision. Which doctrine should the nurse’s attorney explain is

applied to this situation?

1. Common law

2. Public law

3. Administrative law

4. Stare decisis

Question 2

Type: MCSA

The nurse is notified about new state practice act regulations. Which type of law should the nurse expect to

implement and enforce the nurse practice act regulations?

1. Statutory law

2. Administrative law

3. Common law

4. Public law

Question 3

Type: MCSA

The admitting nurse explains the process of signing forms to allow for the client’s insurance company to be billed

for services. If the insurance fails to pay for services, the client is responsible for payment. Which type of law did

the nurse explain to the client?

1. Contract law

2. Tort law

3. Statutory law

4. Administrative law

Question 4

Type: MCSA

The nurse forgets to put the call light within the client’s reach and then leaves the room. The client reaches for it

and falls out of bed. With what should the nurse expect to be charged?

1. Assault

2. Battery

3. Negligence

4. Criminal intent

Question 5

Type: MCSA

A client is suing the hospital for malpractice. Before the case goes to court, the attorney meets with staff and reads

the medical record. The nurse realizes that the attorney is performing which activity?

1. Burden of proof

2. Complaint

3. Discovery

4. Civil action

Question 6

Type: MCSA

Before applying for re-licensure, the nurse attends continuing education programs. Which action is the nurse

performing to adhere to the state board of nursing expectation?

1. Licensure

2. Competency

3. Credentialing

4. Certification

Question 7

Type: MCSA

The high school graduate desiring to attend nursing school reviews the schools for accreditation. Which

regulatory body’s actions is the student analyzing?

1. State board of nursing

2. NLNAC

3. CCNE

4. ANA

Question 8

Type: MCSA

The nurse carries out a medication order, incorrectly written by the physician and subsequently filled by the

pharmacist. Who, in this situation, is legally liable for the action?

1. Physician

2. Pharmacist

3. Hospital

4. Nurse

Question 9

Type: MCSA

A hospital receives notice of being sued for an action performed by a nurse. The nurse realizes that which doctrine

is being implemented in this case?

1. Contractual relationship

2. Stare decisis

3. Respondeat superior

4. Res ipsa loquitur

Question 10

Type: MCSA

A client being prepared for an invasive procedure questions some of the terminology in the consent form. Which

response should the nurse make?

1. “Just sign the form, and I’ll make sure your physician talks to you before he begins the procedure.”

2. “I’ll explain whatever you don’t understand.”

3. “You should have asked your physician when he was in here.”

4. “I’ll call your physician back in the room to answer your questions.”

Question 11

Type: MCSA

The client presents her hand when the nurse makes this statement: “I need to start an IV so you can get your

antibiotics.” Which behavior did the client demonstrate?

1. Informed consent

2. Express consent

3. Implied consent

4. Compliance

Question 12

Type: MCSA

An adult client who cannot read needs surgery and is competent to make his own decisions. What is the best

action that the nurse should take?

1. Tell the client in the nurse’s own words what the surgical procedure involves.

2. Read the consent form to the client and have the client state understanding.

3. Make sure the physician explains the procedure to the client.

4. Have a family member who can read sign the consent form.

Question 13

Type: MCSA

An older adult fell at home and fractured a hip, which requires surgical repair. After admittance to the emergency

department, the client was given sedation for pain before a surgical permit was signed. What should be done to

obtain consent?

1. The physician should have the client’s wife sign the consent form.

2. The physician should wait until the effects of the medication wear off and have the client sign the form.

3. Because the client has been medicated, the nurse should thoroughly explain the consent form to the client.

4. This would be considered an emergency situation and consent would be implied.

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Question 14

Type: MCSA

A client is brought to the emergency department after being involved in a motor vehicle crash. Although the client

is conscious, her condition is critical and will require emergency surgery. The client does not speak English.

Which action should the nurse take?

1. Read the consent form and have the client sign it anyway.

2. Explain the form to the best of the nurse’s ability using pictures and gestures.

3. Have the hospital interpreter explain the procedure.

4. Proceed with surgery, as implied consent would be the case in this situation.

Question 15

Type: MCSA

The nurse manager learns that vital signs delegated to unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) were not recorded

accurately. With which care provider should the manager discuss this finding?

1. The UAP

2. The nurse

3. Both the UAP and the nurse

4. The team leader

Question 16

Type: MCSA