LPN exams ethics practice questions set 2

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The correct answer is A: Reminding clients via telephone, e-mail, or mail. This option directly addresses the issue of increasing attendance by actively reminding individuals of their screening appointments, which can significantly improve compliance rates. By proactively reaching out through various communication channels, it increases the likelihood of individuals showing up for their appointments. Other choices are incorrect because: B: Emphasizing long life and happy family may not directly address the issue of attendance and may not be a strong motivator for everyone. C: Pointing out cost and convenience is important but may not be sufficient to motivate individuals to attend their appointments. D: Stressing dangerousness of the condition can induce fear, but fear-based messaging may not always be effective in influencing behavior positively.

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Rationale A: Licensure does not protect nurses. Licensure only ensures that the individual has met the requirements to practice nursing. Earning a license to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse or Registered Nurse is granted to an individual who passes the NCLEX-PN® or NCLEX-RN® examination, respectively, according to the licensure requirements for the state in which the license is issued. Rationale B: Licensure indicates that a person has met minimal standards of competency, thus protecting the public's safety. Rationale C: Licensure does not protect common law. Common law comprises standards and rules based on the principles established in prior judicial decisions. Rationale D: Licensure does not protect health-care agencies. The Joint Commission determines if agencies meet minimal standards of health-care delivery, thus protecting the public.

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Rationale 1: The U.S. Supreme Court reviews cases in which constitutional issues have been decided. Rationale 2: The U.S. Supreme Court reviews cases in which two or more lower courts have reached different conclusions. Rationale 3: Typically the care in a civilian hospital would be under the jurisdiction of state courts. Cases involving military, veterans', or other federally funded health centers are frequently settled in federal courts. This may result in Supreme Court review. Rationale 4: The question of premeditated homicide would not change the jurisdiction to the federal system. Rationale 5: The citizenship status of the patient involved in the case would not determine if the case was under federal jurisdiction. [Note: Choice E 'The patient involved in the case was an undocumented alien' is not listed as a choice but addressed in Rationale 5.]

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Rationale A: Although clients have a right to receive care that meets appropriate standards, the word right does not have the same relationship to the word standard as the relationship between the words contract and liable. Rationale B: The words standard and negligence do not have the same relationship as the words contract and liable. Negligence involves an act of commission or omission that a reasonably prudent person would not do. Rationale C: The words standard and malpractice do not have the same relationship as the words contract and liable. Malpractice is negligence by a professional person. Rationale D: Liable means a person is accountable for fulfilling a contract that is enforceable by law. Accountable means a person is responsible (liable) for meeting standards, which are expectations established for making judgments or comparisons.

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Rationale A: The American Nurses Association (ANA) is the national professional organization for nursing in the United States. It fosters high standards of nursing. Rationale B: Sigma Theta Tau International, Honor Society of Nursing, recognizes academic assessment and leadership qualities, encourages high professional standards, fosters creative endeavors, and supports excellence in the profession of nursing. Rationale C: The National Council of State Boards of Nursing is responsible for the NCLEX examinations. Passing the NCLEX examination establishes competencies required to perform safely and effectively as a newly licensed nurse. Passing an NCLEX examination assists State Boards of Nursing in making licensure decisions. Rationale D: The National League for Nursing (NLN) is committed to promoting and improving nursing service and nursing.

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Rationale A: This is a violation of the primary healthcare provider's prescription. Drug administration is a dependent nursing function. [Inferred: Withholding the drug is appropriate if the client is asleep and the medication is for sleep, as administering it is unnecessary.] Rationale B: Notifying the primary health-care provider is unnecessary. Rationale C: Administering a medication is a dependent function of the nurse. The prescription should be followed as written if the prescription is reasonable and prudent. This medication was not a permanent condition. [Inferred: Awakening the client to administer a sleeping pill is unnecessary and disruptive.] Rationale D: The drug should be administered as prescribed, not at a later time. [Inferred: Administering later may not align with the prescription's intent for sleep at a specific time.]

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The correct answer is D because a philanthropic organization typically relies on endowed funds or private fundraising to support its mission of addressing the needs of individuals, families, and populations through charitable activities. This aligns with the core purpose of philanthropy, which is to promote the well-being of others through financial support. Option A is incorrect because a philanthropic organization is not limited to providing services across multiple countries; it can focus on specific populations or regions. Option B is incorrect as philanthropic organizations can receive funding from both private and public sources, but the key distinction is the use of funds for charitable purposes. Option C is incorrect as it describes a data collection group rather than an organization that directly supports charitable causes.

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Rationale 1: Res judicata means 'a thing or matter settled by judgment' and applies when a legal dispute has been decided by a competent court of jurisdiction. This doctrine prevents the same parties in the original lawsuit from retrying the same issues involved in the first lawsuit. Rationale 2: Stare decisis means to 'let the decision stand' and is applied by courts of law in cases with similar fact patterns that have been previously decided by the court system. Rationale 3: The doctrine of precedent means to 'let the decision stand' and is applied by courts of law in cases with similar fact patterns that have been previously decided by the court system. Landmark decisions signify that precedent is changed by the current court decision. Rationale 4: Landmark decisions signify that precedent is changed by the current court decision.

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Correct Answer: A Rationale: 1. Colleagues lacking skills in searching literature or critiquing research can hinder the nurse's efforts to increase evidence-based practice. 2. Lack of research skills can lead to difficulty in finding and evaluating relevant evidence. 3. This barrier directly impacts the nurse's ability to enhance the evidence base of practice in the agency. Summary: B: Dedication to history and tradition does not necessarily impede evidence-based practice; in fact, it can be complementary. C: While a lack of research in the clinical area is a challenge, it is not a barrier that prevents the nurse from actively seeking evidence. D: Inconsistent meta-analyses can present challenges, but they do not directly impede the nurse's efforts to increase the evidence base through literature review and critique.

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The correct answer is B: Compare and contrast randomized controlled trials related to learning in elementary schoolchildren. This is the best way to use evidence-based practice (EBP) because it involves analyzing scientific studies that have used rigorous methodology to test interventions in real-world settings. By comparing and contrasting these trials, the school health nurse can identify the most effective health education programs for elementary schoolchildren based on empirical evidence. Other choices are incorrect: A: Asking other school health nurses about their programs is anecdotal and lacks empirical evidence. C: Developing games may be engaging but doesn't necessarily ensure the effectiveness of the programs. D: Searching the internet for programs may not guarantee the quality or validity of the information.