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A nurse is caring for a client who has a terminal illness. The client tells the nurse that they want their sibling to make their health care decisions when they are unable to. Which of the following documents should the nurse discuss with the client?
- Do-not-resuscitate (DNR) prescription
- Informed consent
- Living will
- Durable power of attorney
Explanation
Correct Answer: D) Durable power of attorney.
A durable power of attorney for healthcare (also called a healthcare proxy) is a legal document that designates a specific person — in this case, the sibling — to make medical decisions on the client's behalf when they are unable to do so. This directly addresses the client's expressed wish.
A) A DNR is a provider order that addresses resuscitation preferences, not decision-making authority. B) Informed consent is a process for agreeing to a specific treatment, not a document for designating a decision-maker. C) A living will documents the client's own treatment preferences but does not designate another person to make decisions.
A nurse is teaching a group of clients about advance directives. Which of the following statements should the nurse include about a living will?
- "A living will is a legal document that will direct caregivers to not resuscitate you."
- "A living will helps your family make decisions based on your wishes."
- "This document states that you have been informed of the risks and benefits of a surgical procedure."
- "This document will name a person of your choosing to make medical decisions for you if you are unable to."
Explanation
Correct Answer: B) "A living will helps your family make decisions based on your wishes."
A living will is an advance directive that documents a person's wishes regarding medical treatment in the event they become unable to communicate. It guides family members and healthcare providers in making decisions consistent with the client's expressed preferences.
A) A living will does not exclusively direct caregivers to withhold resuscitation — it can include a wide range of treatment preferences, not just DNR orders. C) Informed consent about risks and benefits of a procedure is a separate legal document, not a living will. D) Naming a person to make medical decisions describes a durable power of attorney for healthcare (healthcare proxy), not a living will.
A nurse in the emergency department admits a client who is unconscious and has extensive internal injuries that require emergency surgery. None of the client's family members are able to be reached. The nurse should recognize that emergency surgery can be performed under which of the following legal guidelines?
- Joint liability
- Living will
- Good Samaritan Act
- Implied consent
Explanation
Correct Answer: D) Implied consent.
Implied consent is the legal principle that allows emergency treatment to be performed on a client who is unconscious or otherwise incapable of giving consent when no surrogate decision-maker is available. The law assumes a reasonable person would consent to life-saving treatment in an emergency situation.
A) Joint liability refers to shared legal responsibility between two or more parties — it has no bearing on consent for treatment. B) A living will documents a client's prior treatment wishes but is not applicable here as none is present and the situation is an acute emergency. C) The Good Samaritan Act protects individuals who voluntarily provide emergency assistance outside of a medical setting from legal liability — it does not authorize surgical procedures.
A nurse is planning discharge for a client following a hip arthroplasty. The client tells the nurse that she lives alone. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
- Report the information to the provider.
- Contact the case manager for a consultation.
- Document the client's living situation in the medical record.
- Determine the specific needs of the client.
Explanation
Correct Answer: D) Determine the specific needs of the client.
The nurse must first assess the client's specific needs before planning or coordinating discharge. A client living alone after hip arthroplasty may need assistance with mobility, ADLs, wound care, or medication management — but the nurse must determine exactly what those needs are before making referrals or notifications.
A) Reporting to the provider is appropriate but comes after needs are assessed. B) Contacting the case manager is the next logical step after the assessment is complete. C) Documentation is important but follows assessment and intervention planning.
A nurse is completing a performance evaluation for an assistive personnel (AP). Which of the following actions by the AP requires intervention by the nurse?
- The AP removes cut flowers from the room of a client who is in a protective environment.
- The AP wears a mask when caring for a client who has varicella.
- The AP closes the door of a client who is on airborne precautions.
- The AP uses alcohol hand antiseptic after caring for a client who has Clostridium difficile.
Explanation
Correct Answer: D) The AP uses alcohol hand antiseptic after caring for a client who has Clostridium difficile.
Clostridium difficile forms spores that are NOT destroyed by alcohol-based hand sanitizers. The only effective hand hygiene method after contact with a C. diff patient is soap and water, which mechanically removes the spores. Using alcohol hand antiseptic in this situation is incorrect and requires immediate intervention by the nurse.
A) Removing cut flowers from a protective environment is correct — flowers and plants harbor microorganisms that pose infection risk to immunocompromised clients. B) Wearing a mask for varicella is appropriate as varicella is airborne/contact transmitted. C) Closing the door for a client on airborne precautions is correct protocol to contain airborne pathogens.
A nurse is assessing a client's comprehension of a pulmonary function test prior to the procedure. Which of the following client statements indicates to the nurse an understanding of the procedure?
- "I might have a tube inserted into my airway during this test."
- "I will be given contrast dye during this test."
- "I will run on a treadmill during this test."
- "I might have to wear a nose clip during this test."
Explanation
Correct Answer: D) "I might have to wear a nose clip during this test."
Pulmonary function tests (PFTs) measure lung capacity and airflow. During the test, the client breathes into a mouthpiece and a nose clip is commonly used to ensure all airflow is measured through the mouth. This statement demonstrates accurate understanding of the procedure.
A) A tube inserted into the airway describes bronchoscopy or intubation — not a pulmonary function test. B) Contrast dye is used in imaging studies such as CT scans or cardiac catheterizations — not PFTs. C) Running on a treadmill describes a cardiac stress test, not a pulmonary function test.
A nurse is providing teaching to a client about advance directives. Which of the following client statements indicates to the nurse an understanding of the teaching?
- "Once my advance directives are signed, I no longer make my own decisions."
- "My health care surrogate should be my oldest living child."
- "My living will determines who speaks for me when I am unable to do so."
- "I can alter my advance directives later if I change my mind about treatment."
Explanation
Correct Answer: D) "I can alter my advance directives later if I change my mind about treatment."
Advance directives are not permanent — a client retains the right to revoke or modify them at any time as long as they have decision-making capacity. This statement demonstrates correct understanding of the flexibility of advance directives.
A) Signing advance directives does not remove the client's decision-making authority — they remain in effect only when the client is unable to make decisions. B) A healthcare surrogate can be any trusted individual chosen by the client, not necessarily the oldest child. C) A living will documents treatment wishes; it is a durable power of attorney for healthcare that designates who speaks for the client, not the living will itself.
A nurse manager is determining the correct procedure for performing nasotracheal suctioning. Which of the following is the priority guideline in the hierarchy of evidence for the nurse to implement?
- Conduct a systematic review of current information.
- Research qualitative studies related to the procedure.
- Collect expert opinions regarding techniques.
- Review case control studies about the process.
Explanation
Correct Answer: A) Conduct a systematic review of current information.
In the hierarchy of evidence-based practice, systematic reviews and meta-analyses sit at the top — they synthesize the highest quality evidence from multiple studies to provide the strongest, most reliable guidance for clinical practice.
B) Qualitative studies provide descriptive insights but are lower in the evidence hierarchy than systematic reviews. C) Expert opinions are considered the lowest level of evidence in the hierarchy. D) Case control studies are observational and rank below systematic reviews and randomized controlled trials in the evidence hierarchy.
A nurse manager is evaluating the clients on the unit who are assigned isolation precautions. Which of the following client assignments should the nurse manager identify as correct?
- Protective precautions for a client who has neutropenia.
- Contact isolation for a client who has empyema.
- Airborne precautions for a client who has respiratory failure.
- Droplet precautions for a client who has COPD.
Explanation
Correct Answer: A) Protective precautions for a client who has neutropenia.
Neutropenia causes severe immunosuppression, making the client highly vulnerable to infection. Protective (reverse) isolation — also called a protective environment — is the correct precaution to shield the client from external pathogens, including those carried by staff and visitors.
B) Empyema (pus in the pleural space) is not a contagious condition requiring contact isolation — it is managed medically/surgically. C) Respiratory failure is not an infectious condition and does not require airborne precautions. D) COPD is a chronic non-infectious lung disease that does not require any isolation precautions.
A nurse in the emergency department is preparing to care for a client who arrived via ambulance. The client is disoriented and has a cardiac arrhythmia. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
- Proceed with treatment without obtaining written consent.
- Notify risk management before initiating treatment.
- Have the client sign a consent for treatment.
- Contact the client's next of kin to obtain consent for treatment.
Explanation
Correct Answer: A) Proceed with treatment without obtaining written consent.
When a client is disoriented and unable to provide informed consent, and faces a life-threatening emergency such as a cardiac arrhythmia, implied consent applies. The law assumes that a reasonable person would consent to emergency treatment. Delaying care to obtain consent could result in serious harm or death.
B) Notifying risk management is not required before initiating emergency treatment — doing so would cause dangerous delays. C) A disoriented client lacks the capacity to provide valid informed consent. D) Contacting next of kin is appropriate when time permits in non-immediate situations, but in an acute emergency, treatment must begin immediately without waiting for surrogate consent.
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