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Which of the following is considered as an example of intentional tort?
- A. Malpractice
- B. Negligence
- C. Breach of duty
- D. False imprisonment
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: False imprisonment, an intentional tort, involves deliberately restricting someone's freedom, like restraining a competent patient against their will. Malpractice and negligence are unintentional torts, stemming from carelessness or failure to meet standards, not intent. Breach of duty is a negligence component, not a standalone tort. In nursing, intentional torts require purposeful action, and false imprisonment risks legal liability, emphasizing patient rights and consent in care delivery.
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The nurse is caring for an infant with developmental dysplasia of the hip. The nurse should expect to:
- A. Prepare the infant for application of a body cast
- B. Teach the mother to keep the infant in the prone position
- C. Explain that surgery will be necessary within the first 3 months
- D. Tell the mother that the condition will correct itself without treatment
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: For developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH), a body cast (spica) is often applied to maintain hip alignment, a common intervention post-reduction in infants, guided by orthopedics. Prone positioning, early surgery, or spontaneous correction aren't standard treatment stabilizes the joint. Nurses prepare families for this, explaining its role in preventing long-term disability, ensuring compliance and comfort.
Which of the following do not correctly correlates the increase BP of Ms. Aida, a 70 year old diabetic?
- A. Females, after the age 65 tends to have lower BP than males
- B. Disease process like Diabetes increase BP
- C. BP is highest in the morning, and lowest during the night
- D. Africans, have a greater risk of hypertension than Caucasian and Asians.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Females over 65 often have higher BP e.g., post-menopause than males, not lower, contradicting Aida's rise. Diabetes (vessel damage), morning peaks (circadian), and African risk (genetics) align. Nurses note this e.g., in elderly diabetics for accurate hypertension management.
A woman who is six months pregnant is seen in antepartal clinic. She states she is having trouble with constipation. To minimize this condition, the nurse should instruct her to
- A. Increase her fluid intake to three liters/day
- B. Request a prescription for a laxative from her physician
- C. Stop taking iron supplements
- D. Take two tablespoons of mineral oil daily
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Increased fluid intake helps prevent constipation by softening stool.
A client attached to mechanical ventilation suddenly becomes restless and pulls out the tracheostomy tube. Which is the nurse's priority intervention?
- A. Prepare for reintubation.
- B. Call the health care provider.
- C. Call the rapid response team.
- D. Check the client for spontaneous breathing.
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: If a tracheostomy tube is dislodged, checking for spontaneous breathing (D) is the priority to assess airway patency and oxygenation need. Preparing for reintubation (A) or calling teams (B, C) follows. D is correct. Rationale: Assessing breathing determines if immediate reinsertion or oxygenation is urgent, guiding next steps per respiratory emergency standards, ensuring patient stability first.
Which of the following statement is NOT true about legal documentation?
- A. Supports care quality
- B. Legal evidence
- C. Can be altered anytime
- D. Must be accurate
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Legal documentation supports quality (A), is evidence (B), must be accurate (D) 'can be altered anytime' (C) isn't true, strict rules apply, per law. C's flexibility contradicts standards, like Mr. Gary's records, making it untrue.