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Question 1 of 5

A nurse fails to irrigate a feeding tube as ordered, resulting in harm to the patient. This nurse could be found guilty of:

A. malpractice

B. Negligence

C. Harm to the patient

D. Failure to follow the nurse practice act

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Negligence

Question 2 of 5

A woman in active labor experiences a prolonged latent phase, characterized by irregular contractions and minimal cervical dilation. What maternal condition should the nurse assess for that may contribute to this abnormal labor pattern?

A. Maternal dehydration

B. Fetal malposition

C. Maternal anxiety

D. Fetal macrosomia

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Maternal dehydration

Question 3 of 5

One morning during rounds, Nurse Myra noticed that Marlene was unduly sad. The nurse 's BEST way of communicating her concern is _______.

A. whatever it is, you lift it up to God

B. saying you are sad again, that is bad for your health

C. telling Marlene to stop worrying, everything will be okay

D. placing her hand over Marlene 's shoulder and asking why the sad face

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: placing her hand over Marlene 's shoulder and asking why the sad face

Question 4 of 5

Nurse May is alarm by the incidence of number of young adults in the community with mental problems. Which of the following should be her PRIORITY nursing initiative?

A. Refer all tertiary hospital

B. Request for psychiatrict drugs.

C. Set up debriefing center

D. Set up mental health program

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Set up mental health program

Question 5 of 5

A patient expresses frustration with the treatment plan proposed by the healthcare team. What is the most appropriate response from the nurse?

A. Dismiss the patient's concerns and assure them that the treatment plan is the best option.

B. Empathize with the patient's frustration and explore their concerns further.

C. Ignore the patient's frustration and proceed with implementing the treatment plan.

D. Tell the patient that they have no choice but to follow the treatment plan.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Empathize with the patient's frustration and explore their concerns further.

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