Nursing Elites

1. Which of the following statements about ethical principles and laws is true?

• A. The government holds the power to enforce ethics.
• B. Laws provide standards that assist in decision making.
• C. Ethics are very specific.
• D. As a standard for measuring actions, ethical principles may be the basis for laws.

Correct answer: D

Rationale: The correct answer is D: 'As a standard for measuring actions, ethical principles may be the basis for laws.' This statement is true as ethical principles can influence the creation and implementation of laws. Ethical principles often serve as a foundation for laws by reflecting societal values and moral standards. Choice A is incorrect because while the government may enforce laws, ethics are typically guided by moral principles rather than government enforcement. Choice B is incorrect because laws provide legal standards, not ethical standards, for decision-making. Choice C is incorrect because ethics are not always very specific; they can be broad and encompass various moral values and principles.

2. Which patient action indicates a good understanding of the nurse�s teaching about the use of an insulin pump?

• A. The patient programs the pump for an insulin bolus after eating
• B. The patient changes the location of the insertion site every week
• C. The patient takes the pump off at bedtime and starts it again each morning.
• D. The patient plans for a diet that is less flexible when using the insulin pump.

Correct answer: A

Rationale:

3. Which of the following are effective ways to apply power and politics in nursing? (EXCEPT)

• A. Picketing the employer
• B. Networking with other professionals
• C. Writing letters to legislators
• D. Joining professional organizations

Correct answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is A - 'Picketing the employer.' Networking with other professionals, writing letters to legislators, and joining professional organizations are effective ways to apply power and politics in nursing. Picketing the employer is not an appropriate approach in a healthcare setting as it may lead to disruptions in patient care and conflict within the workplace.

4. A new nurse manager is attempting to solve a management issue by using one solution after another until she solves the problem. This would be known as what type of method?

• A. Decision making
• B. Trial and error
• C. Experimentation
• D. Analysis

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B. Trial and error is a method used by new managers to solve problems by trying different solutions until one is successful. In this scenario, the nurse manager is using a trial and error approach by attempting various solutions until the issue is resolved. Choices A, C, and D are incorrect because decision making involves making choices based on available information, experimentation involves testing hypotheses in a controlled setting, and analysis entails examining data and information to gain insights or draw conclusions, none of which directly reflect the iterative process of trial and error.

5. Under which category does a violation of the nurse practice act fall?

• A. Juvenile offenses
• B. Felonies
• C. Misdemeanors
• D. Torts

Correct answer: D

Rationale: A violation of the nurse practice act falls under the category of tort. Tort refers to civil wrongs that cause harm or loss to another person, and a violation of the nurse practice act can result in a civil lawsuit against the nurse for negligence or malpractice. Choices A, B, and C are incorrect because a violation of the nurse practice act does not fall under juvenile offenses, felonies, or misdemeanors, but rather under civil wrongs known as torts.

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