A nurse is providing client care in a hospital setting. Who has full legal responsibility and accountability for the nurse's actions?

The head nurse

The health care provider

The nurse

The hospital

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is C

A. The head nurse may supervise but does not assume full legal responsibility for another nurse’s actions.
B. Health care providers are responsible for their own orders and care, not the nurse’s actions.
C. The nurse is individually legally responsible and accountable for their own actions and decisions in client care.
D. The hospital may have some liability under certain circumstances, but legal responsibility primarily rests with the individual nurse.

Nursing Test Bank

Quiz #1: RN Exams Pharmacology Exams Quiz #2: RN Exams Medical-Surgical Exams Quiz #3: RN Exams Fundamentals Exams Quiz #4: RN Exams Maternal-Newborn Exams Quiz #5: RN Exams Anatomy and Physiology Exams Quiz #6: RN Exams Obstetrics and Pediatrics Exams Quiz #7: RN Exams Fluid and Electrolytes Exams Quiz #8: RN Exams Community Health Exams Quiz #9: RN Exams Promoting Health across the lifespan Exams Quiz #10: RN Exams Multidimensional care Exams

Get 100+ Naxlex Exit Exams for $79 Try Naxlex NCLEX-RN (14 Day Free-Trial)

Naxlex Comprehensive Predictor Exams

Quiz #1: Naxlex RN Comprehensive online practice 2019 B with NGN Quiz #2: Naxlex RN Comprehensive Predictor 2023 Quiz #3: Naxlex RN Comprehensive Predictor 2023 Exit Exam A Quiz #4: Naxlex HESI Exit LPN Exam Quiz #5: Naxlex PN Comprehensive Predictor PN 2020 Quiz #6: Naxlex VATI PN Comprehensive Predictor 2020 Quiz #8: Naxlex PN Comprehensive Predictor 2023 - Exam 1 Quiz #10: Naxlex HESI PN Exit exam Quiz #11: Naxlex HESI PN EXIT Exam 2

Free Nursing Study Resources

Correct Answer is C

Explanation

A. Taking medication when there is no pain may lead to unnecessary medication use.
B. Waiting until pain is at its worst (rating of 10) can make it harder to control and prolong discomfort.
C. Requesting pain medication before the pain becomes severe helps maintain better pain control and improves recovery.
D. Waiting until pain is severe and nonpharmacologic methods fail delays effective pain management and increases suffering.

A. Nurse B. Clergy C. Family D. Health care provider

Correct Answer is D

Explanation

A. Nurses provide support but do not usually decide disclosure.
B. Clergy may offer spiritual support but do not decide medical disclosure.
C. Family members may want to be involved but don’t have the primary responsibility.
D. The health care provider is typically responsible for deciding what, when, and how to disclose the diagnosis to the client.

View Question and Answer

Whether you are a student looking to ace your exams or a practicing nurse seeking to enhance your expertise , our nursing education contents will empower you with the confidence and competence to make a difference in the lives of patients and become a respected leader in the healthcare field.

Visit Naxlex, invest in your future and unlock endless possibilities with our unparalleled nursing education contents today

A nurse is providing client care in a hospital setting. Who has full legal responsibility and accountability for the nurse's actions?

Nursing Test Bank

Naxlex Comprehensive Predictor Exams

The nurse is providing education to a client regarding pain control after surgery. What time does the nurse inform the client is the best time to request pain medication?

Correct Answer is C

Explanation

A client is diagnosed with a terminal illness. Who is usually responsible for deciding what, when, and how the client should be told?

Correct Answer is D

Explanation

Which is an example of a perceived loss?

client scheduled for open heart surgery tells the nurse he does not want to be "saved" if he dies during surgery. What should the nurse do next?

The nurse is completing a sterile dressing change on a confused client. During the procedure, the client reaches down and touches the contents of the open dressing kit. What is the nurse's next action?

The nurse is documenting an assessment that was completed at 9:30 p.m. The facility uses military time for documentation. What entry should the nurse make for the time care was given?

When providing culturally competent care to a client, which aspect of care is most important for the nurse to keep in mind?

Although all of the following are factors that affect grief, which one is most likely to influence a person's expression of grief?

A client is suing a nurse for malpractice. What is the term for the person bringing suit?

A client tells a nurse, "I do not think I can have the recommended heart surgery because transfusions are against my religion." What is the best response of the nurse in this situation?