Unintentional torts Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

5/3/19 ATI FUNDAMENTALS EXAM 1. CHAPTER 1: HEALTH CARE DELIVERY SYSTEMS A. Components of Health care systems a. Participants 1. Consumers- clients 2. Providers a. Licensed providers: registered nurses, license practical (or vocational) nurses (LPN), advanced practice nurses (APN), medical doctors, pharmacists, dentists, dietitians, physical/respiratory/occupational therapists, etc b. Unlicensed providers: assistive personal b. Settings 1. Hospitals, homes, skilled nursing, assisted living, schoo...

LOC - ALERT (Correct Answer) - patient is responsive opens eyes spontaneously answers questions appropriately LOC - LETHARGIC (Correct Answer) - patient can open eyes and respond to questions falls asleep easily LOC - OBTUNDED (Correct Answer) - patient responds to light shaking is confused slow to respond LOC - STUPOROUS (Correct Answer) - patient barely responds to painful stimuli *example* rubbing sternum abnormal posturing may be prese...

LOC • Alert: responsive, answer questions appropriately, opens eyes spontaneously. • Lethargic: open their eyes, can answer questions but easily falls asleep. • Stupor: barely responds to painful stimuli (like rubbing the patients’ sternum) • Comatose: unconscious/does not respond to painful stimuli • Decorticate: flexion/ internal rotation of upper extremities, joints and legs • Decerebrate: neck/elbows extension, wrist and finger flexion Torts: unintentional torts- negli...

value clarification Correct Answer-the process the nurse must complete to identify, assess, and develop their own personal value system first step in ethical decision making Correct Answer-identify the ethical dilemma Two types of unintentional torts Correct Answer-negligence and malpractice Types of intentional torts Correct Answer-assault, battery, false imprisonment, invasion of privacy, defamation The nurse's role when obtaining informed consent Correct Answer-witness the client...

Which is an adverse effect of digoxin? - correct answer bradycardia What does TKVO mean? - correct answer To keep vein open Mr. Singh is experiencing asthma and acute shortness of breath and wheezing, whats the first thing you should do? - correct answer Administer rescue inhaler Which of the following is most important when performing a preoperative assessment? - correct answer physical assessment Which of the following would be elicit the best information about a patients p...

Contemporary Canadian Business Law 12Ed. By John A Willes, John H Willes -Complete, Elaborated and Latest - Test Bank & Solutions Manual MULTIPLE CHOICE. Choose the one alternative that best completes the statement or answers the question. 1) A sophisticated client A) does not require the services of a lawyer. B) is someone with formal legal training. C) distrusts and derides lawyers. D) understands the importance of the solicitor-client relationship. E) should represent themselves, rather than...

CPNRE examWhich is an adverse effect of digoxin? - correct answer bradycardia What does TKVO mean? - correct answer To keep vein open Mr. Singh is experiencing asthma and acute shortness of breath and wheezing, whats the first thing you should do? - correct answer Administer rescue inhaler Which of the following is most important when performing a preoperative assessment? - correct answer physical assessment Which of the following would be elicit the best information about a patients...

Chapter 03 - Tort Law True / False Questions 1. A person who commits a tort is called a tortfeasor. TRUE Blooms: Remember Learning Objective: 03-01 Define the concept of tort law. Topic: 03-01 What Is Tort Law? 2. Tort law is law related to wrongdoing by a business or individual. TRUE Blooms: Remember Learning Objective: 03-01 Define the concept of tort law. Topic: 03-01 What Is Tort Law? Chapter 03 Tort Law 3. A tort is an action committed by an individual or business that causes i...

Which is an adverse effect of digoxin? - bradycardia What does TKVO mean? - To keep vein open Mr. Singh is experiencing asthma and acute shortness of breath and wheezing, whats the first thing you should do? - Administer rescue inhaler Which of the following is most important when performing a preoperative assessment? - physical assessment Which of the following would be elicit the best information about a patients pain? - Describe your pain to me (open ended) The practical nurses scope ...

CPNRE examWhich is an adverse effect of digoxin? - correct answer bradycardia Which is an adverse effect of digoxin? - correct answer bradycardia What does TKVO mean? - correct answer To keep vein open What does TKVO mean? - correct answer To keep vein open Mr. Singh is experiencing asthma and acute shortness of breath and wheezing, whats the first thing you should do? - correct answer Administer rescue inhaler Mr. Singh is experiencing asthma and acute shortness of breath and whe...

CPNRE Exam Questions and Answers All Correct Which is an adverse effect of digoxin? - Answer-bradycardia What does TKVO mean? - Answer-To keep vein open Mr. Singh is experiencing asthma and acute shortness of breath and wheezing, whats the first thing you should do? - Answer-Administer rescue inhaler Which of the following is most important when performing a preoperative assessment? - Answer-physical assessment Which of the following would be elicit the best information about a p...